Americas

USA National Parks — West Coast

The great national parks of the American West

The American West is probably one of the last great epic journeys still left to make.

A vast territory where the roads cross endless deserts, ancient forests, impossible canyons and landscapes that seem to belong to another planet. This itinerary is conceived as a great scenic journey through some of the most striking national parks in the United States, combining monumental nature, extraordinary accommodations and a carefully designed route across California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona with an elegant rhythm and memorable experiences. From the sophistication of San Francisco to the granite walls of Yosemite, the absolute silences of Death Valley, the red canyons of Zion and Bryce Canyon, the immensity of the Grand Canyon and the energy of Las Vegas.

From

€8,950

per person

Duration

days

Design

100%

bespoke

Suggested itinerary

The journey, day by day

Day 1

Arrival in San Francisco · Gateway to the Pacific

Departure on international flight to San Francisco. On arrival, private transfer to the hotel and first contact with one of the most elegant and cinematic cities in the United States. The hills, the historic trams, the Victorian houses and the fog rolling in over the bay create an atmosphere very different from the rest of California.

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

The first sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge as the lights begin to reflect on the bay

Day 2

San Francisco · Alcatraz, historic neighbourhoods and the bay

Full private day to discover San Francisco from an elegant, highly visual perspective. The day covers Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Chinatown, Union Square and the famous sloping streets of the city. Also included is a private sailing experience across the bay to see the skyline, the Golden Gate and Alcatraz island from the water.

Sailing beneath the Golden Gate as the fog partially covers the bay

Day 3

San Francisco · Yosemite National Park

Private departure to Yosemite National Park. Little by little, the urban landscape gives way to forests, mountains and great granite walls. Yosemite represents the purest essence of the American national parks: monumental waterfalls, giant sequoias, glacier valleys and a nature that conveys scale and silence.

The Ahwahnee Hotel

Day 4

Yosemite · Granite, waterfalls and giant forests

Full day to explore Yosemite with a private naturalist guide. The tour includes Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan and Half Dome, plus gentle walks adapted to the rhythm of the trip. Depending on the season, you can also visit Mariposa Grove to see the giant sequoias. Luxury Atelier tip.

Day 5

Yosemite · Death Valley

The route continues to one of the most extreme and fascinating landscapes in the United States. The mountains slowly disappear and the desert begins to dominate the horizon until arriving at Death Valley. The feeling here is completely different: absolute silence, infinite horizons and an arid beauty that feels almost unreal.

Amangiri Camp Sarika

Arrival at the desert as afternoon falls, when the mountains take on copper tones and the heat begins to fade

Day 6

Death Valley · The most beautiful desert in the West

Full day exploring Death Valley. Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point, Artist's Palette and the Mesquite dunes reveal some of the most surreal landscapes in the United States. The contrast between salt flats, rock formations and eroded mountains turns the park into an utterly spectacular visual experience.

Contemplating the starlit desert sky from the lodge, in one of the places with the least light pollution in North America

Day 7

Death Valley · Zion National Park

Departure to Utah crossing increasingly reddish and dramatic landscapes. Arrival at Zion marks a new change of setting: enormous vertical walls, narrow canyons and unexpectedly lush vegetation.

Amangiri

Day 8

Zion · Bryce Canyon · The great amphitheatres of the West

A scenic day through Zion and Bryce Canyon, two of the American West's most striking parks. Zion surprises with its vertical walls and paths carved into red rock. Bryce Canyon, by contrast, feels like a fantasy setting full of stone spires and natural amphitheatres sculpted over millions of years.

Watching the light slowly change the colour of the rock formations of Bryce Canyon at sunset

Day 9

Bryce Canyon · Monument Valley

The route continues to Monument Valley, one of the most cinematic landscapes on the planet and the setting for countless Westerns. The great reddish formations emerge in the middle of the desert, creating a sense of immensity hard to put into words.

The View Hotel

Touring Monument Valley with a private Navajo guide as the sun slowly falls over the desert

Day 10

Monument Valley · Grand Canyon

Departure to the Grand Canyon, probably the great natural icon of the United States. The first views from the South Rim are utterly overwhelming. The scale of the landscape defies any photograph and changes constantly with the light.

Amangiri Extension

Optional helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon at sunset

Day 11

Grand Canyon · Las Vegas

Last views of the Grand Canyon before continuing toward Las Vegas. Arriving in the city after so many days of nature creates a fascinating contrast: lights, architecture, energy and monumental hotels emerging in the middle of the desert.

Four Seasons Las Vegas

Day 12

Las Vegas · Return to Spain

Free time until the private transfer to the airport to catch the return flight. The American West is left behind as a succession of impossible landscapes, endless roads and some of the most spectacular national parks on the planet.

Suggested hotels

Luxury Atelier selection for USA National Parks — West Coast

Amangiri
Amangiri Camp Sarika or The Inn at Death Valley (depending on availability)
Amangiri Extension Experience or El Tovar Hotel Grand
The View Hotel or luxury camp experience (depending on availability)
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Four Seasons Las Vegas
The Ahwahnee Hotel

USA National Parks in pictures

A glimpse of the destination

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you travel

How much does a trip to USA National Parks · West Coast cost with Luxury Atelier?

Bespoke luxury journeys to USA National Parks · West Coast designed by Luxury Atelier by Presstour start from €8,950 per person (indicative price, luxury-category accommodation, private services and exclusive experiences). The final price varies based on dates, season, hotel category chosen and added experiences. Request a proposal and within 48-72 business hours you will receive a closed quote.

What is the best time to travel to USA National Parks · West Coast?

The best time to travel to USA National Parks · West Coast is from May to October (best weather in the Southwestern parks). Our specialists advise on the optimal dates based on the type of experience you are seeking (wildlife, culture, climate or less crowd) and your personal calendar.

Which hotel partners do you work with in USA National Parks · West Coast?

In USA National Parks · West Coast we work with boutique and grand-luxury hotels, including: Amangiri, Amangiri Camp Sarika, Amangiri Extension. All with preferred partnerships that allow us to secure upgrades, late check-outs and exclusive services for our clients.

How many days do we recommend for USA National Parks · West Coast?

We recommend between 10 and 21 days to experience USA National Parks · West Coast with the depth it deserves. Our signature itinerary is 12 days. We tailor the route to your dates, pace and priorities — some clients prefer fewer transfers over more days, others want to cover more regions.

What exclusive experiences do you include in USA National Parks · West Coast?

In USA National Parks · West Coast we arrange experiences you cannot book online: a stay at Amangiri, a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon, a 4x4 route through Monument Valley with a private Navajo guide, luxury camp in Death Valley. Every journey includes access to private experiences, guides specialised in the theme that interests you (cultural, gastronomic, wellness or photographic) and premium 24/7 logistics throughout the route.

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