LA to the Bay(Twin Share Room,Start Los Angeles, End San Francisco)

Overview
Highlights
- See Beverly Hills
- See Mann's Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame and drive along the famous Sunset Strip
- Visit Santa Monica & Venice Beach
- Capture some incredible photos with a visit to a panoramic viewpoint
- Hike along the Canyon's South Rim
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Get yourself in gear for glamour, grit, and the American Dream. Today we’re in Los Angeles, where stars are born and history is made. The day is yours, where first? Feel famous at Kodak Theatre, where the Oscars are held, see the handprints of industry greats in cemen...
Next up, the O.C. – Orange County. You’ll join the crew and find yourselves cruising on the Surfliner Train as it cruises across the Pacific coastline before winding around to the super laid back locale of San Diego. Recline into relaxation mode and take in the laid b...
Now you've had a taste of living the San Diego dream, it's time to crank up the heat as we enter the desert. We say farewell to our California love and delve a little deeper inland to see what Arizona has to offer.This impressive metropolis is situated right smack ban...
A hot air balloon ride over the "Valley of the Sun" – sounds like a bucket list kind of thing (because it is) and you have the chance to tick it off the list right here. There's a champagne breakfast provided in the deal too so try to keep breathing so you don't miss ...
You deserve a full day out here to truly appreciate the wilderness taking in its dramatic scenery. This day will be like no other; beginning with a hike through the UNESCO World Heritage listed site, there's also the option of a bike ride, then the day will end with a...
With the majestic Grand Canyon left behind for now, we stop off at several spots along the famous Route 66, but most notably, Seligman, a town steeped in history for some rustic old school Americana vibes.Get ready for a full-blown, non-stop assault on the senses, sta...
You have today all to yourself but you’ll need to run to a tight schedule to fit in all of Vegas' weird and wonderful charms. Travel the world in a day, taking in the famous Bellagio fountain, a Venetian gondola and even an Egyptian pyramid, all whilst staying firmly ...
From the ridiculously flashy Vegas ‘Strip’ to the outdoor capital of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this change of scenery will bring you and the crew back to nature again.Hungry for In n Out Burger? Dumb question. Get your fast food fix on this West Coast takeaway fave...
This beautiful mountain paradise is perfect for relaxation and recuperation but it certainly isn’t a one trick pony. Bass Lake offers plenty of watersports and adventurous options, seasonal weather permitting.The Breathtaking majesty of Yosemite National Park can only...
Today we bid farewell to this achingly picturesque spot full of nature and tranquillity and look forward to a very different experience as we prepare to be a crew of city slickers once more...After getting a dose of San Fran exploring on a walking tour, admiring the s...
And just like that, it's time for the journey to come to an end. It's been more than real, & we sense more travels on the horizon.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Contiki Reviews & Ratings
Cameron Gardner
Nov 2022
LA to the Bay
The activities and itinerary were great. Fast paced but e enjoyable. Some of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Marcus and Olivia were great, would definitely recom...
Mansi Mukesh Nagda
Nov 2022
LA to the Bay
The troop covered some of the most iconic places. Loved my time at Grand Canyon/ Yosemite National Park/ San Fran/ VEGAS. In entirety the group was so good that I en...
Carla Harding
Nov 2022
LA to the Bay
La to the bay was fantastic, every place we went too we loved. All hotels were great apart from LA we felt the area was unsafe. I did most of the extras like the hel...
Sarah
Nov 2022
LA to the Bay
Fantastic!! Highly recommend you should do this trip...
Lachlan Lewis
Oct 2022
LA to the Bay
Activities were great. Personally I enjoyed the Grand Canyon the most. However the rest of the trip was very amazing. Bass lake was an amazing experience, Yosemite a...
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Mar 2025
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Kirsty
Mar 2025
Awesome tour, highly recommend!!
Travel agent booked this for me. Extra activities were organised on the first day of the trip for the entire trip. Leader organised the activity date and times for y...
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