Dam in Joshua Tree National Park

Day 1	LOS ANGELES
Arrive in Los Angeles and proceed to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Whether it's Universal Studios or Disneyland, the beach or Beverly Hills, there is much to see and do in the 'City of Angels'.

Day 2

LOS ANGELES

Take the day to experience the city that has come to epitomize the American Dream –the gilded opulence of Beverly Hills and Malibu, the legendary beaches, prestigious museums and art galleries, fabulous theater, and the fantasy worlds of Disneyland, and Universal Studios. Of course, no trip to L.A. would be complete without a stop at the Venice Beach Boardwalk or a visit to Mann's Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Day 3	LOS ANGELES » PALM SPRINGS (125 mi / 200 km)
Today, take a drive through the Inland Empire before heading to Palm Springs. On the way take a detour through the San Bernardino National Forest and beautiful Lake Arrowhead or take the fast track to the “Playground of the Stars” and use the extra time to visit Joshua Tree National Park.

Day 4	PALM SPRINGS » JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK » LAS VEGAS (294 mi / 474 km)
If there was not enough time for Joshua Tree National Park yesterday, visit it today on your way to Las Vegas. Stop for lunch or a bite to eat in Newberry Springs, filming location of the movie “The Bagdad Café.” Continue through the Mojave Desert to Las Vegas, the glittering city of Lady Luck, for an exciting evening of casinos, shows, shopping or relaxing by the pool.

Day 5	LAS VEGAS
This is a day at leisure. Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps. The “Strip” will mesmerize you with its dazzling lights, casino action and opulent hotels with their lavish shows and headline performers. Try your hand with “Lady Luck” or see one of the famous shows. Take the time to visit the well known resorts with their individual themes and a myriad of attractions or just relax poolside.

Day 6

LAS VEGAS » DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK / RIDGECREST (255 mi / 408 km)

Depart westward deep into the Mojave Desert to Death Valley National Park, an area of unexpected contrasts. Here you’ll find the lowest point in the Western hemisphere; mountains over 11,000 ft (3,353 m); large sand dunes; isolated valleys and volcanic craters. Cross the high desert over the Towne Pass and make it a point to look back into Death Valley at the overlook. Imagine what the original immigrants thought after completing the same journey on foot…hence the name Death Valley. Enjoy spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountains as you descend into neighboring Panamint Valley before continuing to Ridgecrest.

Day 7	DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK / RIDGECREST » LAKE ISABELLA » LOS ANGELES (220 mi / 354 km)
Today, head west to Lake Isabella and follow the beautiful Kern River through the southern end of Sequoia National Forrest to Bakersfield. Then, turn south and travel through the San Gabriel Mountains to the megalopolis of Los Angeles.

Day 8	LOS ANGELES
Spend the day at leisure, or take the opportunity for last minute sightseeing before your departure.