Western Express Southbound

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Was $1599.00  — Savings of 15% on Jul. 13, 2013
8 days,San Francisco to Los Angeles
Trip Code: NUPS

Basking in big city lights in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco, hiking through Yosemite, sweating buckets in Death Valley, driving Route 66, reliving the Wild West at the ghost town of Calico.

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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 San Francisco to Los Angeles 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 fees 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 Las Vegas and Los Angeles, sunset pizza dinner at the rim of the Grand Canyon, driving Route 66, visit to Calico Ghost Town.
  • 1 dinner (Allow USD200-225 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.
Map of the route for Western Express Southbound
Places Visited
  • United States

Reverse Itinerary

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

Day 1 San Francisco

Arrive at any time. Welcome meeting in the evening.

Day 2 San Francisco/Yosemite NP

Enjoy an orientation tour and discover attractions like Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. Drive to Yosemite National Park.

Day 3 Yosemite NP/Bakersfield

Hike (weather permitting) past Yosemite's waterfalls and amongst the giant sequoias while keeping a keen eye out for wildlife. Travel to Bakersfield.

Day 4 Death Valley/Las Vegas

Visit desolate Death Valley—the hottest, driest and lowest spot on the continent. Carry on to Las Vegas and explore the famous Vegas strip. Opt for a limousine tour or try your luck at the slots.

Day 5 Grand Canyon NP (1D)

Hike (weather permitting) along the gorge of the Grand Canyon. Opt to take a helicopter tour. Enjoy a sunset dinner at the rim.

Day 6 Laughlin

Take a final morning at this world wonder, then drive Route 66. We'll stop at a traditional burger joint before arriving in Laughlin.

Day 7 Los Angeles

Drive to Los Angeles and go star-gazing on an orientation tour. Drive along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills before spending a night on the town.

Day 8 Los Angeles

Depart at any time.

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