8-day Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park

TOUR DETAILS

Highlights

  • Let’s visit Pebble beach and explore the Golden State Bridge!

  • Drive down the scenic 17-Mile Drive Dr!

  • Let’s take a look at the Palace of Fine Art.

  • Explore Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf, and San Francisco!

  • Visit Yosemite National Park for an unforgettable experience!

  • Visit the city of Las Vegas for a special night tour!

  • Explore the beauty of the Grand Canyon and Horseshoe Bend!

  • Take a glimpse at Antelope Canyon!

  • Explore the Seven Magic Mountains, a stack of vibrant and colorful boulders.

Overview

Los Angeles --17-Mile Drive -- San Francisco--Yosemite National Park-- Los Angeles-- Las Vegas --South & East Rim Grand Canyon --Horseshoe Bend --Page --Antelope Canyon
--Lake Powell--Las Vegas - Los Angeles

Departure every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 28 December, 2024

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Pick-up

*Flight information: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior to departure. Otherwise, you will be required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense. If the flight delays, we cannot guarantee airport pick-up service for free. 

*Airport Pick-up Location:

Arrival procedure for US domestic & Canada flight: Arrival → Baggage Claim area → Meet tour guide → Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

Arrival procedure for International flight: Arrival →Go through immigration→Baggage

Claim Area → Go through Custom → Meet tour guide at the Passenger Exit (located at 7-Eleven Convenience Store) → Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

*Free pickup provides on the first day of your tour between 10:00 am and 22:00 pm. Every 2 hours, that is 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, and 22:00 o‘clock. (The free pickup service is based on the seat availability, first come first serve. So it is possible that you need to wait a little bit long during high season.) 

*Only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each room. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.

*Paid Airport pickup time: 22:00-24:00, the price is $120 one-way (up to 5 pax). At other time, please transfer to the hotel by yourself.

*Airport meeting: The guide will be wearing a yellow uniform, holding a small yellow flag or an iPad with the local provider‘s icon.

Hotel: Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection or similar

DAY 2 Los Angeles -- 17-Mile Drive -- San Francisco

We will depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula! Sea breezes, surging waves, bizarre rocks, and adorable seals along with sea lions rest on the beach. First, we will stop at a world’s first-class golf course resort to sightsee the amazing ocean views and multimillion-dollar mansions. Then we enjoy the scenery of the 17 Miles dr., which is truly breathtaking! 

Itinerary:

Los Angeles → 17-Mile Drive → The Lodge at Pebble Beach (60 mins) → San Francisco

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17-Mile Drive

17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is an community on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. The small coastal residential community of mostly single-family homes is also notable as a resort destination, and the home of the golf courses of Cypress Point Club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Hotel:  Wild Palms, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel or similar

DAY 3 San Francisco City Tour

Join us today as we head over to San Francisco! San Francisco is home to over 50 rolling hills and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. We will visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Palace of Fine Arts, and Fisherman‘s Wharf! You can even take an optional cruise on the San Francisco Bay. 

Itinerary:

Golden Gate Bridge (45 mins) → Palace of Fine Art (30 mins) → Lombard Street (45 mins) → Fisherman‘s Wharf (2.5 hours, optional for Bay Cruise) → San Francisco In-depth Tour (optional)

San Francisco In-depth Tour detail: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (30 mins) → Civic Center (40 mins) → Twin Peaks (25 mins) → Treasure Island (pass by)

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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.

Palace of Fine Art

The grandiosely-named Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a huge, ornate outdoor structure that is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its amazing architecture has made it popular for weddings and photography.

Lombard Street

Known as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” Lombard Street is one of San Francisco’s most popular landmarks. Every year, millions of visitors walk or drive down its eight sharp hairpin turns. Surrounded by Russian Hill mansions and perfectly manicured landscaping and flowers, it is also one of the city’s most scenic streets. Take a spectacular photo at the bottom looking up or enjoy the breathtaking view from the top looking out onto the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.

San Francisco 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.

Bay Cruise

Take a boat ride around one of the most famous and historical bays in the United States, the famous San Francisco Bay. Guests can enjoy the scenic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island.

Civic Center

The Civic Center area is the center of government in San Francisco. Its features two large plazas, and its main attraction is the San Francisco City Hall. The Hall has a recognizable gold-outlined dome, the fifth-largest in the world.

Twin Peaks

At 922 feet in elevation, Twin Peaks is second only to Mt. Davidson in height, offers spectacular views of the Bay Area, and is a world-famous tourist attraction. Originally called “Los Pechos de la Choca” (Breasts of the Maiden) by early Spanish settlers, these two adjacent peaks provide postcard views and a treasure trove of animal and plant diversity. Most visitors to Twin Peaks drive (or take a tourist bus), walk or bike to the north peak parking lot to enjoy 180-degree views of the Bay Area.

Hotel:  Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area or similar

DAY 4 Yosemite National Park -- Los Angeles

California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! It is beyond your imagination! We will be visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world! 

Itinerary:

Hotel → Yosemite National Park (180 mins) → Los Angeles

Special note:

In winter, 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 of the day to ensure the safety of the journey: instead of going to Yosemite, you will go to Denmark City, passing through Santa Barbara returns to Los Angeles.

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Yosemite National Park

California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! We will be visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world! This park covers an area of over 740,000 acres! It’s known for its spectacular waterfalls, deep valleys, meadows, and tranquility provided by all of the wilderness area! It will make you never want to leave! Yosemite National Park is the perfect place for anyone to visit and enjoy nature’s true beauty! 

Hotel: Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection or similar

DAY 5 Los Angeles -- Las Vegas

Today we will leave Los Angeles and drive through the scenic Mojave Desert until our final destination in Las Vegas - The Pearl in the Desert! You will have the chance to explore what this city has to offer. You may join our Las Vegas Night Tour or watch one of the many award-winning shows!

Itinerary:

Los Angeles → Las Vegas → Las Vegas Night Tour (Optional)

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Las Vegas Night Tour

See the bright lights of Las Vegas and visit the hottest spots in the city on this 3-hour amazing tour. Stop by the Mirage volcano, Bellagio Fountains and much more! You‘ll see the ever-popular Fremont Street Experience - a spectacular show of millions of LED lights and 555,000 watts of sound over five blocks on Fremont Street.

Hotel: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar

DAY 6 South Rim Grand Canyon -- East Rim Grand Canyon -- Horseshoe Bend -- Page

Welcome to Arizona, known as the Grand Canyon state and originally part of the Spaniard and Mexican territories, received its statehood in 1912! Let us begin and see what we will get to explore today and what this gorgeous state must truly offer! First,  we will take a helicopter ride across the Grand Canyon. Following, we will explore the South and East Rim of the Grand Canyon! Finally, we will visit the magnificent Horseshoe Bend and then head over to Page, AZ. 

Itinerary:

Las Vegas → Helicopter tour across Grand Canyon (optional, 30 mins) → Grand Canyon National Park South Rim (mandatory, 40 mins) → Grand Canyon National Park East Rim (mandatory, 45 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (mandatory, 60 mins) → Page

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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park, located in northwestern Arizona, is the 15th site in the United States to have been named as a national park. The park‘s central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The park, which covers 1,217,262 acres of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties, received more than six million recreational visitors in 2017, which is the second highest count of all American national parks after Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend has been featured as a landmark for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, the Cities of Page AZ, Kanab UT, St George UT, and the Navajo Nation. Boundary lines are very close in some places. About nine miles downstream is where Grand Canyon National Park begins. A social media darling, Horseshoe Bend has become one of the most recognized and visited places in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Hotel: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page Lake Powell or similar

DAY 7 Antelope Canyon -- Lake Powell -- Las Vegas

Antelope Canyon is one of the top ten sites in all of the world for photography! It consists of the upper and lower canyons; the upper canyon is the Navajo word for "water through the rocks" and lower canyon means "arch-shaped spiral rock." In here, visitors are always amazed by this wavy canyon rock formation! It is a true natural beauty! Enjoy a scenic ride on the Colorado Plateau towards Lake Powell National Recreation Area.

Itinerary:

Antelope Canyon (optional, 120 mins) → Lake Powell (mandatory, 60 mins) → Las Vegas

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Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in the American Southwest, on Navajo land east of Page, Arizona. Upon arrival at the Lower Antelope Canyon, you will come off the truck and step into the desert and enter an amazing fantasy world. The tour guides will explain some geology, culture, history and insights. Walking through the sandstone walls of the Lower Antelope Canyon you will discover the magical world and immerse yourself in the tour.

Lake Powell

Lake Powell is located in northern Arizona and stretches up into southern Utah. It‘s part of the Colorado River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. With nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, endless sunshine, warm water, perfect weather, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the west, Lake Powell is the ultimate playground. 

Hotel: Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar

DAY 8 Las Vegas -- Los Angeles

Rise and shine! Follow your tour guide to capture selfies in the hotspot of Las Vegas - Las Vegas Welcome Signboard! Besides, before we leave Las Vegas, we can’t forget to visit M&M‘S Las Vegas and Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas! You will get to experience an in-depth tour of the two stores. You can also watch 3D movies in the sweet air! Following, we will take an adventure over to the Seven Magic Mountains. Finally, we will drive to Outlets at Barstow to enjoy some free-time shopping. 

Itinerary:
Las Vegas Welcome Signboard & M&M‘S Las Vegas & Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas & FlyOver Las Vegas (Optional, 90 mins) →  Seven Magic Mountains (30 mins) → Outlets at Barstow (120 mins) → Los Angeles

If you choose not to participate in the optional activity, you can have your free time in the hotel.

** Drop-off location

Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS);Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the LAS hotel at 11:00 in the morning. Please book domestic flight after 13:30 and international flights after 14:30.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX);Please book domestic flight after 20:30 and international flights after 21:30.

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M&M‘S Las Vegas

The M&M’s Las Vegas store is a 28,000 square foot, four-level monument to the colorful fun of M&M‘s was the first store location ever. In just 2 minutes, guests can create their very own one-of-a-kind M&M‘s with the personal printer. Make sure to keep that sweet tooth satisfied with your favorite chocolate.

Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas

Welcome to the Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas! Make Coca-Cola Store part of your Las Vegas adventure and experience the world’s most iconic beverage in such a unique and one-of-a-kind way!   

FlyOver Las Vegas

Experience a Las Vegas ride like no other on the Las Vegas Boulevard! Feel the magic of flight through immersive, state-of-the-art technology that lets you dip, dive and glide over awe-inspiring landscapes without leaving The Strip. This is such an interesting adventure that takes you through volcanoes, glaciers, the West over vast prairies and towering peaks, and through electric urban spaces and so much more!

Seven Magic Mountains

Across the desert south of Las Vegas, Nevada, rises a large, colorful anomaly. Seven colossal stone forms defy gravity with their teetering formations. Mediating between geological formations and abstract compositions, Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains consists of locally-sourced limestone boulders stacked vertically in groups ranging between three and six. Each stone boasts a different fluorescent color; each individual totem stands between thirty and thirty-five feet high. The artwork extends Rondinone’s long-running interest in natural phenomena and their reformulation in art.

Outlets at Barstow

Barstow Outlets is located in the desert, on the only way from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. There are not many first tier luxury brands in this Outlets, but second tier brands, especially local brands in the United States, are relatively complete and concentrated, and the service is also quite good, which makes it a comfortable experience.

What's Included?

1. Transportation (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day).
2. Professional driver and guide (or driver-guide).
3. Hotel (Nights are one day less than the total number of tour days).

 What's not Included?

1. Food and beverage.
2. Transportation to the departure boarding point.
3. Service fee (minimum USD$12/person/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well).
4. Personal expenses (such as food & beverage, telephone surcharge, etc.).
5. Mandatory and optional attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
6. Any expenses are not listed in Fee Included.

Booking Terms and Conditions

  • 1. If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
    2. Cancellation & Re-schedule Policy
    a. 100% of reservation cost within 7 days prior to departure date;
    b. 50% of reservation cost within 8-14 days prior to departure date;
    c. 25% of reservation cost within 15-29 days prior to departure date;
    d.10% of reservation cost within 30 or more days prior to departure date.
    e. Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
    f. If the guest quit during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

Important Information

1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
3. Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. Please be noticed that most of the deposit collection and refund is handled by credit card. Ctour Holiday guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
4. This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
5. Ctour Holiday have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
6. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
7. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.