San Francisco: Yosemite, Vegas, Hoover Dam, LA 4-Day Tour – San Francisco, California

EXPERIENCE

SUMMER

Day 1: SAN FRANCISCO BAY CRUISE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE CHINATOWN
Start your tour at the Fisherman s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay. See great views of both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island on your way to Sausalito. Return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city s famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Stay overnight in Modesto.

Day 2:
SAN FRANCISCO YOSEMITE STEVENSON RANCH
Summer Route: We head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome to continue for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls. After we head down to Stevenson Ranch for the evening.

Day 3: STEVENSON RANCH LAS VEGAS
Head east through the desert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. Stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow and in the evening, take a tour of the strip to see some amazing hotels such as Caesar s Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island, and more. Stay overnight at the Harrah s Hotel

Day 4:
LAS VEGAS HOOVER DAM LOS ANGELES
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 west, after one last chance at the slot machines on the state line we cross back into California. Our tour ends with arrival to Los Angeles.

WINTER

Everything stays the same except for the Day 2.

Day 2:
SAN FRANCISCO MONTERREY STEVENSON RANCH
Winter Route: start the day with a visit 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. 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. Enjoy some free time to stroll in town and enjoy the beautiful boutiques and galleries. We head south to the world-famous Route #1 where we get to see the spectacular California coastline up close (small vehicles will travel the southern portion of route 1 while full size coaches will travel the 17 mile drive exclusively) afternoon drive to Stevenson Ranch for the evening.

HIGHLIGHTS

Cruise around San Francisco Bay and explore the city’s famed landmarks
Summer: Experience Yosemite’s natural wonders
Winter: Visit Monterrey’s historic wharf and charming Carmel
Travel from the desert landscapes to the neon lights of Las Vegas
Discover the Hoover Dam’s marvels before concluding in Los Angeles

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