Western Frontiers
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Las Vegas Arrival
Transfer independently from the airport to your hotel.
Day 2
Las Vegas – Death Valley – Mammoth Lakes**
Motorcoach tour commences. Passengers should meet in the lobby of the designated Hotel at 07:30 hours for an 08:00 hours departure.
Today starts with a stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign where you may wish to capture your photo memory of Las Vegas. 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 the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.
**Winter Routing: the Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will overnight in Fresno and a visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be possible (winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions).
Day 3
Mammoth / Fresno** – Yosemite - Sacramento
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 glacialshaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in Sacramento.
Day 4
Sacramento – 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).
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 breads 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).
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 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.
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 arriving at your hotel.
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.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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| DEPARTURES 2024 | DEPARTURES 2025 | DEPARTURES 2026 | PRICE FROM |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN 11 | JAN 16 | - | 1615 |
| FEB 15 | FEB 13 | FEB 19 | 1615 |
| MAR 14 | MAR 20 | MAR 12 | 1615 |
| APR 4, 18, 25 | APR 10, 24 | APR 9 | 1615 |
| MAY 9, 23 | MAY 8, 22 | - | 1710 |
| JUNE 6, 13, 27 | JUNE 5, 12, 26 | - | 1710 |
| JULY 11, 18 | JULY 10, 17, 31 | - | 1710 |
| AUG 1, 15, 29 | AUG 14, 28 | - | 1710 |
| SEP 5, 19 | SEP 4, 18 | - | 1710 |
| OCT 3, 24 | OCT 2, 23 | - | 1710 |
| NOV 7 | NOV 6, 27 | - | 1615 |
| DEC 19 | DEC 25 | - | 1615 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT INCLUSIONS
- 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 Los Angeles has to offer with stops at some of its most famous spots
| NIGHT | CITY | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms |
| 2 | Mammoth Lakes or Fresno | Mammoth Mountain Inn or Hampton Inn Fresno Airport |
| 3 | Yosemite Gateway | Doubletree by Hilton Modesto |
| 4-5 | San Francisco | Hilton San Francisco Union Square |
| 6 | Central Coast | Historic Santa Maria Inn |
| 7 | Los Angeles | Hilton Los Angeles Airport |
PRE & POST HOTELS
PRE: Las Vegas, Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms
POST: Las Vegas, Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Hop on board a cable car during an extensive night tour of San Francisco and enjoy dinner tonight in the “City by the Bay”
- Ride a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge with vast views of the San Francisco Bay
- Enjoy a traditional lunch at world famous Bubba Gump at Santa Monica Pier the finishing line of famed Route 66
