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California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping

7 days
From Los Angeles to Las Vegas
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 13
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo

    Start early with a Los Angeles sightseeing tour hitting Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the Hollywood sign, and Sunset Boulevard. From there, drive north on the Pacific Coast Highway and stop in Santa Barbara for lunch. Later you'll head to San Luis Obispo where dinner is on your own.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Margarita KOA)

    Included Activities

    • Los Angeles Sightseeing With CEO
    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rodeo Drive
    Hollywood Sign
    Sunset Boulevard
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  2. Day 2

    Pacific Coast Highway

    Head north on Highway 1 to San Simeon and watch elephant seals lounging on the beach. Continue driving to Ragged Point for a scenic hike with Pacific views. The afternoon is yours to either relax on the beach or rent a bike and explore the area before watching the sunset.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Margarita KOA)

    Included Activities

    • Pacific Coast Highway Exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Bike rental to explore the coast
    Landmarks/POIs
    San Simeon Beach
    Ragged Point
  3. Day 3

    Yosemite National Park

    After breakfast, pack up camp and drive inland toward Yosemite National Park. You'll arrive in El Portal to set up your new campsite and get your first look at the park through the Arch Rock entrance and along the Merced River.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (Indian Flats Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Yosemite National Park Visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Yosemite National Park
    Arch Rock
    Merced River
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  4. Day 4

    Yosemite National Park

    Spend the day exploring Yosemite's landscapes with multiple hike options like the Mist Trail, Yosemite Falls, or Nevada Falls. Get photos of the waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, and rock climbers on El Capitan. If hiking doesn't appeal, rent a bike instead to cover more ground on the valley floor.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Camping (Indian Flats Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Yosemite National Park Visit

    Optional Activities

    • The Mist Trail hike
    • Yosemite Falls hike
    • Nevada Falls hike
    • Bike rental (30-40 USD per person)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Yosemite Falls
    El Capitan
    Vernal Fall
    Nevada Fall
  5. Day 5

    Yosemite to Bishop

    Break down your campsite and drive across Yosemite through El Portal to Tuolumne Grove to see giant Sequoia trees. After lunch, hike the Lembert Dome Trail and then travel over Tioga Pass, arriving in Bishop in the early evening to set up camp for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Camping (Brownstown Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Tuolumne Grove
    • Lembert Dome Hike
    Landmarks/POIs
    Tuolumne Grove
    Lembert Dome
    Tioga Pass
    Tenaya Lake
    Mono Lake
  6. Day 6

    Death Valley to Las Vegas

    Drive through Death Valley, the hottest, driest, and lowest park in North America. See salt flats, colorful rocks, Furnace Creek, Badwater Basin, and Zabriskie Point in the morning. Head to Las Vegas later for the evening where you can walk the Strip, catch a show, or enjoy free time.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Nugget Las Vegas)

    Included Activities

    • Death Valley National Park Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Las Vegas Show (60-200 USD per person)
    • Vegas Strip Visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Death Valley National Park
    Furnace Creek
    Badwater Basin
    Zabriskie Point
    The Strip
  7. Day 7

    Departure

    After your final night, say goodbye to your fellow travelers. You can depart at any time and stay in touch with the friends you've made along the way.

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day
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  • California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping reviewer 1
    · July 25th, 2024
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    Thanks so much for your review, Molly! We are so happy you enjoyed your time in California with us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
    Trip date: July 2024

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