Overview:

The lively and glamorous cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles contrast with the rugged beauty of the Californian coast and grandeur of Yosemite National Park. Read 'Celebrating 100 Years of The US National Parks Service' on the Insight Vacations blog

Countries Visited

United States

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.

A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers on the first and last day of your tour.

San Francisco: See the cable cars, Union Square, Alamo Square and Golden Gate Bridge.
Sonoma: Explore the shops of this Spanish Plaza.
Yosemite National Park: Experience the natural beauty and wildlife. See the El Capitan and Half Dome rock formations.
San Joaquin Valley: Stop at a historic fruit stand.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Browse the art galleries and shops.
Santa Barbara: Drive down State Street, view the Court House and Stearns Wharf.
Santa Monica: Stroll along the Third Street Promenade.
Los Angeles: Drive along Sunset Boulevard, see the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theater.
Scenic Drives: 17-Mile Drive past the Pebble Beach Golf Links.
San Francisco: Your boutique Omni hotel is a sophisticated, urban retreat located only a short walk to Union Square.
Sonoma: The Fairmont is the ultimate Wine Country resort, surrounded by lush vineyards and dotted with natural hot springs.
Yosemite: Stay in the park and enjoy Yosemite after the crowds have left, just a short walk to Yosemite Falls.
Los Angeles: Located In the heart of the city and setting a new standard of luxury, the stunning JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE Hotel is the focal point of L.A.
San Francisco: Enjoy a Signature Evening with a walking tour through Chinatown, followed by an authentic Chinese dinner.
Napa Valley: Visit Benziger Winery for a private tram tour featuring the barrel aging caves and an exclusive tasting.
Monterey: Dinner with wine is available from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening.
Los Angeles: Spend the afternoon touring and tasting your way through the historic LA Farmers Market with a Local Expert.
Los Angeles: Enjoy an end-of-tour Celebration Dinner of American comfort classics with a Southern twist at Engine Co 28, a renovated firehouse from 1912.
1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 8 Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 Signature Evening (SE), 1 Dine-Around (DA) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD).
Hearst Castle: Ascend the 'Enchanted Hill' for a guided tour of one of America's grandest private estates.
Santa Barbara: Visit Mission Santa Barbara, a historic Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1786.
Los Angeles: Visit the Getty Villa, a recreated ancient Roman country house.
Los Angeles: Step beyond the red carpet. A behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars on a private tour of the Dolby Theatre.