Day 1 BAY AREA - YOSEMITE - FRESNO

From waterfalls that drop thousands of feet, and endless mountain ridges, Yosemite National Park can be considered one of the most famous scenic spots in the Western United States. Arrive in Yosemite National Park after lunch. Highlights include: Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls, El Captain, Merced River, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome. Overnight stay in Fresno.

Hotel: Park Inn by Radisson Fresno (except Holiday Inn Fresno Airport for 4/28/2012) or Similar

Day 2 FRESNO - LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, it's a city that has something to offer for everyone. The infamous Las Vegas Strip is where tourists can enjoy a walk in the warm desert evening and visit the newest and most lavish casinos from Bellagio, Venetian, MGM Grand, The Mirage, and others. Or perhaps take a stroll downtown and view a dazzling light show that spans an entire street (Optional night tour). There are special shows and performances year round that truly makes Las Vegas as a city that never sleeps. Overnight in Las Vegas.

Hotel: Excalibur hotel or similar

Day 3 LAS VEGAS - GRAND CANYON SOUTH- LAS VEGAS

The Grand Canyon offers one of the most spectacular examples of erosion not found anywhere in the world. Canyon National Park is a designated World Heritage Site and is unmatched in the incomparable vistas that it offers to visitors on the rim. Today, take an excursion to this incomparable National Park. Overnight in Las Vegas.
Please note that during the trip to Grand Canyon South, we won't pass by Hoover Dam.

Hotel: Excalibur hotel or similar

Day 4 LOS ANGELES

Visit the largest metropolitan area in California, Los Angeles. Highlights include the historical landmarks of Hollywood, downtown, as well as Hollywood Blvd., Chinese Theater, and the newly built Kodak Theatre, which is now the permanent home to the Oscars. Overnight stay in Los Angeles.

Hotel: Holiday Inn La Mirada or Hotels offering similar standards of service

Day 5 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS (FULL DAY)

Experience movie magic at its best. The studio theme park has attractions including Shrek and Jurassic Park, with various shows and performances throughout the day. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films in the studio tour. Overnight stay in Los Angeles.

Hotel: Holiday Inn La Mirada or Hotels offering similar standards of service

Day 6 DISNEYLAND OR SAN DIEGO CITY TOUR (FULL DAY)

Disneyland: From the mind of Walt Disney, enjoy a full day in Disneyland- a theme park suitable for all ages. Or you can choose to visit adventure park. Overnight stay in Los Angeles.
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San Diego City Tour: At 9:00am we will depart from the hotel and drive South along the Pacific Ocean heading to sunny San Diego, the second largest city in California. We will first stop by the U.S. Naval compound in San Diego harbor. Docked at Navy Pier is the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Naval history from 1945 to 1997. After lunch, we will go to Coronado Island and visit the Hotel del Coronado. This world-famous luxury hotel was built in the Wooden Victorian style in the 1800s, and has since become a National Landmark. It has been in numerous films and has hosted presidents, royal families, and leaders from around the world. Next we will move on to another National Landmark, Balboa Park. Enjoy the luscious botanical gardens and Spanish architecture lining the long promenades. After, we will visit Old Town San Diego, where you will feel as if you stepped back in time as you walk among the classic Mexican Pueblos and shops offering many Latin American souvenirs and handicrafts. In the evening we will drive back to Los Angeles along the Golden Coast; if you are lucky you may catch a sunset. We will return to the hotel by 7:30PM.

Hotel: Holiday Inn La Mirada or Hotels offering similar standards of service

Day 7 LOS ANGELES - SANTA BARBARA -SOLVANG - BAY AREA

In the morning, visit the Danish immigrant town of Solvang. The word Solvang in Danish can be translated as "sunny countryside", which in fact is true for almost the entire year. While in Solvang, enjoy the famous Danish pastries, cookies, and chocolates. After lunch, head back to the Bay Area.
In Winter, Yosemite will be substituted with Death Valley due to closure of road. Please see the following web page for details: http://www.tours4fun.com/7-day-new-tour-death-valley-grand-canyon-las-vegas-los-angeles-disneyland-universal-studios-tour.html