California Coast — 9 Days

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California Coast — 9 Days

12 Days 11 Nights · In-Depth Tour of California Coastline and Yosemite National Park

Los Angeles → San Francisco Private Car with Chinese-speaking Driver-Guide

Family OutingPhotography enthusiastNature loversExplore National Parks

Highlights:

Los Angeles, Hollywood & Beverly Hills Santa Barbara Spanish Colonial Town Big Sur Coastline 1 Highway Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17 miles Napa Valley Winery Tasting Experience Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Waterfalls and Granite in Yosemite National Park Lake Tahoe Mountain Lake Scenery

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Product Overview

Lodging

11 mid-to-high-end hotels

Meals

Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at your own expense.

Walking

Low to Moderate (suitable for national park trails)

Language

Full-time Chinese-speaking driver

Itinerary Overview

Day1 Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica

Day2 Los Angeles: Universal Studios All-Day

Day3 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara: Denmark Village, Santa Barbara Mission, and Boardwalk

Day4 Santa Barbara to Big Sur: Hearst Castle, Elephant Seal Beach, Bixby Bridge

Day5 Big Sur → Monterey: Carmel-by-the-Sea, 17 Mile Road, Monterey Bay Aquarium

Day6 Monterey to San Francisco: Silicon Valley, Stanford University, Golden Gate Bridge

Day7 San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island, Lombard Street

Day8 San Francisco to Napa Valley: Winery Tastings, Oakville, Calistoga

Day9 Napa Valley → Yosemite: Cross the Central Valley, Tunnel View, and Glacier Point

Day10 Yosemite Depth: Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, Half Dome Trail

Day11 Yosemite to Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay, Vikingholm, and Lakeside Leisure

Day12 Lake Tahoe to San Francisco: Free time and airport transfer

Daily Itinerary

Explore Los Angeles

09:00

Hollywood Walk of Fame

1.5 hours · Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre

11:00

Beverly Hills

1.5 hours · Rodeo Drive Shopping District

13:00

Lunch

1 hours · Beverly Hills Restaurant Self-Service

14:30

Griffith Observatory

2 hours · Hollywood Sign Viewpoint

17:00

Santa Monica Beach

2 hours · Pier and beach sunset

Accommodation

The Beverly Hills Hotel or equivalent (subject to change)

Meals

Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at your own expense.

Notes

Parking in the city is difficult; we recommend booking a private car. The observatory offers better views after sunset.

Typically Included

Chinese-speaking driver-guide throughout the journey
11 nights at a mid-to-high-end hotel
Daily Breakfast
Vehicle and Fuel Costs for Itinerary
Airport Transfer

Typically Not Included

International Flights
Insurance
Travel Insurance
Lunch & Dinner
Attraction Tickets (Aquarium, Alcatraz, etc.)
Personal Consumption

May incur additional charges

Monterey Bay Aquarium tickets from $50 per person
Alcatraz tickets approximately $45 per person
17 miles per ticket $11.25/vehicle
Yosemite entrance fee: $35/vehicle
Hearst Castle tickets approximately $25/person
Napa Valley Winery Tasting Tour: $30-$80/person
Vikingholm tickets are approximately $19 per person

Travel Tips

Best Season

4-10 months: Yosemite Falls is at peak flow from 5 to 6; Lake Tahoe offers summer water activities.

Documents & Visa

US Visa or ESTA (depending on nationality)

Insurance

We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover medical expenses and trip cancellation.

Adjustments

Itinerary order may be adjusted slightly due to traffic or weather; subject to confirmation by your consultant.

Cancellation Policy

See Cancellation & Refund Policy

Upgrade Options

Hotel Upgrade (5-Star Resort)
Add Las Vegas Extension (+2 Days)
Napa Valley Private Estate VIP Wine Tasting
Change Lake Tahoe winter itinerary to ski trip

Upgrades require a separate quote and are subject to confirmation.

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