rates PER PERSON

*Flights Included:
Double: $TBD
Single: $TBD

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Hollywood!

• Coast Starlight Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles

• California Zephyr Train from Truckee to Sacramento

• Lake Tahoe Dinner Cruise

• Yosemite National Park – Valley Floor Tram Tour

• Paso Robles Wine Tasting

• Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park

• 10 + Meals Included

• Top Quality Accommodations

• Professional Tour Director

• Luxury Motor Coach Transportation

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Professional tour director

• Professional motor coach driver

• All flights (regional airport departures may cost more)

• Step on guides for city tours

• Top quality accommodations – 4 Star

• Luxury motor coaches

• Many meals on tour, equal amount of breakfasts and lunches/dinners

• Tips on all meals

• All taxes, fees, visas, etc. included in total price of tour

• Personalized service

• Final documents for trip details, 8 weeks prior to departure

• Luggage handling

• Much, much more!
  

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Every meal not included – guests are informed about how much more money to expect to pay for meals prior to departure

• Tips for tour director and driver
  ($8 - $12 per person per day is recommended)

• Baggage Fees when flying (~$35 per direction per bag)

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, other personal costs, etc.)

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Los Angeles
Your California adventure begins! Fly into Los Angeles and meet your Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel in beautiful Santa Monica, just steps from the Pacific Ocean. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel as you meet your fellow travelers and prepare for the journey ahead!

Santa Monica, CA

Day 2: Los Angeles Highlights
*Included Breakfast
Experience the best of Los Angeles on a guided city tour. Visit iconic sights including the Hollywood Walk of Fame and views of the famous Hollywood Sign. Enjoy time for lunch at the lively Farmers Market and The Grove before heading to Griffith Observatory for sweeping views of the city. Return to your hotel in the early evening with free time to explore Santa Monica or enjoy dinner on your own.

Santa Monica, CA

Day 3: Coast Starlight Train to Paso Robles
*Included Dinner
Transfer to Los Angeles Union Station and board Amtrak’s scenic Coast Starlight train. Relax as you travel north through California’s diverse landscapes en route to Paso Robles. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay in the heart of wine country.

Paso Robles, CA

Day 4: Hearst Castle & Wine Country 
*Included Breakfast
Travel to California’s rugged coastline to visit the magnificent Hearst Castle, once home to publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Continue to Elephant Seal Vista Point to observe these fascinating marine mammals in their natural habitat. Return to Paso Robles for a relaxing afternoon featuring a winery tour and tasting.

Paso Robles, CA

Day 5: Sequoia National Park
*Included Breakfast and Lunch
Journey into the Sierra Nevada mountains to explore Sequoia National Park, home to some of the largest trees on Earth. Visit highlights including the General Sherman Tree—the largest tree by volume in the world—as well as Moro Rock and the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Spend the night surrounded by nature inside the park.

Sequoia National Park, CA

Day 6: Journey to Yosemite
*Included Breakfast and Lunch
Depart Sequoia and travel through California’s Central Valley, passing through Fresno on your way north. Along the way visit the towering sequoias of Mariposa Grove. Arrive at Yosemite and check into your lodge for a two-night stay.

Yosemite View Lodge, El Portal, CA

Day 7: Yosemite Valley Floor Tour
*Included Breakfast and Lunch
Spend the day exploring Yosemite National Park’s breathtaking valley. Take in iconic sights such as El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls on a guided Valley Floor tour. Enjoy free time to explore the park, visit the visitor center, or simply take in the incredible scenery.

Yosemite View Lodge, El Portal, CA

Day 8: Tioga Pass to Lake Tahoe
*Included Breakfast
Travel across the spectacular Tioga Pass, one of California’s most scenic mountain routes. Continue through the High Sierra toward the stunning shores of Lake Tahoe. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the fresh mountain air.

Lake Tahoe, CA

Day 9: Lake Tahoe Experience
*Included Breakfast and Dinner
Enjoy a full day in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Take in panoramic views with a ride on the Heavenly Mountain Gondola, stroll through the charming village, and cap off the day with a memorable dinner cruise aboard the MS Dixie II, cruising across the lake at sunset.

Lake Tahoe, CA

Day 10: California Zephyr to Sacramento
Travel to Truckee this morning and board Amtrak’s California Zephyr for a scenic rail journey to Sacramento. Upon arrival, explore the historic Old Sacramento Waterfront before checking into your hotel. Celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner this evening!

Sacramento, CA

Day 11: Fly Home
Transfer to the airport and fly home today. Reflect on the incredible landscapes, iconic cities, and unforgettable experiences you’ve enjoyed throughout California. We hope to see you again soon on another adventure with Bluebird Guided Tours!