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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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.



Day 3 – 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.





Day 4 – 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.





Day 5 – 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.





Day 6 – 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.





Day 7 – 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.





Day 8 – 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.





Day 9 – 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.





Day 10 – 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.





Day 11 – 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.





Day 12 – 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.





Day 13 – 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.





Day 14 – 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.





Day 15 – 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.





Day 16 – 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.





Day 17 – 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.





Day 18 – 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.





Day 19 – Farewell from San Francisco
Your trip ends today, make you way back to the airport to catch your flight back home to the UK.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



Day 10
|
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.



Day 11
|
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.



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.



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.



Day 14
|
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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



Your Self Drive Includes:
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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