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Magnificent West – 8 days

8 days
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From Los Angeles to Las Vegas
4.3
21 traveler reviews
  • Desert landscape with iconic rock formations.
  • Famous red bridge spanning over a bay.
  • Famous Hollywood sign on a hill with vegetation.
  • Sunlit forest canopy with tall redwood trees.
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  • I saw a lot of different things and enjoeyed every bit of it. Lorenzo was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

    Magnificent West – 8 days reviewer 1
    Dorien Stroeve, traveled in March
    4.0
  • Visitors capturing photos inside canyon with textured walls.
  • Sandstone formations with sky visible through narrow openings.
  • Classic car driving on a road lined with palm trees.
  • The Hoover Dam with water reflected under a clear sky.
  • Sandy beach with rocks and distant mountains.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Los Angeles to Oakland

    Start point
    5990 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, California 90230, United States (Farmers Market Starbucks Coffee Shop, 06:30 - 06:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Spanish Mission Santa Barbara
    • Browse local shops in Solvang
    • Drive scenic Route 1 California coastline
    • Free time to explore Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Optional Activities

    • State Street Promenade shopping and dining in Santa Barbara (Winter itinerary)
    • Stearns Wharf beach visit in Santa Barbara (Winter itinerary)
    Landmarks
    Santa Barbara Mission
    Solvang
    Route 1
    Carmel-by-the-Sea
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  2. Day 2

    San Francisco

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Yosemite National Park to Stevenson Ranch

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit El Capitan in Yosemite
    • Visit Bridal-Veil Falls
    • Visit Half Dome
    • Walk to Yosemite Falls from Visitor Center (730 meters)
    • Admission to Yosemite National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Monterey wharf visit (Winter itinerary)
    • Cannery Row exploration (Winter itinerary)
    • Carmel-by-the-Sea free time and shopping (Winter itinerary)
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    El Capitan
    Bridal-Veil Falls
    Half Dome
    Yosemite Falls
    Monterey Wharf
    Cannery Row
    Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Route 1
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  4. Day 4

    Stevenson Ranch to Las Vegas

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Death Valley
    • Sightseeing tour of Las Vegas Strip
    • Sightseeing Las Vegas hotels and attractions

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Barstow outlet mall
    • Show experience in Las Vegas
    • Casino gaming in Las Vegas
    Landmarks
    Death Valley
    Barstow outlet mall
    Caesar's Palace
    Luxor
    Mirage
    Paris
    Venetian
    Bellagio
    New York New York
    Treasure Island
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  5. Day 5

    Las Vegas

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hoover Dam
    • Admission to Hoover Dam

    Optional Activities

    • Las Vegas attractions exploration
    • Show attendance in Las Vegas
    • Casino gaming in Las Vegas
    Landmarks
    Hoover Dam
  6. Day 6

    Las Vegas to Page

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Drive scenic Oak Creek Canyon
    • Photo stops at Oak Creek Canyon overlook
    • Visit Slide Rock State Park
    • Visit Chapel of the Holy Cross
    • Panoramic views of Sedona red rock formations

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Sedona
    • Browse Indian arts and crafts stores
    • Shop at boutiques and galleries in Sedona
    Landmarks
    Mojave Desert
    Colorado Plateau
    Route 66
    Sedona
    Oak Creek Canyon
    Slide Rock State Park
    Chapel of the Holy Cross
    Bell Rock
    Courthouse Butte
    Cathedral Rock
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  7. Day 7

    Monument Valley to Lake Powell

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Jeep tour in Monument Valley led by Navajo Indians
    • Entrance to Monument Valley
    • Visit to Horseshoe Bend
    • Entrance to Horseshoe Bend
    Landmarks
    Monument Valley
    Horseshoe Bend
    Colorado River
    Lake Powell
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  8. Day 8

    Antelope Canyon to Las Vegas

    End point
    Luxor Hotel & Casino, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89158, United States (Luxor Hotel, North Entrance, Lower level (Street level entrance faces Ex-Calibur), 16:00 - 18:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Lower Antelope Canyon tour
    • Entrance to Antelope Canyon
    • Visit to Valley of Fire
    • Entrance to Valley of Fire

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch break en route
    Landmarks
    Lower Antelope Canyon
    Valley of Fire
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Traveler Moments

  • Group posing in a desert landscape.
  • Group posing with an Arizona sign.
  • People posing in Monument Valley.
  • People inside Antelope Canyon.
  • Group of people at night with fountains in the background.
  • Outdoor cafe with people sitting at tables.
  • Welcome to Utah sign with stickers and symbols.
  • Red rock formations under a clear blue sky.
  • Red and green trolley bus parked on a street.
  • Large concrete dam with red rock formations.
  • Statues of workers with Santa hats on a rock with a transmission tower.
  • Person posing by a Nevada state sign with mountains in the background.
  • Person posing with a US Route 66 sign.
  • Sign commemorating Carmel-by-the-Sea with flowers in the foreground.
  • Monument Valley scenic view with iconic rock formations.
  • The Hoover Dam with water reflected under a clear sky.
  • Sunlit forest canopy with tall redwood trees.
  • Curved concrete structure of a dam with sunlight on one side.
  • Sandstone formations with sky visible through narrow openings.
  • Windmill building in a quaint town square.
  • Scenic view of a large river bend at sunset with people
  • Sunset over a desert landscape with parked cars.
  • Alcatraz Island with historical prison buildings
  • Golden Gate Bridge under a bright sky with American flag in foreground.
  • View of a large bridge spanning over a ravine.
  • Large church facade with pink accents and blue sky.
  • Canyon walls with intricate patterns illuminated by sunlight.
  • White tour bus parked on a flat paved surface.
  • Seal of the Navajo Nation with geometric elements.
  • Red rock formation with 'Big Hogan' sign.
  • Famous red bridge spanning over a bay.
  • Group posing at Valley of Fire State Park with red rock formations.
  • Person posing in front of the 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign.
  • Group of people posing at Lower Antelope Canyon.
  • Person posing near a highway sign in a rocky desert area.
  • Group of people posing in front of red rock formations.
  • Tourists posing with a major dam in the background.

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 21 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    3.4
  • Food
    2.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.9

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  • A
    August 4th, 2025
    5.0
    It was awsome me and my Family enjoy it a lot
    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Empire Vacations
  • A
    August 13th, 2025
    5.0
    The itinerary was well set out with plenty to experience. Both Brenda and Marthina were excellent tour guides
    Traveled in August 2025
  • E
    January 15th, 2025
    5.0
    Truly magnificent and great experience for me, for my family and friends
    • Group of people at night with fountains in the background.
    • People inside Antelope Canyon.
    • People posing in Monument Valley.
    • Group posing with an Arizona sign.
    • Group posing in a desert landscape.
    Traveled in December 2023
  • K
    January 1st, 2025
    5.0
    Trip was good, I met some interesting people.
    • Sign commemorating Carmel-by-the-Sea with flowers in the foreground.
    • Statues of workers with Santa hats on a rock with a transmission tower.
    • Red and green trolley bus parked on a street.
    • Large concrete dam with red rock formations.
    • Outdoor cafe with people sitting at tables.
    • Person posing by a Nevada state sign with mountains in the background.
    • Red rock formations under a clear blue sky.
    • Monument Valley scenic view with iconic rock formations.
    • Welcome to Utah sign with stickers and symbols.
    • Person posing with a US Route 66 sign.
    Traveled in December 2024
  • P
    November 16th, 2024
    5.0
    5* - for the places visited. - to the various English guides and drivers 3.5* - for the arrangement of the...
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    • Canyon walls with intricate patterns illuminated by sunlight.
    • Curved concrete structure of a dam with sunlight on one side.
    • Sunlit forest canopy with tall redwood trees.
    • Windmill building in a quaint town square.
    • Red rock formation with 'Big Hogan' sign.
    • Sunset over a desert landscape with parked cars.
    • White tour bus parked on a flat paved surface.
    • Large church facade with pink accents and blue sky.
    • View of a large bridge spanning over a ravine.
    • Scenic view of a large river bend at sunset with people
    • Seal of the Navajo Nation with geometric elements.
    • The Hoover Dam with water reflected under a clear sky.
    • Alcatraz Island with historical prison buildings
    • Sandstone formations with sky visible through narrow openings.
    • Golden Gate Bridge under a bright sky with American flag in foreground.
    Traveled in November 2024
  • Magnificent West – 8 days reviewer 6
    September 12th, 2024
    2.0
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    Everything too long but a lot of time spent in souvenir stores, there was always time for that, this tour should...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • R
    June 14th, 2024
    4.0
    Overall I enjoyed the tour, however a few stops could have been longer or better timed, especially the stop in Santa...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • F
    May 7th, 2024
    5.0
    The tour was excellent
    Traveled in April 2024
  • A
    June 17th, 2022
    4.6
    it would have been perfect if it included the Grand canyon tour
    Traveled in June 2022
    Review collected by Empire Vacations
  • A
    February 27th, 2023
    4.6
    Automatically translated. View in Original LanguageRate this translation
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    Lorenzo was truly an excellent guide. Cheerful, empathetic person, very knowledgeable and with an engaging passion...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Review collected by Empire Vacations

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    Emily

    Asked on January 14th, 2026

    Can you give the dates when available

    Price / Availability
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written January 2026

      Due to the official announcement from the Department of the Interior regarding the new supplement for the national park, we will unfortunately be unable to operate most of our tours on the original schedule. As a result, this tour has only a departure date available for this year, which is March 9th.

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    Lisa

    Asked on October 8th, 2025

    Would like to request a quote for a personalized adventure in December 2025 for 20 Adults and 5 Children

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    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written October 2025

      We would be happy to quote a private departure. December 29 is a high demand period. Joining the regular departure will be more cost effective. A private departure for 25 people can be up to 50% more expensive.

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    Victoria

    Asked on July 22nd, 2025

    Are there opportunities to wash laundry during the tour at hotels?

    Accommodation
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written July 2025

      We cannot guarantee the availability of laundry machines, as it depends on the hotel's discretion and availability.

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      Victoria

      Traveler•Written July 2025

      If we do the tour in March 2026, would this follow the winter itinerary and not include visiting Yosemite national park?

    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written July 2025

      Our winter itinerary begins on April 1st. We'll be visiting Monterrey instead of Yosemite National Park.

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    Irene

    Asked on June 21st, 2025

    Can you recommend a hotel we can book into the day before departure close to the departure point and a place to stay in Vegas close to the place where the tour ends as we would like to stay an extra day or two after the tour ends.

    Accommodation
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written June 2025

      One of the meeting points for this tour is the Four Points by Sheraton in Culver City. Many of our clients choose to stay at this hotel the night before departure, as it ensures they are already at the correct meeting point on the day the tour begins. The tour will conclude at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. For your convenience, we recommend booking your additional nights at this same hotel, as it will be the final drop-off location.

    • I

      Irene

      Traveler•Written June 2025

      What size luggage bag are we allowed on the trip

    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written June 2025

      Each guest is welcome to bring a large and a small suitcase on board, without any restrictions on weight and size.

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    Muhammad

    Asked on June 19th, 2025

    Would like to know if the tour is necessarily confirmed or if it depends on the number of subscribers ? And so, can it be canceled if there are not enough people registered ?

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    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written June 2025

      All our tours are guaranteed departure, we don't require a minimum number of participants.

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    Claire

    Asked on June 18th, 2025

    Are there any tours that visit Yosemite in early November?

    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written June 2025

      If you are interested in visiting Yosemite National Park, we offer tours of different durations. However, please note that all our tours that include a visit to Yosemite are seasonal, and operate from April to October.

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    Ilse

    Asked on March 16th, 2025

    Is there a limit to the number of people in each group for the tour?

    Group size
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written March 2025

      Our tours typically operate with a set group size; however, the exact number can vary depending on the specific tour.

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    Steve

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    There is some confusion where we are going to depart on this tour, in some brochures you say there are 2 places, the farmers market and the Sheraton four points in Calver City, can you confirm which one it is please?

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    Transport
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written March 2025

      The tour departs from 2 different meeting points: Farmers Market Starbucks Coffee Shop - 6333 West 3rd Street, corner of Fairfax Boulevard at 06:30 AM, 4 Points Sheraton Culver City - 5990 Green Valley Circle, Culver City at 07:00 AM. You are free to choose the one which works best for you.

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    Lee

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    Is this tour confirmed? How much in advance tour charges are to be paid?

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      Lee

      Traveler•Written February 2025

      How the refund will be provided in case of cancellation of the tour. When is latest date by which I will know if tour is confirmed?

    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written February 2025

      This tour is confirmed and has a guaranteed departure. If there is no state of emergency, we never cancel our tours. However, if you want to cancel it, there are no penalties if the cancellation is made 3 days before the departure date.

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    Martha

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Are there options for accommodation before or after the tour?

    Accommodation
    • Empire VacationsOperator•Written February 2025

      Our services focus on the tours themselves. For accommodation, we recommend checking online for nearby hotels.

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