Day 1 Hometown – Los Angeles, After you arrive Los Angeles International Airport, you can independently transfer to the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport (5985 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles) via shuttle bus. You will meet your escort in the front desk. The tour escort will be available in the lobby between the hours of 2:00pm and 8:00pm.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport or similar
Bus Tour from Los Angeles – 7 Day Reservation
Day 2 Los Angeles – Mojave Desert – Las Vegas, las vegas Meet your escort and depart for Las Vegas, the glittering entertainment capital of the world, for non-stop fun, gambling and world-class entertainment.
Hotel: Circus Circus Hotel or similar
Day 3 Las Vegas – Death Valley – Mammoth Lakes, Today starts with a stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign where you may wish to capture your photo memory of Las Vegas. Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renowned for the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.
**Winter Routing. The Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will overnight in Fresno or Visalia and a visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be possible (winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions).
Hotel: Mammoth Mountain Inn or similar
Day 4 Mammoth Lakes – Yosemite National Park, Arise with the morning sun and join us for an optional seasonal scenic gondola ride to the summit of Mammoth and enjoy a tasty breakfast as you survey a most stunning view of California from its desert floor to its lofty peaks. Next, your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass** into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendors including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in the Yosemite Gateway.
Hotel: Doubletree Hotel Modesto or similar
Day 5 Yosemite Gateway – San Francisco, Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America. “Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”. Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at your hotel. This evening take a memorable City by Night Tour (optional).
Due to major events, the hotels in San Francisco may be changed to hotels in nearby cities/areas during 9/16/2014-9/19/2014; 10/1/2014.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway or similar
Day 6 San Francisco Tour, Day at leisure! Your escort is on hand to assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where one may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood, famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghiradelli’s Chocolate. Or take a stroll by Sea Lions’ Marina to watch them frolic. Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz island where “America’s Most Wanted” such as Al Capone and “Machine Gun” Kelly were incarcerated. Or visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s Department Store. You also may choose to embark on a wine tasting tour to Napa Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery (optional).
Hotel: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway or similar
Day 7 San Francisco – Home, Your tour ends on check out from your hotel. Your escort is able to assist with transfers to San Francisco International airport if needed.
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