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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
- Cruise under the Golden Gate in San Francisco
- Discover Yosemite's El Capitan and waterfalls
- Experience Las Vegas' dazzling night strip
- Walk through the majestic Zion National Park
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL
- Day 2 SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
- Day 3 MODESTO – YOSEMITE
- Day 4 STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS
- Day 5 LAS VEGAS – GRAND CANYON – PAGE
- Day 6 ANTELOPE CANYON – BRYCE CANYON
- Day 7 ZION PARK – LAS VEGAS
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

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
- ASaloni Sah· July 6th, 2025It was an amazing experience doing the tour with our guide Hilo. He is great with clicking pictures and knows the nice view points.Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- ARosaura Valiente· July 20th, 2025We stay very well!! The tour is super and Lorenzo the other guide and the driver are eccellente! We enjoy the tourShow moreTrip date: July 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AMarise Lyra· August 3rd, 2025The tour had a good pace with enough time to see places. The guides were humorous and energetic especially Mariana who stayed close to my husband and I. She gave us extra information about the places and was very patient repeating them! I’m very grateful for all the things I got to see-wonderful places like the Grand Canyon and The Antílope canyon. I’ll never forget this week I spent in their care.Show moreTrip date: July 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- AVittoria Prisciandaro· August 24th, 2025Better than i expected wonderful guide Lorenzo and driver oscarShow moreTrip date: August 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- ADeborah McQuade· August 31st, 2025The Tour guide Lorenzo and driver Gerry were very informative of the whole tour. They both were caring helpful and got us safely to each destination. A great fun educational trip.Show moreTrip date: August 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- APaul Murphy· August 31st, 2025Lorenzo was especially helpful with my wife when she suffered a small injury.Show moreTrip date: August 2025Review collected by Empire Vacations
- ZMZoila Cristina· May 15th, 2025One of a kind experience!Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- PMPetra Agnes· April 27th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishEverything was fine. Would book there againShow moreTrip date: April 2025
- AJessica Wilhelmina de Laat· April 10th, 2024We had difficulties the seconden day with the bus & our Tourguide Roberto did an excellent job to make it still an awesome trip. Yoko Brenda and he were so kind and helpful.Show moreTrip date: April 2024Review collected by Empire Vacations
- ANileshkumar Patel· July 11th, 2023Great guide very helpful and knowledgeable. Perfect person for any enjoyable tour guide. Only thing needed to improve hotel stays quality. Some hotels out dated. I would join your future tours if they provide better hotel stays.Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Empire Vacations
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday22 Sep, 2025To Sunday28 Sep, 2025English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese +6 moreThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,454 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.- J
Jacob
Asked on January 12th, 2025do you get to visit Alcatraz
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
You will be able to view Alcatraz from the boat, however we do not visit the island.
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Jacob
Traveler•Written January 2025would there be enough free time to visit the island? it seems a shame to go so far and not be able to
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
We do have free time however the time ranges from an hour to an hour and a half depending on traffic, weather and local conditions. I would suggest asking your tour guide for a more specific time frame if you are able to do the alacatraz tour on your own and join with the group at a later time.
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Kevin
Asked on December 29th, 2024Where do we get dropped off in Vagas
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written December 2024
The drop off will be at the Luxor Hotel, in Las Vegas.
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Kevin
Traveler•Written January 2025Can I get a more detailed Info of this tour Such as miles traveled daily and walking distances.
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
The miles traveled daily varies depending on the itinerary, but the bus stops every 2 hours for breaks and snacks and we don't walk more than 1 - 2 miles at the time.
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María Andrea
Asked on September 1st, 2024Is the hotel pick-up service available for solo travelers?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written September 2024
Our hotel pick-up service is available for all our travelers, including solo travelers.
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Wilo
Asked on August 23rd, 2024How can I pay for my tour using split payment options?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written August 2024
You can reserve your tour spot with a partial payment and complete the rest of the payment based on our split payment schedule.
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Caroline
Asked on July 21st, 2024What type of accommodation will be provided? Will it be 3-star or 4-star hotels?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written July 2024
Our hotels are 3 stars
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Caroline
Traveler•Written July 2024Can you please send me the correct link for the hotels list for this trip?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written July 2024
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport, Modesto – Modesto Hotel, Comfort Inn and Suites Stevenson Ranch, Harrah's Hotel, Clarion Inn- Page, Comfort Inn Cedar City
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Richard
Asked on June 24th, 2024Where should I stay if I arrive a day before the tour starts?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written June 2024
You can stay at nearby hotels like the 4 Points Sheraton in Culver City, which is also our primary pick-up location.
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Paula
Asked on June 7th, 2024What are the accommodation options for post-tour stays?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written June 2024
While our services focus primarily on the tours, many of our passengers choose to book accommodations like the Sheraton at Culver City for post-tour stays.
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Rachel
Asked on May 18th, 2024Can you advise if your other meeting point is still at Four Points Sheraton Culver City Hotel?
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Rachel
Traveler•Written May 2024If we choose the option to return to Los Angeles after the tour, will there be an extra charge on transportation?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written May 2024
Yes, your meeting point is still the same. There is no extra charge for return to Los Angeles.
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Pascal
Asked on April 30th, 2024Is there a possibility of return travel from Las Vegas to Los Angeles at the end of the tour?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written May 2024
Yes, the tour itinerary includes a return trip to Los Angeles from Las Vegas, dropping you off at the designated drop-off location around 10 to 11 PM.
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Mardjan
Asked on March 9th, 2024What time does the tour typically return to Los Angeles?
- Empire VacationsOperator•Written March 2024
The tour typically returns to Los Angeles between 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM, depending on traffic and weather conditions.
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