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Escorted Tours > Western USA + Canyons
Western Frontiers
Escorted Tour, Standard/Superior
Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
Start/Finish:
Las Vegas / Las Vegas
11 Jan 2024 - 09 Apr 2026
- 1 complimentary breakfast*
- Enjoy leisure time for shopping, gambling, eating, or all of the above in glitzy Las Vegas
- Traverse the lowest and driest spot within the western hemisphere: Death Valley National Park
- Explore the magnificent falls during a visit to majestic Yosemite National Park (weather permitting)
- Take in the sights of the City by the Bay, San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf
- Journey through America’s capital of technology innovation, Silicon Valley
- Experience the charming sites and sounds of Monterey, including Cannery Row, inspiration for American author John Steinbeck
- Discover through the picturesque scenery of California’s central coast and its rich agricultural plains
- Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favorite celebrity’s star
- Get a glimpse of all the glamour Los Angeles has to offer with stops at some of its most famous spots
Experience More (Optional)
- Hop on board a cable car during an extensive night tour of San Francisco and enjoy the “City by the Bay.”
LAS VEGAS - ARRIVAL
Day 1: Transfer independently from the airport to your hotel.
LAS VEGAS - DEATH VALLEY - MAMMOTH LAKES** (If Tioga pass closed routing will be done via Fresno)
Day 2: Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch/Visitors Center before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century, and today it is renowned for its superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas. The motorcoach tour commences. Passengers should meet in the lobby of the designated Hotel at 07:30 for an 08:00 departure.
MAMMOTH/FRESNO - YOSEMITE - MODESTO
Day 3: Your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass**, into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendors, including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls, and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in Modesto.
MODESTO - SAN FRANCISCO
Day 4: Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America. Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at your hotel. This evening, take a memorable City by Night Tour (optional).
SAN FRANCISCO (NAPA VALLEY OPTIONAL)
Day 5: A day at leisure! Your ATI Tour Director is on hand to assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman's Wharf, where one may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood, famous sourdough bread, or decadent Ghiradelli’s Chocolate. Or take a stroll by the Sea Lions’ Marina to watch them frolic. Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz Island, where “America’s Most Wanted,” such as Al Capone and ”Machine Gun” Kelly, were incarcerated. Or visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s Department Store. You may also choose to embark on a wine-tasting tour to Napa Valley, world-renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery (optional).
SAN FRANCISCO - MONTEREY/CARMEL - CENTRAL COAST
Day 6: Depart San Francisco this morning for the drive to the Monterey Peninsula, known for its magnificent homes and lovely beaches. In Monterey, visit Fisherman’s Wharf and the famous Cannery Row. Then tour charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, noted for its quaint houses, upscale art galleries, and unique stores. In the afternoon, your tour continues through Paso Robles, home of fine wineries. Overnight in a quaint Central California Coast town.
CENTRAL COAST - SANTA BARBARA - SANTA MONICA - LOS ANGELES
Day 7: Journey south through the Santa Ynez Valley into Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white, sandy beaches. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, an orientation tour commences to include Hollywood, portions of Beverly Hills, and Century City before arriving in Santa Monica, home to the finish line of Historic Route 66, where you may enjoy an optional lunch on the pier before arriving at your hotel.
LOS ANGELES - MOJAVE DESERT - LAS VEGAS - DEPARTURE
Day 8: Today you will return to glittering Las Vegas from Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert, home of the world’s tallest thermometer. Clusters of unique Joshua trees dot the mountainous landscape. Your tour ends upon arrival.
- Information kit
- Services of a Tour Director throughout (excluding Hawaii if applicable)
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- Porterage of one piece of luggage per person begins the first morning the coach departs (excluding Hawaii, if applicable)
- Accommodation, sightseeing, and Excursions as specified in the itinerary
- All State and Local taxes
- Long-haul International flights
- Meals, admissions, and/or optional tours are not included in the itinerary unless mentioned otherwise
- Transportation upon arrival to or from the airport (available at an additional cost)
- Gratuities to the driver and guide are at the travelers’ discretion.
- Items of a personal nature, i.e. telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc
- Use of hotel rooms before or after normal check-in and check-out times and resort fees, if applicable
- No refunds for unused services or hotel nights
