San Francisco, Las Vegas & Arizona Desert Tour Package: 7 Days

San Francisco, Las Vegas & Arizona Desert Tour Package: 7 Days

Day 1: San Francisco - Modesto or Monterey

Having met up at 8:30 am in front of the San Francisco Public Library, we'll set off on our 7-day tour around the West Coast of the United States.

Our first day will be spent exploring San Francisco. We'll take a 1-hour boat ride from Fisherman's Wharf to Sausalito and admire views of iconic places such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Alcatraz prison. Afterwards, you'll have 1 hour 30 minutes of free time for lunch at Pier 39.

In the afternoon, we'll take a sightseeing tour of the city. So we can learn more about San Francisco, our tour will take us through Chinatown, Nob Hill and Union Square, San Francisco's most famous shopping area.

The first day will end at the hotel, which will vary depending on the time of year. If you're joining us in summer or spring, we'll take you to Modesto. During the rest of the year, we'll head to Monterey. 

Day 2: Modesto or Monterey - Yosemite or Carmel-by-the-sea - Stevenson Ranch

If you're travelling with us in autumn or winter, we'll spend the second day gazing at the best views of Monterey's coast and visiting Carmel-by-the-sea. You'll have some free time to have lunch in this charming town, which is famous for being the home of Clint Eastwood.

During spring and summer, we'll visit Yosemite National Park. We'll make several stops at its viewpoints and take short hikes to admire its many lakes and lush forests. In addition, we'll visit Yosemite Falls, which is one of the highest waterfalls in North America. 

At the end of the day, we'll make our way to Stevenson Ranch to have dinner and spend the night.

Day 3: Stevenson Ranch - Las Vegas

Good morning! We'll have breakfast at the hotel and start our 4-hour 30-minute drive through Death Valley to our next destination: Las Vegas. At the halfway point, we'll stop in the town of Barstow so you can have lunch at your leisure.

When we get there, we'll take a tour of the Las Vegas Strip to see where Sin City's most famous casinos and hotels are located. After exploring the area, you'll have the evening free to get dinner and try your hand at some gambling.

Day 4: Las Vegas - Hoover Dam - Las Vegas

After waking up and having a hearty breakfast, we'll drive to one of the most popular tourist attractions near Las Vegas. This would be Hoover Dam in the Colorado River, which is famous for being one of the most important engineering feats of the 20th century.

We'll explain how this colossal construction was built and discuss some of the Hollywood films that have been shot here. While we're here we'll also see Lake Mead, which is the largest reservoir in the country. 

You'll then have the afternoon free to get some lunch and stroll around Las Vegas.

Day 5: Las Vegas - Sedona - Page

Rise and shine! We'll have breakfast and then hit Route 66 to go to Sedona, one of the most famous cities in the Arizona Desert. Before arriving, we'll admire the arid landscapes of Oak Creek Canyon. We'll discuss why this place is also known as the little cousin of the Grand Canyon.

In Sedona, you'll have 1 hour 30 minutes of free time to relax and eat something. Afterwards, we'll take a trip to the Chapel of the Holy Cross. This modern religious site offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Arizona Desert.

We'll then arrive in Page, where we'll spend the night.

Day 6: Page - Monument Valley - Kanab

Once we've had breakfast, we'll leave Page behind and drive to the famous Horseshoe Bend in the Arizona Desert. We'll pause at a lookout point so you can see the famous meander of the Colorado River at a huge rocky promontory 1,300 feet (400 metres) below us.

Next, we'll take a jeep tour of Monument Valley. This valley is famous for its numerous red rock pinnacles and for being an iconic landscape of the American West. We'll tell you lots of fascinating facts about this area as well as discussing the Indigenous communities that reside here.

After another incredible day, we'll head to Kanab and get some rest.

Day 7: Kanab - Antelope Canyon - Las Vegas

The final day of our tour will be spent admiring another well-known natural monument in the Arizona Desert. This would be Antelope Canyon, which has sinuous rock formations that look like a sea of stones in the middle of a gorge.

We'll take a break so you can get some lunch and then continue our route through the Valley of Fire to our final destination. Our 7-day tour will finish when we come to the Las Vegas Luxor Hotel & Casino between 4 and 5 pm.

Accommodation

This 7-day tour package in San Francisco, Las Vegas and the Arizona Desert includes 6 nights' accommodation with breakfast at the following hotels:

• Modesto or Monterey (1 night): 3-star Best Western Palm Court Inn, 3-star Holiday Inn hotel or similar. 
• Stevenson Ranch (1 night): 1-star Comfort Suites or similar.
• Las Vegas (2 nights): 3-star Harrah's Hotel or similar. 
• Page (1 night): 2-star Quality Inn at Lake Powell or similar.
• Kanab (1 night): 2-star Days Inn or similar.

The price displayed is per adult staying in a double room. Children between 2 and 14 years old will be sharing a room with adults. Children under 2 years old are free (if they are unable to walk, they must wear a baby carrier).