DAY1 Arrival Los Angeles
Arrival in Los Angeles airport and meet our tour guide at the Baggage Claim Area (for U.S domestic flights) or at Exit (for international flights). Transfer to the hotel for check in.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn, La Mirada or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel or Hilton San Ganbriel
DAY2 Los Angeles – Solvang - Hearst Castle
Depart from Los Angeles in the morning and drive along the beautiful Pacific-Coast Highway. Arrive at Denmark Village - Solvang in the afternoon. Antiquated windmills and Northern Europeans-style architecture punctuate the little village's skyline. Brilliant sunshine, boundless open country and rolling hills- these are the characteristics of what the original Danish immigrants called "Solvang," or "Sunny Field." Pour yourself a cup of aromatic coffee European coffee and nibble a piece of world famous Danish pastry. Afterwards, pay a visit to the ornate Hearst Castle that was built by the newspaper tycoon at the cost of the millions of dollars. Hearst Castle contains priceless antiques and works of art as well as an ornate gilt-bordered swimming pool. European type adornments grace the ceilings of the hall.
Standard Hotel: Marriott Courtyard Hotel(Bay Area) or Similar
DAY3 San Francisco
In the morning, you will cross the Bay Bridge to the enchanting San Francisco and explore the magnitude of Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman Wharf, Lombard Street, Palace of Fine Arts and more. You will be enlightened by the fresh sea breeze and the beautiful ocean. You may take a tour boat at your own cost and sail around the Bay.
Standard Hotel: Marriott Courtyard Hotel(Bay Area) or Similar
DAY4 Yosemite National Park - Los Angeles
In the morning, you will visit California's best-known Yosemite National Park, one of the wonders of Nature. Yosemite is located near the geographical center of the Nevada mountain range. Towering granite rocks, mighty waterfalls and placid valleys give Yosemite all the aspects of a "land of the gods" Giant trees, water gushing from the mountains, huge rocks and cliffs carved to create a land of fantasy. There is little doubt that water – in both its liquid and solid form – was the chief architect of Yosemite's landscapes. Proceed to Los Angeles in the afternoon. Arrive in Los Angeles in the evening.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn, La Mirada or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel or Hilton San Ganbriel
DAY5 Los Angeles - Las Vegas
Start the tour following the route of San Bernardino Mountain and enter the Mojave Desert to the State of Nevada, " the entertainment capital of the world ". Upon arrival in the afternoon, you are free at leisure. You may take an optional night tour to explore the prosperity of night life in Las Vegas and see the famous shows such as the Fremont Street Viva Vision, Fountain Show at Bellagio and Mardi Gras at Rio.
Standard Hotel: Stratosphere hotel or similar
DAY6 Las Vegas - Grand Canyon West Rim ($67/person Mandatory, pay upon arrival) - Hoover Dam - Las Vegas
In the morning, visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon. It is the World's Seventh Natural Wonder. As you gaze out from the rim, you're viewing 2 billion years of geologic history. Millions of people each year stand in awe at the canyon and leave with a sense of fulfillment and realization that they have witnessed nature at her finest. You may take an optional visit to the "Skywalk", which is the new g gigantic construction built on the very edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. The Skywalk is suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. This $60 million dollars bridge can withstand the weight of 71 fully loaded Boeing 74 airplanes (more than 71 million pounds). It is the tallest man-made structure in the world. From the bridge, you can step out onto the glass floor for a 720 degree view of the Canyon. You may also take an optional helicopter or boat tour to see the true beauty of the Grand Canyon. Afterwards, proceed to Hoover Dam, which is one of the seven wonders of the Industrial World. (All customers are required to pay $67 admission fee to Grand Canyon West Rim upon arrival. This is the requirement to join this tour.)
Standard Hotel: Stratosphere hotel or similar
DAY7 Las Vegas - Ethel M Chocolate Factory - Botanical Cactus Gardens - Los Angeles
Visit Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens before leaving Las Vegas. Stop by Barstow for short rest before continuing to Los Angeles. Arrive in Los Angeles in the evening for a wonderful conclusion of the trip.
(Please arrange return flight departing Los Angeles - LAX after 9:30pm)
*** Itinerary varies slightly depending on day of departure.