Itinerary
- Day 1
San Francisco
You'll start with a bay cruise from San Francisco, getting views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island as you head toward Sausalito. After returning to Pier 39, grab lunch there before spending the afternoon walking through some of the city's main spots like Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. The day wraps up with night views from the Bay Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Bay cruise in San Francisco
- Sightseeing tour of San Francisco landmarks including Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill
Optional Activities
- Leisurely lunch at Pier 39
Landmarks/POIs Golden Gate Bridge Alcatraz Island Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39 Union Square Chinatown Nob Hill Bay Bridge - Day 2
Monterey - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Stevenson Ranch (Winter) OR Yosemite National Park - Stevenson Ranch (Summer)
In winter, you'll check out Monterey's wharf and Cannery Row, then move on to Carmel-by-the-Sea for browsing through galleries and local shops. From there, drive Route 1 along the coast before reaching Stevenson Ranch. During summer months, the route heads east through farm country to Yosemite National Park instead, where you can see El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls (2,395 feet), one of North America's tallest waterfalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit to Monterey wharf and Cannery Row (Winter route only)
- Visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea with free time to explore (Winter route only)
- Drive of Route 1 California coastline (Winter route only)
- Admission to Yosemite National Park (Summer route only)
- Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome (Summer route only)
- Walk to Yosemite Falls (Summer route only)
Optional Activities
- Shopping and dining at boutiques and galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea (Winter route only)
Landmarks/POIs Monterey Wharf Cannery Row Carmel-by-the-Sea Route 1 Yosemite National Park El Capitan Bridal-Veil Falls Half Dome Yosemite Falls - Day 3
Stevenson Ranch to Las Vegas
The route takes you east through desert terrain and Death Valley toward Las Vegas. You'll stop for lunch at the Barstow outlet mall, which has most major brand names. By evening, you'll tour the Las Vegas Strip to see well-known hotels and casinos including Caesar's Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, and Treasure Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Las Vegas Strip hotels and casinos
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop at Barstow outlet mall
- Evening shows in Las Vegas
- Casino activities
Landmarks/POIs Death Valley Barstow Caesar's Palace Mirage Luxor Paris Las Vegas Mandalay Bay New York-New York Treasure Island - Day 4
Las Vegas and Hoover Dam
After a relaxed breakfast, you'll head to the Hoover Dam to learn about how it was built and what it means for the region. Later in the day you'll return to Las Vegas where you have free time to explore shops, restaurants, attractions, or catch a show if something interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hoover Dam
Optional Activities
- Las Vegas attractions, shows, and entertainment
- Casino activities
- Dining experiences
Landmarks/POIs Hoover Dam - Day 5
Las Vegas to Sedona to Page
You'll travel across the Mojave Desert and climb the Colorado Plateau using historic Route 66 to reach Sedona, which sits in the heart of the desert landscape. The drive takes you through Oak Creek Canyon, dropping about 2,000 feet (610 meters) along the way with several scenic stops and Slide Rock State Park included. After lunch to browse Indian arts, crafts, and galleries in the area, you'll visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross for views of the red rock formations like Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Cathedral Rock before heading to Page.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Drive through Oak Creek Canyon scenic route
- Stop at Oak Creek Canyon overlook for photos
- Visit to Slide Rock State Park
- Visit to Chapel of the Holy Cross
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Sedona
- Browsing Indian arts and crafts stores and galleries in Sedona
Landmarks/POIs Mojave Desert Colorado Plateau Route 66 Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Slide Rock State Park Chapel of the Holy Cross Bell Rock Courthouse Butte Cathedral Rock - Day 6
Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend
You're heading into Monument Valley, one of the most recognizable landscapes of the American West located deep in the Navajo Nation. Massive sandstone formations rise between 400 and 1,000 feet (up to 300 meters) throughout the area. A Navajo guide will lead a jeep tour through the valley, and you'll understand why locals describe it as 'like no other place on earth'. Later, you'll stop at Horseshoe Bend along the Colorado River for views of the canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Entrance to Monument Valley
- Jeep tour in Monument Valley led by Navajo guides
- Visit to Horseshoe Bend
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Monument Valley Horseshoe Bend Colorado River - Day 7
Antelope Canyon - Valley of Fire - Las Vegas
The day starts at Lower Antelope Canyon where Navajo folklore says 'water runs through the rocks'. You'll see wind-carved dunes and colorful sand patterns throughout this section. Then you'll drive back toward Las Vegas, stopping along the way at Valley of Fire to see red sandstone formations shaped over 150 million years. If weather cooperates, the sun reflecting off these formations creates an 'on fire' appearance across the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Antelope Canyon
- Tour of Lower Antelope Canyon
- Entrance to Valley of Fire
- Visit to Valley of Fire
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop
Landmarks/POIs Antelope Canyon Valley of Fire
