From the sophistication of San Francisco, to the extremes of Mother Nature in Yosemite, Death Valley & the Grand Canyon to the neon & hedonism of Las Vegas, this road trip is guaranteed to knock your socks off.
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Leaving the Pacific Ocena behind, you then head inland to the white granite peaks, giant trees and breath-taking waterfalls which all form part of Yoesmite National Park. During your stay, you will have some time to explore independently and one day with a guide who will take you off the beaten track into the park. There is so much to see in Yosemite, around every corner there is a new view to take in.
From the dizzy heights of the half dome to the depths or the earth, your road trip continues to Death Valley, famed as the lowest and hottest place on earth. This barren and desolate landscape is to be seen to be believed. Prepare for scorching days - we recommend early starts.
Your road trip continues into Nevada, where your final base of the holiday is Las Vegas. You have a few days here, some of which you will want to spend experiencing the strip and exploring the different attractions. On one of your days, you will want to head out to the Grand Canyon West where we can arrange a day experiencing the canyon up close and personal. Top of our recommendations is a half day rafting trip on the Colorado River, followed by a helicopter ride to the rim, capped off with a walk on the vertigo-inducing Sky Walk.
Please note, this trip is entirely customisable. We can extend this trip to 2 weeks, or add an extension to Los Angeles if required. Please contact us for details.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive San Francisco
Day 2 San Francisco
Day 3 San Francisco (optional wine tour)
Day 4 Drive to Santa Cruz
Day 5 Santa Cruz
Day 6 Drive to Yosemite
Day 7 Yosemite Guided Hike
Day 8 Yosemite
Day 9 Drive to Death Valley
Day 10 Death Valley
Day 11 Drive to Las Vegas
Day 12 Las Vegas
Day 13 Las Vegas
Day 14 Grand Canyon West
Day 15 Depart
Full Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive San Francisco
You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel
Day 2 San Francisco
Today you are at leisure in San Francisco. You might want to catch a cable car up to Fisherman's Wharf and wander down to pier 39 to see the sealions. If you have the energy, we suggest cycling all the way to Sausalito, where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch with fabulous views of San Francisco across the water. If you want to visit Alcatraz, make sure you have booked in advance.
Day 3 San Francisco (optional wine tour)
Today you have the option to go on a wine tour. You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and transferred in a small minibus, which can carry a maximum of 13 people. During the tour, you will visit 4 - 6 boutique wineries in the Napa and/or Sonoma Valleys. You will be visiting a mix of smaller and larger wineries and will also have a chance to request stops along the way.
Day 4 Drive to Santa Cruz
This morning you will pick up your hire car and drive to Santa Cruz. Located on the Pacific Ocean, this town is the spiritual home of Californian surfing. With a beach right across the road from your hotel, you can rent body boards or simply lie back and catch some rays. Later in the afternoon, you can wander down to the Boardwalk where you can ride on roller coasters to your heart's content.
Day 5 Santa Cruz
Today is free to relax in Santa Cruz. You could spend some time exploring the local beaches, or maybe book a surf lesson?
Day 6 Drive to Yosemite
Today you drive to Yosemite National Park. In the late afternoon, you might want to rent bikes so that you can get a scale of the surrounding peaks.
Day 7 Yosemite Guided Hike
You will meet your guide in the Yosemite Valley in the morning. You will have a full day together. Depending on what your preferences are, you can either go for a day hike, or a gentler walk taking in some of the less well known areas of the park.
Day 8 Yosemite
You might want to further explore Valley today to visit some of the famous viewpoints in the park. Glacier Point is a particularly beautiful spot with jaw dropping views of the Half Dome. Don't forget your swimming costumes, as there are several opportunities for river swimming along the way; the perfect way to cool off.
Day 9 Drive to Death Valley
Today is a long drive, taking you from the heights of the Sierra Nevada to the lowest point on earth. Pack a picnic, as you will pass some beautiful viewpoints as you drive over Tioga Pass. Death Valley is a barren and stark desert holding the record for the America's hottest temperature (57C) Summer temperatures regularly hit the high 40'sC, so you will want to spend the middle of the day inside and save exploring for the evening and early morning. There is a visitor's centre in Furnace Creek where you will be able to get advice on the highlights of the area. Zabriskie Point offers some spectacular views and at Badwater you have the opportunity to walk out on a boardwalk over vast salt flats.
Day 10 Death Valley
Today you have the day to explore Death Valley.
Day 11 Drive to Las Vegas
Today you drive to Las Vegas.
Day 12 Las Vegas
Today is a day to yourselves in the original Sin City. Cruise the strip, visit casinos and stay up all night in the city of neon. If you want help booking tickets to see one of the many shows on offer, please get in touch.
Day 13 Las Vegas
Another free day to take in the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Day 14 Grand Canyon West
Today we suggest you get up early and drive to Grand Canyon West. Not actually part of the Grand Canyon National Park, this part of the Grand Canyon is owned by the Hualapai Nation. A visit to the see-through skywalk is a must and you also have the option of a day's rafting on the Colorado River at the bottom of the Canyon, before catching a helicopter ride to the top.
Day 15 Depart
Guide price is based on recommended accommodations. Alternative accommodations and upgrades are available. Please get in touch for alternatives and upgrade options.
This holiday begins in San Francisco and ends in Las Vegas. Both of these destinations are serviced by direct flights from the UK with Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. From November to March, flights will cost from £670, April - June, these prices increase to from £770 and then in the peak season they jump to £1,100, but there may be better prices available during the sales. It is often cheaper to fly mid-week, rather than at the weekend. Please get in touch for a quote.
This holiday is available all year round, but if you are travelling without children, we recommend avoiding July & August due to the increased flight prices. The weather is warmer in the summer, but the Central Coast & San Francisco areas can become shrouded in fog, especially in the mornings and evenings. Our favourite times for this holiday are April - June and September - October. Please note that the road from Yosemite - Death Valley can become impassable due to snow. When this happens, we will recommend a detour which may increase the driving times.
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I would like to say a massive thank you for organising our Vietnam trip. The itinerary and execution were superb, as was the attention to detail. I would also like to thank the agent who was on the end of my whats app chat (I have no idea who they were!) – always available, always quick to respond, and kept me updated regarding times etc. Also, the guides Dan (north) and Tien (mid) were just excellent, and we really enjoyed their company. The lady (whose name I have forgotten) who was our additional guide for the DMZ day was exceedingly good and made that day very special.
fiona g reviewing Complete Vietnam For Families on 15 April 2024
Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!
All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.
Thanks you once again!
Hardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024
I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.
Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.
El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.
Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.
So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last
Juhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024
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