SELF-DRIVE TOUR
The Route 66 Experience
16 Days – Los Angeles to Chicago or Chicago to Los Angeles
SELF DRIVE TOUR – FORD ESCAPE OR SIMLAR
From NZD $1,500
Per Person Quad Share
ex Los Angeles or Chicago
SELF DRIVE TOUR – FORD ESCAPE OR SIMLAR
From NZD $2,750
Per Person Twin Share
ex Los Angeles or Chicago
SELF DRIVE TOUR FORD MUSTANG OR SIMLAR
From NZD $3,450
Twin Share
ex Los Angeles or Chicago
For detailed pricing see our tour brochure
Tour Dates
Any time – april through september
We do offer a Motorhome Tour to Route 66 with KTC Motorhome Tours. Click here for more information.
Tour Outline
Drive yourself in a Ford Mustang, Sedan or SUV
This 16 day, 2500-mile self-drive tour travels iconic route 66 from Chicago or Los Angeles. Designed for travellers of all ages with a choice of vehicle types it is easy paced with regular stopovers providing ample opportunity for sightseeing and relaxation. It is not practical to drive the full length of old route 66 as over the years much has been amalgamated and/or realigned. That said we still do a lot of travelling on the Mother Road and visit most of the major attractions along the way.
Route 66 is without doubt the most well-known road in the USA. It is iconic, a symbol of an ever-changing America. Probably no other road in the world has as many interesting and strange sights. Leaning water towers, all kinds of giants, restored gas stations, Wigwam Motels, hot-rods and custom cars, Barbed wire museum, a painted desert and Cadillac Ranch to name just a few. Then there’s the eating places like The Big Texan in Amarillo (Home to the 72oz steak – eat it in under an hour and its free) and Peggy Sues 1950’s diner with great food and one of the best gift shops in the USA. What makes Route 66 extra special is the variety of attractions and scenery. At Oklahoma, we visit the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, ride the longest aerial tramway in the world at Albuquerque, drive through a painted desert and petrified forest at Holbrook, to mention just some of the many diverse places we visit. For more information on the Route 66 Experience request our comprehensive brochure using the link below.
“I would like to say how much I enjoyed the Route 66 tour it certainly exceeded my expectations. Your input was invaluable and nothing was too much trouble and I saw more than I expected. The accommodation and transport was exemplary. Having been to Las Vegas twice with you who knows I may show up again. Many thanks to you both.” – Regards E
TOUR STYLE
This tour designed is suitable for all ages with easy paced itineraries and a mix of organised activity and free time to do your thing. We appreciate many of our travellers are on fixed incomes or have a limited travel budget. Our aim is to provide tours that are both affordable and offer good value for money. Your tour fee includes comfortable accommodation in 3 & 4 star motels and hotels, continental breakfasts, day tours and pre-paid entry to must see attractions on tour, plus some lunches and dinners.
ITINERARY (LOS ANGELES – CHICAGO)
Day 1: Los Angeles – Airport transfers
Day 2- 4: Las Vegas – Lunch at Peggy Sues 50’s Diner.
Day 5: Kingman – Grand Canyon West, Optional Glass walkway and helicopter flights.
Day 6: Gallup – Old Route 66 Historic Hotel
Day 7 Albuquerque- Sandia Peak Tramway
Day 8: Amarillo – Dinner at Big Texan Steakhouse – Home to the 72oz steak
Day 9: Weatherford – Oklahoma Route 66 Museum Clinton
Day 10 Oklahoma City – National Cowboy Hall of Fame entry
Day 11: Springfield MO – Will Rogers Centre Claremore
Day 12–13: St Louis – Meremac Caverns, Short walk from hotel to “The Arch”
Day 14–15: Chicago – Pontiac Route 66 Hall of Fame Chicago hop-on off bus tour
Day 16: Onward travel
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