Itinerary
Itinerary
The American Golden Triangle
Road Trip of a lifetime!
14 Nights £8398 per couple sharing. Or Budding up with someone £4199 per person.
What’s Included:
Car Hire (Mustang Shelby, Corvette or equivalent)SUV on Request
Hotel’s 2**x1 3***x3 4****x4 5*****x1
Breakfast
Lead car
Use of Radio’s
Photo’s
Video of your trip
Maps
Full Itinerary with Miles per day and travel time
WhatsApp group to communicate daily on
The American Golden Triangle
Road Trip of a lifetime!
14 Nights £8398 per couple sharing. Or Budding up with someone £4199 per person.
What’s Included:
Car Hire (Mustang Shelby, Corvette or equivalent)SUV on Request
Hotel’s 2**x1 3***x3 4****x4 5*****x1
Breakfast
Lead car
Use of Radio’s
Photo’s
Video of your trip
Maps
Full Itinerary with Miles per day and travel time
WhatsApp group to communicate daily on
Dates 07/10/25 to 21/10/25 .
Deposits of £250 non refundable to cover admin costs . Balance due 30/06/25. If you cancel your trip after the 12 week deadline. Refunds are subject to me being able to fill your space.
Day 1 Meet at our Hotel in Los Angles . You will be given your packs for the tour on email before departure .
Deposits of £250 non refundable to cover admin costs . Balance due 30/06/25. If you cancel your trip after the 12 week deadline. Refunds are subject to me being able to fill your space.
Day 1 Meet at our Hotel in Los Angles . You will be given your packs for the tour on email before departure .
The Golden Triangle and beyond tour is our most popular road trip, as it visits some of the USA’s best natural & man-made wonders, all within an action-packed 14-night itinerary. There is so much to see and experience on this epic journey; the Golden Triangle includes coastal, desert and mountain roads, along with time to explore three of America’s very best cities – San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. In summary, The Golden Triangle road trip offers one life-changing experience after another; it’s no wonder this is our best-selling road trip.
Key road trip highlights:
• At least two full days visiting los Angeles, San Francisco, Tucson and Las Vegas.
• Drive through stunning California and Nevada scenery throughout the road trip, including California’s three most celebrated roads – The Pacific Coast Highway, US-395 and CA-190, which passes through Death Valley.
• Visit three outstanding National Parks – Yosemite, Death Valley and Grand Canyon
• Monument Valley, Indian Wells, Tucson and San Diego
• What’s included? Direct flights with a premier carrier like British Airways, accommodation as described . Car rental and a detailed road trip pack.
• At least two full days visiting los Angeles, San Francisco, Tucson and Las Vegas.
• Drive through stunning California and Nevada scenery throughout the road trip, including California’s three most celebrated roads – The Pacific Coast Highway, US-395 and CA-190, which passes through Death Valley.
• Visit three outstanding National Parks – Yosemite, Death Valley and Grand Canyon
• Monument Valley, Indian Wells, Tucson and San Diego
• What’s included? Direct flights with a premier carrier like British Airways, accommodation as described . Car rental and a detailed road trip pack.
Day 1/2
The first days in Los Angeles
Stopping at The Biltmore **** for 2 nights.
Los Angeles. Synonymous with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, this town also contains funky beach towns like Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Spend the afternoon and evening by the Ocean, hire a bike in Santa Monica and cruise along the boardwalk to neighbouring Venice Beach and back. Watch the sunset while grabbing dinner on Santa Monica Pier before shopping till late on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade.
Stopping at The Biltmore **** for 2 nights.
Los Angeles. Synonymous with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, this town also contains funky beach towns like Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Spend the afternoon and evening by the Ocean, hire a bike in Santa Monica and cruise along the boardwalk to neighbouring Venice Beach and back. Watch the sunset while grabbing dinner on Santa Monica Pier before shopping till late on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade.
Beverly hills and Hollywood await .
Head up the legendary Sunset Blvd to Beverly Hills, where you can shop with the Stars on Rodeo Drive and marvel at the area’s mansions. Further along Sunset Blvd lies Hollywood – stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame or hike up to the iconic Hollywood sign. Universal and Disney have world-famous theme parks in the city dedicated to the entertainment industry. For a more authentic behind-the-scenes experience, both Warner Bros and Paramount offer guided tours of their lots.
Head up the legendary Sunset Blvd to Beverly Hills, where you can shop with the Stars on Rodeo Drive and marvel at the area’s mansions. Further along Sunset Blvd lies Hollywood – stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame or hike up to the iconic Hollywood sign. Universal and Disney have world-famous theme parks in the city dedicated to the entertainment industry. For a more authentic behind-the-scenes experience, both Warner Bros and Paramount offer guided tours of their lots.
Day 3
Time to start your golden triangle road trip
The Golden Triangle is packed with great drives, and only time will tell which will be your favourite. Today, you’ll drive Big Sur, which many believe to be the best drive on the planet. Big Sur is 100 miles of dramatic coastal road, which twists around curvy cliffs, passing by scenic State Parks and spectacular vista pull-ins. The last 135 miles pass through vast farms and pretty mid-coast vineyards before returning to the Pacific Coast. Get an early start, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore.
Collect your car and hit the road. First up is surf-obsessed Santa Cruz and its famous Boardwalk. Further down Highway 1 lies Monterey, once famous for its whaling and sardine industry. Today, it focuses on marine preservation at the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey is also world-famous for its Whale Watching cruises. Complete the day with a short drive along “17-Mile Drive” to your hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This scenic toll road takes you on a quick tour past rugged beaches, millionaire homes and wind-blown cypress trees. Watch Seals bask in the sun and Sea Otters bob up and down in the waves.
Stopping the Night at Colton Inn **
Day 4/5
Arrive in San Francisco, California
After the morning fog lifts, one of the USA’s favourite cities will be revealed. Ride the iconic cable cars from one visitor attraction to the next; highlights include Coit Tower, Lombard Street and shopping in Union Square. Packed with Victorian charm and famous movie locations, your essential Road Trip Pack will help you prioritise San Francisco’s visitor attractions. After a full day of exploring San Fran, consider finishing the day with dinner in Chinatown, one of the oldest in the USA.
Explore the Fisherman's Wharf area for the day.
Fisherman’s Wharf, The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island can all be enjoyed in a single day. Start the day by hiring a bike or tandem from Blazing Saddles, and then follow the bike path over the Golden Gate Bridge to the delightful small town of Sausalito. After returning your wheels, stroll through Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy a well-earned meal in one of The Wharf’s many restaurants. To complete this epic day, we recommend taking a late afternoon or early evening ferry to Alcatraz Island.
Day 6
We head east to Mammoth Lakes via Yosemite.
Arguably the USA's best national park - hello Yosemite!
Yosemite National Park is nature at its absolute best. The most popular area of this epic National Park is the main “Valley” area with its gigantic rock faces, crystal clear waters and staggering vista points. Be sure to leave enough time to marvel at the giant redwood trees in Mariposa Grove .
Time to start your golden triangle road trip
The Golden Triangle is packed with great drives, and only time will tell which will be your favourite. Today, you’ll drive Big Sur, which many believe to be the best drive on the planet. Big Sur is 100 miles of dramatic coastal road, which twists around curvy cliffs, passing by scenic State Parks and spectacular vista pull-ins. The last 135 miles pass through vast farms and pretty mid-coast vineyards before returning to the Pacific Coast. Get an early start, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore.
Collect your car and hit the road. First up is surf-obsessed Santa Cruz and its famous Boardwalk. Further down Highway 1 lies Monterey, once famous for its whaling and sardine industry. Today, it focuses on marine preservation at the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey is also world-famous for its Whale Watching cruises. Complete the day with a short drive along “17-Mile Drive” to your hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This scenic toll road takes you on a quick tour past rugged beaches, millionaire homes and wind-blown cypress trees. Watch Seals bask in the sun and Sea Otters bob up and down in the waves.
Stopping the Night at Colton Inn **
Day 4/5
Arrive in San Francisco, California
After the morning fog lifts, one of the USA’s favourite cities will be revealed. Ride the iconic cable cars from one visitor attraction to the next; highlights include Coit Tower, Lombard Street and shopping in Union Square. Packed with Victorian charm and famous movie locations, your essential Road Trip Pack will help you prioritise San Francisco’s visitor attractions. After a full day of exploring San Fran, consider finishing the day with dinner in Chinatown, one of the oldest in the USA.
Explore the Fisherman's Wharf area for the day.
Fisherman’s Wharf, The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island can all be enjoyed in a single day. Start the day by hiring a bike or tandem from Blazing Saddles, and then follow the bike path over the Golden Gate Bridge to the delightful small town of Sausalito. After returning your wheels, stroll through Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy a well-earned meal in one of The Wharf’s many restaurants. To complete this epic day, we recommend taking a late afternoon or early evening ferry to Alcatraz Island.
Day 6
We head east to Mammoth Lakes via Yosemite.
Arguably the USA's best national park - hello Yosemite!
Yosemite National Park is nature at its absolute best. The most popular area of this epic National Park is the main “Valley” area with its gigantic rock faces, crystal clear waters and staggering vista points. Be sure to leave enough time to marvel at the giant redwood trees in Mariposa Grove .
No matter the season, Mammoth Lakes makes a perfect base camp for exploring local hot springs. Some 760,000 years ago, a massive volcano exploded in this region, creating a network of steaming water underground. Head east to Benton Hot Springs to relax in any of nine outdoor hot tubs at The Inn at Benton Hot Springs.
Day 7/8
We make our way to Death Valley and onto Los Vegas.
Death Valley has an extreme climate and geology, so start early or late to avoid the mid-day heat. This National Park’s roads are superb, dipping and leaning around curves before straightening out as you dip down to 85m below sea level in the salt flats of Badwater. You’ll then climb to finish your drive by the snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada. It’s one of the longer drives on this Golden Triangle tour, but it’s a drive you’ll never forget as the landscape is so very different from back home.
After checking in to your glamorous Las Vegas hotel, get dressed up and hit the town’s tables, bars and restaurants – time to paint the town red.
A second day of luxury and fun in Las Vegas
If your head hurts after the night before, then relax by the pool or enjoy the hotel’s spa. If you’re ready for more action, check out your Road Trip Pack for a list of city attractions. In the evening, stretch your legs with a walk along the legendary ‘Strip’, book tickets to one of the incredible shows or take in some retail therapy. Before leaving Las Vegas, consider visiting one of the city’s legendary hotel buffets. Just be sure you’re hungry when you go; the vast range and high food quality will astound you.
Day 9
We make our way to the Hoover Dam and then onto our Rest hole at The Grand Canyon.
Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. Constructed between 1931 and 1936, during the Great Depression, You will have around 1 hours here then onto the Grand Canyon.
Imagine the Grand Canyon with no people. Just the psychedelic-colored canyon walls, the wind, and the river silent at the bottom of the gorge. That’s how it must have looked to the Native Americans who lived in and around the Grand Canyon 12,000 years ago, and to the Spanish explorers who laid eyes on the rift in the 16th century.
Fast forward to today, when more than six million people a year visit The Grand Canyon to experience its visitor centers, mule trips, train tour, helicopter rides, and more.
Day 10
Monument Valley and down to Indian Wells
Day 7/8
We make our way to Death Valley and onto Los Vegas.
Death Valley has an extreme climate and geology, so start early or late to avoid the mid-day heat. This National Park’s roads are superb, dipping and leaning around curves before straightening out as you dip down to 85m below sea level in the salt flats of Badwater. You’ll then climb to finish your drive by the snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada. It’s one of the longer drives on this Golden Triangle tour, but it’s a drive you’ll never forget as the landscape is so very different from back home.
After checking in to your glamorous Las Vegas hotel, get dressed up and hit the town’s tables, bars and restaurants – time to paint the town red.
A second day of luxury and fun in Las Vegas
If your head hurts after the night before, then relax by the pool or enjoy the hotel’s spa. If you’re ready for more action, check out your Road Trip Pack for a list of city attractions. In the evening, stretch your legs with a walk along the legendary ‘Strip’, book tickets to one of the incredible shows or take in some retail therapy. Before leaving Las Vegas, consider visiting one of the city’s legendary hotel buffets. Just be sure you’re hungry when you go; the vast range and high food quality will astound you.
Day 9
We make our way to the Hoover Dam and then onto our Rest hole at The Grand Canyon.
Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. Constructed between 1931 and 1936, during the Great Depression, You will have around 1 hours here then onto the Grand Canyon.
Imagine the Grand Canyon with no people. Just the psychedelic-colored canyon walls, the wind, and the river silent at the bottom of the gorge. That’s how it must have looked to the Native Americans who lived in and around the Grand Canyon 12,000 years ago, and to the Spanish explorers who laid eyes on the rift in the 16th century.
Fast forward to today, when more than six million people a year visit The Grand Canyon to experience its visitor centers, mule trips, train tour, helicopter rides, and more.
Day 10
Monument Valley and down to Indian Wells
Monument Valley, a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border, is known for the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. The park, frequently a filming location for Western movies, is accessed by the looping, 17-mile Valley Drive. The famous, steeply sloped Mittens buttes can be viewed from the road or from overlooks such as John Ford’s Point.
Indian Wells
The city derived its name from a historic Cahuilla Native American water reservoir, which served as a crucial water supply for nearby tribes. As early as 1820, the area now known as Indian Wells was the site of a thriving Indian village, as reported by W.P. Blade, a Smithsonian Institution geologist.
Day 11/12
We make our way to Tucson where we will be stopping for 2 nights.
Nestled in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, Tucson is the second-largest city in the state, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich Native- and Mexican American heritage, and bustling downtown area.
The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government-funded aviation museums in the world, making it an ideal destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. It features approximately 400 aircraft and spacecraft from various eras, including a Wright Flyer, World War II fighters, and commercial airliners such as the 787 Dreamliner.
The museum spans 80 acres and includes not only vast outdoor hangars but also six indoor exhibits that display an array of aviation and space-related artifacts, models, and interactive displays for visitors to explore.
Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Located about an hour outside of Tucson, in the Quinlan Mountains, Kitt Peak National Observatory offers a chance to see the night sky like never before. This world-renowned astronomical observatory features the largest and most diverse astronomical equipment in the world.
Visitors can visit during the day or at night and participate in different tours or events depending on their level of interest. You can learn about the history of the observatory, and the invention of the telescope, take a guided tour of the observatory, or attend stargazing or moon observation sessions.
The Mission San Xavier del Bac is a stunning 18th-century church located nine miles south of Tucson on the Tohono O’odham San Xavier Indian Reservation. This Catholic mission, designated a National Historic Landmark, has a rich history dating back to the late 1700s and is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish colonial architecture in the United States.
Visitors can step back in time and enjoy the tranquillity of the interior, which is filled with original statues, murals, and carvings from the 18th century.
So loads to see and do you decide.
The city derived its name from a historic Cahuilla Native American water reservoir, which served as a crucial water supply for nearby tribes. As early as 1820, the area now known as Indian Wells was the site of a thriving Indian village, as reported by W.P. Blade, a Smithsonian Institution geologist.
Day 11/12
We make our way to Tucson where we will be stopping for 2 nights.
Nestled in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, Tucson is the second-largest city in the state, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich Native- and Mexican American heritage, and bustling downtown area.
The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest non-government-funded aviation museums in the world, making it an ideal destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. It features approximately 400 aircraft and spacecraft from various eras, including a Wright Flyer, World War II fighters, and commercial airliners such as the 787 Dreamliner.
The museum spans 80 acres and includes not only vast outdoor hangars but also six indoor exhibits that display an array of aviation and space-related artifacts, models, and interactive displays for visitors to explore.
Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Located about an hour outside of Tucson, in the Quinlan Mountains, Kitt Peak National Observatory offers a chance to see the night sky like never before. This world-renowned astronomical observatory features the largest and most diverse astronomical equipment in the world.
Visitors can visit during the day or at night and participate in different tours or events depending on their level of interest. You can learn about the history of the observatory, and the invention of the telescope, take a guided tour of the observatory, or attend stargazing or moon observation sessions.
The Mission San Xavier del Bac is a stunning 18th-century church located nine miles south of Tucson on the Tohono O’odham San Xavier Indian Reservation. This Catholic mission, designated a National Historic Landmark, has a rich history dating back to the late 1700s and is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish colonial architecture in the United States.
Visitors can step back in time and enjoy the tranquillity of the interior, which is filled with original statues, murals, and carvings from the 18th century.
So loads to see and do you decide.
Day 13
We make our way to San Diego
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public.
Day 14
We make our way back to Los Angeles staying in Beverly Hills time to relax and do as little or as much as you want.
Day 15
We head back to the Airport hand our cars back and head back to the UK.
We make our way to San Diego
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public.
Day 14
We make our way back to Los Angeles staying in Beverly Hills time to relax and do as little or as much as you want.
Day 15
We head back to the Airport hand our cars back and head back to the UK.