Departure date
Everyday
Time
11 days
Vehicle
Bus
Place of origin
Los Angeles
Destination
San Francisco
Tour ID
US1101

Overview

  • Los Angeles has an exhaustive array of fun things to do, from the must-visit Natural History Museum to a behind-the-scenes studio tour at Universal Studios or Warner Bros.
  • Explore to Las Vegas from iconic attractions to unexpected surprises, this trip-planning guide is filled with activities to make it an unforgettable adventure.
  • San Francisco is one of America’s most beautiful and iconic cities. With its Victorian architecture and open-minded nature, the city has a look and feel that’s different from any other city in the country, or even the world.

Itinerary

Day 1
Los Angeles Arrival

  • Arrive Los Angeles International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
  • Overnight in Los Angeles.

Day 2
Los Angeles – Palm Springs – Phoenix

  • Today your journey begins and takes you through Palm Springs, the winter playground for Hollywood royalty, with its lively downtown and immaculately kept golf courses at the base of the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. A sea of wind turbines mark the entrance to this desert oasis.
  • Afterwards you will pass through Indio, home to the Int’l Date Festival in the Coachella Valley.

Day 3
Phoenix – Sedona – Grand Canyon

  • Travel through the Sonoran Desert, the richest, most biologically diverse desert ecosystem in the Americas.
  • Continue to Sedona, a city situated in a unique geological area and encircled by distinctive red-rock monoliths with such names as Cathedral and Coffee Pot.
  • Then drive through the breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon before arriving at Grand Canyon National Park. Majestic Grand Canyon National Park is one of the 7 great natural wonders of the world.
  • Stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep colorful canyon’s plunging gorges, and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River.

Day 4
Grand Canyon – Monument Valley – Page/Lake Powell

  • As you journey further today, you will enter the Navajo Indian Reservation, passing the trading post of Cameron.
  • Continue through the Painted Desert to visit Monument Valley, an area that embodies perhaps the most iconic images of the American West.
  • In the late afternoon, enter the town of Page, situated on a mesa above the Colorado River, and we welcome you to enjoy an evening at leisure.

Day 5
Page/Lake Powell – Kanab – Bryce Canyon

  • Visit the mighty Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in America. From here you’ll enjoy views of stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls.
  • Enter the Mormon state of Utah, pass through the town of Kanabbefore visiting spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles will dazzle the eye.
  • This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars and brilliant constellations.

Day 6
Bryce Canyon – Zion – Las Vegas

  • Travel today to Zion National Park and see the massive rock formations carved by wind, time, and the Virgin River.
  • This afternoon experience the contrast of Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World”, where round-the-clock shopping, nightly shows, and of course gambling are available.

Day 7
Las Vegas

  • Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many attractions that Las Vegas has to offer.
  • In addition to world-class shopping, bustling casinos, and Broadway-caliber shows, you might simply stroll the famous Strip taking in its amazing sights, or “shop ‘til you drop” at designer outlets.

Day 8
Las Vegas – Death Valley – Mammoth Lakes

  • Your tour stops at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign where you may wish to capture your photo memory of Las Vegas.
  • Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley.
  • Stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes. The area gained prominence as the gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renowned for the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.
    (**Winter Routing: the Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will overnight in Fresno or Visalia and a visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be possible (winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions))

Day 9
Mammoth Lakes – Yosemite - Sacramento

  • Your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendors including the glacial shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls.
  • Overnight in nearby Sacramento.

Day 10
Sacramento – San Francisco

  • Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America.
  • A comprehensive city tour provides a fun and exciting way to get an overview of the city and enables you to truly appreciate many of San Francisco’s most famous sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
  • No visit would be complete without taking a cruise on the Bay, you’ll set sail, passing the famous PIER 39 sea lions while making your way along the historic waterfront which reveals the city’s spectacular skyline. Be sure to take full advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views in every direction as you glide under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and circle the notorious Alcatraz Island.
  • The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city’s amazing sights, scenes, and neighborhoods at your leisure.

Day 11
San Francisco Departure

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Included service

  • A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
  • 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
  • All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
  • A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver)
  • Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
  • One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers

Excluded service

  • Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team
  • Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
  • Visas (unless noted)
  • Tips for services and experiences
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
  • Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
  • Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
  • Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
  • Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
  • Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
  • Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)

Children Policy

  • Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 30%.
  • Child from 2 to under 12 years old sharing same room with parents is charged for 75%.
  • Child from 12 years old is charged for 100%.

Notes

  • Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
  • Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see’s to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
  • With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
  • Whether you’re celebrating one of life’s big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we’re creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.

Policies

Confirmation
– Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking.

Redemption
– You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

– All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until your received the confirmation.

– Cancellation and Refund policy (Notification day and departure day are not counted):
+ All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day after purchase, customers will be fully refunded if the orders cannot be confirmed.

+ Cancellations received 14 or more days prior to departure – 50% of total purchase amount.
+ Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
– Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.

– The refund amount will be credited directly to your AHL Tours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.

– Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.

– We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.

– We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.

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