Day 1 Los Angeles-Santa Barbara-Solvang-San Simeon (216 miles)
Day 2 San Simeon-Carmel-Monterey-San Francisco (196 miles)
Day 3 San Francisco-Yosemite National Park (167 miles)
Day 4 Yosemite National Park-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park-Los Angeles (319 miles)
Day 5 Los Angeles-Las Vegas (270 miles)
Day 6 Independent travel in LV, Grand Canyon/Antelope Canyon/Death Valley/Zion and Bryce Canyon at your choice
Day 7 Las Vegas-Barstow-Los Angeles (272 miles)
Day 1:
Los Angeles-Santa Barbara-Solvang-San Simeon (216 miles)
Today, we will depart from Oxnard Railway Station and ride the Coast Starlight train to Santa Barbara! Here, you can enjoy the stunning coastline views along the way. Upon reaching our destination in Santa Barbara, we will enjoy a lovely lunch then continue to drive along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway and stop in Denmark Village of Solvang. After that we'll visit Hearst Castle and Point Piedras Blancas
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Santa Barbara, CA
"The American Riviera" in southern California is known for its year-round warm weather. It features miles of beaches as well as historic landmarks like the Mission Santa Barbara, a still-functioning church founded by Spanish missionaries in the 18th century.
Seaview Train
This scenic train ride takes passengers up the beautiful California coastline, affectionately known as the "California Riviera." Passing through Santa Barbara to and from Los Angeles, the ride is a great was for guests to relax and enjoy the view.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $60; Child $60|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Solvang, CA
Antiquated windmills and Northern Europeans-style architecture punctuate the little village's skyline. Brilliant sunshine, boundless open country and rolling hills- these are the characteristics of what the original Danish immigrants called "Solvang" or "Sunny Field"
Denmark Village
This small city near Santa Barbara, California is a popular California tourist spot due to its historical significance. The town was settled by Danish immigrants, and today serves as a portal to the past for curious visitors.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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San Simeon, CA
San Simeon is a town on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. Its position along State Route 1 is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, each of those cities being roughly 230 miles (370 km) away. A key feature of the area is Hearst Castle.
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a mansion located on the central coast of California that is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1919 for William Randolph Hearst, the mansion is more than 90,000 square feet in area.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Point Piedras Blancas Beach
Piedras blancas, which means “white rocks” in Spanish, refers to the large, white, offshore rocks that served as navigational landmarks for early mariners. Piedras Blancas is a great place to view northern elephant seals, take in coastal vistas, or hike to the nearby light station.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Day 2:
San Simeon-Carmel-Monterey-San Francisco (196 miles)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, we will drive to Carmel. Afterwards, we will head to Monterey, where we will drive along the scenic coastline of the 17-Mile Drive and spend some time in Monterey Bay Aquarium before continuing north to San Francisco, where we will visit Silicon Valley before arriving in the evening.
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Carmel, CA
Officially called Carmel-by-the-Sea, this coastal Southern California town is known for its amazing scenery as well as its art scene past and present. Former mayors include Clint Eastwood, Perry Newberry, and Herbert Heron, among other artistic icons.
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Monterey, CA
Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.
17-Mile Drive
This breathtaking stretch of coastline along California's Monterey Peninsula takes visitors through a maze of beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and amazing mansions. Enjoy shopping and dining along the way in addition to taking in the vistas.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Monterey Bay Aquarium
This large aquarium in Monterey, California is home to some of the world's largest and most unique exhibits. It was both the first aquarium to successfully keep a great white shark and cultivate a kelp forest for show.
Admission (Optional): Adult $65; Child (3-9 yrs) $45|Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Winter: 10am - 5pm; Summer: 9:30am - 6pm; Summer Weekend: 9:30am - 8pm; Close on Christamas Day|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!
Silicon Valley
Today we visit the world famous Silicon Valley where we will visit Google, Apple, Intel, HP and Facebook, top technology companies.
Apple Park
Apple park, conceived by Steve Jobs, is the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc. It has a nickname of spaceship for its circular design and extreme scale.
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm|Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Fisherman's Wharf
This San Francisco neighborhood is a popular tourist area due to its lovely scenery and abundance of shops, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. The area also hosts several annual events, such as a July 4th fireworks show.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Golden Gate Bridge
The iconic arches of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge are known the world over as a symbol of California and the San Francisco Bay area. From movies to postcards, the Golden Gate Bridge is an American icon.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Day 3:
San Francisco-Yosemite National Park (167 miles)
Today will visit Yosemite National Park, Giant trees, mountains, and sparkling streams and lakes, glacier-carved canyons, all these unique features make up this Nature's true wonder. Take a walk in the woods and enjoy the fresh forest air. Stay overnight near the National Park.
Special note:
In the event of severe weather such as snow and ice, road icing and road closures, we reserve the right to temporarily change the itinerary to ensure the safety of the journey: instead of going to Yosemite, you will go to Napa Valley and overnight at Fresno.
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Yosemite National Park, CA
Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 4:
Yosemite National Park-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park-Los Angeles (319 miles)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park this morning. This dramatic landscape testifies to nature's size, beauty, and diversity-huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world's largest trees. Arrive in Los Angeles in the afternoon and stroll enchanting the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA
These two adjoining national parks are famous for the giant sequoia trees that grow in them and nowhere else in the world. They were designated the UNESCO Sequoia-Kings Canyon Biosphere Reserve in 1976.
Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park is an American national park in California,which includes multiple 14,000-foot (4,300 m) peaks, high mountain meadows, swift-flowing rivers, and some of the world's largest stands of giant sequoia trees.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Sequoia National Park
Located in the southern Sierra Nevada, Sequoia National Park is best known for its giant sequoia trees. Established in 1890, the national park is also home to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the continental US, which stands at 14,494 feet above sea level.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Los Angeles, CA
A top US city, Los Angeles is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its prominent Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all.
Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a world-famous attraction in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles California. The entirety of the Walk spans 18 blocks and contains more than 2,400 stars emblazoned with the names of celebrities deemed worthy.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Day 5:
Los Angeles-Las Vegas (270 miles)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We depart from beautiful Los Angeles and head north on Route 15 in the early morning. We pass through the San Bernardino National Forest and enter the Mojave Desert, the largest desert in North America, where we can enjoy unique Western American desert landscapes along the way. We will stop at the Seven Magic Mountains. After passing through the Joshua Tree forest, we will arrive at the paradise of pleasure in the desert - Las Vegas. We will explore the unique and charming MSG Sphere. Additionally, you can also choose to take a night tour on your own.
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Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Seven Magic Mountains
A large-scale land art sculpture designed by Ugo Rondinone (born 1964), a New York-based, Swiss-born mixed-media artis. The seven fluorescently-painted totems of large, car-size stones stacked 32 feet high.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
MSG Sphere (Outside Visit)
The MSG Sphere, is a one-of-a-kind immersive entertainment venue. The Sphere can accommodate up to 20,000 people while standing and up to 17,600 people when seated. More than half the seats provide an immersive visual, audio, and physical experience. The building features wrap-around LED screens and one million LED lights on the exterior.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Las Vegas Night Tour
See fabulous Las Vegas at its best-- at night! This exciting tour of the famous Strip takes guests to sights such as the Bellagio Fountains, Venetian Hotel, and historic Old Town Las Vegas with a Skyline Light Show.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $65; Child $65|Duration: 2-3 Hours
Day 6:
Independent travel in LV, Grand Canyon/Antelope Canyon/Death Valley/Zion and Bryce Canyon at your choice
Option 1:
Las Vegas - Horseshoe Bend - Upper/Lower Antelope Canyon - Las Vegas (558 miles)
Embarking on a refreshing morning, we make our way to Horseshoe Bend to witness the breathtaking spectacle of nature.Then we'll continue to the world-renowned narrow crevice cave, Antelope Canyon, guests can choose to go to either the Upper Antelope Canyon or the Lower Antelope Canyon based on their own condition and needs. We will return to Las Vegas at night and stay overnight in the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas!
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Page, AZ
Page is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. Page was founded in 1957 as a housing community for workers and their families during the construction of nearby Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend, located within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area about 5 miles downriver from Lake Powell, is a sharp turn in the Colorado River that formed from erosion over the course of millions of years.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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Antelope Canyon, AZ
The most popular slot canyon in the American Southwest is Antelope Canyon, a sandstone formation formed by flood and rainwater. The canyon is located on a Navajo reservation, and has been made a Navajo Tribal Park.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Lower Antelope Canyon
The lower canyon is in the shape of a "V" and Longer, shallower than the Upper Antelope. Lighting is better in the early hours and late morning. It draws a considerable number of photographers.
Upper Antelope Canyon
Upper Antelope Canyon is called "the place where water runs through rocks" by the Navajo. Its entrance and entire length are at ground level, requiring no climbing. Beams occur most often in the summer months, as they require the sun to be high in the sky.
Option 2:
Las Vegas-Death Valley-Las Vegas (298 miles)
Early in the morning, we will escape the glitter of Las Vegas by heading out to explore Death Valley National Park. We will visit Dante's View, Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin and so on.
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Death Valley, CA
Death Valley is a region of the Mojave Desert which has the distinction of being the lowest and driest area of North America. The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth, occurred here.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Badwater Basin
This barren basin in the heart of Death Valley National Park has an elevation of 282 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in North America.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Zabriskie Point
Zabriskie Point is a part of Amargosa Range located east of Death
Valley in Death Valley National Park in California, United States, noted for
its erosional landscape. It is composed of sediments from Furnace Creek Lake,
which dried up 5 million years ago — long before Death Valley came into existence.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
View of Dante
The best time to visit Dante's View is in the cooler morning hours, when the sun is in the east. Dante's View is an excellent venue for night time star viewing with
telescopes.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Option 3:
Las Vegas - Grand Canyon South Rim - Las Vegas (541 miles)
We will depart from Las Vegas in the early morning, travel along Route 66, arrive at the Grand Canyon South Rim. We will enjoy the unparalleled views and also have many wonderful photo opportunities with stops at Mather Point and so on.
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Grand Canyon, AZ
Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon was carved over 17 million years by the Colorado River. This breathtaking, 18-mile-long canyon has been stunning visitors for hundreds of years.
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Grand Canyon South Rim
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon attracts over 5 million visitors each year and by far is the most visited side of the Canyon. As with all sides of the Canyon, the South Rim features astounding views of what took Mother Nature millions and millions of years to create.
Mather Point
Mather Point is a popular stop along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, providing an exquisite overlook of the vast and expansive natural wonder below.
If there are road closures, weather reasons, and other uncontrollable reasons, one of these two points will be replaced by Bright Angel point.
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
This visitor center in the Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim is a popular waypoint for travelers to the area, providing amenities and information for guests. There is a theater with an informative movie and a 3D relief map.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm
South Rim Helicopter Tour
This 25 to 30-minute helicopter tour is the best way to catch a panoramic view of the majestic South Rim of the Grand Canyon, viewing the massive canyon walls glimmer and reflect in the sun.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $259; Child (0-11 yrs) $259; 30 mins|Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Option 4:
Las Vegas-Grand Canyon-Las Vegas (541 miles)
In the morning, we will head to the Grand Canyon West Rim, where the most famous attraction is the Grand Canyon Skywalk. If you dream of reaching the bottom of the Grand Canyon, you can take a helicopter ride at the West Rim. On the way back to Las Vegas we'll have a stop at Hoover Dam.
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Grand Canyon, AZ
Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon was carved over 17 million years by the Colorado River. This breathtaking, 18-mile-long canyon has been stunning visitors for hundreds of years.
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Grand Canyon West Rim
Located just 2 hours from nearby Las Vegas, Nevada, Grand Canyon West boasts the newest visitor attraction, the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Its plexiglass floor extends 70 feet over the edge of the Canyon's rim, allowing visitors to look straight down to the canyon floor 4,000 feet below.
West Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
On this tour, you will fly above and deep into the Grand Canyon via the West Rim in a might helicopter, following the winding path of the Colorado River.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $289; Child $289
Skywalk Glass Bridge
The Glass Bridge Glass Bridge suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River on the very edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. It can withstand the weight of 71 fully loaded Boeing 747 airplanes (more that 71 million pounds).
Admission (Optional): Adult $35; Child $35
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Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Hoover Dam
The beautiful Hoover Dam is located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. The massive concrete dam was a monumental undertaking built during the Great Depression and dedicated by Franklin Roosevelt himself.
Option 5:
Las Vegas - Zion - Bryce Canyon - Las Vegas (407 miles)
Starting in the fresh morning air, we depart from Las Vegas and head to two national parks in Utah: Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Enjoy a relaxed and comfortable journey while experiencing the natural beauty of the US national parks. We will back to Las Vegas in the evening!
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Zion National Park, UT
The highlight of Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is Zion Canyon, which reaches a half mile in depth. The park is home to a spectacular amount of plants and animals, including over two hundred species of birds.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Bryce Canyon National Park is named for just one of many canyons which form a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters on the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah.
Duration: 1-2 Hours
Day 7:
Las Vegas-Barstow-Los Angeles (272 miles)
We will taking photos with the Las Vegas Sign and visit the Barstow Outlets for some shopping before heading to Los Angeles.
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Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
The Las Vegas Sign is a quick must-see for any visitors. Conveniently located near the airport, it is easy to reach. Though there are no real activities on site, getting a picture of the iconic sign is obligatory when in Vegas.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Barstow, CA
Barstow serves as a civilized stop-over for off-road enthusiasts and desert adventurers and offers access to a very modest clutch of cultural sights. Find out and about a museum or two, including one with Route 66 as its focus, filming locations like Bagdad Cafe and quaint Calico Ghost Town.
Tanger Outlet Center
The Tanger Outlets in Barstow, California-- about halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas-- offer designer wares at bargain prices. Guests can enjoy discounts on everything from clothing to pocketbooks to electronics and so much more!
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
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