Itinerary
- Day 1
Los Angeles
You'll have the full day to settle in and check out Los Angeles at your own pace, or simply relax at your hotel if you prefer. By evening, you'll meet up with your group and tour leader for an informal welcome gathering.
Optional Activities
- Explore Los Angeles streets and attractions
- Day 2
Los Angeles to Phoenix
Head out from Los Angeles in the morning and you'll drive through thousands of wind turbines as you enter Palm Springs, sitting at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. After seeing the famous golf courses that attract Hollywood visitors during winter, you'll continue through Indio and the Coachella Valley before checking into your Phoenix hotel by late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Palm Springs
Landmarks/POIs Palm Springs San Jacinto Mountains - Day 3
Phoenix to Grand Canyon
Start the day with a drive through the Sonoran Desert, known for its diverse plant and animal life. Later, you'll reach Sedona to see the red-rock formations like Cathedral Rock and Coffee Pot, then pass through Oak Creek Canyon. The afternoon brings you to the Grand Canyon where you'll stand at the rim and take in the Colorado River carved through the mile-deep gorges and towering rock formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic Sightseeing of Sonoran Desert
- Panoramic Sightseeing of Sedona
- Grand Canyon NP visit
Landmarks/POIs Sonoran Desert Sedona Cathedral Rock Oak Creek Canyon Grand Canyon National Park Colorado River - Day 4
Grand Canyon to Page
You'll travel inland to the Navajo Indian Reservation, stopping at Cameron trading post along the way. From there, head toward Monument Valley through the Painted Desert, where you'll see sandstone buttes up to 300 meters high scattered across the landscape. You'll arrive in Page, Arizona by late afternoon, positioned on a mesa overlooking the Colorado River.
Included Activities
- Panoramic Sightseeing of Navajo Indian Reservation
- Sightseeing of Monument Valley
Landmarks/POIs Navajo Indian Reservation Cameron Trading Post Monument Valley Painted Desert Colorado River - Day 5
Page to Bryce Canyon
Start by visiting Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in the country, and check out the views of Lake Powell with its red-rock walls and blue water. Continue into Utah and pass through Kanab, then head to Bryce Canyon to see the colorful sandstone spires and pinnacles known as hoodoos. Depending on weather, you might get clear night skies for stargazing before settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glen Canyon Dam Visit
- Panoramic Sightseeing of Lake Powell
- Sightseeing of Bryce Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Glen Canyon Dam Lake Powell Kanab Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 6
Bryce Canyon to Las Vegas
Begin at Zion National Park where massive rock formations tower above you after millions of years of erosion by wind and the Virgin River. In the afternoon, the landscape and pace shift completely as you drive to Las Vegas. You'll have the evening to explore the Strip, catch a show, or grab dinner at one of the many restaurants available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic Sightseeing of Zion NP
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park Virgin River - Day 7
Las Vegas
The entire day is yours to spend however you like in Las Vegas. Shop at designer outlet stores or browse the Strip, try the casinos if that interests you, attend a show, or simply walk around and soak in the atmosphere. There's something for all tastes here, from entertainment to dining to people watching.
Optional Activities
- Shopping at designer outlet stores
- Casino gaming
- Top-notch shows or musicals
- Stroll the Las Vegas Strip
Landmarks/POIs Las Vegas Strip - Day 8
Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes
Leave Las Vegas behind and head toward Death Valley. You'll stop at the iconic Las Vegas Sign for photos, then continue to Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch to check out the Visitors Center. After crossing through the valley, you'll climb into the Sierra Nevada Mountains and arrive in Mammoth Lakes, a mountain town known for skiing and outdoor activities.
Included Activities
- Panoramic Sightseeing of Las Vegas Sign
- Panoramic Sightseeing of Death Valley
- Zabriskie Point Visit
- Furnace Creek Ranch Visit
Landmarks/POIs Las Vegas Sign Death Valley National Park Zabriskie Point Furnace Creek Sierra Nevada Mountains Mammoth Lakes - Day 9
Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite to Modesto
Travel through Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into Yosemite National Park. Once there, you'll see the valley floor with its giant sequoia trees, granite formations like Half Dome and El Capitan, and waterfalls including Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls. Later, you'll head to Modesto for the night.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Yosemite National Park
Landmarks/POIs Tioga Pass Yosemite National Park Half Dome El Capitan Bridal Falls Yosemite Falls - Day 10
Modesto to San Francisco
Depart early and drive to San Francisco. When you arrive, you'll join your tour leader for a guided tour to get oriented with major landmarks. After that, the afternoon is free for you to walk around and find your own way through this hilly city at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of San Francisco
Landmarks/POIs San Francisco - Day 11
San Francisco
Check out of your hotel by 11:00 am and say goodbye to the people you've traveled with over the past two weeks. Your tour ends here in San Francisco.
