Trip details
From ghost towns and the Grand Canyon to roadside burger joints and the cosmopolitan streets of San Francisco, this region is loaded with the intriguing and the incredible. Best of all, the San Francisco to Los Angeles itinerary is structured so that those short on time can experience the region's best. At the sites—like the atmospheric mining town of Laughlin—youll have plenty of free time to get great pictures and greater appreciation of what youre seeing. Best of all, national park entrances fees are included—so you can explore Yosemite and still try your luck in Las Vegas.
What's Included
This adventure boasts vans fitted with wi-fi for up to five users at a time. Check your email, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet to your friends.
Entrance fees to all National Parks with hiking and walking excursions. Guided city tours of San Francisco, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Sunset pizza dinner at the rim in Grand Canyon. Explore Route 66. Visit Calico Ghost Town.
Pizza dinner at Grand Canyon. (Allow USD200-225 for meals not included.)
Centrally located hotels (7 nts)
Air conditioned private touring van, walking
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
Small group experience; Max 13, Avg 10
Day 1 San Francisco
Arrive at any time. Welcome meeting in the evening.
Day 2 San Francisco/Yosemite NP
Enjoy a guided city tour and discover attractions like Fisherman's Wharf or the Golden Gate Bridge. Drive to Yosemite National Park.
Day 3 Yosemite NP/Bakersfield
Hike past Yosemite's waterfalls and amongst the giant sequoias while keeping a keen eye out for wildlife.
Day 4 Bakersfield/Las Vegas
Visit desolate Death Valley—the hottest, driest and lowest spot on the continent. Carry on to Las Vegas and enjoy a guided tour of the strip or opt for an optional limousine tour.
Day 5 Las Vegas/Grand Canyon NP
Drive to the Grand Canyon. Hike along the gorge or take an optional helicopter tour. Enjoy a sunset dinner at the rim.
Day 6 Grand Canyon NP/Laughlin
Take a final morning at this world wonder, then drive Route 66. We'll stop at a traditional burger joint and the ghost town of Hackberry before arriving in Laughlin.
Day 7 Laughlin/Los Angeles
Wake up in one of the best preserved silver mining towns in California. Drive to Los Angeles and go star-gazing on a guided city tour. Drive along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills then discover the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach.
Day 8 Los Angeles
Depart at any time.