What's included?

• 19 overnight stays in listed hotels or equivalent

• Your digital road book (day-by-day programme)

Not included

• Your international flight and rental car

• Optional excursions, tips, meals and drinks, and personal expenses

Travel Documents

• Travel documents: All Belgian nationals* (children and babies included) must be in possession of an international e-passport (biometric) containing min. 2 blank pages, valid at day of entry and during the entire stay. Connections recommends to let common sense prevail and to build in some slack in terms of validity. Often unforeseen circumstances (weather factors, volcanoes, and threats all kinds) are the cause of a mandatory postponed return date. A credit card is required upon check-in at the hotels and also when renting a car.Please keep this in mind. We strongly recommend you to print out the Esta- or Eta permit and to have it on you while you travel to avoid problems.

• All passengers who travel to and /or via the U.S. must apply for an electronic travel authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure. The ESTA ($ 40) procedure must be requested via the official website link https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and paid by a personal credit card only.

• Travellers who have visited Cuba since 12 January 2021 or who wish to travel to Cuba prior to a visit to the United States are not eligible for ESTA and must apply for a US visa at a US Consulate before travelling to the US.

• Travellers with a non-Belgian nationality and / or travellers travelling on a foreign passport are invited to spontaneously report this matter to the Connections travel consultant and shall contact their respective embassy (s) or Consulate (ate) to obtain the latest updates concerning all current travel requirements and documents. They must apply for an electronic travel authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure via the official website link https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and pay by a personal credit card only.

Insurances

Have a safe and carefree trip: travel fully insured with our Protections travel insurance! Our Protections insurance policies offer various formulas in order to offer you the widest possible cover (with even a fly-on-time, natural catastrophes and epidemics) for both single journeys or for the entire year. We guarantee you the best protection at the best price.

Tailored travel

The tours in our brochures are just a few examples of travel itineraries possible. Our trips can be tailored to suit your specific needs. If you want to book a specific destination or combine it with a mini-tour then we will gladly make you a tailor-made offer. For a personalised day-by-day program please contact our destination experts.

Would you like to travel in a group; with your entire family, friends or colleagues? (min. 10 people required). Put our know-how to the test and send us your details and wishes. We will gladly turn the blueprints of your trip into a detailed quote and a lasting memory for you to cherish. Contact our Connections’ Group Service by e-mail at groups@connections.be or by telephone on +32 (0)2/550 01 65. We would love to hear from you.

Health

No mandatory vaccinations. To verify the latest updates on health requirements, please surf to https://www.itg.be.
Medical interventions and costs can soon become outrageous in the U.S.A. Reflect before leaving and subscribe a decent travel insurance. Our protections All-in Premier insurance was especially designed specifically for travel to the U.S.A. and provides ample cover for all major calamities (fly-on-time and natural disasters included)!

Time zones

The United States span 4 time zones:

• Eastern (- 6 h)

• Central (- 7 h)

• Mountain (- 8 h)

• Pacific (- 9 h)

Payments methods

A personal credit card is required upon check-in at the hotels and also when renting a car. The most convenient method of payment is by credit card but cash euros and dollars in small amount come in handy. Inform yourself timely, as from January 15, 2015 your Visa and/or MasterCard credit card (and possibly other types of credit cards) has automatically been set to "not for use in the US, for US car rental agencies and during cruises under the American flag".

You must then apply for a release of your credit card. This may be done prior to your arrival in the U.S. (in your bank branch or via the telephone number listed on the back of your credit card or by means of a special form available for PC banking) as well as after arrival in the US (through a withdrawal at an ATM. Please note, in this case there will be a transaction fee charged to your account). The same applies to the Maestro function in your bank card.

Please request a price quote for a personalized quotation.
The mentioned as from price is per person sharing based on double occupancy.

• Low season from € 1869 p.p.

• High season from € 2717 p.p.

National Parks of the Western USA

The national parks are the beating heart of this Forever West XL tour. Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, greets you with its iconic geysers like Old Faithful and wildlife such as bison and grizzlies. In Badlands National Park, you’ll discover a lunar landscape of eroded rocks in surreal colors. The Rocky Mountains impress with alpine lakes and towering peaks, while Glacier National Park surprises with over 700 lakes and ancient glaciers. Together, they form a breathtaking collage of America’s most iconic natural wonders.

Road Trip Through the American West

A road trip through the American West is the ultimate freedom adventure. On the Forever West XL itinerary, you’ll drive scenic byways like the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier – one of the world’s most spectacular mountain roads. Highway 128 near Moab offers dramatic views along the Colorado River, while the Beartooth Highway is often dubbed the most beautiful road in America. With your rental car, you control the pace, stop wherever you like, and create unforgettable memories. This route offers the perfect balance between driving and experiencing.

Scenic Routes and Must-Sees

This journey takes you to the highlights of the Western US: Mount Rushmore, with its carved presidential faces, Devils Tower – famous from Close Encounters – and Grand Teton National Park with its dramatic alpine views mirrored in crystal-clear lakes. The Badlands’ alien landscape is otherworldly, while towns like cowboy-style Jackson and vibrant Salt Lake City offer cultural interludes after days of wilderness.

Travel Tips

Plan ahead – especially if traveling in high season (June to September). Bring layers, as temperatures vary between mountains and deserts. Don’t forget binoculars and a quality camera for wildlife and epic landscapes. An SUV is recommended, and offline maps are essential due to limited mobile reception in the parks. With the right prep, your Forever West XL trip will be smooth and unforgettable.

Best Travel Time

The ideal time depends on what you want to see. Summer (June–September) offers open mountain roads and warm weather. Spring (April–May) brings wildflowers, while fall (September–October) paints the forests golden and is quieter. Winter limits access but offers snowy scenery and steaming geysers. For the best balance, consider late spring or early fall.