What is the difference between the two tours named "Fascinating west" and "Fascinating West ROT" and is it possible join the tour a day later than departing day?

The Fascinating West ROT tour offers flexibility as it follows a circular circuit, allowing you to start and finish in different cities. This flexibility enhances your travel experience, giving you more options to explore. On the other hand, the Fascinating West tour has a fixed itinerary, meaning it starts and finishes in the cities listed. It provides a focused journey through specific destinations.

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Fascinating West

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Start and end in Los Angeles

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Gold Operator: Europamundo
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 72
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Los Angeles
Accommodation
Hotel (Anaheim Majestic Garden), Hotel (Hilton Los Angeles Airport)
Day 2
Los Angeles
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Anaheim Majestic Garden), Hotel (Hilton Los Angeles Airport)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour including Music Center, Civic Center, Financial Center, LA Live, and Staples Center
- Drive through Beverly Hills via Wilshire Boulevard
- Hollywood Walk of Fame tour
- Dolby Theater viewing
- Chinese Theater viewing
- Hollywood Sign viewing
- Transfer to Long Beach Shoreline Village
- Time at Shoreline Village
Landmarks
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Dolby Theatre
TCL Chinese Theatre
Hollywood Sign
Beverly Hills
Shoreline Village
Queen Mary
Day 3
Los Angeles - Santa Monica - Solvang - Bakersfield
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Bakersfield), Hotel (Holiday Inn Suites Bakersfield)
Included Activities
- Stop at Santa Monica Pier
- Visit to Solvang
Landmarks
Santa Monica Pier
Solvang
Day 4
Bakersfield - Sequoia National Park - Fresno
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Comfort Suites Fresno River Park), Hotel (Best Western Plus Fresno Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sequoia National Park
- Viewing of General Sherman tree
- Walking among Giant Sequoias
Landmarks
Sequoia National Park
General Sherman Tree
Day 5
Fresno - Yosemite National Park - San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn San Francisco-golden Gateway), Hotel (Hilton San Francisco Union Square)
Included Activities
- Visit to Yosemite National Park
- Viewing of El Capitan
- Viewing of Half Dome
- Waterfall viewing in Yosemite
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Half Dome
Day 6
San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn San Francisco-golden Gateway), Hotel (Hilton San Francisco Union Square)
Included Activities
- City tour of San Francisco
- Union Square tour with trams
- Chinatown visit
- Financial District viewing
- Theater District viewing
- Civic Center viewing
- Alamo Square with Victorian houses viewing
- Castro neighborhood drive
- Twin Peaks visit with panoramic city and bay views
- Haight-Ashbury neighborhood tour
- Golden Gate Park stop
- Golden Gate Bridge viewing
- Evening transfer to North Beach (Little Italy)
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Sausalito with views of San Francisco and the bay
Landmarks
Union Square
Chinatown
Financial District
Theater District
Civic Center
Alamo Square
Castro District
Twin Peaks
Haight-Ashbury
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Bridge
North Beach
Sausalito
Day 7
San Francisco - Monterey - Carmel - San Luis Obispo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (La Quinta Inn Suites Bywyndham Slobispo Downtown)
Included Activities
- Time to walk in Monterey
- Cannery Row exploration
- Visit to Carmel
- Carmel shops and art galleries viewing
Landmarks
Monterey
Cannery Row
Carmel
Day 8
San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Anaheim Majestic Garden), Hotel (Hilton Los Angeles Airport)
Included Activities
- Santa Barbara Mission viewing
- Santa Barbara streets and shopping exploration
- Evening transfer to Downtown Disney
Landmarks
Santa Barbara Mission
Downtown Disney
Day 9
Los Angeles
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Dolby Theatre
TCL Chinese Theatre
Hollywood Sign
Beverly Hills
Shoreline Village
Queen Mary

Landmarks
Santa Monica Pier
Solvang

Landmarks
Sequoia National Park
General Sherman Tree

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Half Dome

Landmarks
Union Square
Chinatown
Financial District
Theater District
Civic Center
Alamo Square
Castro District
Twin Peaks
Haight-Ashbury
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Bridge
North Beach
Sausalito

Landmarks
Monterey
Cannery Row
Carmel

Landmarks
Santa Barbara Mission
Downtown Disney

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Where You'll Stay

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Anaheim Majestic Garden
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 8
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 8
Doubletree By Hilton Bakersfield
Hotel
day 3
Holiday Inn Suites Bakersfield
Hotel
day 3
Comfort Suites Fresno River Park
Hotel
day 4
Best Western Plus Fresno Inn
Hotel
day 4
Holiday Inn San Francisco-golden Gateway
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hotel
Days 5, 6
La Quinta Inn Suites Bywyndham Slobispo Downtown
Hotel
day 7

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Response rate: 92%
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Tour Operator
4.0

Bharat
April 17th, 2026
The trip was excellent however there were two issues - the Car driver was not present at the airport to receive us...
The trip was excellent however there were two issues - the Car driver was not present at the airport to receive us which caused lot of anxiety and tension. He came late. Secondly, on the first day of the city tour the driver informed us that our name is not there in the list which again caused lot of Tension. I think improvement is needed in the manner in which trip is handled to avoid such issues..Show more
Tetyana
March 30th, 2026
We had a wonderful experience traveling with Europamundo to Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park. The...
We had a wonderful experience traveling with Europamundo to Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park. The trip was very well organized, which made everything smooth and stress-free from start to finish. The accommodations were very nice and comfortable, and our guide was experienced, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the journey. It was truly worthwhile to see such incredible natural beauty with a professional team. We really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend this tour to others!Show more
Rachele
March 29th, 2026
We Had an awesome tour from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon. Out tour guide Cesar is fantastic, very informative,...
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Asked on January 6th, 2026
What is the difference between the two tours named "Fascinating west" and "Fascinating West ROT" and is it possible join the tour a day later than departing day?
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- EuropamundoOperator•Written January 2026
  The Fascinating West ROT tour offers flexibility as it follows a circular circuit, allowing you to start and finish in different cities. This flexibility enhances your travel experience, giving you more options to explore. On the other hand, the Fascinating West tour has a fixed itinerary, meaning it starts and finishes in the cities listed. It provides a focused journey through specific destinations.

From

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Price based on Cheapest Room

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Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before July 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $125 is required to confirm your booking with Europamundo. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Fascinating West

Itinerary

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Included Activities

Los Angeles - Santa Monica - Solvang - Bakersfield

Included Activities

Bakersfield - Sequoia National Park - Fresno

Included Activities

Fresno - Yosemite National Park - San Francisco

Included Activities

San Francisco

Included Activities

Optional Activities

San Francisco - Monterey - Carmel - San Luis Obispo

Included Activities

San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles

Included Activities

Los Angeles

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