The Wild, Wild West

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LOS ANGELES - ARRIVAL 

Day 1: Welcome to Los Angeles, a sprawling metropolis of seemingly endless sunshine and a leading center of entertainment, fashion, and sports. Upon arrival, transfer independently to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. 

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LOS ANGELES - ANAHEIM - SAN DIEGO 

Day 2: This morning, pick up your rental car and make your way south to Anaheim, Orange County’s headquarters, for fun. At the original Disneyland Park or its sister park, Disney California Adventure Park, spend the day among icons and well-known characters. (optional, fees apply) Visit the nation’s oldest theme park, Knott’s Berry Farm, filled with old west history and thrill rides. (optional; fees apply) Or choose from one of Anaheim’s many other fun-filled attractions before continuing further south to San Diego, whose cool breezes, tranquil waters, and miles of world-renowned beaches welcome visitors from all over the world. 

Driving Distance: 131 MI / 211 KM 

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SAN DIEGO - TUSCON 

Day 3: Take time to enjoy more of San Diego’s beautiful surroundings before heading east through California’s Imperial Valley and across one of the largest deserts in North America to Tucson, Arizona. Built upon a profound Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Old West foundation, Tucson offers visitors an authentic Southwestern experience. This evening, observe astronomical wonders and discover your place in the universe by spending a few hours, or the entire night, stargazing. 

Driving Distance: 410 MI / 670 KM

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TUSCON - TOMBSTONE - LAS CRUCES 

Day 4: This morning, depart Tucson for Tombstone, and an encounter with history that you can only find in “The Town Too Tough To Die.” Discover original buildings dating as far back as the late 1870s and catch a live gunfight. Walk the same streets that Doc Holiday, Wyatt Earp, and a host of other legendary men and women of the American West walked throughout the years, or visit Boothill Graveyard, the most famous cemetery in the West. Afterward, continue to Las Cruces, New Mexico. With the majestic Organ Mountains to the east and the mighty Rio Grande to the west, Las Cruces, meaning “the crosses,” has a mysterious presence. Its rich history haunts it still, with reminders of Billy the Kid, who was sentenced to death in the area, and Pancho Villa, who spent time here. 

Driving Distance: 322 MI / 518 KM 

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LAS CRUCES - ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE 

Day 5: Today, you’ll head north to Santa Fe via Albuquerque. The 19 different Pueblo communities in New Mexico own the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, which provides a glimpse into the history of the area's Native American cultures. Albuquerque's Historic Old Town offers a taste of the state's Spanish colonial past. Santa Fe, founded on the ruins of an abandoned Indian village, is the oldest capital in the U.S. and remains one of the most picturesque cities in the state. Be sure to visit one of Santa Fe’s famous art galleries, art markets, or museums full of traditional and contemporary art, including works by their own Georgia O’Keeffe; or shop for authentic creations you just won’t find anywhere else. 

Driving Distance: 287 MI / 462 KM

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SANTA FE - TAOS - DURANGO 

Day 6: Depart Santa Fe for Taos. The landscape is a dramatic reminder that you are now surrounded by some of the most ancient landforms on Earth. Visit Taos Pueblo, the only living Native American community designated both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-story adobe buildings of this village have been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years. Continue to Durango, Colorado’s year-round playground, whose historic sites and landmarks are waiting to be discovered. Step back in time at the Diamond Belle Saloon, whose bar still has a bullet hole in it from a gun fight. 

Driving Distance: 271 MI / 462 KM 

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DURANGO - SILVERTON - DURANGO 

Day 7: Today, you may wish to board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for an unforgettable journey back in time. Originally constructed in 1882, and in continuous operation for 131 years, the railroad’s vintage steam locomotives let you relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear as you travel alongside the Animas River, one of the last free-flowing rivers in the entire western U.S. This route boasts some of Colorado’s most striking canyon scenery and spectacular views. You’ll pass fertile farmlands, old stagecoach roads, and old mining camps, and be in the shadow of peaks reaching over 14,000 feet. It won’t take you long to figure out that this is much more than a train ride. (optional; fees apply) 

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DURANGO - MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK - MONUMENT VALLEY - KAYENTA 

Day 8: This morning, head west to Mesa Verde National Park, home to some of the most notable and best preserved cliff dwellings in the U.S. Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years. Continuing west, just past Cortez, you’ll drive through the “four corners”, the only place in the U.S. where four states intersect at one point: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. Further west is Kayenta, Arizona, the gateway to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. This great valley is framed by scenic clouds that cast shadows on the desert floor, and boasts sandstone masterpieces that tower to heights of 400 to 1,000 feet. 

Driving Distance: 219 MI / 452 KM 

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KAYENTA - GRAND CANYON - WILLIAMS 

Day 9: Depart early today for Grand Canyon National Park, a natural wonder that you simply have to see to believe. Spend the day discovering the distinct South Rim of the canyon. Stop at one of the numerous outlooks, walk part of the Rim Trail or along the historic Hermit Road, visit a Photo Hot spot, or climb to the top of a stone Watchtower for panoramic views that extend over 100 miles on clear days. When you’ve had your fill, continue to the quaint mountain town of Williams, where you will experience the personality of an authentic Western village. 

Driving Distance: 212 MI / 341 KM

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WILLIAMS - ROUTE 66 - HOOVER DAM - LAS VEGAS 

Day 10: This morning, head west to Seligman, a small town located along Historic Route 66. Evidence of the old road can be seen all along Seligman’s main street, where motels, cafes, and numerous Route 66 gift shops beg to be explored. From here, you’ll join Route 66 and travel along the longest remaining stretch of this historic route to one of Arizona’s hidden treasures, Kingman. At the Arizona-Nevada border, Hoover Dam makes for an awe-inspiring stop. Considered the largest single public works project in the history of the U.S. and an Arizona landmark, Hoover Dam is filled with history and offers a colossal view of the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Continue to Las Vegas, a desert oasis of neon lights and a city that needs no introduction. 

Driving Distance: 226 MI / 364 KM 

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LAS VEGAS 

Day 11: Enjoy a full day Las Vegas style. Walk the famous Strip lined with mega-resorts, place a bet at one of the many casinos, dine at world-class restaurants, catch the latest must-see show, shop designer boutiques, ride a roller-coaster, lay by the pool… the list goes on. With so much to do, 24 hours in a day hardly seems like enough. 

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LAS VEGAS - CALICO - LOS ANGELES 

Day 12: This morning, take the opportunity to photograph the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign before making your way back to Los Angeles. Spectacular scenery surrounds you as you travel through the Mojave Desert, while a visit to Calico Ghost Town, an authentic Old West silver mining town, offers visitors the opportunity to share in its rich history and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding desert environment. 

Driving Distance: 287 MI / 462 KM 

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LOS ANGELES - DEPARTURE 

Day 13: Return your rental car in time for your return flight home.

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