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Western Express Southbound
8 days, San Francisco to Los Angeles
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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.
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Trip Code: NUPS
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 14, avg 10
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Places visited
- United States
Itinerary Notes
This tour runs year round with slight variations in the summer. If your tour starts in June through September, you will be camping the nights we stay by Yosemite National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. If your tour starts October through May, you will be in hotels the entire trip.
Itinerary
Day 1San Francisco
Arrive at any time.
Day 2San Francisco/Yosemite National Park
On the way out of San Francisco, take in some final sights. Stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, where on a clear day you can see the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge to one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other.
Drive past some iconic attractions of the city as we head the towards the Sierra Nevadas. Stop to try some of the region's best produce en route to Yosemite National Park.
Day 3Yosemite National Park/Sierra Nevadas
Hike past Yosemite's waterfalls and amongst the giant sequoias while keeping a keen eye out for wildlife. In the summer, travel via the Tioga Pass.
Day 4Death Valley/Las Vegas
Head to desolate Death Valley — the hottest, driest, and lowest spot in North America, then enjoy exploring the Vegas strip. Opt for a VIP limousine tour or find some luck at the slots and poker tables.
Day 5Las Vegas/Grand Canyon National Park
Travel to the Grand Canyon via Route 66. Take a short hike (weather permitting) along the rim of the Grand Canyon before sunset at the rim.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 6Grand Canyon National Park/Laughlin
Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Grand Canyon with an optional helicopter flight. Take a final morning at this world wonder before heading to Laughlin.
Day 7Laughlin/Los Angeles
Visit Calico Ghost Town en route to the City of Angels. Enjoy an orientation of Los Angeles. Drive along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills before spending a night on the town.
Day 8Los Angeles
Depart at any time.
Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from Los Angeles to San Francisco. See Western Express Northbound
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- All national park and national monument fees
- Orientations to San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles
- Yosemite stay
- Tioga Pass drive (seasonal)
- Death Valley visit
- Grand Canyon visit with sunset at the rim
- Route 66 drive
- Calico Ghost Town visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (7 nts, twin-share with en suite facilities).
Meals
1 dinner
Allow USD365-475 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned private touring van, walking
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.