Avis sur itinéraire en Californie, Nevada, Arizona et Utah
by Zohraz
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous et Bonne année
J'ai besoin de votre aide
Je pars aux états unis avec une amie du 18/04/08 au 04/05/08 (les billets sont pris) et je voudrais que vous m'aidiez avec mon itinéraire.Du 18/04 au 23/04: Austin, Texas ( la soeur de mon amie vit la-bas donc passage obligé pour voir la famille)23/04 à 10h du matin arrivée à San francisco. On a pensé prendre une chambre double à usahostels. Les 3 nuits sont à 210 USD, ça me semble honnête vu qu'on est étudiante et qu'on a des ressources limitéesDu 23 au 26/04 visite de SF et sa région26/04 départ pour végas en fin de matinée. On a trouvé deux allers simples SF-Végas à 115 USD avec virginamerica. Vous connaissez des compagnies low cost moins chers?26/04 végas et végas by night (strip, casinos....) Pour l'instant on n'a pas encore trouvé d'hotels abordables et pas trop loin du strip, donc si vous avez des suggestions.... (pour 2 nuits et bien sûr on tombe en plein week end!!!)
27/04 location de voiture (j'ai fait faire un devis chez elocationdevoiture (155€ avec un plein d'essence et pas de frais de drop-off) et un sur thrifty ( à 208€), j'ai pas encore choisi laquelle de ces compagnies j'allais choisir. D'ailleurs, si vous en connaissez des meilleures...
Visite de Death Valley
28/04 Départ pour Page ( 2 nuits à Bashful bob's motel 39 USD la nuit)
Visite de Bryce Canyon et Lake Powell29/04 Visite de Monument Valley30/04 Visite du Grand Canyon (Pour l'hotel, on s'est dit qu'on irait sans doute à Williams donc si vous avez des noms d'hotels, ça serait sympa)01/05 Départ pour Los angeles (on a trouvé 3 nuits à usahostels hollywood pour 201 USD) Restitution de la voiture de locationDu 01/05 au 04/05 visite de L-A: hollywood, les studios de cinéma, shopping, playa, Venice beach et santa monica... On a aussi envie d'aller une journée à San diego et passer la frontière du mexique pour voir Tijuana. j'ai vu que c'était possible en bus mais c'est long. Vous connaissez un bon moyen plus rapide autre que la location d'une autre voiture04/05 retour L-A/ paris à 21HMon message est long, merci de l'avoir lu jusqu'au bout. Est ce que mon itinéraire est faisable? Est ce que le choix des hotels est bon? Bref merci de m'aider afin que je puisse booker tous les hotels et pouvoir aborder mon séjour en toute sérénité.
Zohra
salut!
une chose ne me parait pas logique: venant de san francisco, tu devrais visiter death valley AVANT las vegas. Ainsi, tu t'évites 300 km, par une température extérieure de 50°C! Et tu arrives à Vegas un peu plus tard, donc, hors week end, et ainsi, tu peux dormir au Caesars Palace ou au Bellagio à 200 dollars la nuit (très accessible en dehors du samedi soir)
fabien
Le problème c'est qu'on ne veut pas faire SF-Végas en passant par la death valley en voiture. Le trajet est trop long alors qu'en avion on met moins d'1H30. Et surtout le billet d'avion ne coute que 115 USD pour 2 personnes. Pas cher et gain de temps. On reste 10 jours et on voudrait voir un max de chose.... G vu sur un site que l'hotel cortez à Végas était pas trop cher tu sais ce qu'il vaut??? Merci pour ta réponse en tout cas
ok!
pour l'hotel cortez, je ne connais pas. En tout cas ce qui est certain, c'est que hors samedi et hors manifestations spéciales, les hôtels de luxe du srtip sont moins chers que certains motels deux rues plus loin. ca vaut vraiment le coup!
A ta place, je virerai death valley pour plusieurs raisons : c'est un parc spécial où il n'y a pas grand chose à voir, les températures y sont vertigineuses, ca te fait revenir sur tes pas et aller ds la direction opposée à celle que tu prends le lendemain, tu vas faire 300 km .... pour pas grand chose. De plus, le 28/04 ne suffit pas pour visiter Bryce ET le lac powell à mon avis. Il faut consacrer un jour entier à Bryce, le plus beau parc de l'ouest Américain à mon avis. Au lac Poweel, essaie d'aller voir Antelope canyon, sublime canyon avec des jeux de lumières, gardé par les Indiens Navajos. Vraiment superbe!!!
Bon séjour et bonne année !
fabien
Salut fabien,
Merci pour ton aide
Il faut que je vois avec la copine qui m'accompagne pour ajuster un peu notre itinéraire. C'est pour ça que je harcèle tout le monde sur les forums pour qu'ils me renseignent. G pas envie d'aller à l'autre bout du monde et me retrouver en galère. En plus c'est mon premier voyage aux states, donc je veux que tout soit OK
Encore merci
Si c'est ton premier voyage aux states, ce qui est le plus différent de chez nous, c'est les distances. Les parcs sont très très éloignés, tu traverses d'immenses déserts sans vie, sans arbres, sans aucune verdure. Mais tu vois des parcs vraiment sublimes et les plus beaux paysages du monde!!! Les immensitées de l'ouest américain sont vraiment des IMMENSITEES.
bon voyage!
fabien
Bonsoir,
à mon avis il y a un problème dans l'itinéraire... impossible de visiter Bryce et le lac Powell le même jour, et ensuite Monument Valley et le Grand Canyon...
Pour économiser les sous il faudrait éviter d'être à Végas un week end. Bien sûr Végas est incontournable mais si on compare ça avec la beauté des Parcs comme Bryce...
A Végas j'ai expérimenté le circus circus, c'est un hôtel casino immense et un peu décrépi. Un peu à l'écart des grands hôtels casinos de maintenant, pas cher et ok au niveau de l'hôtel.
Death Valley je ne connais pas, mais le site est vraiment réputé...
Quant au grand canyon, il me paraît difficile de ne pas y prévoir 2 nuits, indispensables pour une ballade dans le canyon.
Monument Valley par contre se visite rapidement...
Bons préparatifs...
Bruno
Bonsoir
On part 11 jours exactement en Californie. J'aurais envie de tout voir et il y'a tant de choses à voir et faire. Si je le pouvais j'irais aussi voir Yosemite park, le lac Tahoe... mais au bout d'un moment il faut faire un choix. je sais qu'il faudrait passer plus de temps au grand canyon et à Bryce mais au niveau timing c pas possible.
On ne peut pas changer nos dates d'arrivée à végas alors tant pis on va prendre un petit hotel pas cher plutot qu'un super hotel sur le strip. Et pour faire des économies on ne va pas prendre la voiture jusque L-A mais plutot un vol interne ( g trouvé des billets à 66€ pour 2 personnes sur US AIRWAYS). Comme ça la location de voiture nous coutera moins cher ( moitié moins cher sur thrifty 90€ au lieu de 208€) et et on evitera de perdre 5h sur les routes.
Quoiqu'il en soit merci d'avoir pris le temps de répondre à mes questions
Grace à vos conseils, g changé un peu l'itinéraire de base. (rien de transcendant mais un certain gain de temps et un peu d'argent)
On a tjs pas d'hotel à végas, ni vers le grand canyon et je recherche tjs le moyen d'aller à Tijuana de Los angeles (je sais c juste pour le folklore il n'y a rien à faire à Tijuana)Du 18/04 au 23/04: Austin 23/04 San francisco. Chambre double à usahostels 3 nuits 210 $ Du 23 au 26/04 visite de SF et sa région 26/04 départ pour Végas en fin de matinée. Allers simples SF-Végas à 115 $ avec virginamerica 26/04 Végas et Végas by night (strip, casinos....) 2 nuits d’hotel (pas encore trouvé) 27/04 location de voiture Thrifty.com 90€ pour 5 jours avec GPS
Visite de Death Valley 20 $ 28/04 Départ pour Page (2 nuits à Bashful bob's motel 39 $la nuit)
Visite de Bryce Canyon 25$ et Lake Powell 15$ 29/04 Visite de Monument Valley 10$30/04 Visite du Grand Canyon 25$Nuit d’hôtel à Williams ou Tusayan 01/05 Restitution de la voiture à l’aéroport de VégasAllers simple Las végas/Los AngelesUS AIRWAYS 66€
Los Angeles 3 nuits à usahostels Hollywood 201 $ 02/05 hollywood, les studios de cinéma, shopping, playa, Venice beach et santa monica...03/05 04/05 retour L-A/ paris à 21H
Pour économiser encore un peu, tu peux ne pas prendre l'option GPS : franchement, ce n'est pas compliqué de conduire dans cette région. A l'aéroport lors de la prise de la voiture, on te donnera une carte un peu détaillé. Tu pourras aussi en trouver dans des stations services pour 3 fois rien.
As tu fais une simulation de prise et retour de la voiture ailleurs qu'à l'aéroport ? C'est moins cher normalement.
De San Diego, tu peux prendre un tramway jusqu'à Tijuana. Et pour aller de Los Angeles à San Diego : bus Greyhound (ou alors train, à voir). Mais apparemment, il n'y a rien à Tijuana ; tu vas perdre une journée pour pas grand chose (mais tu auras le tampon mexicain sur ton passeport si c'est le but) ...
On a fait en mai 2007 Las vegas --> San Fransicso avec American West pour 76 euros.
De San Diego, tu peux prendre un tramway jusqu'à Tijuana. Et pour aller de Los Angeles à San Diego : bus Greyhound (ou alors train, à voir). Mais apparemment, il n'y a rien à Tijuana ; tu vas perdre une journée pour pas grand chose (mais tu auras le tampon mexicain sur ton passeport si c'est le but) ...
On a fait en mai 2007 Las vegas --> San Fransicso avec American West pour 76 euros.
Pour accéder à mes carnets de voyages : via mon profil sur voyageforum.com ou
http://ensemble-sur-la-route.perso.sfr.fr/ensemble-sur-la-route.perso.sfr.fr/Bienvenue.html
http://dix.mois.entre.parentheses.perso.sfr.fr/dix.mois.entre.parentheses.perso.sfr.fr/Bienvenue.html
Salut,
Effectivement le GPS n'est pas nécessaire. Il te suffit d'une bonne carte et d'avoir préparé ton itinéraire avant.
Quant au plan retapé par Zohraz, il m'a l'air très bien, et comme dit plus haut, pour éviter les prix les plus élevés à Vegas, il faut éviter le week-end, et particulièrement le samedi. Et attention peut-être à la journée à L.A, ce sera peut-être un peu juste pour tout faire (entre Hollywood, Santa Monica & les plages...)
Sinon, je te souhaite tout de bon pour ton voyage.
Bonne journée
Effectivement le GPS n'est pas nécessaire. Il te suffit d'une bonne carte et d'avoir préparé ton itinéraire avant.
Quant au plan retapé par Zohraz, il m'a l'air très bien, et comme dit plus haut, pour éviter les prix les plus élevés à Vegas, il faut éviter le week-end, et particulièrement le samedi. Et attention peut-être à la journée à L.A, ce sera peut-être un peu juste pour tout faire (entre Hollywood, Santa Monica & les plages...)
Sinon, je te souhaite tout de bon pour ton voyage.
Bonne journée
K3VIN
Bonjour,
ton plan est tout a fait correcte, mais oublies Tijuana : Tu as la route pour sandiego a faire + le tram + la frontiere, en gros sur une journée, tu vas passer 2h a Tijuana. Ca vaut pas le coup. Ce n'est a faire que si l'on est deja basé a San diego. Quand a la voiture, tu oublies, d'abord, c'est des heures de queue pour franchir la frontiere, et de plus 90% des contrat de location t'interdisent le passage au mexique avec la voiture.
Pour LV, nous sommes arrivés en week-end, on choisit pas toujours, nous avons pris le motel Super8 situé sur Koval Ln. Tu le trouves sur Internet sans probleme. Ce n'est pas neuf, c'est sommaire. La piscine minuscule est ouverte 24h/24h ( pas si mal). mais c'est propre, le personnel serviable, et c'est a 300m du strip ( Bellagio, and co) Donc de la, tu peux aller ou tu veux facilement et a pied. Le tarif etait de 100$ la nuit a 4. Bonne route
Pour LV, nous sommes arrivés en week-end, on choisit pas toujours, nous avons pris le motel Super8 situé sur Koval Ln. Tu le trouves sur Internet sans probleme. Ce n'est pas neuf, c'est sommaire. La piscine minuscule est ouverte 24h/24h ( pas si mal). mais c'est propre, le personnel serviable, et c'est a 300m du strip ( Bellagio, and co) Donc de la, tu peux aller ou tu veux facilement et a pied. Le tarif etait de 100$ la nuit a 4. Bonne route
Il n'y a que deux façons de vivre sa vie : l'une en faisant comme si rien n'était un miracle, l'autre comme si tout était un miracle.
ceci est l'itinéraire définitif, à moins que vous ayez d'autres sugestions... On booke les hotels en mileu de emaine prochaineDu 18/04 au 23/04: Austin 23/04 San francisco. Chambre double à usahostels 3 nuits 210 $ Du 23 au 26/04 visite de SF et sa région 26/04 départ pour Vegas en fin de matinée. Aller simple SF-Végas à 115 $ avec virginamerica
· 26/04 Vegas ET Vegas by night (strip, casinos....)
2 nuits à l’hotel Cortez entre 67 et 100$ 27/04 location de voiture (aéroport de Vegas)Thrifty.com 135$ pour 5 jours
Aéroport de Vegas/ Death Valley (4h de trajet)
Visite de Death Valley 20 $ 28/04 Départ de Vegas Hôtel Cortez/ Bryce Canyon (5h de trajet)
Visite de Bryce Canyon 25$
Nuit à Page au Bashful bob's motel 39 $ Bryce/Motel (3h30 de trajet) 29/04 Visite de Monument Valley 10$Départ pour Williams, Arizona Monument Valley/ Hotel à Williams (4h30 de trajet) 2 Nuit d’hôtel à Williams au Knights Inn Williams 100$ 30/04 Visite du Grand Canyon 25$Hôtel à Williams/Grand Canyon (1h30 de trajet) 01/05 Départ de WilliamsHôtel de Williams/aéroport de Vegas (4h de trajet) Restitution de la voiture à l’aéroport de Végas Aller simple Las Vegas/Los Angeles US AIRWAYS 68€/ 100$ Los Angeles 3 nuits à usahostels Hollywood 201 $ 02/05 journée libre 03/05 san DiegoA/R bus Greyhound 46$ Tijuana en trolley 10$ 04/05 journée libreRetour L-A/ paris à 21H
Nuit à Page au Bashful bob's motel 39 $ Bryce/Motel (3h30 de trajet) 29/04 Visite de Monument Valley 10$Départ pour Williams, Arizona Monument Valley/ Hotel à Williams (4h30 de trajet) 2 Nuit d’hôtel à Williams au Knights Inn Williams 100$ 30/04 Visite du Grand Canyon 25$Hôtel à Williams/Grand Canyon (1h30 de trajet) 01/05 Départ de WilliamsHôtel de Williams/aéroport de Vegas (4h de trajet) Restitution de la voiture à l’aéroport de Végas Aller simple Las Vegas/Los Angeles US AIRWAYS 68€/ 100$ Los Angeles 3 nuits à usahostels Hollywood 201 $ 02/05 journée libre 03/05 san DiegoA/R bus Greyhound 46$ Tijuana en trolley 10$ 04/05 journée libreRetour L-A/ paris à 21H
Coucou !
J'ai fait le Nevada, Arizona et la Californie en 5 jours (beaucoup de route ;o) et pour Las Vegas, pour pas cher, je te suggère la Stratosphere. C'est la grande tour sur la Strip. C'est complètement au Nord de la Strip, mais c'est bien correct comme hôtel.
Pour ce qui est de la Death Valley, c'est vraiment très l'fun y conduire ! Et pour Los Angeles, je resterais aussi deux journées car ya tant à voir dans les environs...
Bon voyage !
Capucine26
J'ai fait le Nevada, Arizona et la Californie en 5 jours (beaucoup de route ;o) et pour Las Vegas, pour pas cher, je te suggère la Stratosphere. C'est la grande tour sur la Strip. C'est complètement au Nord de la Strip, mais c'est bien correct comme hôtel.
Pour ce qui est de la Death Valley, c'est vraiment très l'fun y conduire ! Et pour Los Angeles, je resterais aussi deux journées car ya tant à voir dans les environs...
Bon voyage !
Capucine26
Voici l'itinéraire que j'ai fais et qui se fait très bien à partir de Las Vegas :
Jour 1 - Las-Vegas - Grand Canyon Jour 2 - Grand-Canyon Jour 3 - Grand-Canyon- Lake Powell (Lake Powell est magnifique et il faut abosulement visiter le barrage (gratuit!) ainsi que le Horse Shoe Bend) Jour 4 - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon - Zion National Park Jour 5 - Zion National Park (visite du "Narrows" - ca prend des souliers de plage pour ne pas se blesser sur les roches mais c'est incroyablement beau!) Jour 6 - Zion National Park - Las Vegas
Si j'avais à choisi entre Bryce Canyon et Zion Nationnal Park, je choisirais Zion sans hésitation! allez voir les photos sur l'internet : http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/zion-narrows.htm
Malheureusement, en avril ca risque d'être peut-être trop froid...Même chose pour le Grand Canyon - ca reste à vérifier.
Pour Las Vegas va voir le site www.cheapovegas.com tu pourras trouver les meilleurs deals sur les hôtels et location de voiture (clique sur le "Bargain Bin"). Ce site donne aussi plein d'informations sur les hôtels et les buffets là-bas. Je suis resté au Orleans pour 39$/nuit et ils ont un "shuttle" gratuit pour aller sur la strip. Il faut éviter à tout prix d'aller à Las Vegas les vendredis et samedis sinon c'est hors de prix!
Jour 1 - Las-Vegas - Grand Canyon Jour 2 - Grand-Canyon Jour 3 - Grand-Canyon- Lake Powell (Lake Powell est magnifique et il faut abosulement visiter le barrage (gratuit!) ainsi que le Horse Shoe Bend) Jour 4 - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon - Zion National Park Jour 5 - Zion National Park (visite du "Narrows" - ca prend des souliers de plage pour ne pas se blesser sur les roches mais c'est incroyablement beau!) Jour 6 - Zion National Park - Las Vegas
Si j'avais à choisi entre Bryce Canyon et Zion Nationnal Park, je choisirais Zion sans hésitation! allez voir les photos sur l'internet : http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/zion-narrows.htm
Malheureusement, en avril ca risque d'être peut-être trop froid...Même chose pour le Grand Canyon - ca reste à vérifier.
Pour Las Vegas va voir le site www.cheapovegas.com tu pourras trouver les meilleurs deals sur les hôtels et location de voiture (clique sur le "Bargain Bin"). Ce site donne aussi plein d'informations sur les hôtels et les buffets là-bas. Je suis resté au Orleans pour 39$/nuit et ils ont un "shuttle" gratuit pour aller sur la strip. Il faut éviter à tout prix d'aller à Las Vegas les vendredis et samedis sinon c'est hors de prix!
Salut Mist59,
J'ai fait exactement le même voyage que toi ... mais dans le sens inverse, i.e. que j'ai commencé par visiter Zion, Bryce, Lake Powell, Antelope, Grand Canyon pour finir à Las Vegas.
J'ai moi aussi fait The Narrows et j'ai ADORÉ cette randonnée. J'avais prévu le coup en m'achetant des espadrilles de toile pas cher chez WallMart avant de partir. Après la randonnée, je les ai jetées dans la première poubelle que j'ai rencontrée. AVIS À TOUS LES FUTURS VISITEURS DE ZION: Cette randonnée est un must!
J'ai moi aussi logé au Orleans (en fait, cela fait 3 fois que je séjourne à cet hôtel) et je crois que c'est l'un des secrets les mieux gardés à Las Vegas. Je n'ai jamais payé très cher et c'est très comparable à bien des hôtels situés sur la strip. Les chambres sont belles et grandes, la piscine est extra, le buffet pour le déjeûner est très correct pour le prix. En plus, avec la navette gratuite qui nous amène directement sur la strip, c'est super et ça évite de louer une voiture qui n'est absolument pas nécessaire à Vegas.
Je l'ai recommandé à plusieurs amis et personne n'est revenu déçu.
J'ai fait exactement le même voyage que toi ... mais dans le sens inverse, i.e. que j'ai commencé par visiter Zion, Bryce, Lake Powell, Antelope, Grand Canyon pour finir à Las Vegas.
J'ai moi aussi fait The Narrows et j'ai ADORÉ cette randonnée. J'avais prévu le coup en m'achetant des espadrilles de toile pas cher chez WallMart avant de partir. Après la randonnée, je les ai jetées dans la première poubelle que j'ai rencontrée. AVIS À TOUS LES FUTURS VISITEURS DE ZION: Cette randonnée est un must!
J'ai moi aussi logé au Orleans (en fait, cela fait 3 fois que je séjourne à cet hôtel) et je crois que c'est l'un des secrets les mieux gardés à Las Vegas. Je n'ai jamais payé très cher et c'est très comparable à bien des hôtels situés sur la strip. Les chambres sont belles et grandes, la piscine est extra, le buffet pour le déjeûner est très correct pour le prix. En plus, avec la navette gratuite qui nous amène directement sur la strip, c'est super et ça évite de louer une voiture qui n'est absolument pas nécessaire à Vegas.
Je l'ai recommandé à plusieurs amis et personne n'est revenu déçu.
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We’re heading to Las Vegas this summer and would love to rent a classic convertible Cadillac or something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Hello everyone,
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly! Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Thanks in advance for your feedback😉
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly! Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Thanks in advance for your feedback😉
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route: Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route: Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way: - Mormon Rocks - Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite - Joshua Tree National Park - Mojave Desert - Mojave National Preserve - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
There are several attractions along the way: - Mormon Rocks - Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite - Joshua Tree National Park - Mojave Desert - Mojave National Preserve - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
Hi there,
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Hi there,
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre. Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Thanks!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre. Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Thanks!
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:** We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:** Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:** Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
**Parking:** We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:** Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:** Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary: Day 1: Davis – overnight stop Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen) Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes) Day 6: South Lake Tahoe Day 7: South Lake Tahoe Day 8: Mammoth Lake Day 9: Mammoth Lake Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road Day 11: El Portal Day 12: El Portal Day 13: Oakhurst Day 14: Miramonte Day 15: Three Rivers Day 16: Three Rivers Day 17: Coalinga Day 18: Monterey Day 19: Monterey Day 20: San Francisco Day 21: San Francisco Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned: Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2) Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3) Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4) Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV? Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening! Marcalamar 🙂
Here’s our itinerary: Day 1: Davis – overnight stop Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen) Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes) Day 6: South Lake Tahoe Day 7: South Lake Tahoe Day 8: Mammoth Lake Day 9: Mammoth Lake Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road Day 11: El Portal Day 12: El Portal Day 13: Oakhurst Day 14: Miramonte Day 15: Three Rivers Day 16: Three Rivers Day 17: Coalinga Day 18: Monterey Day 19: Monterey Day 20: San Francisco Day 21: San Francisco Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned: Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2) Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3) Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4) Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV? Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening! Marcalamar 🙂
Here's a tip for future visitors!
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
Hi everyone,
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast. I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October. My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips. I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks to everyone for your advice and help.
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast. I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October. My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips. I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks to everyone for your advice and help.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
Hello,
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas) T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC) W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV) F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Christophe
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas) T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC) W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV) F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Christophe
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
Hi everyone.
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks... For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400, which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.). Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
That’s all for now.
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks... For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400, which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.). Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
That’s all for now.
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
Hi VF community,
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels. Cheers, Régine
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels. Cheers, Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
Hi there,
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense? Day 1: Orlando Day 2: Amelia Island Day 3: Amelia Island Day 4: Tallahassee Day 5: Panama City Beach Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin) Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way) Day 8: Crystal River Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater) Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete) Day 11: Anna Maria Day 12: Orlando Day 13: Orlando Day 14: Orlando Day 15: Departure
Thanks in advance for your tips!
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense? Day 1: Orlando Day 2: Amelia Island Day 3: Amelia Island Day 4: Tallahassee Day 5: Panama City Beach Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin) Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way) Day 8: Crystal River Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater) Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete) Day 11: Anna Maria Day 12: Orlando Day 13: Orlando Day 14: Orlando Day 15: Departure
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hey everyone!
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus. In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus. In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!