Itinerary
- Day 1
San Francisco
Start your San Francisco day at the Public Library, then head down to the waterfront for a bay cruise where you'll see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island pass by. The boat takes you across to Sausalito before returning to Pier 39 around lunchtime. After grabbing food, you'll walk through Union Square and wander the streets of Chinatown, then head up to Nob Hill. As evening comes, catch the views from the Bay Bridge before getting to your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Bay cruise in San Francisco departing to Sausalito
- View Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island from cruise
- Guided afternoon tour covering Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill
- Night-time view of city from Bay Bridge
Optional Activities
- Relaxed lunch at Pier 39 (meal not specified as included for Day 1)
Landmarks Golden Gate Bridge Alcatraz Island Pier 39 Union Square Chinatown Nob Hill Bay Bridge San Francisco Public Library 
- Day 2
Modesto to Yosemite National Park to Stevenson Ranch (Summer); San Francisco to Monterey to Stevenson Ranch (Winter)
Summer route heads east into farmland toward Yosemite National Park. You'll see El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome, then hike from the Visitor Centre to Yosemite Falls (730 meters). Winter route starts in Monterey checking out the wharf and Cannery Row, then continues to Carmel-by-the-Sea. From there, travel scenic Route 1 (small vehicles) or 17-Mile Drive (coaches) along the coast before reaching Stevenson Ranch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admission to Yosemite National Park (Summer only)
- Stops at El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome (Summer only)
- Hike from Yosemite Visitor Centre to Yosemite Falls (Summer only)
- Visit to Monterey wharf and Cannery Row (Winter only)
- Visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea with free time to explore boutiques and galleries (Winter only)
- Scenic Route 1 or 17-Mile Drive journey (Winter only)
Landmarks Yosemite National Park El Capitan Bridalveil Fall Half Dome Yosemite Falls Yosemite Visitor Centre Monterey Wharf Cannery Row Carmel-by-the-Sea 17-Mile Drive 
- Day 3
Stevenson Ranch to Las Vegas
Travel east through desert and Death Valley heading toward Las Vegas. You'll stop for lunch at an outlet mall on the Nevada State Line with shopping at Levi's, Nike, Reebok, and Timberland. By evening you're on the Las Vegas Strip, walking past Caesar's Palace, The Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, and Treasure Island. If you're interested, try your luck at one of the casinos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Las Vegas Strip including Caesar's Palace, The Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, and Treasure Island
Optional Activities
- Shopping at outlet mall on Nevada State Line (Levi's, Nike, Reebok, Timberland, and other brands)
- Casino gambling
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip Caesar's Palace The Mirage Luxor Paris Hotel and Casino Mandalay Bay New York-New York Hotel and Casino Treasure Island Death Valley 
- Day 4
Las Vegas to Hoover Dam to Los Angeles
After breakfast, leave Las Vegas and drive to Hoover Dam to see this engineering feat and learn about its role in the region. Continue west with an optional stop at slot machines on the state line before crossing back into California. You'll arrive in Los Angeles around 20:00 to 21:00 where your tour finishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hoover Dam visit and guided tour
Optional Activities
- Final slot machine opportunity at state line
Landmarks Hoover Dam
