West Coast Explorer

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Trip Overview

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.

Price range varies depending on group size, time of travel, accommodation level, and included activities.

Important Trip Information

Accomodations

  • 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
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 - Arrive San Francisco

Welcome to San Francisco. Hotel Check-in.

Included Meals: None

Day 2 - San Francisco

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

Day 3 - San Francisco

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

Day 4 - Yosemite National Park

Motorcoach transportation to Yosemite National Park. Check-in at Yosemite Valley Lodge.

Yosemite Valley Floor Tour.

Included Meals: None

Day 5 - Yosemite National Park

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

Day 6 - Yosemite National Park - Lake Tahoe

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

Day 7 - Lake Tahoe

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

Day 8 - Lake Tahoe

Free day at Lake Tahoe!

Included Meals: None

Day 9 - Lake Tahoe - Las Vegas

Flight from Reno to Las Vegas. Check-in at hotel on the Vegas Strip. Afternoon and evening free in Las Vegas.

Included Meals: None

Day 10 - Las Vegas

Daytime and evening free in Las Vegas.

Included Meals: None

Day 11 - Depart Las Vegas

Depart from Las Vegas Airport.

Included Meals: None

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