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How would you like to see the West USA?
Explore helpful information first, or jump straight into independent holidays, escorted tours or cruises below.
Independent Adventures
Our handpicked West USA holidays, from self-drive routes to multi-centre adventures.
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Tailor Your Trip Your Way
Whether you want to drive, fly or travel by rail, we can help create the right itinerary.
DESIGN YOUR OWN ITINERARYUSA Escorted Tours
Discover escorted tours to the USA with expert guides, and the comfort of travelling as part of a group.
Need flights or extra nights?
Some tours below include flights, while others are land-only. Our touring experts can provide a full quote with flights from your preferred UK airport, plus pre or post-tour hotel stays, city extensions, or even a cruise and tour combination.
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We can help you compare escorted tours and add flights, extra hotel nights or other stops along the way.
SPEAK TO A TOUR SPECIALISTCruises
Explore sailings from the West Coast and speak to us about cruise and stay packages too.
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Speak to our cruise experts for prices including flights from the UK, plus cruise and stay ideas with pre and post cruise hotels.
SPEAK TO A CRUISE EXPERTAll About West USA
Big cities, open roads, dramatic scenery and famous landmarks. Here is why the West USA remains one of the most exciting bucket list holiday destinations in the world.
Bucket List Highlights
California Coast
Drive dramatic coastal roads, visit beach towns and take in classic Pacific views.
National Parks
From the Grand Canyon to Yosemite, the scenery here is on a huge scale.
Iconic Cities
Think Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle in one adventure.
Road Trip Adventures
One of the world’s classic self-drive destinations with unforgettable routes.
Time Difference
Most of the West USA is 8 hours behind the UK.
Best Time to Go
Spring and autumn are ideal for road trips and sightseeing.
Great For
Fly-drives, city and coast combinations, parks and big-name highlights.
Suggested Duration
10 to 14 nights is a great starting point for a first trip.
Perfect For
First USA Trips
An easy region to fall in love with, packed with famous sights and big contrasts.
Bucket List Holidays
Ideal for travellers who want a trip full of wow moments and iconic places.
Multi-Centre Adventures
Brilliant for combining cities, coastlines, desert landscapes and parks.
Fly-Drive Holidays
One of the best places in the world for a self-drive trip at your own pace.
National Park Lovers
Perfect if you want dramatic scenery as well as city stops and classic routes.
Cruise & Stay Ideas
Great for adding a West Coast city stay before or after a cruise holiday.
Best Time to Go
Spring
15°C – 25°CExcellent for sightseeing, scenic drives and milder temperatures.
Summer
22°C – 38°CIdeal for family travel, coastlines and big summer adventures, though inland heat can be intense.
Autumn
16°C – 30°COne of the best overall times for combining cities, parks and self-drive holidays.
Winter
10°C – 22°CGreat for California city breaks and milder coastal stays, depending on your route.
Helpful Planning Tips
Distances in the USA can be much greater than they first appear, so it is worth being realistic about what you can fit into one trip. The best itineraries usually balance big-name highlights with enough time to enjoy them properly.
Weather can also vary hugely depending on where you go. Coastal California can feel very different to Arizona, Nevada or the national parks, so season and route planning really matter.
If you are not sure whether to self-drive, join a tour or add a cruise, that is exactly where we can help. The West USA works brilliantly in different formats, and the right one depends on your pace, budget and what you most want to see.
The West USA is packed with iconic places and unforgettable contrasts. You can combine city skylines with national parks, beach towns with desert scenery, and world-famous roads with relaxed coastal stops. It is a destination that works brilliantly for first-time USA trips, repeat visits and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
Whether you want to plan a self-drive holiday, a multi-centre itinerary, an escorted tour or a cruise from the Pacific Coast, the West USA gives you huge flexibility and some of America’s most memorable travel experiences.
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