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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Los Angeles
 Trip Finishes
San Francisco
8 Day Western Express Northbound Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: USA
Trip Style
Classic
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
13
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
NUPN

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Western Express Northbound. From Joshua trees and the Grand Canyon to roadside burger joints and the cosmopolitan streets of San Francisco, this region is loaded with the intriguing and the incredible. Best of all, this Los Angeles to San Francisco itinerary is structured so that those short on time can experience the region's best. At any of the sights you’ll get great pictures and a greater appreciation of what you’re seeing. Best of all, national park entrances are included, so you can explore Yosemite and still try your luck in Las...read more Vegas.

Itinerary

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Pack up the van in the morning and check out the stars on the most famous sidewalk in Hollywood on an orientation tour. Drive through Beverly Hills and be dazzled by one of the world's most exclusive three-block district: Rodeo Drive.

Pack up the van in the morning and check out the stars on the most famous sidewalk in Hollywood on an orientation tour. Drive through Beverly Hills and be dazzled by one of the world's most exclusive three-block district: Rodeo Drive.

Drive to one of the earth's greatest on-going geological spectacles, the Grand Canyon. Take a short hike (weather permitting) at the most spectacular gorge in the world and enjoy dinner at the rim while watching a stunning sunset. (D)

Drive to one of the earth's greatest on-going geological spectacles, the Grand Canyon. Take a short hike (weather permitting) at the most spectacular gorge in the world and enjoy dinner at the rim while watching a stunning sunset. (D)

Spend the morning at the Grand Canyon. Get a bird's-eye view with an optional helicopter flight. After, get your kicks on Route 66 and stop at one of the wackiest, roadside burger joints around. Continue towards Sin City to enjoy exploring the Vegas Strip.

Spend the morning at the Grand Canyon. Get a bird's-eye view with an optional helicopter flight. After, get your kicks on Route 66 and stop at one of the wackiest, roadside burger joints around. Continue towards Sin City to enjoy exploring the Vegas Strip.

Travel to one of the country's most rugged landscapes — the legendary Death Valley, California. Soak in the dramatic landscape.

Travel to one of the country's most rugged landscapes — the legendary Death Valley, California. Soak in the dramatic landscape.

Head out of town towards Yosemite Valley. Take short hikes (weather permitting) to majestic waterfalls, clear lakes, beautiful meadows or walk among giant sequoias. If lucky, spot black bears, deer or coyotes with a keen eye. Spend the night just outside the national park.

Head out of town towards Yosemite Valley. Take short hikes (weather permitting) to majestic waterfalls, clear lakes, beautiful meadows or walk among giant sequoias. If lucky, spot black bears, deer or coyotes with a keen eye. Spend the night just outside the national park.

Depart in the morning for one of the greatest cities in the world: San Francisco. Discover some of the iconic attractions such as bustling Fisherman's Wharf and the stately Golden Gate Bridge, a marvel of engineering and Art Deco design.

Depart in the morning for one of the greatest cities in the world: San Francisco. Discover some of the iconic attractions such as bustling Fisherman's Wharf and the stately Golden Gate Bridge, a marvel of engineering and Art Deco design.

We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this famous city.

We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this famous city.

Trip Inclusions

  • Bask in the big-city lights of Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
  • Wind through the streets of San Francisco.
  • Hike through Yosemite.
  • Feel the heat in Death Valley.
  • Get your kicks on Route 66.
  • Marvel at the twisted trees in Joshua Tree National Park.

  • Bask in the big-city lights of Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
  • Wind through the streets of San Francisco.
  • Hike through Yosemite.
  • Feel the heat in Death Valley.
  • Get your kicks on Route 66.
  • Marvel at the twisted trees in Joshua Tree National Park.

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visit
  • Grand Canyon National Park Visit
  • Sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
  • Route 66 Visit
  • Fremont Street Experience
  • Death Valley National Park Visit
  • Tioga Pass drive (seasonal)
  • Yosemite National Park Visit
  • Golden Gate Bridge Visit
  • Entrance fees to all national parks with hiking and walking excursions
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visit
  • Grand Canyon National Park Visit
  • Sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
  • Route 66 Visit
  • Fremont Street Experience
  • Death Valley National Park Visit
  • Tioga Pass drive (seasonal)
  • Yosemite National Park Visit
  • Golden Gate Bridge Visit
  • Entrance fees to all national parks with hiking and walking excursions
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotels (7 Nights)
  • This trip uses 2-3 star hotels and motels in cities and near park entrances. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.

  • Hotels (7 Nights)
  • This trip uses 2-3 star hotels and motels in cities and near park entrances. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.

  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout

  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout

  • 1 dinner

  • 1 dinner

  • Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking, hiking

  • Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking, hiking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Prices & Dates

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