Day 1: Los Angeles
Monday or Friday: Los Angeles
Welcome to Los Angeles, the capital of the film and television industry, a booming cultural mecca with over 300 museums and perpetual pleasant weather! Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel either via the hotel’s shuttle (Airport Option) or on a seat-in basis (Downtown Option).
Day 2: Los Angeles
Tuesday or Saturday: Los Angeles
This morning explore Los Angeles during a half-day city tour including the famous Hollywood Boulevard, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the “Walk of Fame” and Sunset Strip. Afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel or perhaps to join an optional sightseeing tour.
Day 3: Las Vegas
Wednesday or Sunday: Los Angeles - Las Vegas (270 m / 435 km)
Travel through the desert to the man-made paradise of Las Vegas. Enjoy this boomtown resort, featuring nonstop casinos, fabulous entertainment, great restaurants and attractions.
Day 4: Las Vegas
Thursday or Monday: Las Vegas
Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. Visit some of the spectacular hotels, take one of the many optional excursions offered or simply relax by the pool. Las Vegas has something for everyone so take the whole day to explore this world-famous city.
Day 5: Mammoth Lakes
Friday or Tuesday: Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes (347 m / 559 km)
Today, journey through the Mojave Desert before ascending into the High Sierras, and the resort of Mammoth Lakes. This picturesque resort is famous as both a summer and winter destination, and provides breathtaking scenery and stunning views of surrounding areas.
Day 6: Yosemite Area
Saturday or Wednesday: Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite Area (109 m / 175 km)
Travel the short distance through the High Sierras to Yosemite National Park, the most popular natural tourist destination in California. Enjoy the highlights of the park, including Yosemite Valley and its high cliffs and waterfalls. The park is also known for its wildlife: deer, coyotes, chipmunks, blue jays and occasionally even bears.
Day 7: San Francisco
Sunday or Thursday: Yosemite Area - Carmel - 17-Mile Drive - Monterey - San Francisco (286 m / 459 km)
Leaving the Yosemite area, travel west to Carmel located on the Pacific Ocean. From this quaint and charming village travel along stunning 17-Mile Drive, known for its exclusive golf courses, beautiful views and distinctive fauna, to Monterey, California’s first capital. Continue northward to “The City by the Bay”.
Day 8: San Francisco
Monday or Friday: San Francisco
This morning, enjoy city sightseeing of one of the most beautiful cities in America including highlights such as Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Fisherman’s Wharf with a view of infamous Alcatraz Island across the bay. Afternoon at leisure, or embark on an optional tour to the quaint village of Sausalito.
Day 9:
Tuesday or Saturday: San Francisco
Transfer to San Francisco Airport (SFO) on seat-in basis.
