Rockies to Pacific Fly Drive • Freedom Destinations

Rockies to Pacific

19 day Fly Drive – from £1989

With flights from £2789

Discover the heart of the American landscape on this 19 day adventure, starting in Denver and winding through the stunning vistas of Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, and Yosemite, before culminating in San Francisco.

Highlights:
  • Experience the majestic beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Visit Yellowstone, famous for its geysers, hot springs, and wildlife
  • Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon
  • Explore the unique terrain of Death Valley National Park
  • Marvel at the towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls of Yosemite

Your Itinerary

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Denver City, Colorado

Day 1 to 2 – Welcome to Denver

Arrive in Denver and settle in for a two-night stay in the ‘Mile High City’. Visit…

Arrive in Denver and settle in for a two-night stay in the ‘Mile High City’. Visit one of the many museums or the Colorado State Capitol, where you can enjoy a magnificent view or you can take a trip to the Red Rock Amphitheatre.

    The Curtis – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel or similar
Denver City, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Day 3 – Casper (via Rocky Mountain National Park)

Today you are leaving for Casper. Allow enough time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park before…

Today you are leaving for Casper. Allow enough time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park before you drive via Cheyenne to Casper.

    Ramkota Hotel & Conference Centre or similar
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Ghost town, Cody, Wyoming

Day 4 – Cody

Through the Bighorn Mountains, you make your way to Cody. Its most famous inhabitant was Buffalo…

Through the Bighorn Mountains, you make your way to Cody. Its most famous inhabitant was Buffalo Bill Cody. He was a buffalo hunter, scout and a Pony-Express rider before he took his Wild West Show on tour.

    Holiday Inn Cody at Buffalo Bill Village or similar
Ghost town, Cody, Wyoming
Grand Prismatic Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

Day 5 – Yellowstone National Park

The huge Yellowstone National Park was the first National Park. It has a few hundred geysers…

The huge Yellowstone National Park was the first National Park. It has a few hundred geysers and about 10,000 hot springs in a beautiful mountain panorama.

    Gray Wolf Inn & Suites or similar
Grand Prismatic Geyser, Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Day 6 – Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is largely a part of the 640,000 year old caldera of the Yellowstone…

Yellowstone National Park is largely a part of the 640,000 year old caldera of the Yellowstone Volcano. It is over the magma chamber which lays about 8 km under the surface. 

    Gray Wolf Inn & Suites or similar
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Day 7 – Jackson Hole

Through the mountain chain of the Grand Tetons with its snow-covered peaks you go on to…

Through the mountain chain of the Grand Tetons with its snow-covered peaks you go on to Jackson Hole. The city was named after a trapper and offers a Wild West experience in the city centre, the Jackson Town Square.

    Snow King Resort Jackson Hole or similar
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Salt Lake City, Utah

Day 8 – Salt Lake City

The idyllic scenery changes into desert until you reach Salt Lake City in the big salt…

The idyllic scenery changes into desert until you reach Salt Lake City in the big salt desert. The Mormon city and Capital City of Utah is a charming city with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir whose songs are broadcast from the famous Tabernacle.

    Hotel RL Salt Lake City or similar
Salt Lake City, Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Day 9 – Bryce Canyon National Park

The drive goes from the desert into the red rock landscape and finally into Bryce Canyon…

The drive goes from the desert into the red rock landscape and finally into Bryce Canyon National Park. Hike along the Queens Gardens Trail between pointy sandstone pillars and admire the spectacle of nature.

    Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn or similar
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Lake Powell, Utah

Day 10 – Page

Today your journey takes you to Lake Powell. The red sandstone rocks and islets form a…

Today your journey takes you to Lake Powell. The red sandstone rocks and islets form a beautiful contrast to the blue water of the lake. Enjoy a relaxing boat trip.

    Lake Powell Resort or similar
Lake Powell, Utah
Grand Canyon Skywalk

Day 11 – Grand Canyon

Over the course of centuries, the Colorado River has milled a huge gap into the Grand…

Over the course of centuries, the Colorado River has milled a huge gap into the Grand Canyon. At the rim of the canyon you can enjoy a spectacular view of the steep cliffs and plateaus.

    Yavapai Lodge Grand Canyon or similar
Grand Canyon Skywalk
Las Vegas at Night

Day 12 – Las Vegas

From the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon into the gambling city of Las Vegas! With…

From the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon into the gambling city of Las Vegas! With lots of neon signs, plastic attractions, gambling dens and gigantic shows. Stroll along the Strip and immerse yourself into a world of its own.

    Bally’s Las Vegas or similar
Las Vegas at Night
Las Vegas

Day 13 – Las Vegas

Enjoy today in glitter and glamour. The mega hotels are coming up with the most fascinating…

Enjoy today in glitter and glamour. The mega hotels are coming up with the most fascinating attractions. Visit Paris, New York or Venice. Or try your luck in the casinos.

    Bally’s Las Vegas or similar 
Las Vegas
Death Valley, California, America

Day 14 – Death Valley

The desert is alive! You will experience this during your drive through the Death Valley. The…

The desert is alive! You will experience this during your drive through the Death Valley. The Mojave-Desert is the deepest point in the Western Hemisphere.

    The Ranch at Death Valley or similar
Death Valley, California, America
Lake George, Mammoth Lakes, USA

Day 15 – Mammoth Lakes

For nature lovers especially, there is a lot to see and do around the Mammoth Lakes….

For nature lovers especially, there is a lot to see and do around the Mammoth Lakes. In total there are more than 100 large and small, crystal clear lakes in the surrounding area.

    Cielo Hotel Bishop-Mammoth, an Ascend Hotel Collection or similar
Lake George, Mammoth Lakes, USA
Yosemite National Park, America

Day 16 – Yosemite National Park

Over the Tioga-Pass you reach Yosemite National Park. High waterfalls, huge sequoia trees and alpine landscapes…

Over the Tioga-Pass you reach Yosemite National Park. High waterfalls, huge sequoia trees and alpine landscapes with blue mountain lakes are characteristics of the Park.

    Yosemite View Lodge or similar
Yosemite National Park, America
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Day 17 – San Francisco

Perhaps you want to plan a stop to Sacramento on the way to San Francisco. On…

Perhaps you want to plan a stop to Sacramento on the way to San Francisco. On arrival in San Francisco, great attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge or Fisherman’s Wharf, await you. Drop off your car at the depot today to save some money, parking charges here can be quite costly.

    Hotel Caza or similar
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Alcatraz, San Francisco, California

Day 18 – San Francisco

Start the day with a stroll in the bustling Union Square or walk up the hill…

Start the day with a stroll in the bustling Union Square or walk up the hill to Chinatown. A ride on the famous Cable Car or a trip to the prison island of Alcatraz is highly recommended.

    Hotel Caza or similar
Alcatraz, San Francisco, California
Alamo Square, San Francisco, California

Day 19 – Farewell from San Francisco

Your trip ends today, make you way back to the airport to catch your flight back…

Your trip ends today, make you way back to the airport to catch your flight back home to the UK.

Alamo Square, San Francisco, California

Your Itinerary

Day 1 to 2

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Welcome to Denver

Arrive in Denver and settle in for a two-night stay in the ‘Mile High City’. Visit one of the many museums or the Colorado State Capitol, where you can enjoy a magnificent view or you can take a trip to the Red Rock Amphitheatre.

    The Curtis – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel or similar
Denver City, Colorado

Day 3

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Casper (via Rocky Mountain National Park)

Today you are leaving for Casper. Allow enough time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park before you drive via Cheyenne to Casper.

    Ramkota Hotel & Conference Centre or similar
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Day 4

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Cody

Through the Bighorn Mountains, you make your way to Cody. Its most famous inhabitant was Buffalo Bill Cody. He was a buffalo hunter, scout and a Pony-Express rider before he took his Wild West Show on tour.

    Holiday Inn Cody at Buffalo Bill Village or similar
Ghost town, Cody, Wyoming

Day 5

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Yellowstone National Park

The huge Yellowstone National Park was the first National Park. It has a few hundred geysers and about 10,000 hot springs in a beautiful mountain panorama.

    Gray Wolf Inn & Suites or similar
Grand Prismatic Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

Day 6

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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is largely a part of the 640,000 year old caldera of the Yellowstone Volcano. It is over the magma chamber which lays about 8 km under the surface. 

    Gray Wolf Inn & Suites or similar
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Day 7

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Jackson Hole

Through the mountain chain of the Grand Tetons with its snow-covered peaks you go on to Jackson Hole. The city was named after a trapper and offers a Wild West experience in the city centre, the Jackson Town Square.

    Snow King Resort Jackson Hole or similar
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Day 8

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Salt Lake City

The idyllic scenery changes into desert until you reach Salt Lake City in the big salt desert. The Mormon city and Capital City of Utah is a charming city with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir whose songs are broadcast from the famous Tabernacle.

    Hotel RL Salt Lake City or similar
Salt Lake City, Utah

Day 9

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Bryce Canyon National Park

The drive goes from the desert into the red rock landscape and finally into Bryce Canyon National Park. Hike along the Queens Gardens Trail between pointy sandstone pillars and admire the spectacle of nature.

    Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn or similar
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Day 10

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Page

Today your journey takes you to Lake Powell. The red sandstone rocks and islets form a beautiful contrast to the blue water of the lake. Enjoy a relaxing boat trip.

    Lake Powell Resort or similar
Lake Powell, Utah

Day 11

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Grand Canyon

Over the course of centuries, the Colorado River has milled a huge gap into the Grand Canyon. At the rim of the canyon you can enjoy a spectacular view of the steep cliffs and plateaus.

    Yavapai Lodge Grand Canyon or similar
Grand Canyon Skywalk

Day 12

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Las Vegas

From the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon into the gambling city of Las Vegas! With lots of neon signs, plastic attractions, gambling dens and gigantic shows. Stroll along the Strip and immerse yourself into a world of its own.

    Bally’s Las Vegas or similar
Las Vegas at Night

Day 13

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Las Vegas

Enjoy today in glitter and glamour. The mega hotels are coming up with the most fascinating attractions. Visit Paris, New York or Venice. Or try your luck in the casinos.

    Bally’s Las Vegas or similar 
Las Vegas

Day 14

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Death Valley

The desert is alive! You will experience this during your drive through the Death Valley. The Mojave-Desert is the deepest point in the Western Hemisphere.

    The Ranch at Death Valley or similar
Death Valley, California, America

Day 15

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Mammoth Lakes

For nature lovers especially, there is a lot to see and do around the Mammoth Lakes. In total there are more than 100 large and small, crystal clear lakes in the surrounding area.

    Cielo Hotel Bishop-Mammoth, an Ascend Hotel Collection or similar
Lake George, Mammoth Lakes, USA

Day 16

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Yosemite National Park

Over the Tioga-Pass you reach Yosemite National Park. High waterfalls, huge sequoia trees and alpine landscapes with blue mountain lakes are characteristics of the Park.

    Yosemite View Lodge or similar
Yosemite National Park, America

Day 17

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San Francisco

Perhaps you want to plan a stop to Sacramento on the way to San Francisco. On arrival in San Francisco, great attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge or Fisherman’s Wharf, await you. Drop off your car at the depot today to save some money, parking charges here can be quite costly.

    Hotel Caza or similar
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Day 18

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San Francisco

Start the day with a stroll in the bustling Union Square or walk up the hill to Chinatown. A ride on the famous Cable Car or a trip to the prison island of Alcatraz is highly recommended.

    Hotel Caza or similar
Alcatraz, San Francisco, California

Day 19

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Farewell from San Francisco

Your trip ends today, make you way back to the airport to catch your flight back home to the UK.

Alamo Square, San Francisco, California

Your Self Drive Includes:

18 nights’ accommodation
Well planned, easy to follow route
Modern, air-conditioned car

Flights & More

With FREEDOM, you can book your Rockies to Pacific fly drive and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.

You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:

  • Extra nights in San Francisco, Las Vegas or any location en route
  • A pre-booked Alcatraz Tour

Next Steps

Please get in touch with our America Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Rockies to Pacific

19 day Fly Drive – from £1989

With flights from £2789

Price is per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room and includes pre-booked accommodation, air-conditioned car and unlimited mileage. One-way fees charged locally. Hotels specified are subject to availability and may be substituted by one of a similar or higher standard.

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