A True Western Adventure

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Detailed Trip Description

Spend eight days discovering three vibrant cities and two great national parks. Pick up your rental car in Los Angeles, then head east for Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world. Enjoy free time to laze by the pool, go see a Las Vegas show, or visit Hoover Dam. Continue west to Death Valley National Park, the lowest, driest, and hottest location in the Western Hemisphere, then north to Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the US. Don't miss Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and El Capitan, the largest granite monolith in the world. Next, head west for San Francisco, the “City by the Bay." Visit Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf, and take a bay cruise for magnificent views of Golden Gate Bridge. Drop off your rental car and conclude your memorable vacation.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Los Angeles, California, United States

 
Arrive in Los Angeles.

Pick up your rental car at the airport. Hotel : Holiday Inn Lax

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Day 2 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

 
Los Angeles–Las Vegas.

Drive to Las Vegas. Approximately 280 miles. Hotel : Gold Coast


Day 3 - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

 
Sightseeing

Full day at your leisure.


Day 4 - Death Valley, California, United States

 
Las Vegas–Death Valley National Park.

Drive to Death Valley. Approximately 144 miles. Hotel : Furnace Creek Ranch


Day 5 - Yosemite Ntl Park, California, United States

 
Death Valley NP –Yosemite National Park.

Drive to Yosemite N.P. Approximately 360 miles. Hotel : Cedar Lodge


Day 6 - Yosemite Ntl Park, California, United States

 
National Parks

Full day at your leisure.


Day 7 - San Francisco, California, United States

 
Yosemite National Park–San Francisco.

Drive to San Francisco. Approximately 186 miles.

Hotels

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway is located in the center of downtown San Francisco, just steps away from the historic California cable car turnaround. The 26-story, 499-room hotel offers fantastic city views and is near all major attractions, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and Chinatown.


Day 8 - San Francisco, California, United States

 
Airport Transfers

Return your rental car at the airport prior to departure.


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