I have questions concerning accessibility …my adult son uses a rollator/walker and just need to know if that can be accomodated and the hotel rooms would have accessibility…if 2nd floor room, elevator available…

This is something that we are usually able to accommodate, we will need to gather some other information pertaining to the walker the guest will be traveling with and if any other accommodations are needed.

Could you please provide details on the hotels for this trip?

The hotels we will have you booked in will be Superior Tourist Class or better (4 star and up). Once you are booked on the tour, we will provide a list of hotels we intend to use.

Can you hold the spaces for 24 hours? Also, are there any discounts available for past travellers with Cosmos?

We are unable to hold this booking without full payment and a cancellation would be subject to the standard cancellation penalties.

I am a solo traveler, but willing to share a room with someone else on this trip. Is that possible?

We no longer allow single travelers to share accommodations.

What is the mose of transport?

Your primary mode of transportation on this tour will be via motor coach.

As the weather will change over the trip, we wanted advice about whether to go in May or September.

May and September would be great times to visit and we have guaranteed departure dates in both months.

How early should I arrive at the hotel on the starting day?

It's recommended to arrive as early as possible on the starting day, especially before the start of any scheduled activities or tours.

I feel it is very unfair that I am willing to share a room, which I have done on all past trips, but it will now cost me $1300.00 more because of your decision to single-out participants that travel solo. I was excited to book this trip but now reconsidering because of the financial burden required. I am a returning participant and have two other trips planned with AA in 2025. These may be my last ones if it will be required to book with a partner to room with to receive the double occupancy price. It is not easy in my position/age to find people as active as myself and interested in such adventures.

We implemented this change when COVID-19 was at it's highest with the cases. Our Operations Department has decided to continue with that options.

We are interested in the Route 66 trip; however we would like to go when you stop at Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Hot air balloon show in Arizona.

We have our Highlights of Route 66 and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta tour available. The tour date will be October 3, 2025.

Is there a single supplement fee for the tour?

Yes, there is a single supplement fee which provides you with private accommodations throughout the tour.

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Highlights of Route 66

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From Chicago to Los Angeles

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Loved this trip seeing all the amazing collectable items. My husband is an auto buff so he loved every minute of the trip.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Chicago
Chicago
Optional Activities
- Explore Chicago's architecture via the Riverwalk along the Chicago River
- Shopping at retail destinations along Michigan Avenue
Day 2
Chicago
Chicago
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour of Chicago including Route 66 start sign
Optional Activities
- Visit Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) 103rd-floor Skydeck
- Walk along the Magnificent Mile
- River cruise for views of Chicago's architecture
Landmarks
Willis Tower
Route 66 Start Sign
Day 3
Chicago - Pontiac - Springfield
Chicago - Pontiac - Springfield
Included Activities
- Visit Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum in Pontiac
- Visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield
Landmarks
Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
Day 4
Springfield - St. Louis
Springfield - St. Louis
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of St. Louis
- Ascend Gateway Arch National Park to top for panoramic views
- Drive along original Route 66 stretch
- Ted Drewes Frozen Custard stop
Landmarks
Gateway Arch National Park
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Day 5
St. Louis - Joplin
St. Louis - Joplin
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore quirky roadside attractions along Route 66
- Learn about Bonnie and Clyde history in Joplin
Day 6
Joplin - Tulsa - Oklahoma City
Joplin - Tulsa - Oklahoma City
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
- See East Meets West sculpture in Tulsa
Landmarks
Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
East Meets West sculpture
Day 7
Oklahoma City - Elk City - Amarillo
Oklahoma City - Elk City - Amarillo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Oklahoma City
- National Route 66 Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Big Texan Steak Ranch dinner (Route 66 landmark, available at $50 USD and under)
Landmarks
National Route 66 Museum
The Big Texan Steak Ranch
Day 8
Amarillo - Tucumcari - Albuquerque
Amarillo - Tucumcari - Albuquerque
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Cadillac Ranch art sculpture
- Visit Adrian, the halfway point on Route 66
- Shop at Teepee Curios in Tucumcari
- See the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari
- Visit Central Avenue in Albuquerque with original Route 66 buildings
- Free time in Historic Old Town Albuquerque
Optional Activities
- Albuquerque by Trolley - narrated sightseeing tour aboard an open-air trolley ($50 USD and under)
Landmarks
Cadillac Ranch
Adrian, the halfway point on Route 66
Teepee Curios
Blue Swallow Motel
Central Avenue, Albuquerque
Historic Old Town Albuquerque
Day 9
Albuquerque
Albuquerque
Optional Activities
- Walk to Old Town Albuquerque
- Visit New Mexico Museum of Natural History
- Visit Albuquerque Museum
- Visit Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
- Optional open-air narrated Albuquerque trolley ride tour
Landmarks
New Mexico Museum of Natural History
Albuquerque Museum
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Day 10
Albuquerque - Gallup - Winslow - Williams
Albuquerque - Gallup - Winslow - Williams
Included Activities
- Stop at El Malpais National Monument
- Visit Winslow, Arizona
Landmarks
El Malpais National Monument
Winslow, Arizona
Day 11
Williams - Grand Canyon National Park
Williams - Grand Canyon National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wander along Grand Canyon National Park rim
- View wildlife on South Rim
Optional Activities
- Optional helicopter flightseeing tour of Grand Canyon
Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
Day 12
Williams - Seligman - Las Vegas
Williams - Seligman - Las Vegas
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Las Vegas Strip
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner and dazzling live show in Las Vegas
Landmarks
Las Vegas Strip
Day 13
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Optional Activities
- Explore Las Vegas Strip
- Float through Venetian canal
- Visit horticultural displays
- Visit casinos
- Fremont Street Experience downtown Las Vegas
- Optional excursion to Hoover Dam
Landmarks
Las Vegas Strip
Fremont Street Experience
Hoover Dam
Day 14
Las Vegas - Victorville - Los Angeles
Las Vegas - Victorville - Los Angeles
Included Activities
- Visit California Route 66 Museum in Victorville
- Visit Santa Monica, ending point of Route 66
Landmarks
California Route 66 Museum
Santa Monica
Day 15
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Included Activities
- Morning tour of Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, and Hollywood
- Walk along Hollywood Boulevard star walk
Optional Activities
- Optional Warner Bros. Studio tour with behind-the-scenes look
Landmarks
Beverly Hills
Sunset Strip
Hollywood Boulevard
Warner Bros. Studio
Day 16
Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Landmarks
Willis Tower
Route 66 Start Sign

Landmarks
Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Landmarks
Gateway Arch National Park
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

Landmarks
Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
East Meets West sculpture

Landmarks
National Route 66 Museum
The Big Texan Steak Ranch

Landmarks
Cadillac Ranch
Adrian, the halfway point on Route 66
Teepee Curios
Blue Swallow Motel
Central Avenue, Albuquerque
Historic Old Town Albuquerque

Landmarks
New Mexico Museum of Natural History
Albuquerque Museum
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Landmarks
El Malpais National Monument
Winslow, Arizona

Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park

Landmarks
Las Vegas Strip

Landmarks
Las Vegas Strip
Fremont Street Experience
Hoover Dam

Landmarks
California Route 66 Museum
Santa Monica

Landmarks
Beverly Hills
Sunset Strip
Hollywood Boulevard
Warner Bros. Studio

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Additional Services
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Traveler Moments

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5.0

Overall rating based on 123 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
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4.7
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.7
Food
4.3
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4.9

Nathan5.0•October 2026
The journey throughout Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica was a step back in time.
Traveled in September 2026
Jane4.0•July 2026
It was a good tour encompassing all we wanted to see. There were some great highlights and some mediocre places. We...
It was a good tour encompassing all we wanted to see. There were some great highlights and some mediocre places. We had a fabulous guide Peggy who went over and above expectations to be of assistance in every way, she was knowledgeable, humorous, caring, attentive, inclusive. Our driver Mark was an excellent driver, friendly, humorous, helpful.Show more
Traveled in June 2026
AH4.0•June 2026
Very informative tour. Such a pity that the smaller towns have so little left.. It sometimes felt like we travel from...
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Traveled in May 2026
Lee5.0•December 2024
Loved this trip seeing all the amazing collectable items, meeting people who keep the Route 66 tours continuing and...
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Traveled in June 2022
Harold5.0•October 2023
It was one of the best tours we have been on, the Route was great Ã°Å¸Ëœâ‚¬ The tour director Tony Paris was an...
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Patrina5.0•October 2023
Our driver was just the best ever just sooooo good the best
Traveled in September 2023
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Jennifer5.0•October 2023
As this was my 4th Cosmos tour I was pleased with the higher level and location of our accommodation. The Bus and...
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Terry5.0•September 2023
Great guide George was a fun helpful guy always trying to make the experience the best for everyone on our tour
Traveled in September 2023
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Michael5.0•September 2023
Excellent trip, tour guide extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Karen5.0•September 2023
This was an amazing trip seeing all of the sights along historic route 66. So many of the things I saw reminded me...
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Traveled in September 2023
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Shane
Asked on August 25th, 2026
I have questions concerning accessibility …my adult son uses a rollator/walker and just need to know if that can be accomodated and the hotel rooms would have accessibility…if 2nd floor room, elevator available…
Accommodation
Travel Support
- CosmosOperator•Written August 2026
  This is something that we are usually able to accommodate, we will need to gather some other information pertaining to the walker the guest will be traveling with and if any other accommodations are needed.
- S
  Shane
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  His walker folds together and he can climb a couple of steps into a bus/van
M
Monique
Asked on August 19th, 2026
Could you please provide details on the hotels for this trip?
Accommodation
- CosmosOperator•Written August 2026
  The hotels we will have you booked in will be Superior Tourist Class or better (4 star and up). Once you are booked on the tour, we will provide a list of hotels we intend to use.
S
Suzanne
Asked on July 7th, 2026
Can you hold the spaces for 24 hours? Also, are there any discounts available for past travellers with Cosmos?
Price / Availability
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2026
  We are unable to hold this booking without full payment and a cancellation would be subject to the standard cancellation penalties.
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2026
  Welcome back credits are only valid up to 2 years from the return date of your previous trip, so there would not be an additional discount to apply at this time.
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Rachael
Asked on January 8th, 2026
I am a solo traveler, but willing to share a room with someone else on this trip. Is that possible?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2026
  We no longer allow single travelers to share accommodations.
C
Christine
Asked on December 14th, 2025
What is the mose of transport?
Transport
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2025
  Your primary mode of transportation on this tour will be via motor coach.
V
Vanessa
Asked on October 8th, 2025
As the weather will change over the trip, we wanted advice about whether to go in May or September.
Tour Details
Travel Support
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2025
  May and September would be great times to visit and we have guaranteed departure dates in both months.
S
Sebastiaan
Asked on March 14th, 2025
How early should I arrive at the hotel on the starting day?
Accommodation
- CosmosOperator•Written March 2025
  It's recommended to arrive as early as possible on the starting day, especially before the start of any scheduled activities or tours.
A
Andy
Asked on January 21st, 2025
I feel it is very unfair that I am willing to share a room, which I have done on all past trips, but it will now cost me $1300.00 more because of your decision to single-out participants that travel solo. I was excited to book this trip but now reconsidering because of the financial burden required. I am a returning participant and have two other trips planned with AA in 2025. These may be my last ones if it will be required to book with a partner to room with to receive the double occupancy price. It is not easy in my position/age to find people as active as myself and interested in such adventures.
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2025
  We implemented this change when COVID-19 was at it's highest with the cases. Our Operations Department has decided to continue with that options.
M
Michelle
Asked on December 5th, 2024
We are interested in the Route 66 trip; however we would like to go when you stop at Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Hot air balloon show in Arizona.
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
  We have our Highlights of Route 66 and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta tour available. The tour date will be October 3, 2025.
M
Marcel
Asked on July 27th, 2024
Is there a single supplement fee for the tour?
Single supplement
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
  Yes, there is a single supplement fee which provides you with private accommodations throughout the tour.

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