Journal: TWUK | Section: |
Title: | Issue Date: 18/09/00 |
Author: | Page Number: 60 |
Copyright: Other |
sample itinerary 1
WESTERN CLASSIC FLYDRIVE
Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles International.
Day 2: Anaheim/Palm Springs (135 miles). Includes visit to Disneyland.
Day 3: Phoenix/Scottsdale (280 miles).
Day 4: Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park, south rim (220 miles). Visits to Montezuma Castle and Grand Canyon.
Day 5: Lake Powell to Page (140 miles). Time to explore south rim of the Grand Canyon by mule or helicopter ride.
Day 6: Page (280 miles). Day to relax.
Day 7: Bryce Canyon National Park (155 miles).
Day 8: Zion National Park to Las Vegas (265 miles).
Day 9: Death Valley National Park (150 miles). Overnight at Furnace Creek Ranch, where riding and jeep tours are available.
Day 10: Yosemite National Park (430 miles). Visit the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Day 11/12: San Francisco (210 miles). Chance to take a boat trip to Alcatraz or ride the cable cars.
Day 13: 17 Mile Drive to Monterey (125 miles). Drive along the Pacific Coast, visit Cannery Town, Fisherman’s Wharf and Carmel – where famously, Clint Eastwood was once mayor.
Day 14: Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (350 miles).
Day 15: Return to UK.
Total miles: 2,740.
Operator: Unijet.
Cost: from £845 per adult room only including flights and basic level car rental.