Itinerary
Day 1: LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL
Stop At: Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3611
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
Stop At: Solvang Visitor Center, 1637-1639 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cannery Row & Wave Streets 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
After our visit we visit the town of Carmel home to the actor Clint Eastwood.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Monterey, CA 93953
We head north to world famous Route #1 where we get to see the spectacular California coast line up close. (small vehicles will travel on route 1 only while full size coaches will travel through 17 mile drive exclusively)
Enjoy some free time to stroll in town before departing to reach our hotel for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: San Francisco – La Quinta Inn & Suites
Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Stop At: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102-9991
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
Stop At: Downtown Sausalito, Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA
Walk along the waterfront shops on cobbled sidewalks and enjoy the sunshine, sea air, and ambiance
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114
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
Stop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
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
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Modesto – Best Western Palm Court Inn (In Winter Monterey/Holiday Inn hotel)
Day 3: SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
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: 2 hours
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Continuation for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch
Day 4: STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS
Stop At: Outlets at Barstow, 2796 Tanger Way, Barstow, CA 92311-9414
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
Stop At: The Strip, S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Linq hotel
Day 5: LAS VEGAS – GRAND CANYON – PAGE
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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
Stop At: Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower, Desert View Dr. Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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
Stop At: Grand Canyon Visitor Center South Rim, S Entrance Rd about 2 mi east of El Tovar Hotel, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Across the plaza from the Visitor Center, for books, and a variety of Grand Canyon gifts
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Page - Quality Inn, Kanab
Day 6: ANTELOPE CANYON – BRYCE CANYON
Stop At: Antelope Canyon, Navajo Tribal Park, Page, AZ 86040
We start the day where “The water runs through the rocks” as per the local Navajo folklore. We tour the lower Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water and sand; words are not enough to describe these formations created by Mother Nature. After our tour we depart this amazing area and head west to Bryce Canyon home to the most amazing natural sculptures of the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
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
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanab or on certain departures Comfort Inn, Cedar City.
Day 7: ZION PARK – LAS VEGAS – LOS ANGELES
Stop At: 1 Zion Park Blvd, Zion National Park, UT 84767-9402
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
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.