Itinerary
- Day 1
Las Vegas
You'll arrive in Las Vegas and check into your hotel, then have the rest of the day to settle in. If you're in the mood, there's time to try the casinos or simply unwind after traveling. This evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant just off the Strip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant just off the Strip)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Horseshoe Las Vegas)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Casino gaming in Las Vegas
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip - Day 2
Red Rock Canyon to Death Valley
Start early looking at the towering red cliffs and sandstone peaks of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and keep your eyes open for La Madre Mountain. From there, you'll head to Death Valley, one of the largest national parks in the country. After checking into your hotel, spend the evening relaxing and trying out the on-site restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Ranch at Death Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
- Travel through Death Valley National Park
Landmarks Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area La Madre Mountain Death Valley National Park - Day 3
Death Valley
A guided tour takes you through Death Valley's most famous spots, including Zabriskie Point and Badwater Basin Salt Flats, which sits at the lowest point below sea level in the western hemisphere. Later this afternoon, you'll have free time back at the hotel to relax or take advantage of one of the most unique spring-fed swimming pools in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Ranch at Death Valley)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Death Valley including Zabriskie Point
- Guided tour of Badwater Basin Salt Flats
Optional Activities
- Jeep rental to explore Death Valley
- Sports courts at hotel
Landmarks Zabriskie Point Badwater Basin - Day 4
Mojave National Preserve to Palm Springs
Travel through the Mojave National Preserve and stop at Calico, a ghost town from 1881 that's now a preserved historic landmark from the Old West mining era. You'll then continue to Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley. For dinner, you'll eat at a restaurant that's been a local favorite for over 20 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant serving residents for over 20 years)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palm Mountain Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Travel through Mojave National Preserve
- Visit Calico Ghost Town
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Palm Springs
Landmarks Mojave National Preserve Calico Ghost Town 
- Day 5
Palm Springs
This morning, take a celebrity and lifestyle tour to see Palm Springs' distinctive mid-century architecture and custom homes. In the afternoon, you'll participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with Palm Springs Windmill Tours to learn about wind energy and renewable power production. If you're interested, there's an option to ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up the mountain for views of the valley. Later, head to Village Fest downtown for a festive street fair just across from your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palm Mountain Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Celebrity and lifestyle tour of Palm Springs mid-century architecture
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience: Palm Springs Windmill Tours
Optional Activities
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ride
- Village Fest street fair in downtown Palm Springs
Landmarks Palm Springs - Day 6
Joshua Tree National Park
Head into Joshua Tree National Park to see the unusual Joshua Trees and learn how the Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems blend here. You'll spot various desert plants and animals throughout the park. This afternoon brings free time back at the resort where you can use the spa or rest before an evening on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palm Mountain Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Joshua Tree National Park
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment at resort
- Resort activities
Landmarks Joshua Tree National Park 
- Day 7
Salton Sea to Yuma
Travel around the Salton Sea, one of the world's largest inland bodies of water and one of Earth's lowest spots at over 230 feet below sea level. Stop at the Visitor Centre to learn about the area's geology and history. Then continue to Yuma Territorial Prison, a living museum showcasing Old West history and the stories of the 3,069 prisoners it held over many decades. Walk through the cells, main gate, and guard tower, all dating back more than a century.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites Yuma)
Included Activities
- Visit Salton Sea Visitor Centre
- Visit Yuma Territorial Prison
Landmarks Salton Sea Yuma Territorial Prison - Day 8
Sonoran Desert to Tucson
As you travel through the Sonoran Desert National Monument, you'll spot saguaro cacti in this most biologically diverse desert in North America. Journey through the Old West landscape and arrive in Tucson, a culturally diverse UNESCO City of Gastronomy surrounded by mountains. Enjoy lunch and a Be My Guest experience at Borderlands Brewing Company, where you'll learn about their award-winning Southwestern beers before having a Southwest-inspired lunch. Your downtown hotel is centrally located, and you'll have the evening free to check out the local restaurant scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Southwest-inspired lunch at Borderlands Brewing Company)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Leo Kent Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel through Sonoran Desert National Monument
- Be My Guest experience: Tour and lunch at Borderlands Brewing Company
Optional Activities
- Explore Tucson's downtown restaurant scene
Landmarks Sonoran Desert National Monument Borderlands Brewing Company - Day 9
Saguaro National Park and Farewell
Travel to Saguaro National Park to learn about the giant saguaro cacti, the largest species of cactus in the country and a symbol of the American Southwest. Discover how the park works to protect these plants, which grow only in a few places in America. After grabbing lunch on your own at one of Tucson's downtown food spots, you'll return for a Farewell Dinner to wrap up your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Leo Kent Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Saguaro National Park
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Tucson's downtown food scene
Landmarks Saguaro National Park - Day 10
Departure
Your desert adventure ends today as you transfer to Phoenix Airport for your departure.
