Day 1: Carmel
Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - 17 Mile Drive - Carmel
We depart north, heading to the spectacular California coast, making a first stop in Santa Barbara. We will visit the site of a Spanish mission and learn why these religious missions were so important for the development of the region. We will continue north to the city of Solvang, a Lovely Danish village to visit the shops. We will continue north on the 17 Mile Walk (part of route 1) and we will see the spectacular coast of California from near. After our tour We will visit the city of Carmel, home of the renowned actor Clint Eastwood. Enjoy free time and stroll through this town before heading to the Silicon Valley, where we will spend the night.
Day 2: San Francisco
San Francisco - Cruise through the Bay - Golden Gate Bridge - Chinatown
Today we will see why San Francisco is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will begin our ride on the famous Fisherman’s Wharf (Fisherman's Wharf), on a cruise on its lovely bay. We will pass under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the historic Alcatraz Island. We will return to Pier 39 for lunch, before a walk in the afternoon that will take us through the most recognized icons of the city, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Union Square railway station, the Chinatown and Nob Hill. Our walk ends with a spectacular night view of the city from Bay Bridge.
Day 3: Stevenson Ranch
Modeto - Yosemite
In summer: we pass through the farmland of the Joaquín Valley until we reach Yosemite National Park. These 1,200 square miles of wonderful forests, lakes and waterfalls are located in the Sierra Nevada. We will stop at El Capitan, the Bridal-Veil and Half Dome waterfalls. From there we will start a walk from the Yosemite visitor center to the Yosemite waterfalls, the highest in North America (730 meters). In winter: we start with a tour of Monterrey that includes the pier and Cannery Row; From there we will head south to visit the world-famous Hearst Castle. It was built by the tycoon of the press William Randolph Hearst. We will tour the famous house full of antiques and see why The castle served as a place of entertainment for the rich and famous during the first half of the 20th century. At night we will go to Las Vegas.
Day 4: Las Vegas
Stevenson Ranch - Las Vegas
Today's route takes us east through the desert and Death Valley until we reach the capital Gambling World Cup: Las Vegas. We will stop for lunch in a mall with Offer prices, on the Nevada state border, where we will find brands such as Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland and many more. At night we will visit the famous street called The Strip to to appreciate some of the spectacular hotels and fantasies, built in the middle of the desert: Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. At night Enjoy one of the many shows or try your luck in the impressive casinos. Who knows if Tonight we will be accompanied by luck and fortune!
Day 5: Las Vegas
Las Vegas - Hoover Dam
After breakfast we will leave Las Vegas and take the road to Hoover Dam, where We will understand how this phenomenal human work was built and the impact it has had on the area. After our visit we will return to Las Vegas to enjoy the afternoon off and take advantage of some of several unique attractions and popular shows that the city has to offer.
Day 6: Sedona
Las Vegas - Sedona
We start the day traveling along the Mojave Desert and heading towards the Colorado Plateau and the historic Route 66 to reach Sedona, known as “The Jewel of the Desert” and considered one of the most beautiful places in North America. We will travel through the impressive Oak Creek Canyon that descends 2000 feet (610 meters) to the bottom of the valley. We stopped to take pictures of the red stones and their surroundings, from the viewpoints of the Oak Creek Canyon. We will also visit the Slide Rock State Park. Then we will have a lunch break in Sedona, where you can find authentic indigenous crafts, as well as galleries and boutiques that are only here. After the break we will go to the desert to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross and appreciate the panoramic views of the Sedona rock formations, including Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte and Cathedral Rock. At sunset we will leave the Sedona area until we reach Flagstaff, where we will stay.
Day 7: Page
Sedona - Monument Valley - Horseshoe Bend
This morning we head towards the Monument Valley, one of the symbolic icons of the American West and one of the most majestic and photographed places in the world. In the heart of the Navajo nation we will find this majestic park, which consists of arsenic stone masterpieces, with heights of 400 to 100 feet and whose surroundings are plateaus, bricks, bushes and trees. Our excursion begins with Jeep vehicles, with Navajo indigenous guides, en route to the valley to what they call mother and without equal in the world. We stop for an outdoor barbecue (included) then we will head towards the red day visiting in the afternoon the famous Horseshoe Bend, another unique panorama in this region, at dusk, we will arrive at Lake Powell / Page where we will stay.
Day 8:
Antelope Canyon - Valley of Fire - Las Vegas
We start the day where the water runs through the rocks as described by the Navajos. We will tour the top of Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by wind, water and sand. After this panoramic we will return to Las Vegas via the valley of fire, named for the magnificent red sandstone formations, created by quicksand and dunes during the age of dinosaurs more than 150 million years ago. We will arrive at dusk in Las Vegas.
