East West Enchantment – 16-Day USA Coast-to-Coast Escorted Tour

Day 1 – Monday | New York → Boston Area (236 mi / 379 km)

Depart north by coach through Connecticut and Massachusetts. On arrival in Boston, enjoy sightseeing including Faneuil Hall, Boston Common and Harvard University. Transfer to your hotel in the Boston area. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight.

Day 2 – Tuesday | Boston Area → Boston → Stockbridge → Albany (175 mi / 282 km)

Continental breakfast. This morning, enjoy a Whale Watch tour in the Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, home to several whale species (on some departures this is replaced by a Historic Harbor Cruise). In the afternoon, travel to rural Berkshires country and stop in charming Stockbridge, a true New England gem. Continue to Albany, New York State’s capital. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight.

Day 3 – Wednesday | Albany → Niagara Falls (302 mi / 486 km)

Continental breakfast. Continue west through the Upstate New York region to the famous Niagara Falls, one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Enjoy lunch with views of the falls, then board a boat cruise to the base of the famous “Horseshoe Falls” (in case of bad weather, you’ll visit the Scenic Tunnels instead). Evening at leisure and overnight.

Day 4 – Thursday | Niagara Falls → Washington, D.C. (427 mi / 686 km)

Continental breakfast. Travel through Pennsylvania toward Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital. Time permitting, stop at an Amish Market, a community known for its traditional lifestyle and rural heritage. Arrive in the Washington area. Dinner at leisure and overnight.

Day 5 – Friday | Washington, D.C.

Continental breakfast. The morning is dedicated to a panoramic city tour showcasing Washington’s impressive architecture and monuments. Highlights typically include the White House, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery and the Capitol. The afternoon is free to explore the Smithsonian museums, such as the National Air and Space Museum. Evening at leisure.

Day 6 – Saturday | Washington, D.C. → Los Angeles

Continental breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles (flight not included). Upon arrival, reach your hotel either by hotel shuttle (if staying at Hilton LAX Airport) or by shared transfer if your hotel is located in the Los Angeles area.

Day 7 – Sunday | Los Angeles

This morning enjoy a half-day city tour of Los Angeles. Highlights include Hollywood Boulevard, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the famous Walk of Fame and the Sunset Strip. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8 – Monday | Los Angeles → Las Vegas (270 mi / 435 km)

Board your coach and enjoy the changing desert scenery as you travel to glittering Las Vegas. Arrival in the afternoon. The city is packed with entertainment: casinos open 24 hours, top-tier shows, restaurants of every kind and endless attractions. Overnight in Las Vegas.

Day 9 – Tuesday | Las Vegas → Grand Canyon → Cameron Area (356 mi / 572 km)

Travel through the Mojave Desert toward Arizona, passing through Kingman along historic Route 66. Continue via Williams, AZ. In the afternoon, arrive at the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Enjoy scenic viewpoints and breathtaking panoramas. Overnight in the Cameron area.

Day 10 – Wednesday | Cameron Area → Monument Valley → Antelope Canyon X → Kanab Area (297 mi / 478 km)

Continue through the Painted Desert toward Monument Valley, homeland of the Navajo Nation. The unforgettable landscapes include mesas, buttes and rock formations shaped by wind and time. Then head to the town of Page for a visit to Antelope Canyon X. In the afternoon, cross the Colorado River and continue to Kanab, known as Utah’s “Little Hollywood.”

Day 11 – Thursday | Kanab → Bryce Canyon → Snow Canyon → Las Vegas (356 mi / 572 km)

Early departure for another spectacular park: Bryce Canyon, a symphony of colors and shapes. Continue with a scenic drive through Snow Canyon State Park, featuring canyons carved into red-and-white Navajo sandstone. The wonders continue as you return to Las Vegas, the city of lights and nonstop entertainment.

Day 12 – Friday | Las Vegas → Mammoth Lakes (347 mi / 559 km)

Travel through the Mojave Desert before ascending into the Sierra Nevada to Mammoth Lakes, a delightful mountain town surrounded by stunning alpine scenery. Note: some departures may not include Mammoth Lakes and will instead overnight for two nights in the Yosemite area.

Day 13 – Saturday | Mammoth Lakes → Yosemite Area (109 mi / 175 km)

A short drive brings you to the Yosemite National Park area, one of California’s most visited natural treasures. Explore famous viewpoints and landscapes: Yosemite Valley, the iconic granite dome of Half Dome, and the towering face of El Capitan, plus waterfalls and impressive rock formations. Wildlife sightings are possible—cervids, coyotes, squirrels, blue jays and occasionally even bears.

Day 14 – Sunday | Yosemite Area → Carmel → 17-Mile Drive → Monterey → San Francisco (286 mi / 459 km)

Travel west to reach Carmel on the Pacific Coast. From this charming seaside town, drive along the famous 17-Mile Drive, renowned for world-class golf courses, coastal panoramas and local wildlife. Continue through Monterey and then head north to San Francisco, “the city by the Bay.” Note: the August 3 departure does not include the 17-Mile Drive due to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance festival.

Day 15 – Monday | San Francisco

Guided sightseeing in San Francisco. Must-see areas typically include Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Fisherman’s Wharf, with views toward Alcatraz. Afternoon at leisure, or join an optional excursion to Sausalito.

Day 16 – Tuesday | San Francisco

Individual departures and airport transfers. End of services.

MAP Itinerary

Where You’ll Stay (or similar)

• Day 1 – Boston Area: Holiday Inn Express Boston Logan Airport Saugus
• Day 2 – Albany: Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn
• Day 3 – Niagara Falls: Days Inn & Suites Niagara Falls Centre Street
• Day 4 – Washington, D.C.: Holiday Inn National Airport
• Day 5 – Washington, D.C.: Holiday Inn National Airport
• Day 6 – Los Angeles: Hilton Los Angeles Airport or Millennium Biltmore
• Day 7 – Los Angeles: Hilton Los Angeles Airport or Millennium Biltmore
• Day 8 – Las Vegas: Luxor Hotel & Casino
• Day 9 – Cameron Area: Navajoland Hotel of Tuba City or Cameron Trading Post
• Day 10 – Kanab Area: Best Western Red Hills / Hampton Inn Kanab or Parry Lodge
• Day 11 – Las Vegas: Luxor Hotel & Casino*
• Day 12 – Mammoth Lakes: Mammoth Mountain Inn
• Day 13 – Yosemite Area: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chowchilla / Spark by Hilton Modesto / DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto / Holiday Inn Dublin
• Day 14 – San Francisco: Hilton Union Square
• Day 15 – San Francisco: Hilton Union Square

*The July 27 departure will overnight at Excalibur Hotel & Casino for this stay. Hotels listed are subject to change.

Optional Excursions

• Washington by Night
• Grand Canyon National Park helicopter tour
• Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park jeep excursion
• Las Vegas and San Francisco by night
• Giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park
• Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito excursion

• Hotel accommodation for 15 nights, taxes included (porterage not included)
• Breakfast included: 5 continental breakfasts plus daily continental breakfast for the remaining days, with a complimentary upgrade to American breakfast when available (some breakfasts may be provided via prepaid cards usable at places such as Starbucks; some may be boxed/bagged)
• 2 dinners and 1 lunch
• Air-conditioned motorcoach and Tour Director throughout the tour (except transfers and during the flight to Los Angeles)
• Admissions: Boston Whale Watch Cruise (or Historic Harbor Cruise), Hornblower Niagara Cruises (or Scenic Tunnels in case of bad weather), Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon X, Snow Canyon State Park, 17-Mile Drive, and National Parks as described in the itinerary
• City sightseeing in Boston, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco
• Departure transfer from Washington, D.C.
• Arrival assistance and shared transfer for the Millennium Biltmore (downtown Los Angeles)
• Shared departure transfer (without assistance)

• Flight from Washington DC to Los Angeles
• Gratuities ( Recommended for the Guide and for the Driver)
• Everything else not specifically outlined in the "What’s Included"

2026 Departures

Monday departures:

• April 6
• June 1 • 29
• July 27
• August 3 • 10
• September 7 • 21
• October 5

Important Information

• April and May departures operate a Historic Harbor Cruise instead of Whale Watching.
• In case of bad weather, the Niagara boat cruise may be replaced by the Scenic Tunnels.
• The Niagara Falls overnight may be on the Canadian side; some nationalities may require a visa. Passengers are responsible for entry requirements.
• In case of heavy rain, Antelope Canyon may close due to flash-flood risk (force majeure).
• Some departures may not include Mammoth Lakes and will overnight two nights in the Yosemite area (Day 12 & Day 13).
• The August 3 departure does not include the 17-Mile Drive (closed for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance).

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