San Francisco Trip Overview
Visit some of the Wild West’s most popular attractions on this 4-day tour from San Francisco. Visit Golden Gate Bridge, Cruise San Francisco’s bay, tour Yosemite National Park and more! Round-trip transportation, continental breakfast and 4-nights accommodations are included. Tour concludes in Los Angeles.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: San Francisco, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting San Francisco, California, United States
Visit some of the Wild West’s most popular attractions on this 4-day tour from San Francisco. Visit Golden Gate Bridge, Cruise San Francisco’s bay, tour Yosemite National Park and more! Round-trip transportation, continental breakfast and 4-nights accommodations are included. Tour concludes in Los Angeles.
Itinerary
Day 1: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Stop At: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102-9991
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: 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114
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, CA 94108
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
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Modesto – Park Inn Hotel
Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
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, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
SUMMER ROUTE: 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 & Wave Streets 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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: 45 minutes
Stop At: Carmel, Carmel, Monterey County, California
(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 Clint Eastwood.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA 93953
17-Mile Drive (WINTER) We will then travel south toward Stevenson Ranch. 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 3: STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS
Stop At: Outlets at Barstow, 2796 Tanger Way, Barstow, CA 92311-9414
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, NV 89109
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, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, 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 4: LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM – LOS ANGELES
Stop At: Hoover Dam Access Road, Boulder City, NV 89109
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hoover Dam Bypass, U.S. Route 93, Las Vegas, NV
The Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge spans the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada.
After our visit we head west, after one last chance at the slot machines on the state line we cross back into California.
The tour ends with an afternoon arrival in Los Angeles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
