Day 1: LOS ANGELES
Arrive in Los Angeles and proceed to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Whether it's Universal Studios or Disneyland, the beach or Beverly Hills, there is much to see and do in the 'City of Angels'.

Day 2: LOS ANGELES – DISNEYLAND – SAN DIEGO
(128 mi / 206 km)
Depart Los Angeles for the short drive to Anaheim, home to Mickey Mouse and the original Disneyland. You may explore this fantasyland of magic before continuing south to sunny San Diego. Upon arrival discover some of the sites for which this city is known such as Balboa Park, the Gas Lamp District, and Seaport Village. If time permits visit the world famous San Diego Zoo or see Shamu at SeaWorld.

Day 3: SAN DIEGO – PHOENIX / SCOTTSDALE
(350 mi / 565 km)
Leave the Pacific Coast behind and cross the coastal mountains before descending into the fertile Imperial Valley where the cool waters of the Colorado River irrigate crops of alfalfa, onions and lettuce. Continue driving east, along the Mexican border to Yuma once better known as a stage stop for the Butterfield Stage. On crossing the mighty Colorado welcome to Arizona one of the last states to join the union in 1912. Arrive early evening in Phoenix / Scottsdale.

Day 4: PHOENIX / SCOTTSDALE – SEDONA – GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
(226 mi / 364 km)
Depart north through the desert landscape of barren rock and Saguaro cactus into the Verde Valley. Take a side trip to visit Montezuma Castle, an imposing 5-storey ruin of a Native American cliff dwelling built into a white limestone cliff. Then continue north to secluded Sedona. Ascend through Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff then continue to Grand Canyon National Park. Spend your afternoon strolling along the South Rim of this awe-inspiring spectacle of colorful ever-changing rock formations.

Day 5: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK – MONUMENT VALLEY – PAGE / LAKE POWELL
(298 mi / 485 km)
Take time this morning to discover the sunrise over the Grand Canyon's South Rim and then leave the canyon behind as you enter Navajo country and the Painted Desert. Take a popular route through sparsely populated Indian Country to Monument Valley, where isolated monoliths of red sandstone tower 1,000 ft (305 m) above the valley floor. Arrive in Page, site of massive man-made Lake Powell. Learn about life in the early days of the canyon and the building of this remarkable engineering wonder at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. Page overlooks the dark blue waters of Lake Powell.

Day 6: PAGE / LAKE POWELL – BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK – ZION NATIONAL PARK
(291 mi / 466 km)
A morning departure north into Utah passes through scenic Kanab and takes you to the land of hoodoos known as Bryce Canyon National Park. Heading south, make the detour to see Cedar Breaks National Monument with more magical rock formations in even more vivid hues. Then continue on to Zion National Park, a monument of time carved by wind and water and well known for geological features with names like The Three Patriarchs, Bridge Mountain, White Throne and the hidden Temple of Sinawava.

Day 7: ZION NATIONAL PARK – LAS VEGAS
(159 mi / 256 km)
Depart this morning for Las Vegas. On the way, take a short detour and visit Nevada’s oldest State Park, Valley of Fire. The rough floor and jagged walls of the park contain brilliant formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes that often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays. From the fantastic works of nature to the man-made miracle in the desert – welcome to Las Vegas!

Day 8: LAS VEGAS
This is a day at leisure. Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps. The “Strip” will mesmerize you with its dazzling lights, casino action and opulent hotels with their lavish shows and headline performers. Try your hand with “Lady Luck” or see one of the famous shows. Take the time to visit the well known resorts with their individual themes and a myriad of attractions or just relax poolside.

Day 9: LAS VEGAS – DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
(187 mi / 301 km)
Depart westward into the desert and Death Valley National Park. This area of unexpected contrasts offers eerie sites of barren desolation including the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere and mountains over 11,000 ft (3,353 m). Make a photo stop at Badwater, which is 282 ft (86 m) below sea level or hike to Zabriskie Point for impressive views of the valley. Drive along colorful formations before visiting the oasis of Furnace Creek Ranch, located in the center of the expansive valley.

Day 10: DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK – LOS ANGELES
(287 mi / 462 km)
Continue through the great Mojave Desert and contemplate the impression this harsh land made on the first immigrants migrating to California. On the way, pass the city of Mojave, home to the world record holding, experimental aircraft Voyager. Not far away is Edwards Air Force Base, the Air Force Flight Test Center site where “Chuck” Yeager first broke the sound barrier in 1947. Arrive in the megalopolis of Los Angeles and proceed to the airport for your departure.