Itinerary
- Day 1
San Francisco
Start the day at the Public Library where you'll meet up and then head out for a bay cruise. You'll pass under the Golden Gate Bridge and circle around Alcatraz Island before coming back to Pier 39 for lunch. The afternoon takes you through Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill to see the city's most recognized spots. As evening approaches, you'll catch the night views from the Bay Bridge before traveling to Modesto for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Leisurely lunch at Pier 39)
Included Activities
- Bay cruise under Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island
- Sightseeing tour of San Francisco landmarks including Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill
- Night view of the city from the Bay Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Golden Gate Bridge Alcatraz Island Pier 39 Union Square Chinatown Nob Hill Bay Bridge - Day 2
Yosemite National Park or California Coast
The day depends on what season you're traveling. Summer visits mean heading east through farmlands to Yosemite National Park where you'll see El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls (730m/2,395 ft). There's a walk from the Visitor Center included. Winter travelers go to Monterey's wharf and Cannery Row instead, then continue to Carmel-by-the-Sea with time to look through boutiques and galleries. Either way, you'll drive back to Los Angeles along the scenic California coast in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Yosemite National Park including El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome
- Walk from Yosemite Visitor Center to Yosemite Falls
Optional Activities
- Winter alternative: Visit Monterey wharf and Cannery Row
- Winter alternative: Free time to explore Carmel-by-the-Sea and its boutiques and galleries
- Winter alternative: View California coastline along Route 1 (small vehicles travel southern portion; full-size coaches travel 17-mile drive exclusively)
Landmarks/POIs Yosemite National Park El Capitan Bridal-Veil Falls Half Dome Yosemite Falls Yosemite Visitor Center Monterey Wharf Cannery Row Carmel-by-the-Sea Route 1 - Day 3
Death Valley to Las Vegas
Head east through farmlands and desert, passing through Death Valley on your way to Las Vegas. You'll stop at Barstow outlet mall for lunch and shopping at stores like Levi's, Nike, Reebok, Timberland, and Ralph Lauren. Once in Las Vegas, the evening includes a tour of the Strip where you can see Caesar's Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York-New York, and Treasure Island. If you want, there's time for optional shows or casino gaming afterward.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at outlet mall in Barstow), Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Las Vegas Strip including Caesar's Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York-New York, and Treasure Island
Optional Activities
- Evening shows in Las Vegas
- Casino gaming in Las Vegas
Landmarks/POIs Death Valley Barstow outlet mall Caesar's Palace Luxor Mirage Paris Venetian Bellagio New York-New York Treasure Island - Day 4
Hoover Dam to Los Angeles
After breakfast, you'll leave Las Vegas and stop at the Hoover Dam to learn how this engineering structure works and its importance to the region. There's one last opportunity for slot machines at the state line before crossing back into California. The tour wraps up when you arrive in Los Angeles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Hoover Dam with tour explaining construction and regional impact
Optional Activities
- Slot machines at the state line
Landmarks/POIs Hoover Dam
