Itinerary
- Day 1
San Francisco
You'll arrive in San Francisco and get settled at your hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like, or if you're interested, there are optional activities available like taking a harbor tour out to Alcatraz or catching a ferry over to Sausalito.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- San Francisco city tour
- Cable Car Pass San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Harbor tour by ferry
- Visit to Alcatraz by ferry
- Visit to Sausalito by ferry
Landmarks Alcatraz Sausalito 
- Day 2
San Francisco to Sonora
Start by riding the cable cars around the city and walk through different neighborhoods to see Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Pier 39. Later in the afternoon, you'll head across the Golden Gate Bridge toward Sonora, a historic gold mining town that sits in California's wine country near the Sierra Nevada foothills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Cable car exploration of San Francisco
- San Francisco city tour
- Visit to Fisherman's Wharf
- Travel through Golden Gate Bridge
Landmarks Golden Gate Bridge Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf Alcatraz 
- Day 3
Sonora - Calaveras Big Tree State Park - Columbia
This morning you'll head to Calaveras Big Tree State Park to see the giant sequoia trees and do some leisurely hiking through the forest. After that, you'll check out Columbia State Park, which is a restored ghost town from the Gold Rush period. The region around here has vineyards and old historic villages scattered throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Hiking in Calaveras Big Tree State Park
- Visit to Columbia State Park ghost town
- Entrance fee to national park
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in the surrounding area
Landmarks Calaveras Big Tree State Park Columbia State Park - Day 4
Sonora to Yosemite National Park
Drive to Glacier Point in Yosemite to get incredible views of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley stretching out below. Since large buses can't get up there, you'll have hiking options ranging from shorter easier routes along the valley edge to longer trails with panoramic views. Late afternoon and sunset are particularly good times to stick around for photography and to watch for deer, coyotes, and possibly black bears.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Glacier Point
- Entrance fee to Yosemite National Park
- Guide-led hiking options in Yosemite Valley
- Sunset viewing at Glacier Point
Optional Activities
- Descent into Yosemite Valley
- Panorama Trail hike from Glacier Point (approximately 4-6 hours, approximately 14 km, approximately +/-700 m altitude difference)
- Sentinel Dome & Taft Point Loop hike (approximately 4 hours, approximately 11 km, approximately +/-575 m altitude difference)
Landmarks Glacier Point Half Dome Yosemite Valley Panorama Trail Sentinel Dome Taft Point - Day 5
Yosemite to Mammoth Lakes
You'll cross over Tioga Pass and drive through the Sierra Nevada mountain ridge, hitting elevations around 10,000 feet. Along the way, you'll pass through the high Tuolumne Valley, then explore Mono Lake with its strange white limestone formations jutting out of the water. Later you'll settle into Mammoth Lakes, a popular ski resort town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Tioga Pass crossing
- Sierra Nevada mountain ridge journey
- Tuolumne Valley viewing
- Mono Lake exploration
Landmarks Tioga Pass Sierra Nevada Tuolumne Valley Mono Lake - Day 6
Mammoth Lakes to Las Vegas
Drive through Owen's Valley to reach Death Valley National Park, where conditions are extreme and temperatures vary greatly from other areas you've visited. Walk around the golden sand dunes, check out Badwater and its mineral springs, and see the dramatic rock formations at Zabriskie Point. Optional badlands hiking is available if temperatures cooperate. Then head toward Las Vegas for the evening and see the famous casino hotels like Bellagio, The Venetian, and Caesars Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Death Valley National Park exploration
- Zabriskie Point viewing
- Badwater visit
- Golden sand dunes viewing
- Entrance fee to Death Valley National Park
Optional Activities
- Hiking through Death Valley badlands (weather dependent)
Landmarks Death Valley National Park Badwater Zabriskie Point Owen's Valley Mirage Hotel Excalibur Hotel Treasure Island Hotel Bellagio Hotel The Venetian Hotel Caesar's Palace Hotel Monte Carlo Hotel Circus Circus Hotel 
- Day 7
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park
Follow Route 66 toward Arizona and Grand Canyon National Park. If timing allows, you'll catch the sunset from the rim. The canyon itself is roughly 277 miles long and about 10 miles across from rim to rim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon National Park exploration
- Grand Canyon rim viewing
- Sunset viewing at Grand Canyon
- Entrance fee to Grand Canyon National Park
Landmarks Grand Canyon National Park South Rim North Rim - Day 8
Grand Canyon National Park
Spend the day at the Grand Canyon rim, which is ideal for photography. Walk the easier trail out to Hermit's Rest viewpoint on the West Rim. If you want something different, there are optional helicopter tours and an IMAX theater showing canyon films.
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon rim exploration
- Hermit's Rest viewpoint hike
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight
- IMAX movie theater visit
Landmarks Hermit's Rest West Rim - Day 9
Grand Canyon to Monument Valley to Lake Powell
Drive to Monument Valley to see the massive red rock towers rising from the desert floor, and you'll probably recognize some formations from old Western movies. A jeep tour takes you around to see the valley's different areas and get good photo shots. By afternoon, you'll head toward Lake Powell.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Monument Valley exploration
- Monument Valley Jeep Tour
- Entrance fee to Monument Valley
Landmarks Monument Valley Lake Powell 
- Day 10
Lake Powell
This entire day is for exploring Lake Powell, which was created by damming the Colorado River. The lake runs for about 186 miles with dark blue water reflecting off red sandstone cliffs. You can explore on your own or take optional jeep tours to slot canyons, raft on the Colorado River, go on sunset boat tours, or swim at the beaches. Later you'll drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Lake Powell exploration
- Antelope Slot Canyon Tour (jeep tour to Antelope or Corkscrew Canyon)
- Beautiful beaches for swimming
Optional Activities
- Jeep tour to Antelope or Corkscrew Canyon
- Exciting rafting tour on the Colorado River
- Sunset boat tour to narrow Antelope Canyon
Landmarks Lake Powell Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Antelope Canyon Corkscrew Canyon Colorado River Canyonlands National Park - Day 11
Bryce Canyon National Park
Check out Bryce Canyon, often called the most beautiful national park in the country. It's not a traditional canyon but rather natural curved formations that create a big amphitheater effect. Hike the trails winding through red, pink, and brown limestone towers and pillars that change color in different light. In the afternoon, continue on to Zion National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Bryce Canyon National Park exploration
- Hiking trails through the amphitheater
- Entrance fee to Bryce Canyon National Park
Landmarks Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 12
Zion National Park
Spend all day in Zion National Park where the Virgin River has carved out a deep gorge through red sandstone. You'll do a 2 to 3 hour group hike out to Emerald Pools, where waterfalls drop into peaceful pools surrounded by green trees. Alternatively, you can hike Angel's Landing or wade through the Narrows if those appeal to you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Zion National Park exploration
- Emerald Pools hike with group
- Entrance fee to Zion National Park
Optional Activities
- Angel's Landing hike
- Wading in the Narrows
Landmarks Zion National Park Emerald Pools Virgin River Angel's Landing The Narrows - Day 13
St. George to Las Vegas
Start the morning at Snow Creek State Park, where you'll see beautiful fossilized sand dunes and dinosaur fossils. After exploring, you'll head back to Las Vegas for the afternoon and evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Snow Creek State Park visit
- Fossilized sand dunes viewing
- Dinosaur fossils viewing
Landmarks Snow Creek State Park - Day 14
Las Vegas
Your tour wraps up after breakfast this morning. If you're interested in extending your trip, individual extensions and add-ons are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
