7-Day Tour to Yosemite, Las Vegas, Sedona, Monument Valley from San Francisco

Día 1 SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN

1. 1

   San Francisco City Hall

   45 min

   Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour at the Fisherman’s Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz Island.

2. 2

   San Francisco Bay Bridge

   45 min

   In the afternoon

3. 3

   1 hora Entrada incluida

   In the afternoon

4. 4

   Fisherman's Wharf

   20 min

   In the afternoon

5. 5

   Golden Gate Bridge

   10 min Entrada incluida

   In the afternoon

6. 6

   Downtown Sausalito

   30 min

   Our tour ends with a night view of the city from the Bay Bridge.

7. 7

   Twin Peaks

   20 min

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8. 8

   Chinatown

   45 min

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Día 2 SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE

1. 1

   Yosemite Valley

   30 min Entrada incluida

   SUMMER ROUTE: We head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200-square mile wonderland of forests, lakes and waterfalls is located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome.

2. 2

   Yosemite Falls

   30 min Entrada incluida

   (SUMMER) Continuing the tour, we walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls.

3. 3

   The Cannery Row Monument

   2 horas

   WINTER ROUTE: We start the day with a tour of Monterrey to include the wharf and Cannery Row. What was once a row of Sardine factories along the wharf is now a picturesque haven for people to enjoy a leisurely day while exploring its rich history

4. 4

   Carmel

   2 horas

   (WINTER) We continue our tour of the beautiful California coast with a visit to the town of Carmel-by-the-sea, home to actor/director/mayor Clint Eastwood.

5. 5

   17-Mile Drive

   2 horas Entrada incluida

   (WINTER) We will then travel south returning back to Los Angeles. On the way we will either travel along the California coast itself on scenic Route #1 (small vehicles only) or visit the Acclaimed 17-Mile drive (full size buses only) for a stunning view of the coast.

Día 3 STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS

1. 1

   Outlets at Barstow

   2 horas

   Today’s route is east through the desert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow, which is filled with all the famous brand names like, Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland, Ralph Lauren and more.

2. 2

   The Las Vegas Strip

   2 horas Entrada incluida

   In the evening, we take a tour of the strip to see some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that are built in the middle of the desert, such as Caesar’s Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish off the evening at one of the many shows or try your hand at one of the many casinos’, who knows maybe lady luck will be smiling on you tonight.

Día 4 LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM

1. 1

   Hoover Dam

   30 min

   After a leisurely breakfast, we leave Las Vegas and make our way to the Hoover Dam, understand how this man-made phenomenon was built and what it did to the area. After our visit, we head back to Las Vegas for a free afternoon to enjoy some of the many and unique attractions or popular shows that the city has to offer.

2. 2

   Hoover Dam Bypass

   30 min

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Día 5 LAS VEGAS – SEDONA

1. 1

   Chapel of the Holy Cross

   30 min Entrada no incluida

   We start the day travelling across the Mojave Desert, and head up the Colorado Plateau and historic route 66, before arriving to Sedona. Known as the jewel of the desert and considered as one of the most beautiful places in America. Drive the breathtaking scenic Oak Creek Canyon that descends 2000 feet (610 meters) to the valley floor. We stop for photos of the red rocks and surroundings at the Oak Creek Canyon overlook, and the slide rock state park. Enjoy a lunch break in Sedona where you can browse authentic Indian arts and crafts stores together with unique boutiques and galleries.

2. 2

   Bell Rock

   10 min

   After our break we head out to the surrounding desert to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross ( self-guided visit using local stuttle service), and enjoy panoramic views of the Sedona red rock formations including Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte and Cathedral rock. In the late afternoon we depart the Sedona area to Flagstaff for overnight.

3. 3

   Cathedral Rock

   10 min

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Día 6 SEDONA – MONUMENT VALLEY – HORSESHOE BEND

1. 1

   Horseshoe Bend

   1 hora Entrada incluida

   We start the day by heading to the mighty Colorado River, for a visit to “Horseshoe Bend” a spectacular sight unique to this region of the country.

2. 2

   Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive

   3 horas Entrada incluida

   We continue the day heading into Monument valley, one of the Iconic symbols of the American West and one of the most majestic and photographed points in the world. Deep in the heart of the Navajo nation lies this majestic park, which consists of sandstone masterpieces that tower from 400 – 1000 feet (up to 300 meters) around these sandstone
   towers you can find mesas buttes shrubs and trees. Our visit starts with a jeep tour with led by Navajo Indians. The tour will take you down into the valley and you will experience firsthand why the Navajo call this land “like no other place on earth”.

Día 7 ANTELOPE CANYON – VALLEY OF FIRE – LAS VEGAS

1. 1

   Antelope Canyon

   1 hora 30 min Entrada incluida

   We start the day where “The water runs through the rocks” as per the local Navajo folklore. We tour the lower Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water and sand; words are not enough to describe these formations created by Mother Nature.

2. 2

   Valley of Fire State Park

   1 hora Entrada incluida

   After our tour we depart this amazing area and start making our way back to Las Vegas, along the way we stop for a lunch break and then visit the “Valley of Fire” named for the magnificent red sandstone formations created from shifting sands and dunes during the age of the dinosaurs more than 150 million years ago. Our visit is timed to be able to see the appearance of the valley being on “fire” when reflecting the powerful sun’s rays into the valley (weather permitting). Depart the Park for an early evening arrival in Las Vegas.