9-Day Yosemite, Grand Canyon & Pacific Coast Tour From San Francisco

You will be greeted by a friendly tour guide at SFO International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Option A: Napa Valley Wine Tour

In the morning we head to Napa Valley for a taste of its local wines, and at your own expense you can choose to visit the famous Castello Di Amorosa Winery (admission not included), which is rated as the must go place in Napa Valley by Wall Street Journals. The winery is famous for its magnificent castle shape, exquisite construction and gorgeous decoration.

Here you will be fortunate to have a taste of the authentic California Red Wine in its unique private tasting room and to visit its wine cellar three levels below its ground floor. Inside the winery make you feel like you were in the medieval Europe. The Italian name of “Castello Di Amorosa” means “Castle of Love”, and that’s why it attracted many new couples to come to shoot wedding photos here. The winery’s romantic atmosphere is equally suitable for family to enjoy and take photos.

At the same time, you will enjoy the beautiful view of Napa Valley. At last, we will head to the famous coastal town Sausalito, where you will be able to overlook the skylines of San Francisco across from the sea. The whole town is full of Mediterranean atmosphere, classical and charming.

We will be back to San Francisco in the evening.

Option B: 17 Mile Drive

California Redwood, also known as the Coastal Redwood, Sequoia, Sequoia, Longyearbyen, is one of the tallest plants in the world and can grow to 115 meters in height, mainly in California, USA. The oldest known mahogany is about 2,200 years old.

Sequoia -It is an evergreen, long-lived, monoecious tree living 1,200-1,800 years or more. This species includes the tallest living trees on Earth, reaching up to 379 feet in height and up to 29.2 feet in diameter at breast height. These trees are also among the oldest living things on Earth. 18000s, this massive tree occurred naturally in an estimated 2,100,000 acres along much of coastal California and the southwestern corner of coastal Oregon within the United States.

A steam locomotive is a type of railway locomotive that produces its pulling power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning combustible material – usually coal, wood, or oil – to produce steam in a boiler. The steam moves reciprocating pistons which are mechanically connected to the locomotive's main wheels (drivers). Both fuel and water supplies are carried with the locomotive, either on the locomotive itself or in wagons (tenders) pulled behind.

17 Miles: a world famous tourist destination and a paradise for those golf enthusiasts, and the 17 miles is the most delicate part of California PCH #1. The well-known Chinese painting Master Mr. Daqian Zhang once lived here to seek for inspirations. At 17 miles, you are able to see the unparalleled Pacific Ocean view, varying exquisitely designed high-end residential houses, remarkable Monterey cypresses and so on.

Option C: Silicon Valley - Stanford University (Available from 3/1/2020)

In the morning, The tour went to Stanford University. Stanford University has trained many US presidents and founders of high-tech companies in the world. Then enter the world's high-tech city Silicon Valley. After that the tour going to the visitor center of Google, the world ’s top Internet company, where you can take pictures. Also the tour will visit the NASA Institute, and guests can visit the Winchester Mystery House of Victoria at their own expense in the afternoon.

Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university in Stanford, California. Stanford is known for its academic achievements, wealth, close proximity to Silicon Valley, and selectivity; it ranks as one of the world's top universities.

The Intel Museum located at Intel's headquarters in Santa Clara, California, United States, has exhibits of Intel's products and history as well as semiconductor technology in general.The museum is open weekdays and Saturdays except holidays. It is open to the public with free admission.The museum was started in the early 1980s as an internal project at Intel to record its history. It opened to the public in 1992, later being expanded in 1999 to triple its size and add a store. It has exhibits about how semiconductor chip technology works, both as self-paced exhibits and by reservation as grade-school educational programs.

Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, and Facebook.

The NASA Ames Exploration Center (also called the NASA Ames Visitor Center) is a science museum/visitor center at the entrance of NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California.

The Winchester Mystery House is a mansion in San Jose, California, that was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearm magnate William Wirt Winchester. Located at 525 South Winchester Blvd. in San Jose, the Queen Anne Style Victorian mansion is renowned for its size, its architectural curiosities, and its lack of any master building plan. It is a designated California historical landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is privately owned and serves as a tourist attraction.
 

You can join our Extensive City Tour. This in-depth tour of the city will bring travelers to other famous sightseeing points in SF, such as: Cable Car, Lombard Street, City Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Chinatown in San Francisco. After city tour, SF self-dismiss travelers may leave the tour at Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39. We will stop by the famous Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39, you will have a chance to taste the local delicious seafood and take a boat ride (Optional) around the beautiful SF Bay area and enjoy the scenic views of the SF City Skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the special pier with hundreds of joyful sea lions. The University of California, Berkeley is a public research university located in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1868, Berkeley is the flagship institution of the ten research universities affiliated with the University of California system and is ranked as one of the world's most prestigious universities and the top public university in the United States. For 2017–18, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranked Berkeley 5th in the world and 1st among public universities. Berkeley is also ranked 18th internationally among research universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 6th in the 2017 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. It is additionally ranked 4th internationally (1st among public universities) by U.S. News & World. San Francisco: this California’s culture capital is located at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, therefore three sides surrounded by water. Furthermore, the peninsula was consisted of 43 hills, so the city’s streets and buildings are in concordance with those natural slopes. The most distinguished feature of San Francisco is its perfect weather, as well as its culture tolerance.

In the morning, the group will tour the Yosemite national park which is famous for its colossal granite rocks, spectacular waterfalls, and glacier formed U-Shaped valley. You will have a chance to see the Yosemite waterfall, the El Capitan and Tunnel View Point. After the lunch, the group will drive through the richest California Central Valley before heading back to Los Angeles. Yosemite waterfall: the second highest waterfall in North America, comprises three sections, all combined together with an amazing drop of 720 meters. El Capitan: It is the largest integral granite rock in the world, and the ultimate challenge for those rock climbers. Tunnel View Point: the best spot to appreciate the Glacier formed U-shaped Yosemite Valley. Standing at the rim, you are able to see the Half Dome, which is the icon of California and the well-known sporting goods brand name “North Face”, Bridal Veil Falls, three sentinel rocks and so on.

Itinerary before 3/1/2020 In the morning, we will depart from Los Angeles into the Mojave Desert. At noon, we will enjoy lunch and shopping at the fashion outlet. Then we'll arrive in Las Vegas and check into the hotel. In the evening you can join one of our optional Las Vegas excursions (own expense): Entire trip will be lead by our tour guide. You will visit Venetian Hotel & Casino’s indoor “sky dome”, San Marcos Square, and man-made water canals. Next you will view the “volcano eruption” show in front of Mirage Hotel & Casino. Next you will watch the giant music fountain in front of the Bellagio and admire the world's largest glassworks. Walking through the famous LINQ Commercial Street, tasting a variety of local snacks along the way, and finally arrived in the world's highest High Roller. Entire night tour lasts four hours. Itinerary from 3/1/2020 In the morning we will travel along Interstate 15 freeway, passing through the largest desert in North America: Mojave Desert. We will visit the Seven Magic Mountains. In the afternoon we will check in at Stratosphere Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. At night you may join our exciting Las Vegas “night tour” and/or try the world-famous high roller at your own cost. Seven Magic Mountains: Renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone's colorful large-scale, public artwork Seven Magic Mountains is a two-year exhibition located in the desert outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring seven thirty to thirty-five-foot high dayglow totems comprised of painted, locally-sourced boulders.

Today you can choose to one of the following itineraries:

Option 1: Grand Canyon South Rim - Hoover Dam
South Rim o Grand Canyon- It is one of seven natural wonders in the world. If you choose to go to South Rim, you will see the grand view of Grand Canyon at Mather View Point. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most visited location at Grand Canyon National Park. The Scenic views and vista's are what you are expecting and have been waiting a lifetime to see.

Option 2: Grand Canyon West Rim - Hoover Dam
West Rim of Grand Canyon - It is located in the Indian Reservation area. For centuries, the Hualapai Indians have guarded this mystical land. Grand Canyon is 6,000 feet deep, with the Colorado River quietly flowing through at the bottom, giving it life. At west rim, there you will visit the famous “Eagle Point” landmark and pay a fee to go on the amazing, man-made “Sky Walk” if you choose to. Then we travel to “Guano Point” landmark for an incredible view of the Grand Canyon. If you want the best view, you can pay a fee and take the popular “helicopter tour” flying over the entire, majestic canyon.

Option 3: Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bay
Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend Mandatory fee $135, includes lunch bag, transportation and fuel surcharge.
Early in the morning, we drive through America's famous Glen Canyon Dam to see its grand dam project and power plants. After a short break, we will go to the world famous slot canyon, also the world’s photographer's ultimate destination - Antelope Canyon. Experienced guides will choose the best time lead visitors entering the canyon, allowing immersive visitors to this magical light. Later the tour goes to Horseshoe Bend. Everyone will be shocked, when they overlook the 270-degree angle of curved bay with the clear water from 300 meters high,.

Option 4: Premium Outlet Shopping Tour (Newly added from 3/1/2020)
Premium Outlets Shopping Mandatory fee: $50, includes transportation and fuel surcharge.
In the morning, go to the largest outlets shopping center in Las Vegas, where the world's major brands, Armani, Bally, Bose, Burberry, Coach, D&G, Kate Spade, MK, Nike, Polo, Ferragamo, Swarovski, Tory Burch has hundreds of stores.

Option 5: Las Vegas Free Day
If you decide to arrange your free day in Las Vegas by yourself, you are responsible to submit $30/person tour fare variance to your tour guide. Additionally, we do not provide any ground transportation and tour guide service to you.

You can also consult your guide about helicopter or shooting events.

Early morning we will head toward the Ethel M Chocolate factory and the Cactus Garden. At the chocolate factory you can taste some of the famous specialty chocolates. Take the included onsite tour and you can see the process of making chocolates. At the Cactus Garden you can take pictures of hundreds of cactus plants from all four US deserts. Then we will head to Plaza, where you can pick souvenirs (health products, medicine, etc) for your family and friends, purchase at your will. If you don’t need shopping, you can drop into other shops nearby. After lunch, we will go to Barstow Outlet for brand name shopping. In the early evening we will return to Los Angeles. Chocolate Factory Take a free tour and you can actually see how chocolates are made. You can also sample and purchase M&M specialty chocolates. The Cactus Garden next door displays a collection of more than 200 species of desert plants and over 40 varieties of unique cactus: including the rare Saguaro Cactus where every 75 years it grows one arm. Barstow Outlet This outlet shopping center offers famous name brands at factory direct discount prices. Some famous brands include: Coach, Nike, Ralph Lauren Polo, CK, MK, UGG,etc.

Today you may choose 1 the following itineraries for the day:

• Los Angeles City Tour
Explore Los Angeles today with a bus tour to Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the EL PUEBLO DE Los Angeles Historic Monument.
(Itinerary will be as below from 3/1/2020)
Depart in the morning and head to downtown Los Angeles. The Disney Concert Hall, which impresses you with its unique look. Then head to Skyspace, the highest open-air viewing platform in Los Angeles, to see the city. Enjoy the authentic cuisine of Los Angeles at the Grand Central Market. After lunch, visit Angeles Flight Railway and the landmark in downtown LA - Bradbury Building, then visit the world-famous Microsoft Plaza and the Staples Center. Finally, arrive at the California Science Center & University of Southern California（USC）to learn about American high-tech technology and the oldest private research university in California.

• San Diego Ocean View Train Ride 1-Day Tour
San Diego — It is a major city in California, United States. It is in San Diego County, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, approximately 120 miles (190 km) south of Los Angeles and immediately adjacent to the border with Mexico. The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.

Pacific Coast Highway 1 (passing)- The most famous highway in California.Take the train back in the afternoon to take in the magnificent ocean view of the Pacific coastline.

Ocean view Train Ride Take a seat on the double decker Coast Starlight train line and enjoy the comfortable ride while drinking in the gorgeous view of the Pacific coastline as you travel back to Los Angeles.

San Diego Harbor Cruise Boat Tour(optional)- See the beautiful San Diego Harbor and all the naval vessels that call it home, ranging from aircraft carriers, corvettes to medical vessels. There is also the Unconditional Surrender Statue that brings the most famous kiss of WWII back to life.

USS Midway(optional) - The once largest aircraft carrier in the world is now a museum that opens to the public. Board the longest serving naval vessel in the U.S., which had seen action from Vietnam War to Operation Desert Storm. You will be able to take an in depth look of the hanger and the flight deck, along with all the different military planes that park on it.

• Newport Beach-Crystal Cathedral-South Coast Plaza (unavailable on 4/21, 11/28, 12/25)
Newport Beach is a seaside city in Orange County, California, United States. Newport Beach is also home to Newport Harbor.
(Itinerary will be as below from 3/1/2020)
In the morning, head to the world-famous Disney town to experience the fairytale environment.  Then go to the Christ Catherdral, which with distinctive architecture. And at noon going to  California's famous Newport Beach. Afternoon arrive at shopping Plaza, South Coast Plaza.

• Hollywood and Beverly Hill One Day Tour
Depart in the morning and head to Hollywood in the north of Los Angeles to visit the Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Then take the exclusive Beverly Cabriolet and enter the elegant community of Beverly Hills to see actor and the rich mansion of the United States. At noon, head to Los Angeles's famous attraction, the Farmer's Market, which has a variety of world-class gourmet restaurants and an assortment of souvenir shops. In the afternoon, pass the Sunset Boulevard and visit the Urban Lights of Los Angeles and the Griffith Observatory.
(Itinerary will be as below from 3/1/2020)
Depart in the morning and head to the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame to take you to the Madame Tussaud. Then head to the Los Angeles rich and celebrity center - Beverly Hills, let you walk in the luxury brand street Rodeo Drive. At lunchtime, ahead to The Farmers Market of Los Angeles. In the afternoon, take you to the famous point of the city and the Griffith Observatory. Finally, walk into the Universal City Walk enjoy the joyful life.

• Disneyland
Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars—all in the same day!

• Universal Studios Hollywood
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family.

• California Adventure Park (No Tour Guide)
Come on down and visit Disney's California Adventure Park and explore Buena Vista Street, Condor Flats, Grizzly Peak, Hollywood Land, A Bug's Land, Pacific Wharf, Paradise Pier, and Cars Land. Take a ride on California Screamin, the Twilight Zone Tower or Terror, and the Grizzly River Run. These rides will give you a rush of adrenaline. Don't miss out on the Pixar Play Parade. You are in for a fun surprise!

• Palm Springs Shopping (unavailable on 11/28, 12/25)
Departing from Los Angeles, we'll head east along the I-10 towards the most famous vacation destination in California - Palm Springs. We'll arrive at the largest factory outlet center, Desert Hills Premium Outlets, in the West Coast of the U.S. Here you can find more than 110 fashion brands from all around the world, attracting millions of shoppers each year. Upon arrival, tour guide will arrange about six hours for shopping and lunch. After a whole day of shopping spree, we will return back to Los Angeles.

• San Diego Sea World
Come celebrate the wonders of the sea at SeaWorld San Diego. Experience the amazing Shamu show, and thrilling rides like Journey to Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids and Wild Arctic. Dive into the world of sea turtles at Turtle Reef, an attraction featuring a 280,000-gallon aquarium with up to 60 threatened sea turtles, an interactive game that teaches kids about the threats turtles face in the wild, a map that tracks rehabilitated turtles and an exciting ride called Riptide Rescue.

• San Diego City Tour
Join us on a trip to one of the best cities on the West Coast: San Diego. Here we'll take a 1 hour San Diego Bay cruise (own expense). Standing on the deck of the bay cruise, the travelers are able to watch all military ships, including aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, hospital ships, and so on.

Then we'll visit the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier which has been in service during the World War II and the Gulf War, and been the world's largest warships then. After the retirement from the Navy, USS Midway was permanently docked at the Port of San Diego and developed as a museum for visitors. After boarding onto this amazing US battleship, the visitors are able to see the hangar, flight deck, ship island and a variety of carrier-based aircrafts.

Next we'll tour Balboa Park, widely acclaimed as "America's largest urban cultural park," rival with New York's Central Park. There are old Spanish architecture, bell tower and a number of gardens in the park. The world famous San Diego Zoo,Natural History Museum, and the San Diego Museum of Art are all located there within.

Lastly, we'll visit the birthplace of California: San Diego Old Town. The old town is featured by a number of old Spanish buildings, churches, museums and authentic Mexican restaurants. Walking in the historical pedestrian street, the visitors will be overwhelmed by the specialty shops and folks dressed with local costumes, thus imaging that being space converted back to a 19th century Mexican town.

In the morning, the tour group will head north towards Solvang along California golden Pacific coast. Upon arrival, you are able to have a drink of a gourmet European coffee and have a world-famous Danish cookie. After lunch, the group will keep going north along world famous California PCH #1 towards to the world famous "science and technology capital" - Silicon Valley, visited the famous apple company's spacecraft building, arrived in San Francisco at night and spent the night in San Francisco. Solvang village is located in the territory of Santa Barbara County in central California, USA. It is a simple, pocket town with typical Nordic scenery. The town houses picturesque Danish buildings, Danish windmills, Danish food, wines and Danish handicrafts. Apple Park is the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc., located at 1 Apple Park Way in Cupertino, California, United States. Its circular design and extreme scale have earned a media nickname of 'the spaceship’. Located on a suburban site totaling 175 acres, it houses more than 12,000 employees in one central four-storied circular building of approximately 2,800,000 square feet. Steve Jobs wanted the whole campus to look less like an office park and more like a nature refuge. Eighty percent of the site consists of green space planted with drought-resistant trees and plants indigenous to the Cupertino area, and the center courtyard of the main building features an artificial pond. Apple Park Visitor Center is a two-story 20,135 sq. ft. structure with four main areas: an Apple Store featuring Apple-branded merchandise (T-shirts, hats, tote bags, post cards) not sold at regular Apple stores, a 2,386 sq. ft. café, an exhibition space which currently showcases a 3D model of Apple Park with augmented reality, and a roof terrace overlooking the campus. It opened to the public on Nov. 17, 2017.The estimated cost of the center is $80M.The property at 10600 N. Tantau is across the road from the campus proper and abuts a Santa Clara residential neighborhood.