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Magnificent West - 7 Days

7 days
From San Francisco to Las Vegas
4.5
17 traveler reviews

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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
Group Size 1 - 99
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Francisco

    Start point
    100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, California 94102, United States (San Francisco Public Library - 100 Larkin Street, opposite City Hall , 08:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Bay cruise in San Francisco
    • Sightseeing tour of San Francisco landmarks including Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely lunch at Pier 39
    Landmarks
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Alcatraz Island
    Fisherman's Wharf
    Pier 39
    Union Square
    Chinatown
    Nob Hill
    Bay Bridge
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  2. Day 2

    Carmel-by-the-Sea - Stevenson Ranch (Winter) OR Yosemite National Park - Stevenson Ranch (Summer)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Monterey wharf and Cannery Row (Winter route only)
    • Visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea with free time to explore (Winter route only)
    • Drive of Route 1 California coastline (Winter route only)
    • Admission to Yosemite National Park (Summer route only)
    • Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome (Summer route only)
    • Walk to Yosemite Falls (Summer route only)

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping and dining at boutiques and galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea (Winter route only)
    Landmarks
    Monterey Wharf
    Cannery Row
    Carmel-by-the-Sea
    Route 1
    Yosemite National Park
    El Capitan
    Bridal-Veil Falls
    Half Dome
    Yosemite Falls
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  3. Day 3

    Stevenson Ranch to Las Vegas

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Las Vegas Strip hotels and casinos

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch stop at Barstow outlet mall
    • Evening shows in Las Vegas
    • Casino activities
    Landmarks
    Death Valley
    Barstow
    Caesar's Palace
    Mirage
    Luxor
    Paris Las Vegas
    Mandalay Bay
    New York-New York
    Treasure Island
  4. Day 4

    Las Vegas and Hoover Dam

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hoover Dam

    Optional Activities

    • Las Vegas attractions, shows, and entertainment
    • Casino activities
    • Dining experiences
    Landmarks
    Hoover Dam
  5. Day 5

    Las Vegas to Sedona to Page

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Oak Creek Canyon scenic route
    • Stop at Oak Creek Canyon overlook for photos
    • Visit to Slide Rock State Park
    • Visit to Chapel of the Holy Cross

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Sedona
    • Browsing Indian arts and crafts stores 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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  6. Day 6

    Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental Breakfast), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Monument Valley
    • Jeep tour in Monument Valley led by Navajo guides
    • Visit to Horseshoe Bend
    • Lunch
    Landmarks
    Monument Valley
    Horseshoe Bend
    Colorado River
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  7. Day 7

    Valley of Fire - 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

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

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch stop
    Landmarks
    Antelope Canyon
    Valley of Fire
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Empire Vacations

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Rating
4.9(3,194 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

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Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 17 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.8
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    3.0
  • 4.9

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  • A
    August 4th, 2025
    Sedona, Monument Valley, and Antelope Canyon left us speechless. A well-organized tour of spectacular landscapes and...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Empire Vacations
  • A
    August 4th, 2025
    Best tour ever and also your Guide Mr Robrto and Walter are best and hardworking but your hotel “Super 8 “ is not...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Empire Vacations
  • A
    August 4th, 2025
    Best tour ever and your guide Mr Roberto and Mr Walter are best and very helpful but your hotel # super 8 # is not...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Empire Vacations
  • A
    August 11th, 2025
    Martine was so lovely and informative. I enjoyed seeing all the different places!
    Traveled in August 2025
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  • A
    August 25th, 2025
    Excellent Experience Safe Driving Excellent description of the place by Our Tour Guide Walter Took care that we get...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Review collected by Empire Vacations
  • V
    August 12th, 2025
    Well planned tour with nice hotels, comfy beds, quiet rooms. The first two days in San Francisco, Sausalito and...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • R
    May 24th, 2025
    Excelient very good tour
    Traveled in May 2025
  • Magnificent West - 7 Days reviewer 8
    May 8th, 2025
    Elvira was a fantastic tour guide who kept us well-informed throughout the journey, sharing insights about each site...
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    Traveled in April 2025
  • A
    April 5th, 2024
    Very good
    Traveled in April 2024
    Review collected by Empire Vacations
  • A
    April 5th, 2024
    Excellent
    Traveled in April 2024
    Review collected by Empire Vacations

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  • R

    Russell

    Asked on February 5th, 2026

    What is your baggage allowance? We have 2 checked bags, 2 small carry on bags and 1 personal item.

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    • R

      Russell

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Do you accommodate staying in Vegas as we have a flight to Miami later on?

    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten February 2026

      Due to the official announcement from the Department of the Interior regarding the new supplement for national parks, we will unfortunately be unable to operate most of our tours on the original schedule. This tour is available on March 10th. This will be the only and last date of the year.

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    Christopher

    Asked on January 29th, 2026

    Can you contact me via email if there's available space for 2 people for October or November please?

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    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten January 2026

      Due to the official announcement from the Department of the Interior regarding a new supplement for national parks, we will unfortunately be unable to operate most of our tours on the original schedule. As a result, the tour and departure you inquiring about will only have one departure available, which is March 10th 2026.

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    Cindy

    Asked on January 11th, 2026

    What other months is open for the magnificent west 7 days

    Price / Availability
    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten 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 10th.

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    Olga

    Asked on October 21st, 2025

    how many hours per day driving on average

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      Olga

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      please advise what time of day does the tour start on nov 11 and what time does it end on nov 17

    • O

      Olga

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      how much time spent on the bus per day

    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten October 2025

      We don't usually drive for more than two hours at a time. We make several stops along the way for restroom breaks and snacks. The tour starts on Tuesday Nov 11 at 8:30AM and it ends on Monday Nov 17 around 6 PM.

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      Olga

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Is the trip on the summer or winter itinerary for the Nov 17 departure. Basically, does it go to Yosemite. How much time is spent in Yosemite. How much time is spent in Antelope Canyon

    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten October 2025

      We will follow the winter itinerary, therefore we won't visit Yosemite National Park. We will visit Monterrey instead. The Antelope Canyon tour is a guided visit of about 60 minutes.

    • O

      Olga

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      It says antelope Valley valley of fire and return to Vegas but the details in the itinerary do not indicate a stop at antelope Valley

    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten October 2025

      The 5-day tour from Los Angeles doesn't include the visit to the Antelope Canyon.

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    Lynne

    Asked on September 30th, 2025

    Can he go to Las Vegas? Can we book twin share beds throughout your tour.

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    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten September 2025

      Your son is more than welcome to join us! Our rooms already come with two double beds.

  • S

    Sherry

    Asked on September 8th, 2025

    Could you please confirm if you can arrange transfers to and from the airport for a traveler?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten September 2025

      We do not provide private transfers. We recommend checking online for the best rates and availability that suit your needs.

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    Victoria

    Asked on May 7th, 2025

    How much sleep will we get? And how long are we on the bus for each day?

    Transport
    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten May 2025

      The time we leave every morning is dependent on traffic weather the itinerary begins at around 8am. We are not in the bus for longer than 2 hours at a time.

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    Elsa

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    Are all tickets included in the tour price?

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    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten April 2025

      Yes, all entrance fees or tickets are included in the price of the tour.

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    Diana

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    Where does the tour depart from?

    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten March 2025

      The tour departs from the San Francisco Public Library - 100 Larkin St. San Francisco.

  • M

    Mardjan

    Asked on January 16th, 2025

    What activities are included?

    Tour Details
    • Empire VacationsOperatorWritten January 2025

      Activities include sightseeing in various cities, bay cruises, and visits to national parks and monuments.

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