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California and the Golden West

California, United States View on the map 4.7 Very good (3 reviews)
From €1,890 / person
  • 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

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  6. Into Yosemite Valley Yosemite area · Breakfast

    Tunnel View, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. Check in near the park for two nights.

  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.

  8. To the Golden Gate San Francisco · Breakfast

    Drive west to San Francisco and reach the Golden Gate Bridge for the late afternoon light.

  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.

  10. Departure Breakfast

    Breakfast together and transfers to the airport through the morning.

What's included

Included
  • Yosemite and Death Valley
  • Hotels and breakfast included
  • Max 16 travellers
Not included
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance

Meeting point

Reviews

4.7 Very good 3 reviews
  • Guide4.7
  • Organisation5.0
  • Accuracy4.7
  • Communication5.0
  • Safety4.7
  • Value5.0
Demo guest 1
Fun for the whole family

Our children loved it. The pace was easy and the guide checked on everyone.

Demo guest 2
Good hotels and food

The hotels were central and clean, and the included dinners were a highlight.

Demo guest 3
Nice tour, crowded stops

The famous stops were crowded at midday, but the guide always found a quieter corner.

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