Classic Western US Tour

Itinerary

1. 

   Day 1

   Arrive in Las Vegas · airport transfer & check-in

   • Airport pickup & check-inMeet your Chinese-speaking driver-guide on arrival in Las Vegas and check in to your city hotel to rest after your flight.
   • Evening: a classic Vegas casinoStep into a classic Las Vegas casino resort — lavish lobbies, entertainment and the round-the-clock buzz that defines this entertainment capital.
2. 

   Day 2

   Las Vegas full-day tour

   • "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" signTake your first Vegas photo at this iconic city landmark.
   • Fremont StreetWander the historic downtown strip beneath a giant light-canopy show, amid street performers and retro neon.
   • The Strip · Bellagio Fountains · The SphereExplore the Strip's themed resorts, casinos and neon marquees; by night, catch the Bellagio fountain show and the glowing sphere of The Sphere.
3. 

   Day 3

   Las Vegas — free day

   • Free timeEnjoy the city's dining scene or spend time at the casinos of your choice.
4. 

   Day 4

   Las Vegas → Los Angeles (by train)

   • To Los AngelesBoard the train from Las Vegas to LA, roughly a 4-hour journey passing through Route 66 country with a stop in Barstow, for a taste of retro western road-trip culture.
   • Route 66Pass through classic stretches of Route 66, absorbing western small-town charm and vintage American road-trip atmosphere.
   • BarstowStop at the train-station-style Barstow Station and its distinctive McDonald's — a classic Route 66 rest-stop scene.
   • Santa MonicaVisit LA's iconic seaside pier, with its rides, Ferris wheel and coastal views, and the famous end-of-Route-66 sign.
5. 

   Day 5

   Los Angeles full-day tour

   • Griffith ObservatoryClimb to Griffith Observatory for a classic panorama over Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills.
   • Hollywood SignView the iconic Hollywood Sign against the hills — the enduring symbol of the film capital.
   • Hollywood Walk of FameStroll the Walk of Fame, spotting stars honouring Hollywood's film and pop-culture icons.
   • Beverly HillsVisit LA's famed upscale district, with its palm-lined avenues and elegant, refined streetscape.
6. 

   Day 6

   Los Angeles → San Diego (by train) → Los Angeles (by train)

   • La Jolla CoveTake a boat trip along La Jolla Cove's turquoise waters and sea cliffs, feeling Southern California's laid-back coastal charm.
   • Old Town San DiegoExplore the historic district with its Mexican-heritage streets, boutique shops and colourful wooden houses.
7. 

   Day 7

   Los Angeles → Carmel-by-the-Sea

   • Highway 1Drive California's Highway 1 from LA to Carmel, roughly 5.5 hours, taking in Pacific coastline, small towns and classic coastal scenery.
   • SolvangVisit this Danish-styled town, with windmills, European architecture and specialty shops — a fairy-tale slice of central California.
   • Carmel-by-the-SeaWander this artistic seaside village, with its European-style streets, cottages and coastal views — a tranquil, refined coastal town.
8. 

   Day 8

   Carmel-by-the-Sea → San Francisco

   • 17-Mile DriveDrive the famous 17-Mile Drive past private coastline, pine forest, sea stacks and Pacific views — one of California's classic coastal routes.
   • 17-Mile Drive → San Francisco (by train)Take the roughly 2-hour train from the 17-Mile Drive area to San Francisco and begin your city touring.
   • Golden Gate BridgePhotograph San Francisco's signature red bridge spanning the bay, amid the city's characteristic hills and fog.
9. 

   Day 9

   San Francisco full-day tour

   • Fisherman's WharfWander San Francisco's lively waterfront district, sampling seafood and bay views amid its shops and street life.
   • Lombard StreetVisit the famously winding street, with its garden-lined switchbacks and hillside city views.
   • Cable car rideRide San Francisco's classic cable car up and down the city's hills for a nostalgic slice of transit history.
   • Union SquareExplore the city's central plaza, ringed with shopping, hotels and San Francisco's downtown buzz.
10. 

    Day 10

    San Francisco airport transfer · depart for home

    • Journey's endPrivate transfer to San Francisco International Airport for your flight home, closing out the Classic Western US Tour.