Western Frontiers – California Highlights from Las Vegas

Enjoy an 8-day tour that takes you throughout California and Nevada - America's western frontier!

Take the scenic route through the western beauty of California and Nevada. Along the way, you’ll visit Death Valley, Yosemite, Carmel, and Monterey as well as tour San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Napa Valley wineries. Tick off all the Californian must-sees on this fantastic escorted California itinerary as you experience the vibrant cities and natural beauty that makes The Golden State so special.

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8 Days from $2799/person CAD

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Off The Beaten Path

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Primary Location

West Coast, United States

Departures

Selected Thursday departures until April 2026

Included:

7-nights hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower
Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout
Enjoy leisure time for shopping, gambling, eating, or all of the above in glitzy Las Vegas
Post an Instagram of yourself at the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign
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 sites 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
Enjoy a touch of Europe in the new world while visiting the Danish community of Solvang
Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favorite celebrity’s star
Get a glimpse of all the glamour of Los Angeles has to offer with stops at some of its most famous spots
Transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout
Hotel, state, and local taxes, service charges, and porterage service (limit one piece of checked luggage per person)
Information kit

Not Included:

Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility
Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Pre and Post Accommodation
Airport Transfers
Everything that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

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From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
Prices are subject to change
Hotel services in the United States customarily do not include breakfast. If you do not wish to have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (where available), you may frequently find coffee shops and restaurants close by which serve good and inexpensive breakfasts. Some hotels do offer a continental breakfast. Usually, this continental breakfast is basic and contains coffee and pastries. Variations between the different hotels may result in the following also being available, cereal, cheese, fruit, etc
Each passenger traveling on an escorted tour is allowed one piece of checked baggage per person due to space limitations. Additional luggage will be charged at $7.00 per person per day (price is subject to change)
Due to the nature of this holiday, bags are handled many times, so a durable, reasonably sturdy, and clearly labeled bag is required. The Tour Manager will issue you a special luggage tag which should remain on your customer’s bag at all times to help ensure the bag is delivered to, and retrieved from, the hotel room at each destination
All coaches are equipped with air-conditioning and an onboard lavatory. Additionally, coaches may have the following onboard amenities: wi-fi, footrests, luggage nets, movable seats, individually adjustable air conditioning, etc
Complimentary breakfast may be offered by a hotel and discontinued at any time with or without notice
Child 11 years and under with 2 adults sharing existing bedding with minimum child age is 7 years (child rates are on request)
We can not accept bookings on motorcoach tours for children less than seven (7) years of age. For all tours, children and young adults under the age of 21 must be accompanied by and share their room with an adult at least 21 years of age. Some hotels may also require that at least one of the room occupants is 21 years of age or older

Optional Extras:

Add the Breakfast Package to your tour to enjoy an included breakfast daily and other special inclusions
Hop on board a cable car during an extensive night tour of San Francisco and enjoy dinner tonight in the “City by the Bay”
All optional excursions are subject to change and availability. Optional excursions are to be booked with the Tour Manager
Pre and post accommodation

Private Group Travel

All United States escorted tours are available for exclusive groups with a minimum of 10 rooms. Please contact us for dates and prices.

Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO LAS VEGAS

Welcome to Las Vegas, the glittering “Entertainment Capital of the World,” for non-stop fun, gambling, and world-class entertainment. Today enjoy the day at leisure to explore Las Vegas on your own.

Accommodation at the Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, or similar

DAY 2: LAS VEGAS > DEATH VALLEY > MAMMOTH LAKES/FRESNO

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 is renowned for its superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.

Important note: Winter Routing The Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will overnight in Fresno or Visalia and a visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be possible (winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions).

Accommodation at the Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes, or Piccadilly Inn, Fresno

DAY 3: MAMMOTH/FRESNO > YOSEMITE > MODESTO

Your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass (please see important note on day 3) 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.

Accommodation at the Doubletree by Hilton Modesto, Modesto, or similar

DAY 4: MODESTO > SAN FRANCISCO

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).

Accommodation at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, or similar

DAY 5: SAN FRANCISCO (NAPA VALLEY OPTIONAL)

Day at leisure! Your 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 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 also may choose to embark on a wine-tasting tour to Napa Valley, world-renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery (optional).

Accommodation at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, or similar

DAY 6: SAN FRANCISCO > MONTEREY/ CARMEL > CENTRAL COAST

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.

Accommodation at the Radisson Santa Maria, Central Coast, or similar

DAY 7: CENTRAL COAST > SANTA BARBARA > SANTA MONICA > LOS ANGELES

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 departure or arriving at your hotel.

Accommodation at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles, or similar

DAY 8: LOS ANGELES > MOJAVE DESERT > LAS VEGAS

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.