Chicago, where the road begins
Arrive privately for architecture, music and one exceptional table before collecting the car at the historic eastern beginning of Route 66.
The Mother Road, reimagined with ELEGANS
Route 66, The Great American Passage
The journey
A premium grand-touring journey from Chicago to Los Angeles, following the spirit of Route 66 through the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and the great landscapes of the South-west.
This is the freedom of the American road without the friction: the right car, beautiful stops, expert hosts and a route refined around what is worth keeping.
Duration14 nights
Best timeMay to June & September to October
Travel stylePrivately supported grand tour
AccommodationLandmark hotels, desert retreats & lodges
The itinerary
Day by day,
beautifully considered.
This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
Across the heartland
Follow selected stretches through Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma, with characterful stops, luggage support and longer distances softened by intelligent routing.
Santa Fe & the high desert
Slow the pace for art, adobe architecture, Indigenous context and a private table in one of America's most distinctive small cities.
The Grand Canyon
Approach the South Rim through the painted desert, stay close to the landscape and experience sunrise or sunset with a private naturalist.
Las Vegas, on your terms
Cross classic western Route 66 before a private arrival in Las Vegas, where dining, performance and desert experiences are edited around your taste.
California & the Pacific
Complete the final desert road to Los Angeles and finish beside the ocean with a restorative last night.
Departure
Private airport assistance or a seamless continuation along the California coast.
The experience
Considered in every detail.
- A premium grand-tourer for the defining stretches
- Chicago, Santa Fe, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Los Angeles
- Private guides, luggage support and selective chauffeur days
- Iconic Route 66 character without sacrificing comfort
Included with ELEGANS
- 14 nights in hand-selected luxury accommodation
- Daily breakfast and five curated dining experiences
- Premium vehicle, route support and private transfers as described
- Private guiding in Chicago, Santa Fe, Grand Canyon and Las Vegas
- Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Fuel, parking and traffic penalties on self-drive arrangements
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Shows, gaming, meals and activities not specifically described