America's Great Desert National Parks End Tucson

What's Included

• Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver

  The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

• Porterage and Restaurant Gratuities

  Porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.

• Hotel Tips, Charges, and Local Taxes

  Hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour.

• Must-see Sightseeing and Surprise Extras

  The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.

• Audio Headsets for Flexible Sightseeing

  Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.

• All Transport and Transfers

  All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.

• Luxury Air-conditioned Coach with Wi-Fi

  Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi.

• Optional Experiences and Free Time

  The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

• Visit to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

  Visit Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area as part of the tour.

• Visit to Death Valley National Park

  Explore Death Valley National Park during the tour.

• Visit to Joshua Tree National Park

  Discover Joshua Tree National Park on the tour.

• Visit to Saguaro National Park

  Experience Saguaro National Park as part of the tour.

• Visit to Calico Ghost Town

  Explore the historic Calico Ghost Town during the tour.

• Visit to Yuma Territorial Prison

  Discover the history of Yuma Territorial Prison on the tour.

• Visit to Salton Sea

  Travel around the Salton Sea, one of the world's largest inland seas.

• Palm Springs Windmill Tours

  Learn about wind energy at the Palm Springs Windmill Tours.

• Tour of Borderlands Brewing Company

  Enjoy a tour and tasting at Borderlands Brewing Company in Tucson.

What's Not Included

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional meals are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

• Flights

  Flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.

• Airport Transfers

  Transfers to and from the airport are not included unless specified.

Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Mode of Transport

Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, with all transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary included, ensuring a comfortable and seamless journey through America's great desert national parks.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided in carefully selected hotels, including the Horseshoe Las Vegas, The Ranch at Death Valley, Palm Mountain Resort and Spa, Fairfield Inn & Suites Yuma, and The Leo Kent Hotel, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.

Iconic Experience

• Red Rock Canyon: Admire the towering red cliffs and sandstone peaks of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
• Death Valley: You’ll truly feel the solitude and vastness of Death Valley today as you head out on a guided tour of the park’s most famous sites. You’ll discover the unique geological features of Death Valley, a land of sand dunes and volcanic craters, intriguing weather-patterns, and the highest-recorded temperatures in the United States.
• Los Angeles: Calico is an old West mining town that has been around since 1881 and was abandoned in the mid-1890s after silver lost its value. The town that once gave miners a good living lost its hustle and became a “ghost town.” Walter Knott purchased Calico in the 1950’s architecturally restoring all but the five original buildings to look as they did in the 1880’s. Calico received State Historical Landmark 782 and in 2005 was proclaimed by then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be California’s Silver Rush Ghost Town.
• Palm Springs: Enjoy a celebrity and lifestyle tour of Palm Springs shedding light on the city's unique mid-century architecture, featuring an amazing collection of custom homes.
• Joshua Tree National Park: Visit Joshua Tree National Park, which shares the name of the iconic desert plant. The twisted branches and jagged leaves of the Joshua Tree is like something out of a fairy tale. Learn how two distinct ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado deserts come together in Joshua Tree. Many animals, such as the desert tortoise, the jackrabbit and the desert bighorn sheep, call this vast wilderness home. With a keen eye, perhaps spot some yourself.
• Salton Sea: Surrounded by sand, the Salton Sea glistens like a jewel in California’s crown. Less than an hour’s drive from Greater Palm Springs, this huge body of water was born accidentally in 1905. It was even once meant to be the Riviera of the Americas, but Mother Nature had other plans. Start your visit to the area at the Visitor Center in Mecca. You'll find a fascinating interpretive center with plenty of history (including old posters and advertisements from the Salton Sea’s past as a vacation destination).
• Yuma: Visit The Yuma Territorial Prison, a living museum of the Old West with structures over a century old, you will be transported to the past. Now one of the territory’s most recognizable historic landmarks.
• Saguaro National Park: Saguaro National Park consists of two separate areas—the Tucson Mountain District about 10 miles (16 km) west of Tucson, and the Rincon Mountain District, about 10 miles (16 km) east of the city. Today we visit the Rincon Mountain District to better understand how both districts preserve Sonoran Desert landscapes, fauna, and flora, including the giant saguaro cactus.