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California Express - 3 Days

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Start and end in Los Angeles
4.9 (186 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 99
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Los Angeles to Oakland

    Los Angeles to Oakland
    Start point
    6333 West Third Street, Los Angeles, California 90036, United States (Farmers Market Starbucks Coffee Shop, 06:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Barbara Spanish Mission
    • Browse Solvang Danish community shops
    • Drive Route 1 with coastal views
    • Visit Carmel town

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to stroll in Carmel
    Landmarks
    Santa Barbara Mission
    Solvang
    Route 1 (California Coast Highway)
    Carmel
  3. Day 2

    San Francisco

    San Francisco
    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Bay cruise in San Francisco under Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island
    • Sightseeing tour of Golden Gate Bridge
    • Visit Union Square
    • Visit Chinatown
    • Visit Nob Hill
    • Night view of city from Bay Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely lunch at Pier 39
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Wharf
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Alcatraz Island
    Pier 39
    Union Square
    Chinatown
    Nob Hill
    Bay Bridge
  4. Day 3

    Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles

    Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles
    End point
    6333 West Third Street, Los Angeles, California 90036, United States (Farmers Market Starbucks Coffee Shop, 19:00 - 21:00)

    Included Activities

    • Visit El Capitan
    • Visit Bridal-Veil Falls
    • Visit Half Dome
    • Walk from Yosemite Visitor Center to Yosemite Falls
    • Admission to Yosemite National Park
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    El Capitan
    Bridal-Veil Falls
    Half Dome
    Yosemite Falls
    Yosemite Visitor Center

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Rating
4.9 (3,185 reviews)
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Response rate
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4.9
Overall rating based on 186 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.9

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  • Christopher5.0•June 2026
    Awesome Tour Team making extra effort and ensuring we had a Fabulous time. I had several Love Captivating Moments -...
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    Traveled in January 2026
  • Paul5.0•October 2025
    A fast paced tour that fitted my needs perfectly.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • Marcello5.0•June 2025
    The tour was very enjoyable and engaging. Our guide, Roberto, was always available and extremely kind. He was able to...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Maria5.0•June 2025
    I highly recommend the tour if you're short on time and want to see several places. Brenda, our Spanish-speaking...
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  • Valentín5.0•June 2025
    Excellent service, highly recommended. Thank you so much for everything.
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Adriana5.0•June 2025
    Our guide, Brenda, was excellent. She was very friendly and always helpful in answering our questions.
    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Empire Vacations
  • Victor5.0•June 2025
    The tour and tour guides were first class and the hotels were well maintained. The tour was a good mixture of...
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  • María5.0•June 2025
    Super satisfied with the great experience and what can I say about Brenda? I've been on several excursions but never...
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  • masayuki5.0•June 2025
    Hiro's unique perspective on the subject was interesting.
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  • Guido5.0•June 2025
    Very very good organization very good guides and very good driver too
    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Empire Vacations

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    James

    Asked on December 7th, 2025

    Is Yosemite national park not included in the winter itinerary?

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    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written December 2025

      The visit to the Yosemite National Park is not included in the winter itinerary.

  • M

    Marina

    Asked on November 24th, 2025

    When does summer itinerary with Yosemite NP start ? I'm thinking of joining this tour on 5th or 6th April.

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    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written November 2025

      We will begin operating our summer itinerary, including visits to Yosemite National Park, starting in April.

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    Kate

    Asked on November 24th, 2025

    Is it possible to have this tour run this adventure from the 5th of December to the 7th

    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written November 2025

      This tor is departs only on Mondays.

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    Ray

    Asked on November 11th, 2025

    when i have to be in california? spend of fly ticets are in it?

    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written November 2025

      Please note that the 3-day tour from Los Angeles departs every Monday at 6:30AM. The tour includes: Hotel accommodations and taxes. Breakfast at hotels. Luggage is limited to one piece and a small carry on per person. All sightseeing and admissions as indicated in the itinerary. Deluxe air conditioned van, Minibus or Bus. Wifi services available on full size coach only.

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    Sara

    Asked on June 24th, 2025

    Is food and accommodation included in this trip? Is this trip only 3 days or can we have 4 days trip?

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    Meals
    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written June 2025

      The tour includes breakfast following each overnight stay at the hotel. All other meals are not included and would be at an additional cost. This tour is a 3-day tour. We also offer a 5-day tour with the same sightseeing.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on May 17th, 2025

    What is the tariff for solo travelers?

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    Connie

    Asked on April 18th, 2025

    We are 2 or 3 persons. We will be in Los Angeles. Searching for 4-5 - 6 days tour from Los Angeles to visit Yosemite National Park - main sightseengs: Mariposa groves, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley with stay in or near Yosemite - 1 or 2 days, also 2 days visit in San Francisco and coast line in between - might 1 night stay and return back in Los Angeles. Can you advise and offer?

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    Travel Support
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written April 2025

      The 3dys. California Express would best suit your interests - although it does not overnight in Yosemite. Also, the 5dys. Wild West includes the same sites plus Hoover Dam and Las Vegas.

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    Wayne

    Asked on April 3rd, 2025

    Will this be following the winter or summer itinerary.

    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written April 2025

      The SFY tour departing on Monday April 28 is part of the Summer Itinerary.

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    Nicolas

    Asked on February 8th, 2025

    What are the start and end points for the tour?

    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written February 2025

      The tour starts either at the Starbucks at the farmers market 6333 west 3rd St. at 630AM or the 4 Points Sheraton Culver City - 5990 Green Valley Circle at 7am.

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    Shelley

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    I am looking to book the tour commencing March 3rd Cali Express 3 days and preference is single private room. The booking information displays accommodation is based on twin share room, please clarify that if additional cost is paid that single private room will be guaranteed

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written January 2025

      There is an additional supplement charge for single passengers. Please note our company does not share rooms with strangers therefore you will get a private room to yourself.

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