Countries Visited:
United States of America,
Duration:
16 days
Travel Period:
October 2028 - October 2028
Overview
16 days from Chicago to Los Angeles
Get your kicks on Route 66 on a cross-country journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. Known as the “Main Street of America,” Route 66 passes through eight states and connects many of the towns, cities, and roadside landmarks that helped define American road travel.Travel along much of the original route, visiting Route 66 museums, classic roadside attractions, and communities that preserve the history of the Mother Road. Along the way, experience the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, including the Balloon Glow and Mass Ascension, when hundreds of colorful hot-air balloons fill sky.The journey also includes a detour to Grand Canyon National Park, where you'll experience views from the South Rim, as well as time in Las Vegas to explore the city's famous resorts, entertainment, and attractions. Optional excursions include Hoover Dam and a rafting adventure through Black Canyon on the Colorado River.Complete your Route 66 adventure in Santa Monica, California at the historic "End of the Trail" sign before discovering some of Los Angeles' most famous sights, including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip. From roadside Americana and historic landmarks to iconic cities and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, this value-minded journey celebrates the history and culture of one of the most legendary American roads.
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Your Tour Includes:• Guided city sightseeing in Chicago and Los Angeles, the eastern and western gateways of this Route 66 journey• Visit to Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, celebrating the history and culture of the Mother Road• Orientation tours of St. Louis, Joplin, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas • Entrance fee to Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, including a trip to the top of Gateway Arch• Visit to the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Welcome & Cultural Center to learn about Cherokee history, culture, and traditions• Admission to the National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, Oklahoma, showcasing the people, places, and stories that shaped the Mother Road• Stop at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, the famous roadside art installation along historic Route 66• Admission to the Balloon Glow & Mass Ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta• Visit to El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico, known for its volcanic landscapes, lava flows, and sandstone bluffs• Entrance fee and guided sightseeing in Grand Canyon National Park, featuring spectacular South Rim views • Visit to California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, highlighting the history and nostalgia of America's Main Street
Get your kicks on Route 66 on a cross-country journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. Known as the “Main Street of America,” Route 66 passes through eight states and connects many of the towns, cities, and roadside landmarks that helped define American road travel.Travel along much of the original route, visiting Route 66 museums, classic roadside attractions, and communities that preserve the history of the Mother Road. Along the way, experience the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, including the Balloon Glow and Mass Ascension, when hundreds of colorful hot-air balloons fill sky.The journey also includes a detour to Grand Canyon National Park, where you'll experience views from the South Rim, as well as time in Las Vegas to explore the city's famous resorts, entertainment, and attractions. Optional excursions include Hoover Dam and a rafting adventure through Black Canyon on the Colorado River.Complete your Route 66 adventure in Santa Monica, California at the historic "End of the Trail" sign before discovering some of Los Angeles' most famous sights, including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip. From roadside Americana and historic landmarks to iconic cities and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, this value-minded journey celebrates the history and culture of one of the most legendary American roads.
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Your Tour Includes:• Guided city sightseeing in Chicago and Los Angeles, the eastern and western gateways of this Route 66 journey• Visit to Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, celebrating the history and culture of the Mother Road• Orientation tours of St. Louis, Joplin, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas • Entrance fee to Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, including a trip to the top of Gateway Arch• Visit to the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Welcome & Cultural Center to learn about Cherokee history, culture, and traditions• Admission to the National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, Oklahoma, showcasing the people, places, and stories that shaped the Mother Road• Stop at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, the famous roadside art installation along historic Route 66• Admission to the Balloon Glow & Mass Ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta• Visit to El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico, known for its volcanic landscapes, lava flows, and sandstone bluffs• Entrance fee and guided sightseeing in Grand Canyon National Park, featuring spectacular South Rim views • Visit to California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, highlighting the history and nostalgia of America's Main Street
Notes:
- Guests should be prepared for sustained walking (approximately 1/2 mile) and standing while at the Balloon Fiesta.
- On vacations that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.
- Maximum elevation on tour: 7,262 ft
Start:Chicago, United States Of America
Finish:Los Angeles, United States Of America
Finish:Los Angeles, United States Of America
Type:Group tour (max 48)
Tripcode:
8540
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Day 1 - CHICAGO
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Day 2 - CHICAGO
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Day 3 - CHICAGO–PONTIAC–SPRINGFIELD
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Day 4 - SPRINGFIELD–ST. LOUIS
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Day 5 - ST. LOUIS–JOPLIN
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Day 6 - JOPLIN–TULSA–OKLAHOMA CITY
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Day 7 - OKLAHOMA CITY–ELK CITY–AMARILLO
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Day 8 - AMARILLO–TUCUMCARI–ALBUQUERQUE
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Day 9 - ALBUQUERQUE
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Day 10 - ALBUQUERQUE–GALLUP–WINSLOW–WILLIAMS
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Day 11 - WILLIAMS. EXCURSION TO GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
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Day 12 - WILLIAMS–SELIGMAN–LAS VEGAS
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Day 13 - LAS VEGAS
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Day 14 - LAS VEGAS–VICTORVILLE–LOS ANGELES
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Day 15 - LOS ANGELES
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Day 16 - LOS ANGELES
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$6,569
per person twin share*
Tripcode: 109147
Start:Chicago, United States Of America
Finish:Los Angeles, United States Of America
Finish:Los Angeles, United States Of America
Type:Group tour (max 48)
Tripcode:
109147
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