Our children loved it. The pace was easy and the guide checked on everyone.
California and the Golden West
- Duration 10 days
- Group size Max 16
- Languages EN
Overview
Ten days through California and the American West, from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and San Francisco. A tour leader looks after the group from the first night to the last.
The route mixes cities and national parks, with two nights in the busiest places so there is time to explore on your own.
- Guide
- Hotels included
- Small group
Itinerary
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1
Arrival and Santa Monica Los Angeles · Dinner
Meet the group at the hotel in the afternoon, then walk the pier and the beach path before a welcome dinner by the ocean.
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2
Hollywood and the observatory Los Angeles · Breakfast
A morning in Hollywood and Beverly Hills, then Griffith Observatory for the view over the basin. The afternoon is free.
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3
Across the Mojave Las Vegas · Breakfast
Drive east through the desert with a stop at a restored ghost town, and reach Las Vegas in time for the Strip at night.
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4
A free day in Las Vegas Las Vegas · Breakfast
Rest by the pool or join an optional trip to the Hoover Dam. Your guide can book shows the evening before.
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5
Death Valley Eastern Sierra · Breakfast, lunch
Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point and the sand dunes, then north along the eastern Sierra to a small mountain town.
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6
Into Yosemite Valley Yosemite area · Breakfast
Tunnel View, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. Check in near the park for two nights.
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7
A day on the trails Yosemite area · Breakfast, lunch
Choose a guided hike towards Vernal Fall or an easy bike ride on the valley floor.
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8
To the Golden Gate San Francisco · Breakfast
Drive west to San Francisco and reach the Golden Gate Bridge for the late afternoon light.
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9
Cable cars and the bay San Francisco · Breakfast, dinner
Ride a cable car, take the ferry to Alcatraz and finish with a farewell dinner near the water.
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10
Departure Breakfast
Breakfast together and transfers to the airport through the morning.
What's included
- Yosemite and Death Valley
- Hotels and breakfast included
- Max 16 travellers
- Flights
- Travel insurance
Meeting point
Reviews
- Guide4.7
- Organisation5.0
- Accuracy4.7
- Communication5.0
- Safety4.7
- Value5.0
The hotels were central and clean, and the included dinners were a highlight.
The famous stops were crowded at midday, but the guide always found a quieter corner.
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