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Experience some of the most well known sites of the West Coast on this 8 day, 7 night tour from Los Angeles. Visit Santa Barbara, Cruise San Francisco's bay, Hoover Dam, Yosemite National Park, and more! One way transportation, continental breakfast and 7-nights accommodations are included. Tour concludes in Las Vegas.

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Description

Day 1: LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL

Stop At: Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, California 93105 United States
SUMMER ITINERARY: Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to the first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit a Spanish Mission and learn how these religious outposts were key in the development of the entire region.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Solvang Visitor Center, 1637-1639 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
(SUMMER) Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cannery Row, Cannery Row & Wave Streets, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, California 93940 United States
(SUMMER) After our visit we visit the town of Carmel home to the actor Clint Eastwood.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Monterey, California 93953 United States
(SUMMER) We head north to world famous Route #1 where we get to see the spectacular California coast line up close. (small vehicles will travel on route 1 only while full size coaches will travel through 17 mile drive exclusively)
Enjoy some free time to stroll in town before departing to reach our hotel for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Stearns Wharf, 219 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California 93101 United States
WINTER ROUTE: Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to our first stop in Santa Barbara. We explore the heart of downtown at the "state street promenade" after enjoying the architectural beauty of the promenade we visit the beaches and Stearns wharf enjoying a beautiful view of the ocean.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, California 93105 United States
(WINTER) We finish our visit to Santa Barbara at the Spanish Mission, and learn how these religious outposts were key to developing this entire region.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Solvang, Solvang, California United States
(WINTER) Our trip continues up to Solvang, a quaint community known as the "Danish capital of America." Here we enjoy the Danish style architecture while browsing local shops and restaurants.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Silicon Valley, California United States
(WINTER) After our lunch break we travel north through Silicon Valley before departing for our hotel for the evening.
Accommodation included:
San Francisco – La Quinta Inn & Suites

Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN

Stop At: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, California 94102 United States
Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour walking on the Lombard Street and then at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz Island.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Downtown Sausalito, Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA
Walk along the waterfront shops on cobbled sidewalks and enjoy the sunshine, sea air, and ambiance
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California United States
Head for the top of Twin Peaks. These two hills rise almost 1000 feet above the City and sit just about in its geographical center. This is the best San Francisco view.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, California 94108 United States
San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest one in North America and covers 24 city blocks.This neighborhood is one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Modesto – Best Western Palm Court Inn (In Winter Monterey/Holiday Inn hotel)

Day 3: SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE

Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, California 95389 United States
SUMMER ROUTE: We head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200-square mile wonderland of forests, lakes and waterfalls is located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yosemite Falls, California 95389 United States
(SUMMER) Continuation for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cannery Row, Cannery Row & Wave Streets, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, California 93940 United States
WINTER ROUTE: We start the day with a tour of Monterrey to include the wharf and Cannery Row. What was once a row of Sardine factories along the wharf is now a picturesque haven for people to enjoy a leisurely day while exploring its rich history
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Carmel, Carmel, California United States
(WINTER) We continue our tour of the beautiful California coast with a visit to the town of Carmel-by-the-sea, home to actor/director/mayor Clint Eastwood.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Monterey, California 93953 United States
(WINTER) We will then travel south returning back to Los Angeles. On the way we will either travel along the California coast itself on scenic Route #1 (small vehicles only) or visit the Acclaimed 17-Mile drive (full size buses only) for a stunning view of the coast.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch

Day 4: STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS

Stop At: Outlets at Barstow, 2796 Tanger Way, Barstow, California 92311 United States
Today’s route is east through the dessert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow, which is filled with all the famous brand names like, Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland, Ralph Lauren and more.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Strip, S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 United States
In the evening we take a tour of the strip to see some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that are built in the middle of the desert, such as Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish off the evening at one of the many shows or try your hand at one of the many casinos’, who knows maybe lady luck will be smiling on you tonight.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Linq hotel

Day 5: LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM

Stop At: Mike O'callaghan-pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Boulder City, Nevada United States
After a leisurely breakfast, we leave Las Vegas and make our way to the Hoover Dam, understand how this man-made phenomenon was built and what it did to the area. The Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge spans the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada. After your visit, head back to Las Vegas for a free afternoon to enjoy some of the many and unique attractions or popular shows that the city has to offer.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
LINQ Hotel

Day 6: LAS VEGAS – SEDONA

Stop At: Chapel of the Holy Cross, 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, Arizona 86336 United States
We start the day travelling across the Mojave Desert, and head up the Colorado Plateau and historic route 66, before arriving to Sedona. Known as the jewel of the desert and considered as one of the most beautiful places in America. Drive the breathtaking scenic Oak Creek Canyon that descends 2000 feet (610 meters) to the valley floor. We stop for photos of the red rocks and surroundings at the Oak Creek Canyon overlook, and the slide rock state park. Enjoy a lunch break in Sedona where you can browse authentic Indian arts and crafts stores together with unique boutiques and galleries.

After our break we head out to the surrounding desert to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross ( self-guided visit using local stuttle service), and enjoy panoramic views of the Sedona red rock formations including Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte and Cathedral rock.

In the late afternoon we depart the Sedona area to Flagstaff for overnight.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bell Rock, 4999 State Route 179, Sedona, Arizona 86351 United States
Short, sweet and simply stunning, the Bell Rock Pathway may be the most popular trail and one of the easiest of all the walk-ways and hikes in the Sedona area.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral Rock, Yavapai County, Sedona, Arizona 86351 United States
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Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Quality Inn View of Lake Powell - AZ

Day 7: SEDONA – MONUMENT VALLEY – HORSESHOE BEND

Stop At: Horseshoe Bend, Mile Marker 545, Highway 89, Page, Arizona 86040 United States
We start the day by heading to the mighty Colorado River, for a visit to “Horseshoe Bend” a spectacular sight unique to this region of the country.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive, Monument Valley, Utah United States
We continue the day heading into Monument valley, one of the Iconic symbols of the American West and one of the most majestic and photographed points in the world. Deep in the heart of the Navajo nation lies this majestic park, which consists of sandstone masterpieces that tower from 400 – 1000 feet (up to 300 meters) around these sandstone

towers you can find mesas buttes shrubs and trees. Our visit starts with a jeep tour with led by Navajo Indians. The tour will take you down into the valley and you will experience firsthand why the Navajo call this land “like no other place on earth”.
Duration: 3 minutes

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Days Inn Kanab

Day 8: ANTELOPE CANYON – VALLEY OF FIRE – LAS VEGAS

Stop At: Antelope Canyon, Navajo Tribal Park, Page, Arizona 86040 United States
We start the day where “The water runs through the rocks” as per the local Navajo folklore. We tour the lower Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water and sand; words are not enough to describe these formations created by Mother Nature.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Valley of Fire State Park, 29450 Valley of Fire Hwy, Overton, Nevada 89040 United States
After our tour we depart this amazing area and start making our way back to Las Vegas, along the way we stop for a lunch break and then visit the “Valley of Fire” named for the magnificent red sandstone formations created from shifting sands and dunes during the age of the dinosaurs more than 150 million years ago.Our visit is timed to be able to see the appearance of the valley being on “fire” when reflecting the powerful sun’s rays into the valley (weather permitting).

Depart the Park for an early evening arrival in Las Vegas.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
Breakfast