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9-Day Fascinating West Tour from Los Angeles: Santa Monica, Bakersfield, Fresno, Yosemite, Monterey | Hotel Breakfast Included
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• A City Tour: Visit the Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, and iconic landmarks like Dolby Theater and Sunset Boulevard
• Sequoia National Parks: See the General Grant and General Sherman trees in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
• Yosemite National Park: Explore Yosemite's El Capitan, Half Dome, and stunning waterfalls
• San Francisco Tour: Visit top sights like Union Square, Chinatown, and the Golden Gate Bridge
• Sequoia National Parks: See the General Grant and General Sherman trees in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
• Yosemite National Park: Explore Yosemite's El Capitan, Half Dome, and stunning waterfalls
• San Francisco Tour: Visit top sights like Union Square, Chinatown, and the Golden Gate Bridge
9 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Los Angeles
Welcome. Transfer to hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon, or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area.
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Anaheim majestic garden(900 Disneyland Dr Anaheim) - 2
Day 2 — Los Angeles
06:00- Wake-up call.07.00 am- Breakfast at the hotel (included).
09:00 am- After breakfast we include a panoramic tour of this extensive city. Tour including music center, civic center and financial center, via LA Live & Staples Center. We continue along Wilshire Boulevard, heading west of the city, past the Korean Quarter and the Brea Ditch to reach Beverly Hills. Continue on Sunset Boulevard to reach Hollywood and find the Walk of Fame with its thousands of stars, the Dolby Theater, Chinese Theater and the Hollywood sign.
13:30 pm- End of the comprehensive visit to the Walk of Fame. Free time to wander round and have lunch.
15:30 pm- Departure from Hollywood direct to Long Beach.
17:30 pm– Arrival to Long Beach Shoreline Village where the palm trees stand next to glazed skyscrapers. We make a 20-minute stop to see the Queen Mary Ocean Liner and take photos and then have time in Shoreline Village. Back to the hotel.
19:30 pm– Accommodation.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Anaheim majestic garden(900 Disneyland Dr Anaheim) - 3
Day 3 — Los Angeles - Santa Monica - Solvang - Bakersfield
06:30 am- Call and time to get up.
07:30 am- Breakfast at the hotel (included).
09:00 am- After breakfast, we leave Los Angeles and stop at the Santa Monica Pier, so often represented in Hollywood movies.
11:15 am- Continue to Solvang, a little Danish piece in California.
01:30 pm- Arrival in Solvang, time to walk its streets and be enveloped in its charm. Time for lunch.
03:30 pm- Departure to the city of Bakersfield
07:00 pm- Arrival in the city of Bakersfield, accommodation.
Santa Monica Pier
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Doubletree by hilton bakersfield(3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93308) - 4
Day 4 — Bakersfield - Gran Sequoya Park - Fresno
Landscapes: Beautiful mountain landscapes and forests of giant trees.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking in the National Parks.
06:00 am- Call and time to get up
06:30 am- Breakfast at the hotel (Included)
08:00 am- In the morning, after breakfast, we go out to immerse ourselves in one of the most impressive forests in the United States, with an exceptional inhabitant: the Giant Sequoias. We will visit Kings Canyon National Park where we will visit the General Grant, 1,700 years old. We will visit Grand Sequoia National Park and photograph, among others, the General Sherman, the largest tree in the world in terms of volume, and we will walk among these giants of nature, where we will then have a picnic at lunchtime.
12:30 pm- Time for lunch.
03:30 pm- Continuation to Fresno.
05:00 pm- Arrival in Fresno, free time.
Sequoia National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best western plus fresno inn(480 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710), Comfort suites fresno river park(102 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720) - 5
Day 5 — Fresno - Yosemite - San Francisco
Distance traveled: 285 miles (460 km)
Landscapes: Spectacular landscapes through Yosemite National Park; mountains, forests, canyons.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walks through the park.
05:00 am- Call and time to get up.
06:00 am- Breakfast at the hotel (Included).
07:00 am- After breakfast, we head to the Sierra Nevada.
10:00 am- Arrival at another great natural park: Yosemite. Its vertiginous cliffs, its waterfalls and its vegetation combine to make this famous valley one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world. We will see its great icons: El Capitan, Half Dome and its waterfalls, which from the observation point of the tunnel form what is called the great Cathedral of Nature.
11:15 am - Free time, you can take advantage of it to have lunch in the park.
12:30 pm - We leave Yosemite seeing several attractive points of the park.
02:00 pm - Technical stop in Merced, coffee and bathrooms.
02:30 pm - In the afternoon we continue towards SAN FRANCISCO.
05:30 pm - Arrival at the end of the afternoon.
Yosemite National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Holiday inn express suites fishermans wharf(550 North Point Street), Holiday inn san francisco-golden gateway(1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109) - 6
Day 6 — San Francisco
06:00 am- Call and time to get up.
06.30 am- Breakfast at the hotel (Included).
08:00 am- After breakfast, we include a city tour, passing through Union Square with its trams, the famous Chinatown, Financial District, the Theatre District, Civic Center and Alamo Square, where we can see the famous painted Victorian houses, with the contrast in the background of the modern city, which has been the scene of countless movies. We will pass through the Castro neighborhood to reach the Twin Peaks hill, where we will have a panoramic view of the city and the bay. We continue through the historic hippie neighborhood of "Haight Ashbuty", and continue to Golden Gate Park where we will make a stop. We continue to the Golden Gate Bridge where we will end the visit of the city.
12:00 pm- We finish the panoramic visit and free afternoon during which you can take an optional walk to the city of Sausalito, with incredible views of San Francisco and the bay.
06:30 pm - we include a night transfer to North Beach, "Little Italy", the authentic nightlife heart of the city, full of restaurants.
09:30 pm - Return to the Hotel.
Golden Gate Bridge
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Holiday inn express suites fishermans wharf(550 North Point Street), Holiday inn san francisco-golden gateway(1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109) - 7
Day 7 — San Francisco - Monterey - Carmel - San Luis Obispo
Distance traveled: 263 miles (424 km)
Landscapes: Some stretches along the coast. If you take the “costanera” you will see great landscapes over the Pacific. Hills. Agricultural areas.
06:00 am - Call and time to get up
07:00 am - Breakfast at the hotel (included).
08:00 am - We head south towards Carmel and Monterey, great landscapes over the ocean. Note: sometimes the fog does not allow good visibility on the coast, if fog is expected on the route we would travel along the highway inland.
11:30 am - Free time in Carmel, to visit its main square and we will be able to walk among its elegant shops and art galleries.
12:30 pm - We continue to Monterey and Cannery Row. We will have time to have lunch and visit the tourist sector at the foot of the Pacific Ocean on Cannery Road with its old canning factories now converted into restaurants and entertainment venues.
03:30 pm - We continue to San Luis Obispo.
06:00 pm - Arrival in San Luis Obispo. Pleasant town to spend the night. Free time.
Monterey Bay
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: La quinta inn suites bywyndham slobispo downtown(1845 Monterey Street) - 8
Day 8 — San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles
Distance traveled: 204 Miles (330 km)
Landscapes: Beautiful landscapes looking at the Pacific in many sections.
09:00 hrs – San Luis Obispo –Departure-.
11:00 hrs – Santa Bárbara –Arrival-. Time to get to know the Mission and walk through its streets of Mediterranean architecture. Time for lunch.
13:00 hrs – Santa Bárbara –Departure-. Beautiful landscapes following the Pacific.
17:30 hrs – Los Angeles –Arrival- .
19:30 hrs.– Transfer to Downtown Disney. You can enjoy its lively streets full of small restaurants in this neighborhood next to the Pacific Ocean. Time to walk.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Anaheim majestic garden(900 Disneyland Dr Anaheim) - 9
Day 9 — Los Angeles
After breakfast, end of our services.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and continental breakfast
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Evening transfer: DOWNTOWN DISNEY, Long Beach , Little Italy
- Ticket admission: Great Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–12 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 12 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 13–32 days before | 90% | Cancellation Made Within 13 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 95% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, Refund 95% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order.
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
Important info
Special notes
【'My Trip' App】
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Traveler over 65 years of age: 5% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Traveler over 65 years of age: 5% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
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