Western Wonders
12 Days
Tour Description
From the gorgeous national parks to the thrilling cities, this western U.S. tour through California, Arizona, and Nevada features natural wonders, scenic drives, deep canyons, and sparkling waterfalls—not to mention fun in some of the world’s most famous cities. Your tour starts in Los Angeles, ends in San Francisco, and overnights along the way in Palm Springs, Scottsdale, Williams, Las Vegas, Selma, Sonora, and San Francisco. You’ll visit two of the West’s most famous and beautiful national parks, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, and Yosemite National Park in California. Stroll the Grand Canyon’s South Rim and stand in awe as you look out at the stunning vistas. In Yosemite National Park, have your camera ready for the giant granite domes, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, and more. But that’s not all…you’ll also witness spectacular scenery along the way. Between Scottsdale and the Grand Canyon, you’ll see Arizona’s Oak Creek Canyon, known as one of America’s most beautiful drives and home to brilliantly hued cliffs and rugged spires of sandstone, and you’ll stop in Sedona, with the massive red-rock formations that make the area famous. Between Williams and Las Vegas, watch for Joshua trees, a member of the Yucca family, which can grow to be more than 40 feet tall and live to be 300 years old. Between Las Vegas and Selma, you’ll seethe vast Mojave Desert. Enjoy included sightseeing in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Free time in each city—including Las Vegas—gives you time to explore on your own or to take optional excursions. Perhaps consider a ride on San Francisco’s historic cable cars, enjoy an outing to Alcatraz Prison, the federal penitentiary that once housed Al Capone and other notorious criminals, or take an optional excursion to walk through the soaring 600-year-old redwoods of Muir Woods —the choice is yours! Breathtaking scenery, exciting cities, scenic drives, and more…this western U.S. tour is a perfect vacation for savvy, value-minded travellers.
Traveller Notes
- Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
- On holidays that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the travelling party must be 21 years of age or older.
Traveller Notes
- Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
- On holidays that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the travelling party must be 21 years of age or older.
Priced From:
$ 3930pp *
Start Location: Los Angeles, United States
End Location: San Francisco, United States
Major Destinations: Los Angeles ,Grand Canyon National Park,Route 66, Williams,Las Vegas, Nevada,Yosemite National Park,San Francisco
Breakfast Meals Included:
3
Lunch Meals Included:
0
Dinner Meals Included:
0
Itinerary
Day
1
LOS ANGELES
Welcome to Los Angeles! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day
2
LOS ANGELES
Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of Tinseltown. Drive through Hollywood and see the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre. An historic gem, this cinema (formerly, Grauman's) has hosted some of the most exclusive movie premieres in Hollywood history. See the Dolby Theatre, the first permanent home of the glamorous Academy Awards, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame where iconic terrazzo stars grace block after city block of Hollywood Boulevard. Explore The Original Farmers Market, with more than 80 shops and restaurants then head to the Santa Monica Pier and the ultimate Southern California beach. The remainder of your day is at leisure; your Tour Director will have suggestions for further exploration of the city.
Day
3
LOS ANGELES-PALM SPRINGS
Journey to the desert oasis of Palm Springs. Ever since Hollywood stars first came here in the 1930s, laying claim to ranch-style estates and holding up in elite hotels, the clean, dry air and sunshine have made Palm Springs irresistible.
Day
4
PALM SPRINGS-SCOTTSDALE AREA
Travel through cacti-covered desert toward Old Town Scottsdale, where Western storefronts create an aura of the past. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore a taste of the Old West with Western bars, wooden beams, wagon wheels, and abundant cowboy hats, you'll feel like you've travelled back in time to the era of outlaws and saloons.
Day
5
SCOTTSDALE AREA-SEDONA-GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK-WILLIAMS
First stop today is a visit to the red rocks of Sedona, a centre for Southwestern and New Age arts. Climb through Oak Creek Canyon with its weather-sculpted formations of dramatic, colour-tinted crags. Then pass by the San Francisco Mountains and beautiful pine forests to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and be awed by the grandeur and stunning vistas of this natural wonder of the world. See the canyon from the sky aboard an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion for thrilling views of the canyon's flame-coloured walls plunging 6,093 feet into the Colorado River. Stay overnight in Williams, a picturesque mountain town with Route 66 as its main street. (B)
Day
6
WILLIAMS-LAS VEGAS
Cross the old Mojave, that still has traces of century-old ghost towns set in the natural beauty of the desert. Look out for Joshua trees, a species of the agave family that grows to 40 feet high and can live for more than 300 years. Arrive in the man-made oasis in the Nevada desert that is Las Vegas, a fantastic city of feverish gambling, neon lights, and entertaining shows. An orientation tour upon arrival shows off many of the themed casino resorts along the colourful "Strip." This evening, consider a night on the town with an optional Brazilian steakhouse dinner and find your inner Rat Pack at "Vegas! The Show," to relive the iconic performances of Sinatra, Elvis, and more legends who made Las Vegas the "Entertainment Capital of the World." (CB)
Day
7
LAS VEGAS
The day is free for exploring on your own. Perhaps try your hand at the blackjack table, check out some of the over-the-top hotel lobbies, or lounge by the pool. Your Tour Director will also have plenty of activities to choose from and will recommend favourite restaurants and shopping areas.
Day
8
LAS VEGAS-SELMA
Departing the neon lights of Las Vegas, we continue across the desert landscape of Nevada before crossing into California. See the vast Mojave Desert, which covers one-fifth of California. Pass through some of the state's most productive agricultural land and overnight in Selma in the central San Joaquin Valley.
Day
9
SELMA -YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK-SONORA
This morning, we enter Yosemite National Park, a wonderland of spectacular lakes, giant granite domes, towering pinnacles, cascading waterfalls, and lush forests. See magnificent Half Dome, El Capitan, and Bridal Veil Falls. Afterward, drive to Sonora.
Day
10
SONORA-SAN FRANCISCO
This morning, we continue west to the "City by the Bay" San Francisco, famous for its cable cars. After lunch, included sightseeing takes in the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, Nob Hill, and bustling Fisherman's Wharf. (B)
Day
11
SAN FRANCISCO
The day is free for you to explore more of this fascinating city. Perhaps visit legendary Alcatraz Island, explore bustling Chinatown, or go on an iconic cable car ride. Take your adventures higher with an optional walk through the soaring 600-year-old redwoods of Muir Woods or view the stunning cityscape on a scenic San Francisco Bay Cruise.
NOTE:
Consider advance ticket purchase for Alcatraz Island with the National Park Service.
Day
12
SAN FRANCISCO
Your holiday ends this morning. You may choose to extend your holiday with extra nights and explore San Francisco further.
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2025-10-03
Return Date :
2025-10-14
Single :
5761 NZD
Triple :
3930 NZD
Twin :
4249 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-09-12
Return Date :
2025-09-23
Single :
5761 NZD
Triple :
3930 NZD
Twin :
4249 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-08-15
Return Date :
2025-08-26
Single :
5761 NZD
Triple :
3930 NZD
Twin :
4249 NZD
Open
Departure Date :
2025-06-27
Return Date :
2025-07-08
Single :
5761 NZD
Triple :
3930 NZD
Twin :
4249 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2025-06-13
Return Date :
2025-06-24
Single :
5761 NZD
Triple :
3930 NZD
Twin :
4249 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2025-05-23
Return Date :
2025-06-03
Single :
5761 NZD
Triple :
3930 NZD
Twin :
4249 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2025-05-09
Return Date :
2025-05-20
Single :
5761 NZD
Triple :
3930 NZD
Twin :
4249 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2025-03-28
Return Date :
2025-04-08
Single :
5881 NZD
Triple :
3991 NZD
Twin :
4319 NZD
Sold Out