California & The West
California, Nevada and Arizona
When to Visit
May - October are the best times of the year to visit California and West Coast for hot weather. During the Winter months, December - March the ski resorts and rockies get extremely busy.
Weather
Depending on where in this vast state you are visiting, Summer daytime temperatures are usually in the 20-30°C range with warmer temperatures normally in the south.
Other Info
Flight time from UK: Approx 10-11 hours.
Time difference: 7-8 hours behind UK
This region is home to an amazing number of canyons and National Parks.
This region has a bit of everything; golden sandy beaches, mountains and canyons, vast deserts and bustling cities. There’s the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the unforgiving desert at Death Valley National Park, there’s long lonely stretches of roads through Arizona or the “crookedest street in the world”; Lombard Street in San Francisco. You can experience the non-stop entertainment in Las Vegas or you can enjoy the tranquility and nature of one of the many canyons or National Parks.
Here are a few of our standard trips. Remember - All our road trips can be shortened or extra nights added to suit your own requirements. We love building tailor made trips!
If you’re looking for Route 66 trips, please take a look at our full selection on our dedicated Route 66 page
Pacific Coast Highway
Enjoy Monterey, Big Sur and Cambria and you enjoy a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
+Option to extend the trip to begin in Seattle or end in San Diego.
10 nights from £1499 pp
inc flights, car & hotels
Grand Circle
You’ll fly to and from Las Vegas in this amazing trip. You’ll take a route around some of the most amazing locations such as the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Monument Valley and Arches National Park
12 nights from £2799 pp
inc flights, car & hotels
Northwest Coastal Cruise
Flying to Seattle, you’ll weave down the Pacific Coast visiting just a few of the many stunning parts of this region. You’ll see the stunning Mount Rainier in the distance, visit Olympic National Park, visit Portland and Crater Lake and see the giant Redwood trees before finishing your trip in San Francisco.
13 nights from £1899 pp
inc flights, car & hotels
Golden Triangle
New for 2020!
Enjoy the best of California in one trip; cruise down the Pacific Coast Highway, known as Highway 1 to Los Angeles before heading to Las Vegas for a couple of nights. You’ll then complete the triangle with overnight stops in Death Valley, Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite.
14 nights
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Route 66 Holidays
We have a large selection of Route 66 self drive road trips travelling between Chicago and Los Angeles. Please click the button below to visit our dedicated Route 66 page.
14 nights from £1750 pp
inc flights, car & hotels
SoCal Triangle
New for 2020!
This low mileage holiday is perfect for those who want to enjoy different parts of California without lots of driving. You’ll stay in Los Angeles, San Diego and Palm Springs. You can enjoy the wonderful Joshua Tree National Park and the Pacific Coast Highway as you relax in SoCal.
9 nights
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Tailor Made Trip!
Having trouble finding the trip for you? Tell us what you’re looking for from your road trip and our travel experts will design a bespoke holiday just for you at no additional cost.
Your Trip:
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Return Flights from the UK
Complimentary Airport Lounge Passes*
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Personalised Itinerary
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