California's National Parks
12 days/11 nights
Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €1,859 per person (based on 2 adults sharing in low season)
There’s much more to California than its beautiful coastline. Head inland to experience the breathtaking scenery of its legendary national parks.
- Dramatic granite peaks & waterfalls of Yosemite
- Dunes & moonscape of Death Valley
- Gargantuan trees & mountains of Sequoia & Kings Canyon
- Drive the panoramic General’s Highway
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Itinerary
Days 1-3 San Francisco
Welcome to the Golden State! No holiday to California would be complete without a visit to the City by the Bay.
Day 4 San Francisco to Sequoia NP *
Pick up your car and drive inland to start your national parks adventure.
Day 5 Sequoia/Kings Canyon NPs
Sequoia and neighbouring Kings Canyon national parks have some of California’s finest alpine scenery and hundreds of giant trees; the biggest being over 80 metres high and 30 metres wide! Drive along scenic Generals Highway, soak up the view from Panoramic Point and drive through Tunnel Log.
Day 6 Sequoia NP to Yosemite NP *
Bid farewell to General Sherman (the world’s largest tree) and drive north to one of America’s most popular national parks.
Day 7 Yosemite National Park
Spend a day in the ravishing natural beauty of Yosemite. Visit the open fields and clear blue lakes at Tuolumne Meadows – a dazzling contrast to the forests and peaks. Stop by the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome.
Day 8 Yosemite NP to Death Valley NP
Leave behind the magnificent lushness of Yosemite and drive to the harsh yet spectacular land of Death Valley.
Day 9 Death Valley National Park
Famous for being the lowest, driest and hottest place in North America. Don’t miss icons such as Dante’s View, Zabriskie Point and Devil’s Golf Course in this incredible 3 million acre national park.
Day 10 Death Valley NP to Las Vegas
After an amazing few days experiencing magical natural settings, it’s time to let your hair down Vegas style!
Days 11-12 Las Vegas
Billed as the Entertainment Capital of the World, explore the famous four mile Strip, lined with flamboyant casino hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. Located close to the Grand Canyon, why not add on an exciting helicopter tour so you can view this spectacular natural wonder?
Additional Options: To see more of the West’s natural wonders such as Zion National Park and Monument Valley, why not combine this itinerary with The Grand Circle – Iconic Desert National Parks.
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Alcatraz & San Francisco 2 Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
San Francisco Dinner Cruise
Wind Dancer Sunset Helicopter Tour to the Grand Canyon
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Price & Inclusions
- 10 days Alamo Inclusive Compact car hire including 24-hours Roadside Assistance
- 11 nights 3★ accommodation
- International flights
- National Parks fees payable locally
We negotiate new offers daily from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions. Please call for our latest offers.
The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/10/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
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