DAY1 Arrival Las Vegas

Your vacation begins with your arrival at the Las Vegas airport; please make your way to the hotel via a shuttle or taxi. Once you check in, you can enjoy the remainder of your evening at leisure.

Hotel: Riviera Hotel on the Strip or similar
Hotel address of Riviera: 2901 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109

DAY2 Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon South Rim or West Rim

For our first tour option, we’ll make our way from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam, a miracle of modern engineering built during the Great Depression to harness the mighty Colorado River for hydroelectric power and irrigation resources. While there, we’ll get a view of the world largest man-made lake in the world, Lake Mead, created when the dam was built. Next we’ll proceed to the spectacular Grand Canyon, where we’ll make stops at various points along its South Rim for awe-inspiring views and plenty of photo opportunities. Afterwards, we’ll return to Las Vegas for an evening filled with excitement!

OR Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon West Rim & Skywalk Glass Bridge

Our alternate tour choice also includes a stop at the Hoover Dam, but takes us to an alternate area of the Grand Canyon known as the West Rim,** part of the Hualapai Indian Reservation (note additional fee in the Exclusions section below.) From this vantage point, you can experience the thrilling Skywalk Glass Bridge , whose unique engineering makes it seem like there is nothing between you and the yawning canyon floor nearly 5000 feet below. Or, you may prefer to experience a private helicopter ride*, which will take you farther out over the rocky maze and give you a true sense of the Canyon’s vast scope.

*Optional activity; fee not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.
**West Rim entrance fee is mandatory and not included in the tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.

Hotel: Riviera Hotel on the Strip or similar
Hotel address of Riviera: 2901 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109

DAY3 Las Vegas - Ethel M Chocolate Factory - Factory Outlet - Los Angeles

We’ll depart Las Vegas in the morning for our next destination, the Ethel M Chocolate Factory, one of Nevada’s premier purveyors of artisanal chocolates. After we indulge our collective sweet tooth, we’ll explore the nearby Botanical Cactus Gardens, a 3 acre property filled with more than 350 different cactus and succulent species, which forms one of the largest collections of these unique plants in the U.S. As we make our way back to Los Angeles, we will stop once again at the Tanger Factory Outlets for a short break and any last-minute purchases before we arrive in Los Angeles in the evening at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Hotel: Best Western Markland, or Holiday Inn Express Rosemead, or similar
Address: Best Western Markland- 434 Potrero Grande Dr., Monterey Park, CA, 91755;
Holiday Inn Express-705 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770

DAY4 Los Angeles - Yosemite - San Francisco

Departing from Los Angeles in the morning, we will make our way to the magnificent Yosemite National Park. Our tour will include some of its most awe-inspiring vistas, which include waterfalls, cliffs, mountains, and centuries-old forest lands. Have a stroll in the woods, sit by a stream, or simply enjoy the clean mountain air before boarding the bus for the remainder of our drive to Bay Area, where we will arrive in the late evening.

Hotel: Hilton Pleasanton Hotel or similar
Address: 7050 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588

DAY5 Napa Valley - San Francisco

Today, we will venture out to the famous wine growing area of Napa Valley, where we will visit their local Visitor’s Center for a tasting of some of California's finest wines. Learn about the process of wine making and see why Napa is one the leading producers of quality wine in the world. From Napa, we circle back to San Francisco for a sightseeing tour of its most famous areas: the stately Golden Gate Bridge, the bustling tourist and commercial area of Fisherman’s Wharf, the hair-splitting curves of Lombard Street, the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts, and more. We return to our hotel in the evening for a night’s rest.

Hotel: Hilton Pleasanton Hotel or similar
Address: 7050 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588

DAY6 San Francisco - Monterey Bay - Los Angeles

We will depart from San Francisco to Monterey Bay in the morning. Enjoy fresh sea breezes and stunning views during our tour of the stunning 17-Mile Drive along the Pacific Coast. Along the way, there will be a stop at Bird Rock for about 20 minutes. This region of Monterey Bay has a spectacular viewline of the reefs and small coves that dot the rugged shoreline. Also on the tour is The Lone Cypress, which includes a scenic view of the coast and a locally famous 250-year old tree. The tour will also stop at Pebble Beach Lodge Hotel, a historic golfing site, for about 30 minutes. The tour will then arrive in the beautiful San Francisco Bay area at night.

Hotel: Best Western Markland, or Holiday Inn Express Rosemead, or similar
Address: Best Western Markland- 434 Potrero Grande Dr., Monterey Park, CA, 91755;
Holiday Inn Express-705 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770

DAY7 Disneyland or Sea World

Your Disneyland exploration will begin with a train ride, passing Main Street U.S.A, a slice of life of America in the1890s, and a landscape filled with wonders: Sleeping Beauty's Castle towering above Fantasyland and its citizens, who include the Pirates of the Caribbean, the Mad Hatter, and Peter Pan; the Wild West of Frontierland, with its cowboys, pioneers, and saloons; the mysterious jungle of Adventureland and the Indiana Jones Adventure ride; and Tomorrowland, home of the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. As ever, a visit to Mickey's Toontown will give you a chance to take pictures with your favorite Disney characters, and there are attractions, parades and events galore to entertain the entire family. The Anaheim Park hotel has free shuttle service to and from Disneyland, so you can stay late into the evening to enjoy everything the park has to offer.

OR San Diego Sea World
You may choose a day trip to San Diego’s wonderful Sea World, considered to be the largest and finest marine life park in the United States (if not the world!) With the whole day before us, we have ample time to explore the many fascinating aspects of the SeaWorld experience. Watch one of the incredible shows performed by penguins, sea lions, dolphins, or the resident star, the killer whale Shamu. Feel the thrill of adventure on one of the park’s exciting rides: the Journey to Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids, or Riptide Rescue. Get up close to your favorite marine animals at exhibits like Shark Encounter, Turtle Reef, or the California Tide Pool. Or simply take in the full spectacle of SeaWorld from above in its SkyTower or Bayside SkyRide.

Hotel: Best Western Markland, or Holiday Inn Express Rosemead, or similar
Address: Best Western Markland- 434 Potrero Grande Dr., Monterey Park, CA, 91755;
Holiday Inn Express-705 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770

DAY8 Universal Studios

Today we’ll visit Universal Studios Hollywood, the world’s largest movie studio and theme park, where great moments from movies and television come to life. Be right at the center of all the excitement as you witness the reality-shattering Terminator 2:3D; feel the thrill in riding with E.T to the moon; and experience a war at sea during the WaterWorld live show. You'll take a ride through time and space on the Back to the Future ride, and come face-to-face with a man-eating T-Rex on Jurassic Park: The Ride. It's all right here waiting for your visit! After the tour ends, there will be transportation to the airport.

Please arrange air tickets departing Los Angeles after 10:30pm.
*** Itinerary varies slightly depending on day of departure.