8-Day Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Los Angeles, Disneyland/San Diego, Universal Studio Tour from San Francisco

Day 1: Bay Area →Yosemite → Fresno

Yosemite National Park

San Francisco Bay

San Francisco

Bridalveil Falls

From waterfalls that drop thousands of feet, and endless mountain ridges, Yosemite National Park can be considered one of the most famous scenic spots in the Western United States. Arrive in Yosemite National Park in the afternoon. Highlights include: Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls, El Captain, Merced River, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome.

Overnight stay in Fresno.

• Piccadilly Inn Airport Fresno or similar
• Things to Know
  • In case of snow in Yosemite, the tour is substituted with “Redwood Park, Roaring Camp, Santa Cruz and Outlets” tour code “RCG1) with no objection or go to DeathValley National Park

Day 2: Fresno→Las Vegas

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas, it’s a city that has something to offer for everyone. The infamous Las Vegas Strip is where tourists can enjoy a walk in the warm desert evening and visit the newest and most lavish casinos from Bellagio, Venetian, MGM Grand, The Mirage, and more. Or perhaps take a stroll downtown and view a dazzling light show that spans an entire street (Optional night tour). There are special shows and performances year round that truly makes Las Vegas as a city that never sleeps. Accommodations will be at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, named for the mythical sword of King Arthur. Immerse yourself in the castle themed resort right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. Choose from one of the many eateries on the property, including the Roundtable Buffet, or head down the Strip and stop by one of the other world famous hotels. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

• Excalibur Hotel and Casino or similar

Day 3: Las Vegas→Grand Canyon National Park→HorseShoe Bend→Page/Flag Town

Grand Canyon South Rim

Grand Canyon National Park

Colorado River

Grand Canyon

Horseshoe Bend

The Grand Canyon offers one of the most spectacular examples of erosion not found anywhere in the world. Canyon National Park is a designated World Heritage Site and is unmatched in the incomparable vistas that it offers to visitors on the rim. You will be dwarfed by the size of the Grand Canyon measuring 277 miles long, 10 miles wide and 1 mile deep. Continue to Horse Shoe Bend where Colorado River makes a 270 degree turn. A short walk to edge and the view is awesome, spectacular and jaw dropping.

• Quality Inn or similar

Day 4: Page/Flag Town→Lake Powell→Antelope Canyon→ Las Vegas

Lake Powell

Antelope Canyon

City of Page

Las Vegas

Depart Page in the morning and visit Lake Powell, a reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona. It is the second largest man-made reservoir in the United States behind Lake Mead, storing 24,322,000 acre feet (30 km³) of water when full. We will continue to visit Antelope Canyon ( Optional Tour). The canyon is know as a slot canyon in which rainwater, especially during monsoon season, runs into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, as the water rushes into the narrow passageways, over time the passageways are eroded away, making the corridors deeper and into what you would experience today. We will travel back to Las Vegas in the evening. After tour drop off at Excalibur Hotel.

• Excalibur Hotel and Casino or similar

Day 5: Las Vegas→Los Angeles

Hollywood Ave

Graumans Chinese Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Transfer to the largest metropolitan area in California, Los Angeles. Stop by the historical landmarks of Hollywood, as well as Hollywood Blvd., Chinese Theater and the Dolby Theater complex (which is now the permanent home for the Oscars) and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

• Holiday Inn or Knott's Berry Farm Hotel or similar

Day 6: Optional: Disneyland OR San Diego City Tour

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disneys Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Disneys Magic Kingdom Theme Park

Disneyland

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

San Diego

———-Disneyland

From the mind of Walt Disney, enjoy a full day in Disneyland- a theme park suitable for all ages.

Remark: Disneyland Prices are subject to the official website.

OR

———-San Diego City Tour

We will depart from the hotel and drive south along the Pacific Ocean heading to sunny San Diego, the second largest city in California. We will first stop by the U.S. Naval compound in San Diego harbor. Docked at Navy Pier is the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Naval history from 1945 to 1997. After lunch, we will go to Coronado Island and drive by Hotel Del Coronado. This world-famous luxury hotel was built in the Wooden Victorian style in the 1800s, and has since become a National Landmark. It has been in numerous films and has hosted presidents, royal families, and leaders from around the world. Next we will move on to another National Landmark, Balboa Park. Enjoy the luscious botanical gardens and Spanish architecture lining the long promenades. After, we will visit Old Town San Diego, where you will feel as if you stepped back in time as you walk among the classic Mexican Pueblos and shops offering many Latin American souvenirs and handicrafts. In the evening we will drive back to Los Angeles along the Golden Coast; if you are lucky you may catch a sunset.

Remark: San Diego city tour – Adult $68, Child (2-11) $58

• Holiday Inn or Knott's Berry Farm Hotel or similar

Day 7: Optional: Universal Studios or Los Angeles City tour

WaterWorld

Universal Studios

Disneyland

Los Angeles

Los Angeles City Hall

———- (Universal Studios)

Experience movie magic at its best. The studio theme park has attractions including Shrek and Jurassic Park, with various shows and performances throughout the day. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films in the studio tour.

Remark: Universal Studios Prices are subject to the official website.

OR

———- (Los Angeles City Tour)

Driving through the vibrant Los Angeles Basin, you will visit Santa Monica, famous for sunshine, beach and vogue on the Pacific coast, where “Forrest Gump” and many other movies were filmed and where historical Route 66 ends. Continue to famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills known for haute couture fashion. Walking down the street paved with cobblestones appeared in the movie “pretty woman”, you might even come across Hollywood movie stars. Lunch will be at the famous farmer market. After lunch, we’ll visit downtown Los Angeles where you can experience the top of US Bank tower, one of the tallest buildings in the West (Fees Apply). Strolling on the observation deck, you will be overwhelmed by the panoramic 360-degree breathtaking view of the mighty metropolis. Thrill-seekers can ride Sky slide, a transparent glass slide in the air 1000 feet above the city. Then head to Los Angles Memorial Stadium, the site for 2028 summer Olympic Games. On the way, we’ll pass by “Angel Flight Railway” the filming location of the Movie “La La Land” and the famous University of Southern California whose School of Cinematic Arts has produced the most Oscar winners out of any institution in the world.

Remark:

* Los Angeles city tour – Adult $58, Child (2-11) $53

*Skyspace – Adult (13+) $25, Child (age 3-12) $19, Senior (65+) $22

*Skyslide Combo Admission- Adult (13+) $33, Child (age 5-12) $27, Senior (65+) $30

• Holiday Inn or Knott's Berry Farm Hotel or similar

Day 8: Los Angeles→Pyramid Lake →The Outlets at Tejon Ranch → Bay Area

Aviation Museum & Library

Pyramid Lake Nevada

Upon departing Los Angeles, the first destination is the Pyramid Lake (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). Experience the most important commodity in California; the abundant amount of water, cruising boats, and the mirror like reflection, will give you a refreshing view on the importance of water to the survival of life. Visit the museum to see records of the four great ancient floods and modern conservation of the lake. Then stop by the Outlets at Tejon Ranch to satisfy all your brand name shopping needs. Arrive in the Bay Area in the evening.