California Dreaming
Overview
Enjoy this scenic tour through the land of sun and fun! You'll start with the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, pass through the quietly beautiful Mojave Desert, see the majestic sights of Yosemite National Park and finally end with the marvelous city of San Francisco!Escorted Experience
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Guaranteed Departures
- Fixed Dates
- Professional Guide Throughout
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
- First Class Hotels
Itinerary
Transfer via shuttle bus to your hotel. Enjoy an evening at leisure
Meet your Tour Director and depart for Las Vegas, the glittering “Entertainment Capital of the World,” for non-stop fun, gambling and world-class entertainment.
Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch/Visitors Centre before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes**. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renowned for the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.
Your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass** into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendours including the glacial shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in Modesto.
Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America. Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at your hotel. This evening take a memorable City by Night Tour (optional).
Day at leisure! Your Tour Director is on hand to assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where one may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood, famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghirardelli’s Chocolate. Or take a stroll by Sea Lions’ Marina to watch them frolic. Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz Island where “Americas Most Wanted” such as Al Capone and “Machine Gun” Kelly were incarcerated. Or visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s Department Store. You also may choose to embark on a wine tasting tour to Napa Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery (optional).
Your tour ends on check out from your hotel. Your Tour Director is able to assist with transfers to San Francisco International Airport if needed.
Inclusions
+ Enjoy leisure time for shopping, gambling, eating, or all of the above in glitzy Las Vegas.
+ Traverse the lowest and driest spot within the western hemisphere: Death Valley National Park.
+ Explore the magnificent falls during a visit to majestic Yosemite National Park (weather permitting).
+ Take in the sites of the City by the Bay, San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf.
Exclusions
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Notes
Hotels Used Or Similar
Los Angeles - Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Las Vegas - Luxor Las Vegas and Excalibur
Mammoth Lakes or Fresno - Mammoth Mountain Inn or Courtyard Fresno
Yosemite Gateway - Doubletree by Hilton Modesto
San Francisco - Hilton San Francisco Union Square
*Complimentary breakfast offered by a hotel may be discontinued at any time with or without notice.
ALL DEPARTURE DATES ARE GUARANTEED TO OPERATE. Guaranteed Wednesday Departures.
Please note that the prices are starting from and that upon sending a new request with specific date we will send the applicable rate and availability.
EXPERIENCE MORE (OPTIONALS) Available on request
+ Hop on board a cable car during an extensive night tour of San Francisco and enjoy the “City by the Bay”.
+ Enjoy city views and up-close experience of the Golden Gate Bridge during the 1 hr. SFO Bay Cruise.
Important Note:
**Winter Routing The Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will overnight in Fresno or Visalia and a visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be possible (winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions).
