Los Angeles – Chicago
The Route 66 Experience
NZD $4,750
ex Los Angeles or Chicago
Per person twin share.
For estimated pricing including air fares see our tour brochure
Tour Dates
Los Angeles – Chicago
9 July 2018 – 22 July 2018
FULLY BOOKED – NEW TOUR DATE BELOW
Chicago – Los Angeles
23 August 2018 – 5 September 2018
The Route 66 Experience – 14 Day Tour
This 14-day, 2500-mile small group tour travels route 66 by minibus, no driving required. Designed for the 50+ traveller 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 is a small group tour with 10 – 20 travellers. KTC tours are designed for the 50 + years traveller 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 all must see attractions on tour, plus regular group meals ranging from lunches to full dinner buffets, as well as numerous informal get togethers and happy hours.
ITINERARY (LOS ANGELES – CHICAGO)
Day 1: Los Angeles – Airport transfers and breakfast
Day 2: Needles – Lunch at Peggy Sues 50’s Diner and breakfast
Day 3: Holbrook – Breakfast, Petrified Forest Park Tour and entry Indian Cultural Centre
Day 4–5: Albuquerque- Breakfasts and Sandia Peak Tramway and Lunch
Day 6: Amarillo – Breakfast and group dinner at Big Texan Steakhouse
Day 7–8: Oklahoma City – Breakfasts and National Cowboy Hall of Fame entry
Day 9: Branson – Breakfast and Dolly Parton Stampede group dinner and show
Day 10–11: St Louis – Breakfasts and group buffet dinner
Day 12–13: Chicago – Breakfasts and group dinner – Half-day city tour
Day 14: Onward travel
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