Itinerary
- Day 1
Los Angeles to Carmel
You'll head north along the California Coast, starting with a visit to the Spanish Mission in Santa Barbara. From there, it's on to Solvang where you can walk through the Danish-inspired shops and grab lunch if you're hungry. The drive down Route 1 is the real highlight here with the coastline right there next to you the whole way. You'll stop in Carmel to walk around a bit before driving to your hotel near Oakland Airport for the night. The whole route takes you through some really nice scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Spanish Mission in Santa Barbara
- Browse shops in Solvang
- Drive scenic Route #1 and view California coastline
- Stroll through town of Carmel
Landmarks/POIs Spanish Mission (Santa Barbara) Solvang Route 1 (California Coast) Carmel - Day 2
San Francisco
This day focuses on San Francisco's main attractions. You'll start on the bay, taking a cruise that goes under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island. After returning, you'll grab lunch at Pier 39, then spend the afternoon on a tour hitting the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Later, before heading to Modesto for the night, you'll get views of the city from the Bay Bridge as evening settles in. That gives you a solid range of what the city has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Bay cruise in San Francisco under Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island
- Afternoon city tour including Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill
- Night view of the city from Bay Bridge
Optional Activities
- Leisure time at Pier 39
Landmarks/POIs Fisherman's Wharf Golden Gate Bridge Alcatraz Island Pier 39 Union Square Chinatown Nob Hill Bay Bridge - Day 3
Yosemite National Park
You're driving east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to reach Yosemite National Park. The park covers massive ground with forests, lakes, and waterfalls spread across the Sierra Nevada. You'll stop at El Capitan, Bridal Veil Falls, and Half Dome during the day. From the Visitor Center, there's a short walk to Yosemite Falls, which ranks among North America's highest. After that, you'll head to Stevenson Ranch to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Admission to Yosemite National Park
- Visit El Capitan
- View Bridal-Veil Falls
- View Half Dome
- Walking trail to Yosemite Falls (730 meters high)
Landmarks/POIs Yosemite National Park El Capitan Bridal-Veil Falls Half Dome Yosemite Falls Yosemite Visitor Center - Day 4
Las Vegas
You'll travel east through desert landscape and Death Valley on your way to Las Vegas. Around midday, there's a lunch stop at the Barstow outlet mall where you can find major brand stores. Once evening hits, a tour of the Strip shows off the famous hotels including Caesar's Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York New York, and Treasure Island. You'll finish with your choice of shows or time at the casinos.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Tour of Las Vegas Strip and famous hotels
Optional Activities
- Visit shows in Las Vegas
- Try gambling at casinos
Landmarks/POIs Barstow Outlet Mall Caesar's Palace Luxor Mirage Paris Las Vegas Venetian Bellagio New York New York Treasure Island - Day 5
Grand Canyon
You're heading southeast through desert terrain and the Navajo Indian reservation to reach the South Bank of the Grand Canyon, one of the world's seven wonders. Along the way, you'll learn about how the Colorado River carved out the canyon over millions of years. After lunch, the route continues east along the canyon rim where you can visit local Indian marketplaces to see handmade arts and crafts from local artisans. You'll stay overnight in Page.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Tour along Grand Canyon South Bank
- Visit Indian marketplaces and browse handmade arts and crafts
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canyon South Bank Colorado River Navajo Indian Reservation - Day 6
Antelope Canyon to Bryce Canyon
This morning you'll tour the lower Antelope Canyon, which Navajo folklore describes as 'the water runs through the rocks.' The natural dunes here were shaped by wind, water, and sand over time. After that, you'll head west to Bryce Canyon where rock and sand formations have been carved over thousands of years into unique shapes. You'll catch the changing colors at sunset from a vista point before driving to Kanab for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Antelope Canyon tour provided by local Navajo guide
- Tour of lower Antelope Canyon dunes
- Entrance to Bryce Canyon
- Sunset viewing from vista point in Bryce Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Lower Antelope Canyon Bryce Canyon - Day 7
Zion National Park to Las Vegas or Los Angeles
After breakfast, you'll head into Zion Park, named by Mormon settlers who saw the experience as spiritual. The mountains and the quiet of the wilderness create something different from other parks. You'll take a short walking trail along the Virgin River that goes through the park. From there, you can either head for an early evening arrival back in Las Vegas or take a late night drive back to Los Angeles depending on your preference.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Tour of Zion Park
- Short walking trail along Virgin River
Optional Activities
- Late night return to Los Angeles
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park Virgin River
