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- Platinum Operator
- Empire Vacations
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese
- Group Size 1 - 99
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Spanish Missions in Santa Barbara
- Stroll through Solvang's Danish-style streets
- Cruise under the Golden Gate in San Francisco
- Walk among giants at Yosemite National Park
- Drive the scenic Route #1 California coast
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL
- Day 2 SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
- Day 3 SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – LOS ANGELES
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by
Empire Vacations
Number of tours
25
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- AMarcello Petix· June 11th, 2025The tour was very enjoyable and engaging. Our guide, Roberto, was always available and extremely kind. He was able to interest us in the various places we visited with professionalism and friendliness. He was always punctual and precise, as well as available to provide any additional explanations or assistance. We would gladly take other trips with his guide.Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AMaria Eugenia Alias Lahittette· June 11th, 2025I highly recommend the tour if you're short on time and want to see several places. Brenda, our Spanish-speaking guide, was the best! She gave us the best advice and company during the trip!Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AValentín Farinelli· June 11th, 2025Excellent service, highly recommended. Thank you so much for everything.Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AAdriana Burgos· June 11th, 2025Our guide, Brenda, was excellent. She was very friendly and always helpful in answering our questions.Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AVictor Cooper· June 11th, 2025The tour and tour guides were first class and the hotels were well maintained. The tour was a good mixture of sightseeing and activities and the guides and driver were friendly knowledgeable and organized. Job well done!Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AMaría Monica LAHITTETTE Maria· June 11th, 2025Super satisfied with the great experience and what can I say about Brenda? I've been on several excursions but never so satisfied with our always attentive guide *thanks Brenda*Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- Amasayuki netsu· June 12th, 2025Hiro's unique perspective on the subject was interesting.Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AGuido Beccaria· June 18th, 2025Very very good organization very good guides and very good driver tooShow moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- ARoberto Gargano· June 18th, 2025The tour was exceptional and planned down to the smallest detail. Roberto and Brenda were really thorough in their explanations and patient with our small delays. I can only highly recommend this tour!Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AJasmin Basuil· June 18th, 2025Great experience helpful and friendly professional service. Brenda is the best!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday29 Sep, 2025To Wednesday1 Oct, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese +6 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $1,058 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- S
Sara
Asked on June 24th, 2025Is food and accommodation included in this trip? Is this trip only 3 days or can we have 4 days trip?
Empire VacationsOperator•Written June 2025The tour includes breakfast following each overnight stay at the hotel. All other meals are not included and would be at an additional cost. This tour is a 3-day tour. We also offer a 5-day tour with the same sightseeing.
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Elizabeth
Asked on May 17th, 2025What is the tariff for solo travelers?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written May 2025
The rate for a passenger is $ 765
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Connie
Asked on April 18th, 2025We are 2 or 3 persons. We will be in Los Angeles. Searching for 4-5 - 6 days tour from Los Angeles to visit Yosemite National Park - main sightseengs: Mariposa groves, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley with stay in or near Yosemite - 1 or 2 days, also 2 days visit in San Francisco and coast line in between - might 1 night stay and return back in Los Angeles. Can you advise and offer?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written April 2025
The 3dys. California Express would best suit your interests - although it does not overnight in Yosemite. Also, the 5dys. Wild West includes the same sites plus Hoover Dam and Las Vegas.
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Wayne
Asked on April 3rd, 2025Will this be following the winter or summer itinerary.
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written April 2025
The SFY tour departing on Monday April 28 is part of the Summer Itinerary.
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Nicolas
Asked on February 8th, 2025What are the start and end points for the tour?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written February 2025
The tour starts either at the Starbucks at the farmers market 6333 west 3rd St. at 630AM or the 4 Points Sheraton Culver City - 5990 Green Valley Circle at 7am.
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Shelley
Asked on January 13th, 2025I am looking to book the tour commencing March 3rd Cali Express 3 days and preference is single private room. The booking information displays accommodation is based on twin share room, please clarify that if additional cost is paid that single private room will be guaranteed
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
There is an additional supplement charge for single passengers. Please note our company does not share rooms with strangers therefore you will get a private room to yourself.
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Martha
Asked on January 11th, 2025Do rooms accomodate families of 5?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
Due to fire code hotels are not allowed to have more than 4 people in 1 room.
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Vicki
Asked on December 8th, 2024Is the April 13th 2026 tour the summer tour? as I want to visit Yosemite
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, the summer itinerary starts on April 1st. You will be able to see the Yosemite National Park.
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Anna
Asked on December 2nd, 2024I would like to organize a 12-day customized tour in California, with the following elements: 1 Accommodation: 3-star hotels located in the city center, allowing you to explore the surrounding area on foot. 2. transportation: Transfers to/from airports, as well as a private guide for inter-city travel and sightseeing. 3. itinerary: - Los Angeles (3 days): Discovery of iconic sites (Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach). - San Diego (3 days): Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla Cove, and Balboa Park. - Santa Barbara (2 days): Waterfront, Stearns Wharf. 4 Activities: Suggestions for local excursions and guided tours in each city. Can you provide me with a detailed proposal, including: - Accommodation options available, with rates. - Costs of transfers and private guide. - An estimated total budget for the tour. I prefer to leave around December 20, 2024.
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written December 2024
We do not offer custom itineraries for less than 20 people. We focus on offering day and multiday trips from our 28 tours. Because without a group to spread the cost it is extremely expensive.
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Luisa
Asked on November 29th, 2024Does the tour operator provide t-shirts with the Amadeo logo to help spot the group easily?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written November 2024
Our meeting point is: Farmers Market Starbucks Coffee Shop. Departure from 6333 West 3rd Street, corner of Fairfax Boulevard at 06:30 AM. Our guide will come and collect you.
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