Itinerary
- Day 1
Las Vegas to Bishop
Your driver picks you up from Las Vegas at 8:00 am and heads northeast into California toward Death Valley National Park. You'll stop at several iconic spots including Zabriskie Point for views and photos, then walk around Artist's Palette to see the colorful mineral-stained hills. The route continues to Badwater Basin where you can walk out onto the salt flats, one of the lowest points in North America. After checking out the exhibits at Furnace Creek Visitor Center, you'll see Devil's Golf Course with its jagged salt formations and then Mesquite Sand Dunes if time allows. A picnic lunch happens somewhere in the park around midday. From there, you'll drive north to Bishop for the evening, arriving in time to set up your first night of camping (roughly 3.5 hours from Death Valley).
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch in Death Valley National Park)
Included Activities
- Photo stops and short walks at Zabriskie Point
- Photo stops and short walks at Artist's Palette
- Photo stops and short walks at Badwater Basin Salt flats
- Visit Furnace Creek Visitor Center
- Photo stops and short walks at Devil's Golf Course
- Photo stops and short walks at Mesquite Sand Dunes
- Tour of Death Valley National Park (included for US citizens; non-US citizens must pay for government-mandated pass)
Landmarks Death Valley National Park Zabriskie Point Artist's Palette Badwater Basin Furnace Creek Visitor Center Devil's Golf Course Mesquite Sand Dunes 
- Day 2
Bishop to Yosemite National Park
From Bishop, you'll drive through really nice mountain scenery as you head west and cross Tioga Pass to enter Yosemite National Park. Along the way you'll pass Olmsted Point with its granite views, Lake Tenaya which sits high in the mountains, and Tuolumne Meadows with its wide open alpine landscape. Once you arrive at Yosemite, your guide will take you to the Valley Visitor Center for a quick orientation tour to get your bearings. After that, you'll head to your camping area to settle in for the night. The elevation change means temperatures will feel quite different from Death Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Valley Visitor Center visit and orientation tour
Landmarks Yosemite National Park Tioga Pass Olmsted Point Lake Tenaya Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 
- Day 3
Yosemite National Park
You'll spend the full day in Yosemite Valley on guided walks with your tour guide, and you'll also have free time to wander around on your own. The main waterfalls to see are Bridalveil Falls and Lower Yosemite Falls, both flowing strongly depending on the season. From various spots in the valley you'll have views of Half Dome and El Capitan towering above. Keep your eyes open for wildlife like deer, marmots, and if you're lucky, you might spot a bobcat or black bear from a safe distance. You'll spend another night camping in the park, and the valley gets quieter once most day visitors leave.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Group walks led by tour guide through Yosemite National Park
- Visit to Bridalveil Falls
- Visit to Lower Yosemite Falls
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Yosemite National Park independently
Landmarks Yosemite National Park Bridalveil Falls Lower Yosemite Falls Half Dome El Capitan 
- Day 4
Yosemite National Park to San Francisco
You'll leave Yosemite and drive about three and a half hours west across California to reach San Francisco. When you arrive, there's an included sightseeing tour of the city hitting the main highlights: the Golden Gate Bridge where you'll likely get out for photos, Fisherman's Wharf with its waterfront shops and restaurants, Pier 39 and the sea lions hanging around there, and the Haight Ashbury neighborhood with its hippie history and colorful character. The tour wraps up around 5pm with drop-off in the city center, so you'll have your evening free to figure out dinner and your next plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- San Francisco city sightseeing tour including Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, and Haight Ashbury district
Landmarks Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39 Haight Ashbury 
