Itinerary
- Day 1
Los Angeles
Start exploring Los Angeles by checking out Beverly Hills and Mann's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. After that, you'll head to Santa Monica where you can walk around the pier, browse the boutiques, and grab food and drinks with your group. The California coast vibes are on full display here, so take your time soaking it all in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Beverly Hills
- Visit Mann's Chinese Theatre
- Explore Santa Monica Pier and promenade
Landmarks Beverly Hills Mann's Chinese Theatre Santa Monica Pier 
- Day 2
Los Angeles to San Diego
This morning you'll travel down the Pacific Coast Highway with the group, stopping at one of Southern California's white sand beaches along the way. Later, you'll arrive in San Diego and spend the evening wandering through the Gas Lamp District. The historic area has plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars to check out at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel Pacific Coast Highway
- Stop at SoCal white sand beach
- Explore Gas Lamp District, San Diego
Landmarks Gas Lamp District 
- Day 3
San Diego to Phoenix
You're heading inland to Phoenix, Arizona now, leaving the California coast behind. This desert city gets intense sunshine and heat (around 110°F/43°C in summer). In the afternoon, walk through Scottsdale Old Town, which has a strong Western feel to it. Dinner's at Rustler's Rooste where you'll try some Arizona-style BBQ.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Arizonan BBQ dinner at Rustler's Rooste)
Included Activities
- Explore Scottsdale Old Town
- Arizonan BBQ dinner at Rustler's Rooste
Landmarks Scottsdale Old Town - Day 4
Phoenix to Grand Canyon
Early morning brings a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Sun with champagne breakfast included. After landing and grabbing some time to recover, you'll travel to the Grand Canyon area. By evening you're settled in for the night, taking in the desert landscape and the incredible starry sky that fills up the night out here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Champagne breakfast after hot air balloon ride), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Phoenix Valley of the Sun
- Champagne breakfast after balloon ride
Landmarks Grand Canyon - Day 5
Grand Canyon
You have the full day to explore the Grand Canyon. This morning you'll start hiking through the South Rim, or if you prefer, you can take a mountain bike instead to cover more ground. The views from up there are really something. As the afternoon winds down, position yourself for sunset, which lights up the entire canyon in different colors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Grand Canyon South Rim (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Mountain bike ride through Grand Canyon
- Helicopter ride over Grand Canyon
Landmarks Grand Canyon South Rim - Day 6
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Now you're heading to Las Vegas. When you arrive, you'll get a tour of the famous Strip with a stop to grab photos at the Vegas sign. This evening you'll head to Fremont Street to see the light and laser show that runs overhead. After that, you can jump into the nightlife scene and explore what Vegas has to offer after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of the Las Vegas Strip
- Photo stop at iconic Vegas sign
- Light and laser show at Fremont Street
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip Fremont Street - Day 7
Las Vegas
Today is yours to spend however you want around Vegas. Walk through the casinos and hotels to see the Bellagio fountains, Venetian gondola rides, and Egyptian pyramid replicas all in one place. Later tonight you'll meet up with your group for a night out, joining in on the 24-hour party atmosphere that Vegas is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Bellagio fountain
- Visit The Venetian gondolas
- View Egyptian pyramid (Luxor)
Optional Activities
- Elvis impersonator shotgun wedding ceremony
Landmarks Bellagio Fountain The Venetian Luxor Hotel Casino - Day 8
Las Vegas to Bass Lake
You're trading Vegas noise for Sierra Nevada mountains today. On the way out of the city, grab fast food at In-N-Out Burger. Then you'll drive to Bass Lake and arrive at your mountain chalet with great views of the area. Spend the rest of the afternoon by the pool or relaxing in the jacuzzi, breathing in that fresh mountain air.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- In-N-Out Burger stop
- Check in at Bass Lake chalet
Landmarks Bass Lake - Day 9
Bass Lake and Yosemite National Park
Today is all about Yosemite National Park. You can hike or mountain bike through Yosemite Valley, checking out Half Dome, El Capitan, and Cook's Meadow. The park has waterfalls, wildflowers, and rock formations everywhere you look. Later you'll head back to Bass Lake and unwind in the jacuzzi under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park orientation - Yosemite Valley
- Explore Half Dome, El Capitan and Cook's Meadow
Optional Activities
- Mountain bike ride in Yosemite National Park
Landmarks Yosemite National Park Half Dome El Capitan 
- Day 10
Bass Lake to San Francisco
This morning you're leaving the mountain quiet behind and heading back to the city. San Francisco is your destination, and you'll spend the day walking the hilly streets, seeing the Golden Gate Bridge, and checking out Fisherman's Wharf. Tonight there's a group dinner included where you'll all reflect on what you've seen over the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner with Contiki group)
Included Activities
- Explore San Francisco streets
- Golden Gate Bridge viewing
- Fisherman's Wharf visit
- Included dinner with group
Landmarks Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman's Wharf 
- Day 11
San Francisco
Your West Coast trip wraps up today. It's been a solid adventure with your group, and you're leaving with a lot of memories from LA down to San Francisco. Time to head home, but plenty of stories to tell from this one.
- Meals
- Breakfast
