Day 1: Los AngelesTransfer on your arrival flight to the hotel in Los Angeles by shuttle bus. Check in
Evening at leisure.
Day 2: Los Angeles - Las VegasDeparture for Las Vegas, the glittering “Entertainment Capital of the World,” for non-stop fun, gambling and world-class entertainment. Check in at hotel. Free time at leisure.
Day 3: Las Vegas - Death Valley - Mammoth LakesStart your day 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. Check in at hotel Free time at leisure.
Day 4: Mammoth Lakes - YosemiteDeparture to the Tioga Pass ( Refer to Notes) 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. Check in and Overnight in the Yosemite Gateway.
Day 5: Yosemite - San FranciscoDeparture to San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America. Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving to your hotel. Check in at hotel. Free time at leisure
Day 6: San FranciscoFree day or optional tour on request.
Day 7: San Francisco - Monterey/Carmel - Shell/Pismo BeachDeparture to San Francisco this morning for the drive to the Monterey Peninsula, known for its magnificent homes and lovely beaches. In Monterey, visit Fisherman’s Wharf and famous Cannery Row. Then tour charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, noted for its quaint houses, upscale art galleries and unique stores. In the afternoon your tour continues through Paso Robles, home of fine wineries. Check in at hotel . Overnight in a quaint Central California Coast town.
Day 8: Shell/Pismo Beach - Santa Barbara - Malibu - Beverly Hills - Los AngelesDeparture to the Santa Ynez Valley passing by Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, you’ll stop in Santa Monica, home to the “Finish Line” of Historic Route 66 where you may enjoy an optional lunch on the pier or a beach bike ride. Your afternoon tour of “The City of Angels” continues with exciting sights of Beverly Hills and Hollywood before arriving at your hotel . Optional additional one overnight in hotel, or transfer to airport independently to catch your inward flight.