Overview
- The largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth, they’re more like inland seas with forested islands, rock caves and sand-dune beaches. Today, the lake-bordering states offer vacationers a first-hand look at the wilderness that inspired industrial innovation and powered great cities while furnishing scenic vistas of rural life. Great Lakes Region includes: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin.
- With Chicago as the gateway to a world of new experiences, Illinois is a magnificent vacation destination. Cruise “The Mother Road: Route 66″ on your way to Springfield, see the mighty Mississippi while following the Great River Road or follow the Illinois Wine Trail. You’ll understand why the Associated Press declared Illinois the “most American state.”
Itinerary
Day 1
Chicago Arrival
- Arrive in Chicago and transfer to hotel
- Overnight in Chicago.
Day 2
Chicago
- Today we will enjoy a short tour of the city’s highlights including Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier.
- The Windy City’s stunning high rise architecture and one of the world’s tallest buildings, the Willis Tower (admission not included), provide a dramatic backdrop for this cultural and financial center.
- The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3
Chicago – Mississippi River Crossing – Sioux Falls
- Travel through Midwest farm country abundant in corn fields, wheat fields and dairy farms.
- Then we cross the mighty Mississippi River and travel into the state of Iowa to arrive just as Lewis & Clark did 200 years ago on the banks of the Missouri River.
- Overnight in Sioux Falls.
Day 4
Sioux Falls – Badlands National Park – Mt. Rushmore National Memorial – Deadwood/Rapid City
- Travel westward through the grasslands of South Dakota and onwards to Badlands National Park, once home to the buffalo and antelope, and filled with strange shaped and colorful rock formations.
- Then we continue on to the Black Hills, sacred to the Plains Indians and home to Mount Rushmore, an enormous monument to four of the great presidents of America: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt.
- Spend an evening at leisure.
Day 5
Deadwood/Rapid City – Bighorn Mountains – Cody
Enter the “Equality State,” Wyoming, which has twelve mountain ranges intermixed with deserts and rolling grasslands, and continue to Cody for the night.
(If overnight in Cody is not possible due to weather or adverse road conditions in Yellowstone, overnight will be in Billings/ Livingston, Montan)
Day 6
Cody – Yellowstone National Park
- Drive past the mountains in Wyoming to Yellowstone, America’s first National Park, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this immense geothermal wonderland, including: geysers, waterfalls, wildlife and canyons.
- Highlights will include Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Canyon’s majestic falls, and the beautiful Hayden Valley.
Day 7
Yellowstone National Park – Grand Teton National Park – Salt Lake City
- Travel through Grand Teton National Park (weather permitting) and see awesome mountain peaks towering over 13,000 ft. (4,000 meters).
- Visit the Snake River Outlook and try your eye at capturing the stunning landscape made famous by Ansel Adam’s iconic shot. This prairie land is home to wild buffalo (Tatonka!), moose and elk.
- Later, arrive in the Mormon State of Utah and take a short city tour of its capital, Salt Lake City. The followers of Brigham Young built one of the best-planned cities in the country.
ee the State Capital building and visit famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at the hotel for the evening. - May we suggest dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant for panoramic views of Temple Square (optional).
Day 8
Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon National Park
- Continue today to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, “hoodoos”, will dazzle the eye.
- This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars & brilliant constellations.
Day 9
Bryce Canyon – Lake Powell – Grand Canyon – Flagstaff
- Depart Bryce Canyon this morning and journey to stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls.
- Lake Powell is the second-largest man made lake in America, and one in a series of lakes formed by the damming of the Colorado River.
- Then visit colossal Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven great natural wonders of the world.
- Stop at the East Rim to fully experience this mile-deep canyon’s plunging gorges, rising spires, extinct volcanoes and, below the rim, the winding Colorado River.
- Overnight in Flagstaff, a famed stop on historic Route 66.
Day 10
Flagstaff – Route 66/Seligman – Las Vegas
- This morning depart Flagstaff and travel on to Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World”.
- Along the way, pass through Seligman, a town built along the famed Route 66 that looks as if it were frozen in time sixty years ago.
- The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore the famous Las Vegas strip.
Day 11
Las Vegas – Mojave Desert – Beverly Hills – Los Angeles - End Tour
- Travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert, home of the world’s tallest thermometer, at 134 feet (41 meters) high. Clusters of unique Joshua trees dot the mountainous landscape.
- Upon arrival in Los Angeles you will enjoy a tour through the City of Angels including star-studded Hollywood, Sunset Strip and parts of Beverly Hills, before end tour.
Included service
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
Excluded service
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
Children Policy
- Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 30%.
- Child from 2 to under 12 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 75%.
- Child from 12 years old is charged for 100%.
Notes
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see’s to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you’re celebrating one of life’s big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we’re creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
Policies
Confirmation
– Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking.
Redemption
– You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
Terms & Condition
– All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.
– Cancellation and Refund policy (Notification day and departure day are not counted):
+ All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day after purchase, customers will be fully refunded if the orders cannot be confirmed.
+ Cancellations received 14 or more days prior to departure – 50% of total purchase amount.
+ Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
– Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
– The refund amount will be credited directly to your AHL Tours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
– Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
– We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
– We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
