Far West 360°: Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the National Parks



Far West 360°: Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the National Parks
The trip in a nutshell
Self-driven tour
This is a self-driven tour - it isn’t compulsory to drive, however if you are willing to, then please tick the box when booking your trip.
We want your attention because this time it will be hard to list all the wonders we will see on the legendary West Coast tour! We will start from the City of Angels, Los Angeles, we will meet the unspoiled wilderness by passing through the Grand Canyon, the iconic Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, the world-famous Zion National Park and the majestic Death Valley. Of course, we could not fail to stop in the city of sin, Las Vegas!
Cars will be our faithful travel companions in the purest On The Road USA spirit: we will immediately immerse ourselves in history by driving along part of the iconic Route 66 to Flagstaff and then dive our gaze into the majestic Grand Canyon, where everything seems still and silent, but even in the scorching sun there are life forms adapted to these temperatures. We will explore the secrets of Monument Valley and the Navajo tribe on a guided jeep excursion, before getting lost in the red rock walls of Antelope Canyon. We'll return to civilization for a night of madness in Las Vegas and then stop in Death Valley before returning to modern Los Angeles - and we'll do it in the best way possible: surfing the waves, in Venice Beach, and waiting for the sunset, on the Santa Monica Pier.
Trip type
360º - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip starts and ends in Los Angeles. Aim to arrive on the first day by 5pm - on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
What's included
11 nights accommodation in shared rooms with private bathroom
Car rental form day 2 to day 11
All breakfasts (except in Las Vegas)
Joshua Tree National Park entry fee
Local Experience: jeep excursion in the Monument Valley to uncover Navajo's culture
Bryce Canyon National Park entry fee
Antelope Canyon entry fee
Zion National Park entry fee
Must See: Grand Canyon National Park entry fee
Death Valley National Park entry fee
Travel Coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to the USA!
Check-in: out adventure starts in Los Angeles
Roundtrip flights or transportation to reach the destination are not included in the package, so you can decide from where and when you want to leave! This gives you complete freedom of choice to adjust your travel itinerary to your needs.
Check-in at the hotel in Los Angeles. Beverly Hills will have to wait a little longer: tonight we all get together for our first dinner together (hamburgers or hot dogs?!) and tomorrow we leave for Palm Springs! What better place to start getting to know each other?
Included: overnight stay, breakfast
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
On the road to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park
We're on the road baby!
Good morning WeRoaders, we are almost there! Our on-the-road is about to begin: after breakfast, we head to the car rental and finally can sit in our cars; the journey will not be long but there's still one question that need an answer: do we have the perfect playlist already?!
This adventure promises incredible views and a sense of wonder and discovery along the way: it will be up to us to decide how many and which stops to make along the way because a true on-the-road is above all freedom!
Once we arrive in Palm Springs, we leave our backpacks at the hotel and head straight to Joshua Tree National Park - a fascinating and unique national park located in southeastern California and known for its striking desert landscapes, iconic Joshua trees, and a wide variety of natural wonders! We're in the Coachella Valley - the name rings a bell, doesn't it? Of course it does, because this valley is home to the world-famous festival and offers incredible views and spots perfect for a photo op in full Coachella Style (watch out for the outfit!).
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, car rental and Joshua Tree National Park entry fee
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Driving info: 180 km; 2h
The iconic Route 66
From Palm Springs to Flagstaff
Today we will grind out miles and miles of pure wonder, are you ready? We better get an early start because while it is true that there are many miles to cover, it is also true that the road will be the real star... and what a road! Does the name Route 66 ring a bell?
We leave Palm Springs and head to Oatman, Arizona - it will take between 3 and 4 hours so get comfortable! In Oatman we will feel like we are in a movie, among donkeys, miners and cowboys! Oatman is a charming, tiny town trapped between the Black Mountains towering over the Mojave Desert: just over half a century ago it was a great strategic base for miners and prospectors, and the atmosphere is still what it used to be so get ready for a real-time jump.
And then, finally, we will drive down the iconic Route 66 until we get to Flagstaff: on the way we can stop in Seligman, known as the birthplace of historic Route 66, full of drive-ins with a unique atmosphere, or at the Hackberry General Store, a gas station later converted into a museum store, themed 66 of course! And if you haven't seen "Cars", now is the time to do so!
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, car rental
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Driving info: 620 km; 6h
A wonder of the natural world: the Grand Canyon
Just... wow!
Immediately after breakfast, we go to visit one of the most famous parks in the United States, second perhaps only to Yellowstone: the Grand Canyon. The first emotion that overwhelms you when you see the Grand Canyon is pure awe. The vastness of the canyon, the immense depth and the towering multicoloured cliffs make us feel tiny in the face of nature's grandeur. Our starting point will be Mather Point and then move on to Powell Point, a peninsula of rock from which we can observe the major and minor rapids, and hear the roar of the water below us. We have quite a bit of time to discover this incredible park: again, there are plenty of trails to discover and explore - we can descend and go deeper into the canyon, but remember one thing: to get back up we have quite a climb ahead of us!
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, car rental, Grand Canyon National Park entry fee
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Driving info: 240 km; 2h 30min
Another iconic spot: the Monument Valley
Spirito e cultura dei Navajo
Another day, another park! But this time we will explore the area in a different way: by jeep, with a guided hike inside Monument Valley, discovering the Navajo culture. Monument Valley is considered sacred by the Navajo people. The towering sandstone hills and mesa are not only geological wonders but are believed to have spiritual significance and are part of the Navajo creation story.
After the hike, we move on to Page, where we will spend the night waiting for another unique wonder: the Antelope Canyon.
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, car rental, Monument Valley jeep excursion
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Driving info: 230 km; 2h 30min
Into the Antelope Canyon
Are we in an Apple screensaver?
Today we can't miss Antelope Canyon, where the sun's rays shine through the canyon walls. This is a world-famous slot canyon, renowned for its beautiful narrow passages and the play of light and shadow on its smooth, carved sandstone walls. Antelope Canyon was formed by millions of years of erosion caused by flash floods and wind. Running water, laden with sand and debris, has gradually carved narrow, winding passages in the Navajo sandstone and is a photographer's paradise - you've charged your camera battery, haven't you?
In the late afternoon, we move on to our final destination: Bryce Canyon! And hear this: we will stay in Bryce for a full two nights - time for some laundry maybe?
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, car rental, Antelope Canyon entry fee and excursion
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Driving info: 230 km; 2h 30min
Hoodoos everywhere: the Bryce Canyon
Hoodoos hunting
Bryce is not really a canyon but more like a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheatres. The largest, the one we are going to visit, is the Bryce Amphitheater, located in the heart of the area. Everywhere before our eyes we will see hoodoos, deep grooves created by the erosion of water, wind and ice in the rock. We will have a chance to immerse ourselves in this almost fairy-like landscape by taking one of the trails that lead us to the bottom of the valley.
Legend has it that the hoodoos are an ancient Legendary People, turned to stone by the Coyotes as punishment for doing evil deeds - so if we see any rocks moving, don't worry, it's just a bunch of ghosts!
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, car rental, Bryce Canyon National Park entry fee
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Zion National Park and Las Vegas
Another park... maybe the last one?
Our final destination today is the famous Zion National Park: cliffs plunging some 3.000 feet, distinctive bright red and white colors, incredible carved rocks flanking hanging valleys, small waterfalls cascading down the high walls... In short, hand to your cameras, there is so much here to imprint in your memory. Will you let this enchanted place steal a piece of your soul?
We will have a chance to explore the park far and wide: there are many trekking routes for all tastes, so let's decide together which one to take. Certainly one of the most famous is the one that leads to the breathtaking view from Angels Landing: you will struggle a bit, but it is worth it. In front of us, the whole valley will open up and we will enjoy a 360-degree perspective on the park!
The sin city
In Las Vegas, when darkness comes, everything lights up and gives us an unparalleled show! You can't be in the city of sin and not experience a crazy night: we get all dolled up, consider going crazy and renting a limo (which is quite common around here!) and then decide which of the many clubs we want to go to to celebrate!
Included: overnight stay, car rental, Zion National Park entry fee
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Driving info: 480km; 4h
The last park: the Death Valley
Furnace Creek
After a crazy night, we head from Las Vegas to the lowest and hottest point in North America: Death Valley, an expanse of sand alternating with salt flats, hills, canyons and jagged rock formations. The story goes that in this huge desert isolated from everything, in 1849 a group of prospectors died crossing it in an attempt to find a shortcut to the central valleys of California. The tour starts at Furnace Creek, the main center of the valley, and then goes to Zabriskie Point, Dante's View - located at 1,800 feet - Artist Drive, Artist's Palette until you get to Badwater Basin, the salt lake, decreed the lowest point in North America.
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, car rental, Death Valley National Park entry fee
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Driving info: 520 km; 5h 30min
On the road per Los Angeles
The city of angels
For those of us early risers, we can wake up before the sun to admire an incredible sunrise in the middle of... nothingness. Written like that it sounds bad, but we assure you: it is absolutely worth it! We enjoy these last moments of peace before returning to the hustle and bustle of the big metropolis: in fact, we spend most of the day on the road to get to the last leg of this adventure: Los Angeles. We will leave Ridgecrest for Griffith Observatory, just outside Los Angeles, about two and a half hours from where we are. A stop here is a must, to admire the view that opens up before us: the enveloping atmosphere of the "Golden State" will be incredible. We then go to the facility that will host us in LA; we have plenty of time to settle in, have dinner in a typical restaurant and spend the evening in a bar, sampling a good cocktail.
Incluso: pernottamento con colazione e macchine a noleggio
Cassa Comune: benzina, pedaggi e parcheggi
Non incluso: pasti e bevande
Km e tempi di percorrenza: 280 km - 3h
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, car rental
Money Pot: petrol, parking and any other activity
Not included: food and drinks
Driving info: 280 km; 3h
Santa Monica and Venice Beach
The perfect conclusion
This morning we arrive at the Santa Monica Pier where Route 66 ends, drop off the cars and - and pick up the bikes! We continue to Venice Beach, with its endless white sand beaches, surfers and street performers. During happy hour we enjoy a nice drink along the beach to admire the sun setting over the sea. If not clear, today we indulge in a relaxing day among the beautiful beaches of L.A. to end our American trip in the best possible way, we deserve it!
Included: overnight stay, breakfast
Money Pot: any other activities or entry fee
Not included: food and drinks
Goodbye USA!
Check-out e goodbyes
Time to say goodbye! See you soon in another WeRoad adventure!
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.
Available dates
Travel coordinator
Matteo
Group
4 WeRoaders
Travel coordinator
Matteo
Group
4 WeRoaders
Travel coordinator
Luke Thomas
Group
6 WeRoaders
Travel coordinator
Luke Thomas
Group
6 WeRoaders
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.
However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
Tour List
Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!