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A road trip through America’s great national parks: from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce, Zion, and Death Valley. A stop along the iconic Route 66 and a night of roaring fun in Las Vegas – perhaps the perfect trip?

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Itinerary

It's time to pay attention because the list of all the wonders we will see on the legendary West Coast tour is not a short one! We will start from the City of Angels, Los Angeles, where we will meet the unspoiled wilderness by passing through the Grand Canyon, the iconic Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, the world-famous Zion National Park and the majestic Death Valley. Of course, we cannot miss the city of sin, Las Vegas!

Cars will be our faithful travel companions in the purest On The Road USA spirit: we will immediately immerse ourselves in history by driving along part of the iconic Route 66 to Flagstaff and then dive our gaze into the majestic Grand Canyon, where everything seems still and silent, but even in the scorching sun there are life forms adapted to these temperatures. We will explore the secrets of Monument Valley and the Navajo tribe on a guided jeep excursion, before getting lost in the red rock walls of Antelope Canyon. We'll return to civilization for a night of madness in Las Vegas and then stop in Death Valley before returning to modern Los Angeles - and we'll do it in the best way possible: surfing the waves, in Venice Beach, and waiting for the sunset, on the Santa Monica Pier.

A map showing a circular travel itinerary with marked stops, starting and ending in Los Angeles.
A blue lifeguard tower on a sunny beach, with a pier and a Ferris wheel in the background under a clear sky.

Check-in: out adventure starts in Los Angeles

Roundtrip flights or transportation to reach the destination are not included in the package, so you can decide from where and when you want to leave! This gives you complete freedom of choice to adjust your travel itinerary to your needs.

Check-in at the hotel in Los Angeles Hotel check-in in XXX and we gather for welcome meeting— click here to see how it works! Beverly Hills will have to wait a little longer: tonight we all get together for our first dinner together (hamburgers or hot dogs?!) and tomorrow we leave for Palm Springs! What better place to start getting to know each other?

A WeRoad group trip posing for a photo on and around a white SUV on a road in a desert with red rock formations.

We're on the road baby!

Good morning WeRoaders, we are almost there! Our on-the-road is about to begin: after breakfast, we head to the car rental and finally can sit in our cars; the journey will not be long but there's still one question that need an answer: do we have the perfect playlist already?!

This adventure promises incredible views and a sense of wonder and discovery along the way: it will be up to us to decide how many and which stops to make along the way because a true on-the-road is above all freedom!

Once we arrive in Palm Springs, we leave our backpacks at the hotel and head straight to Joshua Tree National Park - a fascinating and unique national park located in southeastern California and known for its striking desert landscapes, iconic Joshua trees, and a wide variety of natural wonders! We're in the Coachella Valley - the name rings a bell, doesn't it? Of course it does, because this valley is home to the world-famous festival and offers incredible views and spots perfect for a photo op in full Coachella Style (watch out for the outfit!).

Vintage Route 66 signs and a large spaceman statue stand by a roadside shop under a sunny sky.

From Palm Springs to Flagstaff

Today we will grind out miles and miles of pure wonder, are you ready? We better get an early start because while it is true that there are many miles to cover, it is also true that the road will be the real star... and what a road! Does the name Route 66 ring a bell?

We leave Palm Springs and head to Oatman, Arizona - it will take between 3 and 4 hours so get comfortable! In Oatman we will feel like we are in a movie, among donkeys, miners and cowboys! Oatman is a charming, tiny town trapped between the Black Mountains towering over the Mojave Desert: just over half a century ago it was a great strategic base for miners and prospectors, and the atmosphere is still what it used to be so get ready for a real-time jump.

And then, finally, we will drive down the iconic Route 66 until we get to Flagstaff: on the way we can stop in Seligman, known as the birthplace of historic Route 66, full of drive-ins with a unique atmosphere, or at the Hackberry General Store, a gas station later converted into a museum store, themed 66 of course! And if you haven't seen "Cars", now is the time to do so!

A vast, layered canyon with red rock formations illuminated by golden hour light under a blue sky with clouds.

Just... wow!

Immediately after breakfast, we go to visit one of the most famous parks in the United States, second perhaps only to Yellowstone: the Grand Canyon. The first emotion that overwhelms you when you see the Grand Canyon is pure awe. The vastness of the canyon, the immense depth and the towering multicoloured cliffs make us feel tiny in the face of nature's grandeur. Our starting point will be Mather Point and then move on to Powell Point, a peninsula of rock from which we can observe the major and minor rapids, and hear the roar of the water below us. We have quite a bit of time to discover this incredible park: again, there are plenty of trails to discover and explore - we can descend and go deeper into the canyon, but remember one thing: to get back up we have quite a climb ahead of us!

A WeRoad group trip poses on and around three SUVs in a desert with towering red rock formations in the background.

Navajo Spirit and Culture

Another day, another park! Today we journey on a jeep excursion into the iconic landscapes of Monument Valley, one of the most sacred places of the Navajo Nation. Surrounded by towering sandstone buttes and mesas, you'll have time to explore this extraordinary landscape at your own pace. Whether you choose to take in the views, enjoy a short hike, or simply soak up the atmosphere, Monument Valley offers a truly unforgettable experience.

More than just a geological wonder, Monument Valley holds deep spiritual significance for the Navajo people and plays an important role in their creation story.

After our visit, we continue to Page, where we will spend the night in anticipation of another unique natural wonder: Antelope Canyon.

Wavy, layered sandstone formations of a slot canyon in orange and purple tones, framing a patch of clear blue sky.

Are we in an Apple screensaver?

Today we can't miss Antelope Canyon, where the sun's rays shine through the canyon walls. This is a world-famous slot canyon, renowned for its beautiful narrow passages and the play of light and shadow on its smooth, carved sandstone walls. Antelope Canyon was formed by millions of years of erosion caused by flash floods and wind. Running water, laden with sand and debris, has gradually carved narrow, winding passages in the Navajo sandstone and is a photographer's paradise - you've charged your camera battery, haven't you?

In the late afternoon, we move on to our final destination: Bryce Canyon! And hear this: we will stay in Bryce for a full two nights - time for some laundry maybe?

A WeRoad group trip poses for a photo on a viewpoint overlooking a vast canyon with orange rock spires.

Hoodoos hunting

Bryce is not really a canyon but more like a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheatres. The largest, the one we are going to visit, is the Bryce Amphitheater, located in the heart of the area. Everywhere before our eyes we will see hoodoos, deep grooves created by the erosion of water, wind and ice in the rock. We will have a chance to immerse ourselves in this almost fairy-like landscape by taking one of the trails that lead us to the bottom of the valley.

Legend has it that the hoodoos are an ancient Legendary People, turned to stone by the Coyotes as punishment for doing evil deeds - so if we see any rocks moving, don't worry, it's just a bunch of ghosts!

The 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign illuminated by neon lights against a twilight sky with palm trees.

Another park... maybe the last one?

Our final destination today is the famous Zion National Park: cliffs plunging some 3.000 feet, distinctive bright red and white colors, incredible carved rocks flanking hanging valleys, small waterfalls cascading down the high walls... In short, hand to your cameras, there is so much here to imprint in your memory. Will you let this enchanted place steal a piece of your soul?

We will have a chance to explore the park far and wide: there are many trekking routes for all tastes, so let's decide together which one to take. Certainly one of the most famous is the one that leads to the breathtaking view from Angels Landing: you will struggle a bit, but it is worth it. In front of us, the whole valley will open up and we will enjoy a 360-degree perspective on the park!

The sin city

In Las Vegas, when darkness comes, everything lights up and gives us an unparalleled show! You can't be in the city of sin and not experience a crazy night: we get all dolled up, consider going crazy and renting a limo (which is quite common around here!) and then decide which of the many clubs we want to go to to celebrate!

A WeRoad group trip posing together on a large red rock formation in a desert landscape under a clear blue sky.

Furnace Creek

After a crazy night, we head from Las Vegas to the lowest and hottest point in North America: Death Valley, an expanse of sand alternating with salt flats, hills, canyons and jagged rock formations. The story goes that in this huge desert isolated from everything, in 1849 a group of prospectors died crossing it in an attempt to find a shortcut to the central valleys of California. The tour starts at Furnace Creek, the main center of the valley, and then goes to Zabriskie Point, Dante's View - located at 1,800 feet - Artist Drive, Artist's Palette until you get to Badwater Basin, the salt lake, decreed the lowest point in North America.

A person skateboards on a paved plaza lined with tall palm trees under a clear blue sky.

The city of angels

For those of us early risers, we can wake up before the sun to admire an incredible sunrise in the middle of... nothingness. Written like that it sounds bad, but we assure you: it is absolutely worth it! We enjoy these last moments of peace before returning to the hustle and bustle of the big metropolis: in fact, we spend most of the day on the road to get to the last leg of this adventure: Los Angeles. We will leave Ridgecrest for Griffith Observatory, just outside Los Angeles, about two and a half hours from where we are. A stop here is a must, to admire the view that opens up before us: the enveloping atmosphere of the "Golden State" will be incredible. We then go to the facility that will host us in LA; we have plenty of time to settle in, have dinner in a typical restaurant and spend the evening in a bar, sampling a good cocktail.

An amusement park with a Ferris wheel and roller coaster on a pier, viewed from a sandy beach at sunset.

The perfect ending

This morning we arrive at the Santa Monica Pier where Route 66 ends, drop off the cars and - and pick up the bikes! We continue to Venice Beach, with its endless white sand beaches, surfers and street performers. During happy hour we enjoy a nice drink along the beach to admire the sun setting over the sea. If not clear, today we indulge in a relaxing day among the beautiful beaches of L.A. to end our American trip in the best possible way, we deserve it!

Check-out and farewell

Time to say goodbye! See you soon in another WeRoad adventure!

What's included

What's not included

Roundtrip flight to/from destination
  • Meals and drinks where not indicated

  • Gas/petrol, parking, toll fees 

  • All the extras you'll want to buy and you'll be able to fit in your backpack :)

  • Anything not mentioned in the "What's included" section

Optional activities

Please see below extra optional activities that you can experience during your trip. Your Group Leader will be happy to assist with organizing these activities for the group. Availability may vary depending on location and group preferences.

Please note these activities are provided by third party suppliers and liability rests exclusively with these third party suppliers.

  • Limo ride Vegas - approx. USD 30

  • Party Bus Vegas - approx. USD 44

  • Horseshoe Bend - approx. USD 16

  • Griffith Observatory - free

Additional info

Learn more about accommodation, transport, and other useful travel information.
  • Accommodation

    Hotels. Twin rooms.

  • Transportation

    Car rental and public transport.

  • Drive-yourself tour

    This is a Drive-yourself tour - it isn’t compulsory to drive, however if you are willing to, then please tick the box when booking your trip.

  • Staff

    Our trips are led by a Group Leader who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Group Leader.

  • Luggage

    Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.

  • Itinerary Change

    In 2027 the following changes will take affect:

    • Day 4: night will be spent in Flagstaff instead of Tuba City

    • Day 5: the jeep excursion will be removed but entrance to Monument Valley will still be included

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Why WeRoad

  • Small groups, on average 11 people

  • Move or change your trip for free up to 31 days before departure

  • Book with $ 0. Pay the $ 100 deposit only once the trip is confirmed

The Group Leaders

Our Group Leaders are chosen because they’re people just like you: passionate travelers who share the experience authentically, while having the skills to take care of the organisation, and help you get the most out of every moment of the trip.

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ArrivalLos Angeles (LAX)
ReturnLos Angeles (LAX)
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