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Your Itinerary |
8 Days / 7 Nights |
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2 nights in the Yosemite National Park Area and leave your heart in San Francisco! |
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Included in this tour
• Accommodation for 7 nights,
including taxes and porterage
• Air–conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour
• Admissions to: 17-Mile Drive and all National Parks
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Day 1 |
Wednesday or Sunday
Los Angeles - Las Vegas (270 m / 435 km) |
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Travel through the desert to the man-made paradise, Las Vegas. Enjoy
this boomtown resort, featuring non-stop casinos, fabulous entertainment,
great restaurants and attractions. |
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Day 2 |
Thursday or Monday
Las Vegas |
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Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. You have the choice of visiting some of the spectacular hotels, taking one of the many optional excursions
offered, or simply relaxing by the pool. Las Vegas has something for everyone and you have the whole day to explore this world famous city. |
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Day 3 |
Friday or Tuesday
Las Vegas – Yosemite area
(477 m / 768 km) |
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Today you will journey via the Mojave Desert and through the dusty, picturesque town of Bakersfield. A scenic ride follows through the San Joaquin Valley’s traditional towns like Fresno, Merced and the Yosemite gateway town of Mariposa before your arrival at Yosemite National Park, the second National Park in the nation and the most popular natural tourist destination in California.. |
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Day 4 |
Saturday or Wednesday
Yosemite |
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Enjoy the highlights of the park including Yosemite Valley and its high cliffs and waterfalls. The park is also known for its wildlife: mule deer, coyotes, chipmunks, blue jays and occasionally even bears. |
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Day 5 |
Sunday or Thursday
Yosemite area - San Francisco
(166 m / 268 km) |
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Leaving the Yosemite area you will travel through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, California’s gold country, on the way to “The City by the Bay”. Upon arrival, city sightseeing of one of the most beautiful cities in America: Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Fisherman’s Wharf with a view of infamous Alcatraz island across the bay. |
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Day 6 |
Monday or Friday
San Francisco |
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Day at leisure to enjoy San Francisco with its beautiful views, famous cable cars, parks and museums. You have the possibility of an optional tour to the quaint village of Sausalito in the morning. |
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Day 7 |
Tuesday or Saturday
San Francisco - Monterey / Carmel –
Santa Maria area (305 m/ 490 km) |
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Leave San Francisco and travel to Monterey, California’s first capital. After a stop in this beautiful seaside town travel, along stunning 17-Mile Drive known for its exclusive golf courses, beautiful views and distinctive fauna. After seeing the beauty of the 17-Mile Drive, visit the quaint and charming village of Carmel. Continue southward to the Santa Maria area. |
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Day 8 |
Wednesday or Sunday
Santa Maria area - Los Angeles
(159 m / 255 km) |
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En route to Los Angeles you will have a chance to explore Santa Barbara,
often referred to as the pearl of the “American Riviera”. The city is known for its Spanish Colonial style architecture, lush vegetation and laid back lifestyle. We return to Los Angeles in the afternoon. |
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
During the summer months, some itineraries
may operate as follows:
Day 3: Las Vegas - Mammoth Mountain
Day 4: Mammoth Mountain - Yosemite area |
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