bonjour,
nous sommes 2 couples de retraites et désirons faire un circuit de 28 jours
dans l'ouest americain
nous avons des budgets moyens et si nous regardons sur internet les hôtels nous
paraissent très chers (plus de 100 euros la nuit par couple
je vous indique le trajet que nous aimerions faire
qui pourrait nous aider à trouver des motels pas chers pour ce périple
ou louer une voiture pour 4 avec 4 valises ?
Nous prévoyons un circuit sur 28 jours environ.
Départ le 1er septembre 2016 (+/- 2 jours)
Il s'agit d'un autotour pour 4 adultes ( 2 couples) (voiture familiale ou SUV ou 4x4 ou ... Nous aurons 4 grandes valises et des bagages à main)
Nous souhaitons loger dans des chambres standards, simples mais au plus près des grands parcs (motels ou chalets dans des campings ou...)
Vol Paris - Salt Lake City
visiter temple square
Salt Lake City - Jackson hole (peut-on voir un rodéo en septembre ??)
Jackson hole -Grand teton
Grand Teton - Yellowstone
Yellowstone (3 jours au moins) et cody
Yellowstone - Salt Lake City (antelope Island ?)
Salt Lake city - capitol reef
Capitol reef -Moab
Moab (2 j au moins : voir Canyonlands - Arches - Dead horse point - fisher towers &UT 128)
Moab - Monument valley
visite avec guide navajo en 4x4 ??
Monument valley - Page
Page (au moins 2 jours ?) lac Powell et Antelope canyon (visite Upper antelope canyon)
page - Grand canyon sud
survol en hélicoptère
Grand canyon - Las Vegas
Las Vegas : The Strip - fontaine du Bellagio - Fremont street experience ....
Alors, entre la baisse de l'euro par rapport au dollar et votre parcours qui passe parmi les lieux les plus chers: Jackson, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Moab, Monument Valley, Page, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Zion, Bryce ... Je crois qu'il sera difficile de faire baisser beaucoup les prix.
Il faut viser dans le moyen de gamme: Motel 6, Days Inn, Super 8 .. Ou des motels indépendants. Mais ce n'est pas possible de partout, par exemple à Monument Valley...
Chercher sur tripadvisor la liste des hôtels pour chaque lieu. Par exemple pour Zion, taper "Springdale, Utah" ... Puis vérifier les prix à la fois sur les sites intermédiaires (Hotels.com, booking) et directement sur les sites des hôtels.
Voilà, pas de formule magique. Ou alors il faut camper ou dormir dans sa voiture 😕
Dans les hôtels ou motels , vous aurez généralement des chambres avec 2 grands lits doubles , si vous vous entendez bien , la solution la plus économique est de partager la même chambre à 4 😏
Aux États-Unis , il est facile de trouver des chambres pour moins de $100 ( pas euros ) où vous pourrez dormir à 4 . Sauf dans les grand parcs où il faut réserver longtemps d'avance .
Les hotels , moi j'utilise Booking.com. Annulation gratuite et site conviviale .
Pour septembre 2016 vous avez le temps de bien vous organiser .
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
Oui réservation en direct ou par Booking ou hôtels.com selon le plus avantageux.
Dans la rubrique "radins" je rajouterai le programme d'hôtels.com avec son" Welcome Rewards" : au bout de 10 nuitées consommées on en a une gratuite. Et pour finir, les sites de cashback (gratuits) qui nous reversent un % sur chaque résa.
Par exemple, celui où je suis, j'ai 4% de cashback avec booking et 7 % avec hôtels.com et encore plein d'autres choses.
J'ai détaillé ça là : http://jeveuxcamperauxusa.blogspot.fr/2011/07/organisation-du-voyage.html
Et pour finir, les sites de cashback (gratuits) qui nous reversent un % sur chaque résa.
Par exemple, celui où je suis, j'ai 4% de cashback avec booking et 7 % avec hôtels.com et encore plein d'autres choses.
J'ai détaillé ça là : http://jeveuxcamperauxusa.blogspot.fr/...ation-d...
Mais tu ne pouvais pas le dire avant !!!!!!? Bon, il vaut mieux l'apprendre tard que jamais, mais quand je vois le nombre de résas faites en 2014 avec Hotels.com et celles faites pour 2015 sans connaître Igraal, je suis un peu dégoutée... J'étais bien sûre déjà allée de nombreuses fois lire vos aventures sur ton site, mais je n'étais jamais passée par la page "Comment organiser votre voyage".
Bon, ben du coup merci pour un prochain voyage !😉
ah, ah mais moi aussi j'ai découvert cette opportunité sur le tard 😕. D'ailleurs, j'avais commencé petit à petit à réserver mes hôtels dès septembre (surtout les stratégiques) et du coup depuis janvier, j'ai tout annulé pour réserver par le site de cashback. C'est dommage que ça ne marche pas avec les campings dans les parcs 😉. Cela marche aussi avec les loueurs de voiture ...
D'ailleurs, j'avais commencé petit à petit à réserver mes hôtels dès septembre (surtout les stratégiques) et du coup depuis janvier, j'ai tout annulé pour réserver par le site de cashback.
Mais tu n'y as pas perdu avec les taux de change ? Parce que de mon côté, je ne vais pas m'amuser à annuler mes réservations faites en octobre, novembre et décembre, j'y perdrais plus avec le taux de change défavorable que ce que le cashback pourrait me rapporter...😕
Si vous souhaitez loger DANS les parcs je vous conseille de réserver trèèèèèèèèèèèès longtemps à l'avance ( 1 an pour Yellowstone ou le Grand Canyon). Bien sûr, l'hébergement est plus onéreux, mais le fait de ne pas avoir à de déplacer (Grand Canyon surtout) est à la fois un luxe et un confort sans équivalent. Les adeptes des hôtels de Tusayan me contrediront car le coût est moindre et le trajet vers le site rapide mais, ouvrir la porte de l'hôtel ou du bungalow le matin et contempler le lever du soleil en 5 enjambées... un moment de joie, voire d'extase absolue...
J'utilise assez souvent le système Hotwire qui a l'avantage de pratiquer des prix assez inférieurs à ceux du ... marché
Revers de la médaille, les réservations, payées à l'avance, ne sont pas annulables, sauf assurance spéciale supplémentaire.
Les cartes de fidélité des hôtels ( Choice Hôtels, Wyndham, Best Western etc ...) offrent des nuits supplémentaires gratuites ou des tarifs moindres. Les seniors ont droit aussi a des réductions! ( variable selon les chaînes d'hôtels).
Avec votre quantité de bagages, un SUV standard me semble être un minimum; à 5 , dans le même cas de figure, nous avions loué un Chevrolet Suburban, je pense qu'un Tahoe devrait suffire (n'oubliez pas l'indispensable glacière...) - A défaut, un Mini-van ( c'est de cette façon les étatsuniens dénomment les véhicules du style Espace !) pourra convenir. N'oubliez pas que rouler hors piste n'est couvert par aucune garantie! Rassurez vous, tout le monde le fait!!!! Par plaisir pour les baroudeurs ou par nécessité ( Monument Valley ) n'allez pas vous entasser dans les 4x4 navajos)
4 jours à Yellowstone sont un minimum - le détour par Cody ne me semble pas judicieux car trop chronophage. Temple Square: la visite est très rapide! vous trouverez forcément un fidèle parlant votre langue pour vous expliquer les bienfaits de cette religion ... La gare du Rio Grande (celui des Grosses Locos) abrite un petit musée - il y a aussi une impressionnante mine de cuivre à 20 kms au sud
http://www.kennecott.com/
D'une façon générale , pour que l'on puisse vous aider à commencer puis peaufiner et ... effectuer ce périple qui sera inoubliable, vous devriez détailler votre séjour (votre projet fait un peu table des matières ... 🙂) et surtout nous dire un peu vos goûts et possibilités - ex avez vous l'habitude de randonner? combien de temps?
Tenez compte dans votre projet d'un élément parfois non quantifiable: la fatigue! la fatigue accumulée par les efforts, les levers matinaux, la route, la conduite, la chaleur, les tensions qui peuvent apparaître .... et le poids des ans ... 😎Au bout de 28 jours ( +2 pour le voyage), ça peut virer à l'exponentielle ...
Au travail!
Alain
J'aurai plutôt vu, vers la fin
Moab
Monument Valley
Grand Canyon
Page
Bryce Canyon
Zion
Valley of Fire
Death Valley
Las Vegas et retour ...
Yosemite et Mariposa (kings canyon) ce n'est pas la porte à côté, ou alors, rallongez votre séjour et repartez de San Francisco
Mais tu n'y as pas perdu avec les taux de change ? Parce que de mon côté, je ne vais pas m'amuser à annuler mes réservations faites en octobre, novembre et décembre, j'y perdrais plus avec le taux de change défavorable que ce que le cashback pourrait me rapporter...😕
Oui, tu as raison, il faut que je précise un peu plus ...
En fait pour les les résas que je nomme stratégiques, elles n'apparaissent pas sur le site hôtels.com ou booking. C'est par exemple le lodge du grand canyon rive nord ou encore le Sacred Canyon Lodge à Chinle que j'ai réservés très tôt.
Pour les autres, je l'ai fait petit à petit entre la Toussaint et Noël. Et j'ai tout annulé au tout début du mois de janvier. Donc en gros, il y avait juste 4 semaines entre la 1ère résa et la nouvelle. Et donc, je n'avais pas noté de hausse particulière sur le tarif. Par contre, à ce moment-là j'avais exceptionnellement 9 % de cashback sur hôtels.com donc l'opération a été plutôt rentable ...
Je comprends mieux !😉 Les taux étaient encore bons début janvier.
J'ai regardé Igraal tout à l'heure, il y a 9 % en ce moment aussi.
Bonne fin de journée.
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
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?
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!!
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.
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!
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?
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?
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 🙂
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 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?
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
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!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?
