Los Angeles Tours & Vacation Packages

Four days covers one direction — either the Southwest canyons or the California coast. Seven days is the point where both fit on the same route, and where Yellowstone becomes reachable from the coast. Nine days and over combine all three regions. Under four days, a trip works better based in one city with day trips out from it than moving between cities.

Yes, on routes of seven days and over. These board in Los Angeles or Las Vegas, run east to the Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon, then turn back west and north through Monterey to San Francisco and Yosemite. A long desert crossing separates the two halves, which is why shorter itineraries pick one direction. Some of these routes finish in a different city from where they started.

Not always. Several routes are one-way — Los Angeles to San Francisco along the coast, San Francisco south to Los Angeles or San Diego, and Denver or Las Vegas to Salt Lake City on Yellowstone routes. The ending city is stated on each tour page. On one-way routes, return transport to the starting city is not included, so confirm the ending city before booking your onward travel.

It depends which part. The Southwest canyons are hottest from June to August and mildest in spring and fall. The California coast stays cool year-round, with fog common on summer mornings. Yellowstone and Grand Teton run in summer only, as the park roads close for winter. A route crossing more than one region will meet different conditions in each, so layers matter more than a single forecast suggests.

Distance is the main consideration — West Coast routes involve longer stretches on the road each day than city-based trips elsewhere in the US. Viewpoints at the canyons and in the parks are reached on formed paths and boardwalks rather than hikes. Many tours carry a Senior-Friendly label and are marked Moderate Activity. Several destinations sit at altitude, which travelers arriving from sea level sometimes notice on the first day.

Meals are not usually included, and groups stop where travelers order individually. Food options inside the national parks are limited to lodges and visitor facilities, and stops between them can be far apart, so carrying water and something to eat is worth doing. Many tours carry a Vegetarian-Friendly label, meaning vegetarian options are available at the planned stops. Note dietary requirements when you book rather than on the day.