Western Express Northbound

From$1399USD
8 days,Los Angeles to San Francisco
Trip Code: NUPN

Basking in big city lights of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, winding through the streets of San Francisco, hiking through Yosemite, feeling the heat in Death Valley, getting your kicks on Route 66

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From ghost towns and the Grand Canyon to roadside burger joints and the cosmopolitan streets of San Francisco, this region is loaded with the intriguing and the incredible. Best of all, the Los Angeles to San Francisco itinerary is structured so that those short on time can experience the region's best. At the sites—like the atmospheric mining town of Laughlin—you’ll get great pictures and a greater appreciation of what you’re seeing. Best of all, national park entrances are included—so you can explore Yosemite and still try your luck in Las Vegas.

What's Included

Free Wi-FiThis adventure boasts vans fitted with wi-fi for up to five users at a time. Check your email, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet to your friends.
  • Entrance fees to all National Parks with hiking and walking excursions. Orientation tours of San Francisco, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Sunset pizza dinner at the rim in Grand Canyon. Explore Route 66. Visit Calico Ghost Town.
  • 1 Dinner (Allow USD300-350 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (7 nts)
  • Air-conditioned private touring van, walking
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
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Places Visited
  • United States

Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse from San Francisco to Los Angeles. See Western Express Southbound

Day 1 Los Angeles

Arrive at any time. Welcome meeting in the evening.

Day 2 Los Angeles/Laughlin

Take an orientation tour and try a little stargazing along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Continue to the historic mining town of Laughlin for the night.

Day 3 Grand Canyon National Park (1D)

Take a short hike (weather permitting) along the rim of the Grand Canyon or try an optional helicopter tour. Savour a sunset dinner at the rim.

Day 4 Las Vegas

Travel to Sin City, stopping at a traditional roadside burger joint along the way. Enjoy exploring the Vegas strip, then opt for a limousine tour or try your luck at the slots.

Day 5 Death Valley/Bakersfield

Head to desolate Death Valley—the hottest, driest and lowest spot in North America.

Day 6 Yosemite National Park

Arrive in Yosemite for trekking (weather permitting) amongst the giant sequoias.

Day 7 San Francisco

Enjoy an orientation tour of San Francisco, including attractions like Fisherman's Wharf and the stately Golden Gate Bridge.

Day 8 San Francisco

Depart at any time.

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