Explore some of the top destinations of the American West on a 6-night, 1-way tour from San Francisco to Las Vegas. You'll travel through California, Nevada, and Arizona to visit Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, Sedona, Zion Park, and Horseshoe Bend. Attractions include a cruise on San Francisco Bay, an evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip, visiting Hoover Dam, and Jeep tour through Monument Valley.
- 7-day, 6-night tour from San Francisco to Yosemite, Sedona, and Las Vegas
- See some of the most photographed landscapes of Yosemite National Park
- Take a bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island
- Explore Monument Valley by Jeep
- Learn about the natural and cultural history of the region
- Accommodation and breakfast included in Modesto or Monterey, Stevenson Ranch, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, and Page
- You’ll visit Hearst Castle instead of Yosemite in the winter months
- Tour ends in Las Vegas
What To Expect
Day 1 – SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
San Francisco City Hall
Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz Island.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Francisco Bay Bridge
In the afternoon
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Francisco Bay Adventures
In the afternoon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Fisherman’s Wharf
In the afternoon
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Gate Bridge
In the afternoon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Downtown Sausalito
Our tour ends with a night view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Twin Peaks
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Day 2 – SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE
Yosemite Valley
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Yosemite Falls
(SUMMER) Continuing the tour, we walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Cannery Row Monument
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
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Carmel
(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/mayor Clint Eastwood.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
17-Mile Drive
(WINTER) We will then travel south returning back to Los Angeles. 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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Day 3 – STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS
Outlets at Barstow
Today’s route is east through the desert 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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
The Last Vegas Strip
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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Day 4 – LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM
Hoover Dam
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. After our visit, we head back to Las Vegas for a free afternoon to enjoy some of the many and unique attractions or popular shows that the city has to offer.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hoover Dam Bypass
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Day 5 – LAS VEGAS – SEDONA
Chapel of the Holy Cross
We start the day travelling across the Mojave Desert, and head up the Colorado Plateau and historic route 66, before arriving to Sedona. Known as the jewel of the desert and considered as one of the most beautiful places in America. Drive the breathtaking scenic Oak Creek Canyon that descends 2000 feet (610 meters) to the valley floor. We stop for photos of the red rocks and surroundings at the Oak Creek Canyon overlook, and the slide rock state park. Enjoy a lunch break in Sedona where you can browse authentic Indian arts and crafts stores together with unique boutiques and galleries.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Bell Rock
After our break we head out to the surrounding desert to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross ( self-guided visit using local stuttle service), and enjoy panoramic views of the Sedona red rock formations including Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte and Cathedral rock. In the late afternoon we depart the Sedona area to Flagstaff for overnight.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral Rock
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Day 6 – SEDONA – MONUMENT VALLEY – HORSESHOE BEND
Horseshoe Bend
We start the day by heading to the mighty Colorado River, for a visit to “Horseshoe Bend” a spectacular sight unique to this region of the country.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive
We continue the day heading into Monument valley, one of the Iconic symbols of the American West and one of the most majestic and photographed points in the world. Deep in the heart of the Navajo nation lies this majestic park, which consists of sandstone masterpieces that tower from 400 – 1000 feet (up to 300 meters) around these sandstone
towers you can find mesas buttes shrubs and trees. Our visit starts with a jeep tour with led by Navajo Indians. The tour will take you down into the valley and you will experience firsthand why the Navajo call this land “like no other place on earth”.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Day 7 – ANTELOPE CANYON – VALLEY OF FIRE – LAS VEGAS
Antelope Canyon
We start the day where “The water runs through the rocks” as per the local Navajo folklore. We tour the lower Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water and sand; words are not enough to describe these formations created by Mother Nature.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Valley of Fire State Park
After our tour we depart this amazing area and start making our way back to Las Vegas, along the way we stop for a lunch break and then visit the “Valley of Fire” named for the magnificent red sandstone formations created from shifting sands and dunes during the age of the dinosaurs more than 150 million years ago. Our visit is timed to be able to see the appearance of the valley being on “fire” when reflecting the powerful sun’s rays into the valley (weather permitting). Depart the Park for an early evening arrival in Las Vegas.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tour concludes in Las Vegas
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
Service animals allowed
Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages
Near public transportation
Maximum of 3 people per room; if traveling with a party of 4 or more, or you wish to have separate rooms, please make separate bookings
Luggage is limited to 1 piece and 1 small carry-on per person
Infant seats available
Comfortable walking shoes are strongly advised
Minimum age is 7 years old. This tour is NOT suitable for infants or toddlers.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please be advised that we may use either upper or lower antelope canyon depending on weather and crowd conditions
Travelers must be able to walk 1.5 miles (2.5 km) over uneven surfaces to participate in this tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Include
Professional tour guide
Transport by air-conditioned bus or van
6 nights of hotel accommodation including tax and continental breakfast
Bay cruise in San Francisco
Jeep tour in Monument Valley
Breakfast (6)
Exclude
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Max group – 3
