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Wild Western USA
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was amazing. Everything was just how it should be, this was only possible.”
Luis, traveled in August
The route winds from Venice Beach canals in Los Angeles through Joshua Tree's desert gardens and Grand Canyon's South Rim. Three nights await in Yosemite to see Half Dome and Tuolumne Grove, before arriving at San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
Duration 11 days Destinations Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,695
25% Off- NZ$3,521You save $1,174
Best of the West
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was a fast but nice tour and it was perfect for a Solo Travler.”
Hear, traveled in October
The Line Hotel LA near Hollywood Walk of Fame marks the beginning, followed by Sedona's red rocks and Las Vegas's neon lights. The path leads to Yosemite's El Capitan, ending at San Francisco's Parc 55 Hilton near Fisherman's Wharf.
Duration 12 days Destinations Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Monica, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon National Park, Seligman, KingmanSee all destinations Age Range up to 80 year olds Operator Costsaver From $4,850
10% Off- NZ$4,365You save $485
USA National Parks Explorer
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip exceeded my expectations, was very well organised.”
Norina, traveled in January
Los Angeles serves as the gateway to Palm Springs, seven national parks, and Las Vegas before reaching San Francisco. The route includes Haight Ashbury, Golden Gate Bridge, and Fisherman's Wharf, passing through towering sequoias and Yosemite Valley.
Duration 16 days Destinations Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Death Valley National ParkSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator G Adventures From $8,779
15% Off- NZ$7,462You save $1,317
Western Wonders - Los Angeles Downtown
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“All was fantastic. As was a bus driver!”
Lana, traveled in March
From Los Angeles's Millennium Biltmore, the path leads through Hollywood icons, Vegas, five national parks, and Monument Valley. The coastal journey continues via Carmel and Monterey, ending at San Francisco's Hilton Union Square with views of Alcatraz.
Duration 11 days Destinations Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Kanab, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator ATP - AlliedTPro From
15% Off- NZ$4,320
Western Wonders - Los Angeles Airport
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Saw far more than I expected. Particularly liked the times we spent in the National Parks.”
Martin, traveled in July
Starting at Hilton LAX Airport in Los Angeles and Hollywood Boulevard, the route crosses Mojave Desert to Las Vegas's Luxor Hotel. The tour reaches San Francisco's Hilton Union Square after visiting Yosemite's wilderness and Monterey's coastal charm via 17-Mile Drive.
Duration 11 days Destinations Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Kanab, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator ATP - AlliedTPro From
15% Off- NZ$4,116
Western Wonders
77 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was excellent and very well organized.”
Roshini, traveled in October
L.A. Hotel Downtown near TCL Chinese Theatre marks the starting point through California's Yosemite waterfalls to Hotel Carlton in San Francisco. The 12-day route showcases Hollywood glamour, desert oases, and coastal charm.
Duration 12 days Destinations Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Williams, Las Vegas, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National ParkSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Cosmos From $4,569
2% Off- NZ$4,469You save $100
Splendors of the West
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was excellent, hotels were amazing and everything was taken care of. A trip of a lifetime!”
Joanne, traveled in June
Rolling from Los Angeles through Palm Springs' desert oasis and Phoenix's Sonoran Desert, the route encompasses Monument Valley, Death Valley, and Yosemite before reaching San Francisco, covering 16 unique destinations across the American Southwest.
Duration 11 days Destinations Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Page, Kanab, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 7 to 69 year olds Operator Travel Talk From $7,889
40% Off- NZ$4,733You save $3,156
The 2,500-mile adventure starts at Los Angeles International Airport, heading through Palm Springs and six national parks to San Francisco. Highlights include Sedona's Cathedral Rock, Las Vegas's Strip, and Yosemite's El Capitan, with premium hotel accommodations.
Duration 11 days Destinations Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Page, Kanab, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 21 to 99 year olds Operator Omega Tours From
40% Off- NZ$4,767
The path leads from Hilton Los Angeles Airport through Mojave Desert and Las Vegas's Luxor Hotel, passing Death Valley's Zabriskie Point and Yosemite's El Capitan before arriving at Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
Duration 7 days Destinations Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Death Valley National Park, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park, Modesto, San Francisco Age Range 21 to 99 year olds Operator Omega Tours From
40% Off- NZ$3,422
A scenic drive from Los Angeles through Central Valley leads to Sequoia National Park. The 500+ mile California adventure continues through Kings Canyon and Yosemite before reaching San Francisco.
Duration 5 days Destinations Los Angeles, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Incredible Adventures From
40% Off- NZ$4,179
What people love about Los Angeles to San Francisco Tours
- Western Wonders
Because of such a wonder tour guide it made the tour interesting and Randy had a lot of knowledge. When we had long coach rides we played games on and even watched videos. Well organised to the tour guide and bus driver John.
I had a blast on the LA to the Bay tour in February 2017. Our tour leader Rachel and bus driver Markus were awesome people who loved to party with us and had good advice. There weren't any optional inclusions I did that I didn't enjoy. My favourites were the speedboats in San Diego, the hot air balloons and included Champagne in Scottsdale and the Jeep ride in Sedona. We didn't get to fly over the Grand canyon or really see the Hollywood sign (lucky I saw it the day before the tour) but we all enjoyed hiking down into the canyon for a few hours instead. I think we were lucky to have a really awesome group of people, not without our fair share of drama, mostly Australians but everyone was down to party and do as much as possible. I went with my gut and didn't do Cirque du Soleil or the Golden Gate bike tour. The first one I had read bad reviews of and the second one was plagued by bad weather. Bad weather was one of the main things that dampened the trip (the fog over the canyon was why our helicopter was cancelled) but because I made friends with some awesome people (who I still see all the time in Australia) we had fun regardless. I would recommend this tour to anyone because you smash so much out of the way in an amount of time that is not too short or too long. Some of my favourite memories are the room party we had with our $10 walmart liquor in Grand canyon, watching the bellagio fountain show with pizza in vegas, visiting the san diego zoo and the USS midway, snowmobiling and the hot tub in lake tahoe, the china town dinner in san francisco, meeting a lady singing opera in the grand canyon, chasing birds on venice beach, and drunkenly laughing at a hand dryer in little tokyo. My best friend and I made vlogs that you can watch if you search for "usa with bae + bae" on youtube. I did finish the tour quite sick and voiceless. My only things I hated were skiing (it was my first time and it is so exhausting and painful) and that we didn't spend enough time in San Francisco or book Alcatraz far enough in advance to see it. You've gotta book at least three weeks in advance. I wish Alcatraz was included in the tour but it isn't. If I could do it all again I probably wouldn't drink as much ;) #noregrets (cause in Vegas the price varies from $4 a drink to $20 :o )
LA to the Bay
- Splendors of the West
The tour was excellent, hotels were amazing and you couldn't fault the tour guide Laura. Everything was taken care of and we were kept well informed of everything all of the time. A trip of a lifetime! I can't wait to book the next one. The only thing I would say is that I think the optional activities should have been included in the price considering how expensive it is.
What our customers ask about Los Angeles to San Francisco Tours
What would be an example itinerary between Los Angeles and San Francisco?
A typical 11-day route starts in Los Angeles with two days exploring Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The journey continues with two days in Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon followed by two days at Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Days 7-8 take travelers through Death Valley to Yosemite National Park. The final three days are spent in San Francisco exploring the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The itinerary was perfectly balanced between city experiences and outdoor adventures."
What's the most common destinations to visit between Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The route between these two California cities typically includes stops at Las Vegas Grand Canyon National Park and Yosemite National Park. Many travelers also visit Mammoth Lakes Monterey and coastal gems like the 17-Mile Drive and Carmel-by-the-Sea. According to a TourRadar review: "Very well coordinated. An excellent insight into all the areas visited. The tour guide Craig Cherry was excellent and so knowledgeable of the areas we visited." The combination of natural landmarks and urban exploration makes this route particularly appealing.
What is the average price I can expect to pay for a Los Angeles to San Francisco tour?
Prices range from $950 to $3500 with most tours falling around $2000 per person. A shorter 4-day Highway 1 tour starts at $949 while extended 11-day tours that include Las Vegas and national parks cost about $2700. The final price depends on your choice of lodging activities and tour duration. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The 7-day Fascinating West tour at USD 1,477 offered great value considering all the amazing places we visited and the quality of hotels included."
What is the average distance covered on a Los Angeles to San Francisco tour?
These tours generally cover between 1500 and 2000 miles which includes side trips to major attractions. While the direct route between the cities spans 380 miles tours take scenic detours through the Mojave Desert and Yosemite National Park. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The journey was extremely well planned with comfortable distances each day making the experience enjoyable rather than exhausting."
What are the average tour lengths for tours from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
Most tours run between 9 and 16 days with the sweet spot being 11 to 12 days. This timeframe allows for meaningful stops at key locations like Yosemite National Park Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. A TourRadar traveler confirmed this saying "The Western Wonders Tour exceeded our expectations" noting how the duration allowed proper time to experience each destination.
What are the most popular tour operators for Los Angeles to San Francisco tours?
Leading operators include Get Social Tours with their West Coast Express TrekAmerica's Western Express and the Fascinating West tour by Cosmos. These companies have built strong reputations through their expert guides and carefully crafted itineraries. One reviewer specifically praised TrekAmerica guide Linda Perez saying "she was very knowledgeable and gave us information we needed at various locations. The itinerary was perfectly balanced between cities and nature."
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