Ultimate California Highway 1, San Francisco, and Yosemite 5-Day Loop
From the thundering valleys of Yosemite to glittering Hollywood stars and legendary coastal highways
Product Code:TMSP000320
Departure:Los Angeles
Duration:5 days
Duration
5 days
Departure
Fixed Dates
Group size
Standard Group (50+)
Transport
Bus/Coach
Guided Language
English, Chinese
Why choose this itinerary?
- Travel with superior stability and group safety inside a modern 50-seater premium climate-controlled bus.
- Witness the ice-sculpted granite monoliths of Yosemite National Park including El Capitan and Half Dome.
- Explore Los Angeles in depth with a comprehensive city tour covering the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Beverly Hills.
- Customize your itinerary on Day 3 with choices like Universal Studios, Disneyland, or San Diego tours.
- Drive the complete gold standard of coastal routing: Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive.
Visual Itinerary
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- Route Overview
- Day 1: Glacial Granite Monoliths of Yosemite and the Central Valley Passage
- Day 2: Star-Studded Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Heights of Los Angeles
- Day 3: Day 3: Theme Park Day Choice or High-Energy Southern California Options
- Day 4: Whispering Mediterranean Winds, Danish Spires, and Marina Coastal Twilight
- Day 5: Bixby Architectural Arcs, Pebble Beach Pines, and the Intellectual Bay Return
Daily Discovery Log
Our itinerary is moderately paced, ensuring you can deeply experience the charm of each location.
Insights From Our Expert
Embark on an extraordinary five-day California discovery journey aboard our premium luxury coach. Travel seamlessly from San Francisco to the ancient pine forests of Yosemite National Park, cruise through the star-studded streets of Los Angeles, and wind along the dramatic coastal cliffs of Big Sur and 17-Mile Drive back to the bay. It is the definitive Pacific route crafted for maximum comfort and pure scenic immersion.
Why Choose This Trip?
- Travel with superior stability and group safety inside a modern 50-seater premium climate-controlled bus.
- Witness the ice-sculpted granite monoliths of Yosemite National Park including El Capitan and Half Dome.
- Explore Los Angeles in depth with a comprehensive city tour covering the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Beverly Hills.
- Customize your itinerary on Day 3 with choices like Universal Studios, Disneyland, or San Diego tours.
- Drive the complete gold standard of coastal routing: Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive.
Who is This Trip For?
- First-time visitors to California who want a completely balanced overview of nature icons and movie cities.
- Theme park lovers and families looking for built-in luxury bus logistics to top parks like Universal and Disney.
- Scenic travelers who appreciate organized high-tier large coach transportation paired with expert local guiding.
Real Traveler Reviews
See what other travelers have to say!
CaliforniaDreamer
This 5-day layout perfectly hits the grand slam of California travel! Traveling on the large 50-seater bus made the long drives extremely relaxing. Seeing Yosemite's granite monoliths first, then plunging into the Hollywood entertainment vibe, and finishing along the rugged cliffs of Big Sur was an absolute masterclass in itinerary design. The brand hotels like Holiday Inn Express provided top-tier comfort after long touring hours.
ThemeParkEnthusiast
An amazing contrast between ancient pristine nature in Yosemite and advanced modern culture in LA. Having the dedicated free optional day choice on Day 3 meant my family could do Universal Studios smoothly without worrying about transport. The 50-seater bus was incredibly clean, smooth, and spacious, which made a massive difference.
What's Included
- 4 nights of selected hotel accommodations.
- Ground transportation services via climate-controlled 50-seater premium tour coach.
- Professional expert bilingual tour guide providing commentary in English and Mandarin.
- All applicable base destination taxes and administrative entry paperwork fees.
What's Not Included
- International or domestic airfare, airport taxes, and ticket booking fees.
- Daily meals, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and beverages (guide will facilitate arrangements).
- Mandatory Service Tipping Fee for the guide and driver: $18 USD per person per day.
- Mandatory Local Package Fee: $200 USD per person (departures from April 15 onwards) or $170 USD per person (departures before April 15). Covers Yosemite, LA tour, Stanford, 17-Mile Drive.
- National Park Non-US Citizen Surcharge: $100 USD per person per national park for foreign tourists (aged 16+, non-US citizens) unless holding a valid $250 USD Non-US Citizen Annual Pass.
- Personal optional day tour choice tickets (Universal Studios: $230 USD, Disneyland: $315 USD, San Diego with Cruise: $195 USD, LA City Tour: $115 USD, SeaWorld: $200 USD).
- Any private expenses such as hotel laundry services, room telephone calls, or personal room drinks.
Mandatory Fees
- Guide and driver service tipping charge: $18 USD per person per day.
- Compulsory Destination Access Fee: $200 USD per person ($170 USD if traveling before April 15) paid on spot.
Optional Fees
- Universal Studios Hollywood Day Tour Package (Includes Tickets & Transfer): $230 USD per person.
- Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Day Tour (Includes Tickets & Transfer): $315 USD per person.
- San Diego Comprehensive Day Tour (Includes Cruise & USS Midway Carrier Tickets): $195 USD per person.
- San Diego SeaWorld Family Day Tour (Includes Entrance Ticket & Transfer): $200 USD per person.
- Los Angeles City Thorough Exploration Day Tour: $115 USD per person.