Itinerary
- Day 1
Las Vegas to Bishop
Your pickup starts at 8:00 am from Palms Casino, then you'll head northeast into California toward Death Valley National Park. The day involves several photo stops and short walks around the park, hitting Zabriskie Point early on for those classic desert views, then moving through Artist's Palette where the colored rock formations are really something. You'll walk out to Badwater Basin to see the salt flats and check out the visitor center at Furnace Creek for some context about the landscape. Devil's Golf Course and Mesquite Sand Dunes round out the park exploration before you grab a picnic lunch. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive north to Bishop and settle into a full-service campground for your first night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch in Death Valley National Park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Death Valley National Park
- Photo stops at Zabriskie Point, Artist's Palette, Badwater Basin Salt flats, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Devil's Golf Course, and Mesquite Sand Dunes
Landmarks/POIs Death Valley National Park Zabriskie Point Artist's Palette Badwater Basin Furnace Creek Visitor Center Devil's Golf Course Mesquite Sand Dunes - Day 2
Bishop to Yosemite National Park
This morning you're heading to Yosemite National Park via a scenic route that crosses Tioga Pass. The drive itself includes stops at Olmsted Point where you can see the high country, then Lake Tenaya, and Tuolumne Meadows. Once you arrive at the park, you'll get an orientation tour from your guide at the Valley Visitor Center so you understand what you're looking at during the next couple days. By evening you'll be set up at your campground near Yosemite, which gives you time to settle in and get ready for exploring tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Deli style lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Valley Visitor Center visit
- Orientation tour with guide
Landmarks/POIs Yosemite National Park Tioga Pass Olmsted Point Lake Tenaya Tuolumne Meadows - Day 3
Yosemite National Park
You're spending the full day in Yosemite with guided walks led by your tour guide, but there's also free time to wander around on your own and see what catches your interest. The guided portions take you to Bridalveil Falls and Lower Yosemite Falls, and you'll have plenty of chances to take in views of Half Dome and El Capitan from different vantage points. Keep your eyes open for wildlife like deer, marmots, bobcats, and black bears, though seeing bears is less common. Another night camping nearby wraps up your Yosemite time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Deli style lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walks and hikes in Yosemite National Park
- Visit to Bridalveil Falls
- Visit to Lower Yosemite Falls
- Views of Half Dome
- Views of El Capitan
Landmarks/POIs Bridalveil Falls Lower Yosemite Falls Half Dome El Capitan - Day 4
Yosemite National Park to San Francisco
You're leaving Yosemite and driving west across California to San Francisco, a trip that takes about 3.5 hours. Once you arrive, there's an included sightseeing tour where you'll see the Golden Gate Bridge, check out Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, and drive through the historic Haight Ashbury district to get a feel for different parts of the city. The tour wraps up around 5 pm with drop-off in the city center, so you'll have the rest of the evening to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Deli style lunch)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of San Francisco
- Visit to Golden Gate Bridge
- Visit to Fisherman's Wharf
- Visit to Pier 39
- Visit to Haight Ashbury
Landmarks/POIs Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39 Haight Ashbury
