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LA to the Bay (USA National Park Non Resident Fees)

11 days
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From Los Angeles to San Francisco
4.7
25 reviews
  • Palm-lined skate park and beach scene at Venice Beach with people cycling, skating and relaxing in late afternoon light.
  • Sunset panorama over Los Angeles seen from behind the iconic Hollywood sign on Mount Lee.
  • Colorful sunset light washes over the Phoenix skyline with distant mountain ridges.
  • Bright turquoise pool and cascading Havasu Falls tucked between red canyon walls in the Grand Canyon region.
  • Sheer granite face of El Capitan rising above pine trees under a clear blue Yosemite sky.
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  • Peaceful river reflecting towering granite cliffs and evergreen forest inside Yosemite Valley.
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Plan your adventure:
Platinum Operator
Contiki
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Los Angeles

    Los Angeles
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Farmers Market - a legendary LA lunch spot by The Grove with world of flavours served by local small businesses in a food hall)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Normandie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Farmers Market
    • Visit Beverly Hills
    • Visit TCL Chinese Theatre
    • Explore Santa Monica
    Landmarks
    Beverly Hills
    TCL Chinese Theatre
    Santa Monica
    Farmers Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Los Angeles to San Diego

    Los Angeles to San Diego
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Days Hotel San Diego Hotel Circle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel Pacific Coast Highway
    • Visit white sand beach on SoCal coast
    • Explore Gas Lamp District, San Diego
    Landmarks
    Pacific Coast Highway
    Gas Lamp District
  3. Day 3

    San Diego to Phoenix

    San Diego to Phoenix
    Meals
    Dinner (Arizonan BBQ dinner at Rustler's Rooste)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Days Inn by Wyndham Mesa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Arizonan BBQ dinner at Rustler's Rooste
    Landmarks
    Phoenix
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Phoenix to The Grand Canyon

    Phoenix to The Grand Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast (Champagne breakfast with hot air balloon ride)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yavapai Lodge Grand Canyon (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride over Phoenix with champagne breakfast
    • Visit Grand Canyon
    • Watch sunset at Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    The Grand Canyon

    The Grand Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yavapai Lodge Grand Canyon (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Grand Canyon UNESCO World Heritage site

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter tour of Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon
  6. Day 6

    The Grand Canyon to Las Vegas

    The Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Seligman on Route 66
    • Tour the Strip, Las Vegas
    • Photo stop at Vegas sign
    • Fremont Street light and laser show
    Landmarks
    Route 66
    Seligman
    Las Vegas Strip
    Las Vegas Sign
    Fremont Street
  7. Day 7

    Las Vegas

    Las Vegas
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bellagio fountain
    • Venetian gondola ride
    • Egyptian pyramid visit

    Optional Activities

    • Elvis impersonator shotgun wedding ceremony
    Landmarks
    Bellagio Fountain
    The Venetian
    Luxor Las Vegas
  8. Day 8

    Las Vegas to Oakhurst via Barstow

    Las Vegas to Oakhurst via Barstow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Oakhurst (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop for In-N-Out Burger in Barstow

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in hotel pool
    Landmarks
    Oakhurst
    Barstow
  9. Day 9

    Oakhurst (Including Yosemite National Park)

    Oakhurst (Including Yosemite National Park)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Oakhurst (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Yosemite National Park
    • Orientation of Yosemite Valley with views of Half Dome, El Capitan and Cook's Meadow

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain biking in Yosemite
    • Swim in hotel pool
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    Half Dome
    El Capitan
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  10. Day 10

    Oakhurst to San Francisco

    Oakhurst to San Francisco
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with travel group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Zephyr (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore San Francisco
    • Final dinner with travel group
    Landmarks
    San Francisco
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Fisherman's Wharf
  11. Day 11

    San Francisco

    San Francisco

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Normandie (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Days Hotel San Diego Hotel Circle (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Mesa (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Yavapai Lodge Grand Canyon (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

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    Days 6, 7

  • Holiday Inn Oakhurst (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Hotel Zephyr (or similar)

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    day 10

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Contiki

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Rating
4.7(6,314 reviews)
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
96%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 25 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.1
  • Tour Operator
    4.7

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  • M
    October 3rd, 2024
    It was a good trip with a lot of fun outdoor activities.
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for taking this adventure with us.
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  • E
    October 24th, 2022
    Led by Emily
    This was an amazing tour! Emily was brilliant she had loads of recommendations in all of the places we stopped in and...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    We love creating experiences that our guests will treasure forever, and no one does this as well as our team of dedicated Trip Manager. Therefore, we are thrilled your Trip Manager’s enthusiasm left you with a memorable trip full of joy and laughter. We hope to welcome you again soon on Contiki for your next trip.
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  • LA to the Bay (USA National Park Non Resident Fees) reviewer 3
    October 22nd, 2022
    Emily was amazing! She was organized and fun and always a step ahead to ensure things ran smoothly. She made the trip...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your feedback during your LA to the Bay trip. It’s great to read that our Trip Manager made you feel at home while providing you with an exhilarating adventure and sharing their expert knowledge, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations. We look forward to having you join us again soon for another unforgettable Contiki trip.
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  • J
    October 21st, 2022
    Led by Emily
    Emily, has been an amazing tour guide her friendliness and ability to be adaptive in each situation, to ensure each...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    We appreciate your positive review and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's great to read that our Trip Manager shared their passion for travel with you, as it is an essential part of making it a memorable trip. Our Coach Drivers have intense training on making the safety and reliability their top priority to ensure our valuable travellers are safe. Having a safe and reliable driver makes a big difference in the enjoyment of a trip. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for your next journey to Contiki.
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  • M
    October 21st, 2022
    I had the pleasure of travelling with Emily and my god it was by far THE best experience I have ever had. The trip...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your feedback during your trip. Our Trip Manager always strives to bring to life the most memorable trips for our guests, so it's great to hear that this is what you experienced. Even so, we are without a doubt happy to have been given the opportunity to host you with Contiki and we hope to welcome you back to travel with us again soon.
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  • T
    October 21st, 2022
    Led by Emily
    I recently completed a Contiki tour with Emily titled 'LA to the Bay'. Emily's attention to detail is impeccable in...
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    • Wall decorated with currency notes and a neon sign.
    • Colorful storefronts and murals in a vibrant neighborhood.
    • Group of people posing by a sign for Grand Canyon National Park.
    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for sharing your photos and glowing feedback during your LA to the Bay trip. We understand the importance of having a fantastic Trip Manager working with our guests to deliver incredible journeys, and we are beyond thrilled to know that they created such a fun and caring atmosphere. We will happily pass your feedback to our Operations team to ensure the Trip Manager receives your thanks and praise. Even so, we are without a doubt happy to have been given the opportunity to host you on Contiki and we hope to welcome you back to travel with us again soon.
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  • J
    October 20th, 2022
    Fantastic tour! Great organisation from Emily, who helped us keep on track and answered our many questions, while...
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    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your amazing review. It’s great to learn that your Trip Manager made such a positive impression and that you had an incredible journey. We hope to see you on another Contiki adventure soon.
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  • A
    October 19th, 2022
    Was informative and knowledgeable about the areas visited. Food recommendations were appreciated throughout the trip.
    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us at Contiki. We're thrilled you had such an unforgettable journey, and we are glad to learn that you found the trip informative about the destination. We hope you have returned home with many fantastic memories and will be travelling with us again soon.
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  • D
    October 19th, 2022
    Led by Emily
    Had an amazing experience on this tour, largely due to how good Emily was - definitely the best in the business
    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for reviewing your Contiki experience with us. We are thrilled that your Travel Director made such a positive impression and made the trip fun and adventurous. We're delighted you had such an incredible adventure and look forward to travelling with you in the future.
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  • Y
    October 18th, 2022
    Thank you so much for making this trip unforgetable and amazing! Lots of love and all the best! 🧡
    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for sharing your review. We're delighted you had such an incredible journey and that our team was able to make this experience so seamless. We are incredibly pleased that we could help you create unforgettable memories and hope you made many new friendships during your trip.
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