Arrive in sunny Southern California and meet your travel director for an introduction to your West Coast USA tour. Settle into Los Angeles, your base for the next two nights, and take the evening to explore nearby Koreatown, Silver Lake, or Hollywood, each offering great dining and entertainment options.

The Line Hotel

This morning, join your sightseeing tour of Los Angeles, taking in Beverly Hills, Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Dolby Theatre, home of the Oscars. Later, head to Santa Monica and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the beach, pier, and local shops at your own pace.

The Line Hotel

Travel from Los Angeles to Phoenix, passing the impressive San Gorgonio Wind Farm, where thousands of turbines power the nearby Coachella Valley resorts. Continue through Palm Springs and cross into Arizona, catching your first glimpse of the Colorado River before arriving in the Valley of the Sun, known for its year-round sunshine. The evening is free to relax or explore Phoenix at your own pace.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa

Travel north from Phoenix through the desert landscape dotted with tall saguaro cacti. Stop in Sedona, known for its striking red rock formations, thriving art scene and laid-back charm. Continue along the scenic Oak Creek Canyon in the Coconino National Forest, where red cliffs and lush river gorges make this one of Arizona’s most picturesque drives.

Aiden By Best Western Flagstaff

Breakfast

Begin the day with a visit to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Learn about its incredible geology with your travel director, then choose how to explore – from scenic viewpoints to an optional helicopter flight over the canyon. Visit the Desert View Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site to discover more about the region’s Indigenous history before continuing to Flagstaff, a relaxed town along historic Route 66.

Aiden By Best Western Flagstaff

Today, follow a classic stretch of Route 66, the legendary highway that captures the spirit of the American road trip. Stop in Seligman and Kingman, two nostalgic towns filled with vintage diners, motels, and retro Americana charm. Continue through the desert until the bright neon lights of Las Vegas come into view – the entertainment capital of the world and your home for the next stop on your adventure.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino

Enjoy a full day to explore Las Vegas your way. Take in the city’s famous casinos, shows, and restaurants, or choose from a range of optional experiences to see another side of the area. Visit the Hoover Dam and admire views across Lake Mead, or enjoy a night out at Vegas! The Show. However you spend your day, it’s sure to be one to remember.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino

Leave Las Vegas behind and travel across the Mojave Desert, the driest in the United States. Despite its arid landscape, the desert is home to unique plants and wildlife, with views stretching to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Continue into California’s San Joaquin Valley and arrive in Selma, known as the “Raisin Capital of the World.” Enjoy dinner at your leisure this evening as you look ahead to tomorrow’s visit to Yosemite National Park.

Holiday Inn Selma-Swancourt Hotel

Today is all about exploring Yosemite National Park, one of America’s most spectacular natural landscapes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yosemite is known for its green valleys, waterfalls, giant sequoia trees and the famous granite peaks of Half Dome and El Capitan. Enjoy time to walk the trails or relax at one of the scenic picnic spots before continuing to Modesto, in the heart of California’s agricultural region.

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

Travel back to the California coast, crossing the Bay Bridge into San Francisco, one of the West Coast’s most beloved cities. Known for its steep streets and iconic cable cars, San Francisco is full of charm and character. Enjoy a sightseeing tour visiting Fisherman’s Wharf, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Presidio, and North Beach. This evening, you may choose to join a Chinatown walking tour, exploring local markets and dining family-style at a traditional Chinese restaurant.

Parc 55 San Francisco Hilton

Start the day with a visit to Boudin Bakery, a San Francisco favourite known for its sourdough bread made from the original “Mother Dough” of 1849. After breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to explore. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Sausalito, take a cruise around the bay past Alcatraz Island, or head to Muir Woods to see the towering redwoods. However you spend it, it’s the perfect way to end your USA tour.

Parc 55 San Francisco Hilton

Breakfast

Your journey through Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Yosemite, and the highlights of California’s Golden West comes to an end today in San Francisco. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight, or you may choose to extend your stay and spend more time exploring the city.