Las Vegas & Grand Canyon: 8-Day Private Road Trip Route 66

Eight days driving Route 66 with a husband-and-wife team who know where to stop

You get eight days of private Southwest driving with hotel stays in Las Vegas, Kingman, and Williams; visits to Hoover Dam, Route 66 towns, Oatman Ghost Town, and Grand Canyon South Rim; all transportation, park entry, and meals at your hotel included; and the freedom to explore each stop without a schedule. Airport pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange your own transport on either end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and Las Vegas Strip Highlights

• Airport pickup at Harry Reid Airport
• Welcome orientation and tour introduction
• Visit Bellagio Fountains and Venetian Resort
• See Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
• Free time to explore or relax

Day 2 — Hoover Dam and Desert Drive

• Stop in Boulder City and learn Hoover Dam history
• Visit Hoover Dam viewpoints and photo stops
• Walk Pat Tillman Bridge and across the dam
• Relax with drink and snack
• Drive through Mojave Desert to Kingman
• Free evening in Kingman

Day 3 — Route 66 and Kingman Exploration

• Visit Arizona Route 66 Museum
• Explore Locomotive Park and downtown Kingman
• See scenic murals and Route 66 landmarks
• Free time for shopping or coffee

Day 4 — Oatman Ghost Town Adventure

• Drive historic Route 66 through Black Mountains
• Stop at Cool Springs Station for photos
• Explore Oatman Ghost Town and wild burros
• Optional gunfight reenactments
• Return to Kingman for relaxed evening

Day 5 — Grand Canyon South Rim Experience

• Drive along Route 66 toward Grand Canyon
• Photo stops en route
• Explore Grand Canyon South Rim and Mather Point
• Walk Rim Trail and take photos
• Sunset viewing if weather permits

Day 6 — Route 66 Towns and Return

• Visit historic Seligman Route 66 town
• Explore shops and classic Americana stops
• Optional visit to Hackberry General Store
• Scenic drive back to Kingman

Day 7 — Chloride Ghost Town and Las Vegas

• Visit Chloride Ghost Town
• Scenic desert drive back to Las Vegas
• Optional stop at Pinball Hall of Fame
• Evening visit to Fremont Street Experience

Day 8 — Departure Day

• Relaxed breakfast or brunch
• Airport drop-off at Harry Reid Airport

The Experience

The neon hum of the Las Vegas Strip fades fast once you head east. On day two, you're standing at the Hoover Dam watching the Colorado River cut through desert that stretches flat and enormous in every direction—and your guides aren't rushing you through it. They're a husband-and-wife team running this private 8-day road trip, which means no strangers on the bus, no set schedule you have to keep up with, just the four or five of you (max three guests per tour) moving through the American Southwest at a pace that lets you actually look around. Airport pickup happens at Harry Reid International, and from there the itinerary unfolds like a real road trip: Las Vegas Strip highlights on day one, then Hoover Dam and the drive to Kingman on day two, with a stop in Boulder City to hear the dam's story before you see it.

The heart of this tour is Route 66. You'll spend days three and four exploring Kingman's downtown and the Arizona Route 66 Museum, then drive the scenic stretch through the Black Mountains to Oatman Ghost Town, where wild burros wander the streets and old saloons still stand. Cool Springs Station breaks up the drive with photo stops. Day five takes you to Grand Canyon South Rim—you get the full day to walk the Rim Trail, find your own viewpoints, and catch sunset if the weather holds. The guides know the quiet spots and the timing; they don't herd you through. On the way back, you'll stop in Seligman and Chloride, two more Route 66 towns that feel like they're still living in a different era. Day seven ends with Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, where the old-school casino lights still flash and live music plays under the canopy. Day eight is just breakfast and your airport drop-off.

What makes this different from a coach tour is the flexibility built in. Free time appears throughout—to explore at your own pace, grab lunch where you want, or just sit with the view. The vehicle is air-conditioned, WiFi works on board, and bottled water and light snacks are provided. All hotel rooms, park entrance fees, and transportation are included; you're not hunting for restaurants or figuring out logistics. The only optional costs are things like a private tour inside Hoover Dam itself or the gunfight reenactments in Oatman (seasonal). If you're traveling with kids, the tour works—infants can sit on a lap, and there's no physical demand beyond walking at your own speed. The whole thing is designed to feel like a road trip with friends who happen to know the route, not a sightseeing schedule you're being herded through.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and bottled water.
• airport pickup and drop-off at Harry Reid International Airport.
• seven nights of hotel accommodations in Las Vegas, Kingman, and Williams.
• entrance fees to Grand Canyon South Rim and all attractions listed in the itinerary.
• scenic stops at Hoover Dam, Boulder City, Oatman Ghost Town, Cool Springs Station, Seligman, and Chloride.
• free time at each location to explore independently.
• and light snacks during drives.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by G&G Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Grand Canyon and Route 66 without driving yourself or arranging hotels, park tickets, and timing—the private format and included accommodations mean you show up and the logistics are handled, which is what makes eight days of Southwest driving feel like a road trip instead of a logistical puzzle.

Top questions

What's included in the price?

All hotel accommodations, private transportation, park entrance fees, bottled water, light snacks, airport pickup and drop-off, and WiFi on board. Optional paid activities include a private tour inside Hoover Dam and seasonal gunfight reenactments in Oatman.

How many people travel together on this tour?

It's a private tour for your group only—maximum three guests plus the husband-and-wife guide team. No strangers sharing the vehicle.

What's the longest drive in a single day?

The drive from Las Vegas to Kingman on day two is the longest stretch, but it includes stops in Boulder City and at Hoover Dam. Most other days have shorter drives with multiple stops.

Is there free time to explore on your own?

Yes. Each stop includes free time—you can explore Kingman's downtown, walk the Rim Trail at Grand Canyon at your own pace, shop in Seligman, or relax at your hotel. The itinerary is flexible, not rigid.

Do I need to arrange meals?

Hotel breakfasts are typically included. For lunch and dinner, you choose where and when to eat. The guides know restaurant options in each town, and some stops (like Seligman) have cafes nearby. Chloride's main restaurant is open Friday through Sunday only.

Can I bring children?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels—there's no strenuous hiking, just walking at your own pace.

What if I want to skip an optional activity?

The tour is flexible. You can skip Oatman's gunfight reenactments, the Pinball Hall of Fame, or a private Hoover Dam tour without affecting the rest of your itinerary.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes. The vehicle is air-conditioned, has WiFi on board, and includes bottled water and light snacks during drives.