Project Description
West Coast Explorer
Our West Coast Explorer trip is perfect if you are looking to stay within the US. On this trip, you’ll get to experience some of the United States’ most beautiful landscapes while also enjoying the comfort of major cities in SF and Las Vegas.
11 Days – 4 Cities, 1 Country
San Francisco, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas
Price Range: $1,950 – $2,250
Theme: Adventure, Party
Price range varies depending on group size, time of travel, accommodation level, and included activities.
What’s Included
Accommodations
- Hotel 10 Nights
Meals
- None
Transport
- Flight from Reno to Las Vegas
- Motorcoach & Private Shuttle
Trip Highlights
- Guided Bike Tour across the Golden Gate Bridge
- Alcatraz Tour
- Napa Valley Winery Tour
- Yosemite Valley Floor Tour
- Yosemite Guided Hikes
- Lake Tahoe Boat Cruise
- Cirque du Soleil Show
Exclusions
- International flights
- International airport departure tax
- Any visas required
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Late check out at hotels
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks with included lunches and dinners
- Tips for leaders, guide and driver
- Expenditure of personal nature
- Personal Insurance
- Optional activities
Additional Experiences
SF City Tour
Grand Canyon Tour
Old Vegas Tour & Ziplining
Trip Gallery
Itinerary Overview
Welcome to San Francisco. Hotel Check-in.
Included Meals: None
Group to travel on their own to Fisherman’s Wharf area. Group may choose to travel by taxi or ride-share or Cable Car to Fisherman’s Wharf.
Group to be lead on a bike tour by a Blazing Saddles tour escort. Tour to proceed on the San Francisco waterfront to the Golden Gate Bridge, then along the Bridge bike path and then to continue to the town of Sausalito. Free time in Sausalito. Golden Gate Ferry back to San Francisco.
Free time for lunch in the fabulous Ferry Building Gourmet Marketplace. The Marketplace is home to over 40 specialty cafes, shops and gourmet food purveyors, representing some of the best of Northern California’s rich culinary offerings.
Alcatraz Tour: Upon arrival on Alcatraz, the group will make their way up to the Cellhouse where they will obtain the self-guided audio tour.
Included Meals: None
Sonoma Wine Tour: Wine tasting at Imagery Estate Winery in the Sonoma Valley.
Scenic drive in the Sonoma Valley to the charming Sonoma Plaza. Group to have free time for lunch, shopping, siteseeing at the Sonoma Plaza. Several lunch options are available, including the excellent deli at the Sonoma Cheese Factory.
Private tour and tasting at the historic Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma.
Included Meals: None
Motorcoach transportation to Yosemite National Park. Check-in at Yosemite Valley Lodge.
Yosemite Valley Floor Tour.
Included Meals: None
Yosemite guided hike. Group to have breakfast on their own in Half Dome Village coffee shop, then check-in at Yosemite Mountaineering School office, located in Half Dome Village. Guides to discuss hike destination options with the group prior to departing on the hike. There will be 2 guides, so the group will have the option of dividing into 2 groups, with 1 group be taken on a more strenuous hike, and 1 more moderate, or they may stay together in 1 group if desired.
The rest of the day and night are free for the group to enjoy the Park’s many trails, attractions and facilities.
Included Meals: None
Drive to travel via scenic Highway 120 over Tioga Pass, the highest trans-sierra mountain pass in California. During the drive, there will be spectacular scenic views and plenty of photo opportunities. Options will be available for photo stops. Tenaya Lake is a recommended stop.
Check-in at resort at Heavenly Valley.
Included Meals: None
Drive to travel via scenic Highway 120 over Tioga Pass, the highest trans-sierra mountain pass in California. During the drive, there will be spectacular scenic views and plenty of photo opportunities. Options will be available for photo stops. Tenaya Lake is a recommended stop.
Check-in at resort at Heavenly Valley.
Scenic Cruise from Zephyr Cove Marina on the boat MS Dixie II. The cruise will feature fantastic views of the Lake! Optional lunch for purchase is available on board.
After the cruise, the shuttle will return the group back to the Heavenly Village, where they will have the rest of the day free to enjoy Lake Tahoe.
Included Meals: None
Free day at Lake Tahoe!
Included Meals: None
Flight from Reno to Las Vegas. Check-in at hotel on the Vegas Strip. Afternoon and evening free in Las Vegas.
Included Meals: None
Daytime and evening free in Las Vegas.
Included Meals: None
Depart from Las Vegas Airport.
Included Meals: None