- TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Travel across the American West to see some of its top destinations on a 6-night tour from Los Angeles. You'll make your way through California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona to visit Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1: LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL (4 Stops)
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to the first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit a Spanish Mission and learn how these religious outposts were key in the development of the entire region.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Solvang USA
Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Cannery Row
After our visit we visit the town of Carmel home to the actor Clint Eastwood.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
17-Mile Drive
We head north to world famous 17 mile drive (part of route# 1) where we get to see the spectacular California coast line up close. Enjoy some free time to stroll in town before departing to reach our hotel for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation:San Francisco – La Quinta Inn & Suites
Meals: Not Included
Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN (4 Stops)
San Francisco City Hall
Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour walking on the Lombard Street and then at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz Island.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Free
Downtown Sausalito
Walk along the waterfront shops on cobbled sidewalks and enjoy the sunshine, sea air, and ambiance
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Twin Peaks
Head for the top of Twin Peaks. These two hills rise almost 1000 feet above the City and sit just about in its geographical center. This is the best San Francisco view.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest one in North America and covers 24 city blocks.This neighborhood is one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation:Modesto – Best Western Palm Court Inn (In Winter Monterey/Holiday Inn hotel)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE (4 Stops)
Yosemite Valley
SUMMER ROUTE: We head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200-square mile wonderland of forests, lakes and waterfalls is located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Yosemite Falls
Continuation for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Cannery Row
WINTER ROUTE: We start the day with a tour of Monterrey to include the wharf and Cannery Row.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Hearst Castle
After our tour we depart south a visit to the world-famous Hearst Castle. Built by the newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst, tours the famous house filled with antiques and see why the castle served as a playground for the rich and famous for the first half of the 20th century.In the evening, drive south towards Las Vegas.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation::Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS (2 Stops)
Outlets at Barstow
Today’s route is east through the dessert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow, which is filled with all the famous brand names like, Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland, Ralph Lauren and more.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free
The Strip
In the evening we take a tour of the strip to see some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that are built in the middle of the desert, such as Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish off the evening at one of the many shows or try your hand at one of the many casinos’, who knows maybe lady luck will be smiling on you tonight.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation::Linq hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: LAS VEGAS – GRAND CANYON – LAKE POWELL (3 Stops)
Grand Canyon National Park
We start the day traveling South East through the desert and the through the Navajo Indian reservation before we come to the South Bank of “One of the 7 wonders of the world” the Grand Canyon. Tour along the south bank and learn how throughout the years the Colorado River carved its way down to the sea and created the wonderland for geologists. After lunch we continue along the canyon east stopping at some of the many Indian market places to browse the handmade arts and crafts.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
An unusual stone tower designed by Mary Colter, in the style of Ancestral Puebloan towers. Spot the Colorado River turning north and the Painted Desert extending towards Navajo and Hopi Indian lands.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Grand Canyon Visitor Center South Rim
Across the plaza from the Visitor Center, for books, and a variety of Grand Canyon gifts
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation::Overnight at Page - Clarion Inn
Meals: Not Included
Day 6: LAKE POWELL – BRYCE CANYON (2 Stops)
Lake Powell
After breakfast we depart to the Lake Powell considered one of the most beautiful lakes in America, enjoy a boat cruise on the water and see the hundreds of private coves and the famous salt pillars and famous sand arches unique to the area.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Bryce Canyon National Park
After the cruise we head west to Bryce Canyon home to the most amazing natural sculptures of the world. Our tour will take us to see amazing rock and sand sculptures honed to perfection over thousands of years of rain wind and sunshine. Experience the unique changing of the colors during the sunset from one of the vista points in the park (may change due to changing sunset times). After the visit we head towards the town of Kanab. On certain departures tour will continue to Cedar City.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation::La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanab or on certain departures Comfort Inn, Cedar City.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: ZION PARK – LAS VEGAS – LOS ANGELES (1 Stop)
Zion National Park
This park got its name from the Mormon’s the settled in the area. They gave it this name after claiming that visiting the park is like a religious experience, the majesty of the mountains and silence of the wilderness make you feel like you have been transported to another place. Tour the park and enjoy a short walking trail along the Virgin River that runs through the park, before leaving this amazing area for an early evening arrival in Las Vegas, option for a late night return to Los Angeles.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation::Not Included.
Meals: Breakfast

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