DAY 1: WEDNESDAY OR SUNDAY
LOS ANGELES – LAS VEGAS (270m / 435km)
Travel through the desert and into the man-made paradise, Las Vegas. Enjoy this boomtown resort, featuring non-stop casinos, fabulous entertainment, great restaurants and attractions.
DAY 2: THURSDAY OR MONDAY
LAS VEGAS
Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. You have the choice to 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 and you have the whole day to explore this world famous city.
DAY 3: FRIDAY OR TUESDAY
LAS VEGAS – YOSEMITE (477m / 768km)
Today you will journey via the Mojave Desert and through the dusty, picturesque town of Bakersfield. A scenic ride follows through the San Joaquin Valley’s traditional towns like Fresno, Merced and the Yosemite gateway town of Mariposa before your arrival at Yosemite National Park, the second national park in the nation and the most popular natural tourist destination for California.
DAY 4: SATURDAY OR WEDNESDAY
YOSEMITE
Enjoy the highlights of the park including Yosemite Valley, and its high cliffs and waterfalls; the Yosemite Museum and Gallery and historic Wawona hotel; Mariposa Grove and its giant sequoias, and Inspiration Point, a spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country.The park is also known for its wildlife: mule deer, coyotes,
chipmunks, blue jays and occasionally even bears.
DAY 5: SUNDAY OR THURSDAY
YOSEMITE – SAN FRANCISCO (166m / 268km)
Leaving Mariposa you will travel through the area of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, California’s gold country, on the way to “The City by the Bay”. Upon arrival, city sightseeing of one of the most beautiful cities in America: Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Fisherman’s Wharf with a view of infamous Alcatraz island across the bay.
DAY 6: MONDAY OR FRIDAY
SAN FRANCISCO
Day at leisure to enjoy San Francisco with its beautiful views, famous cable cars, parks and museums. You have the possibility of an optional tour to the quaint village of Sausalito in the morning.
DAY 7: TUESDAY OR SATURDAY
SAN FRANCISCO – MONTEREY / CARMEL – SANTA MARIA AREA (305m/ 490km)
Leave San Francisco and travel to Monterey, California’s first capital. After a stop in this beautiful seaside town travel along stunning 17-Mile Drive known for its exclusive golf courses, beautiful views and distinctive fauna. After seeing the beauty of the 17-Mile Drive, visit the quaint and charming village of Carmel. Continue southward to
Santa Maria in the heart of California.
DAY 8: WEDNESDAY OR SUNDAY
SANTA MARIA AREA – LOS ANGELES (159m / 255km)
En route to LosAngeles you will have a chance to explore Santa Barbara, often referred to as the pearl of the “AmericanRiviera”. The city is known for its Spanish Colonial style architecture, lush vegetation and laid back lifestyle.We return to Los Angeles in the afternoon.
Overnight stays
Day 1: Las Vegas
Day 2: Las Vegas
Day 3: Yosemite
Day 4: Yosemite
Day 5: San Francisco
Day 6: San Francisco
Day 7: Santa Maria
