Duration | Destination | Departure |
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9 days and 8 nights | United States (Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Area, Carmel, 17 Mile Drive, Monterey, San Francisco) | United States (Los Angeles) |
Day 1:
Monday or Friday: Los Angeles
Welcome to Los Angeles, the capital of the film and television industry, a booming cultural mecca with over 300 museums and perpetual pleasant weather! Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel either via the hotel’s shuttle (Airport Option) or on a seat-in basis (Downtown Option).
Day 2:
Tuesday or Saturday: Los Angeles
This morning explore Los Angeles during a half-day city tour including the famous Hollywood Boulevard, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the “Walk of Fame” and Sunset Strip. Afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel or perhaps to join an optional sightseeing tour.
Day 3:
Wednesday or Sunday: Los Angeles - Las Vegas (270 m / 435 km)
Travel through the desert to the man-made paradise of Las Vegas. Enjoy this boomtown resort, featuring nonstop casinos, fabulous entertainment, great restaurants and attractions.
Day 4:
Thursday or Monday: Las Vegas
Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. Visit some of the spectacular hotels, take one of the many optional excursions offered or simply relax by the pool. Las Vegas has something for everyone so take the whole day to explore this world-famous city.
Day 5:
Friday or Tuesday: Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes (347 m / 559 km)
Today, journey through the Mojave Desert before ascending into the High Sierras, and the resort of Mammoth Lakes. This picturesque resort is famous as both a summer and winter destination, and provides breathtaking scenery and stunning views of surrounding areas.
Day 6:
Saturday or Wednesday: Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite Area (109 m / 175 km)
Travel the short distance through the High Sierras to Yosemite National Park, the most popular natural tourist destination in California. Enjoy the highlights of the park, including Yosemite Valley and its high cliffs and waterfalls. The park is also known for its wildlife: deer, coyotes, chipmunks, blue jays and occasionally even bears.
Day 7:
Sunday or Thursday: Yosemite Area - Carmel - 17-Mile Drive - Monterey - San Francisco (286 m / 459 km)
Leaving the Yosemite area, travel west to Carmel located on the Pacific Ocean. From this quaint and charming village travel along stunning 17-Mile Drive, known for its exclusive golf courses, beautiful views and distinctive fauna, to Monterey, California’s first capital. Continue northward to “The City by the Bay”.
Day 8:
Monday or Friday: San Francisco
This morning, enjoy city sightseeing of one of the most beautiful cities in America including highlights such as Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Fisherman’s Wharf with a view of infamous Alcatraz Island across the bay. Afternoon at leisure, or embark on an optional tour to the quaint village of Sausalito.
Day 9:
Tuesday or Saturday: San Francisco
Transfer to San Francisco Airport (SFO) on seat-in basis.
- Gratuities for tour guide and driver
- Porterage
- Meals unless specified
- Admissions unless specified
- Any expenses of a personal nature
Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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1 | Hilton Los Angeles Airport or similarLos Angeles | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles - Arrival terminal |
2 | Hilton Los Angeles Airport or similarLos Angeles | Los Angeles - Departure Los Angeles City Tour at 08:00 AM from Hilton Los Angeles Airport or at 09:00 from Millennium Biltmore |
3 | Luxor Hotel & Casino or similarLas Vegas | Las Vegas - Departure to Las Vegas at 08:00 AM from Hilton Los Angeles Airport or at 09:00 from Millennium Biltmore |
4 | Luxor Hotel & Casino or similarLas Vegas | |
5 | Mammoth Mountain Inn or similarMammoth Lakes | |
6 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chowchilla/ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Modesto/ Spark by Hilton Modes or similarYosemite Area | Yosemite National Park |
7 | Hilton Union Square or similarSan Francisco |
Carmel 17 Mile Drive Monterey |
8 | Hilton Union Square or similarSan Francisco | |
9 | San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Francisco |
Place | Hotel at Los Angeles Airport | Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles |
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Los Angeles | Hilton Los Angeles Airport or similar | Millennium Biltmore or similar |
Las Vegas | Luxor Hotel & Casino or similar | |
Mammoth Lakes | Mammoth Mountain Inn or similar | |
Yosemite Area | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chowchilla/ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Modesto/ Spark by Hilton Modes or similar | |
San Francisco | Hilton Union Square or similar |