AMERICAN ROAD TOUR
LOS ANGELES, CAMBRIA, MONTEREY, YOSEMITE & SAN FRANCISCO
From the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the beauty and serenity of Yosemite, you’ll find it all on this California adventure. Experience the magic of Disneyland or go behind the scenes at Universal Studios Hollywood before you head to the beautiful waterfront vistas of Southern California’s most stunning seaside towns. You’ll experience the splendor of Highway 1 as you head north to Yosemite en route to San Francisco. Once in San Francisco, you’ll have the chance to explore the mysteries of Alcatraz, admire the Golden Gate Bridge, or savor the food and wine in Sonoma.
On this smarTours American Road Tour, enjoy the convenience of a thoughtfully planned itinerary and carefully selected accommodations combined with the freedom and flexibility to travel from the comfort of your own car (or rental car)! We’ll have scheduled guided tours along the way to tell you about the rich history and culture of each destination and you’ll share this experience with other like-minded smarTours travelers!
Itinerary at
a Glance
- 1 night Los Angeles
- 2 nights Cambria
- 1 night Monterey
- 2 nights Yosemite
- 2 nights San Francisco
Tour
Highlights
Your Tour
Includes
- Carefully selected accommodations
- 10 meals: 8 breakfasts & 2 dinners
- Thoughtfully planned meet-ups, group meals & excursions
- Sightseeing tours & entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
- Local welcome guide
- Parking at hotels
- All applicable taxes
Tour Itinerary
Yosemite National Park
Today you will have a full day to explore the wonders of Yosemite National Park. Before you start, you’ll be greeted by a Park ranger who will provide important and fascinating information about the park to help you plan your adventure. Yosemite National Park embraces some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and affords a wonderful collection of waterfalls, meadows and forests, including groves of giant sequoias. You’ll marvel at the sheer granite domes and cliffs that soar thousands of feet up from the valley floor. The massive glacial-shaped rock formations of El Capitan…
Yosemite/San Francisco
Today you’ll say good-bye to Yosemite and head for the City on the Bay. This scenic drive will take you into the heart of San Francisco. This afternoon, a city tour provides a fun and exciting way to get an overview of the city and enables you to truly appreciate many of San Francisco’s most famous sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf. After your city tour, you may wish to take an optional cruise along the historic waterfront which reveals the city’s spectacular skyline. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city’s…
San Francisco
Today you have a full day to explore the City by the Bay at your leisure. We recommend you spend time in Fisherman’s Wharf or take a ferry to Sausalito for a unique perspective on the skyline. Also, if you would like to spend time in Wine Country, we suggest a half day in Napa Valley and Sonoma. You may wish to take the Napa Valley Train and enjoy a Gourmet Lunch with 2 visits to local wineries. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell dinner including (1) Glass of Wine at a local restaurant (Transportation on your own).
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Guided Tour Pricing
| Depart | Return | Depart - Return | Best Value Pricing - Reserve by Jan 31, 2021 | Reserve after Jan 31, 2021 |
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| 2021 | 2021 | w/ eCheck Discount | Sale | After Sale | ||
| May 30 | June 7 | May 30 - Jun 7 |
$1,599 | $1,699 | $1,999 |
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| July 11 | July 19 | Jul 11 - Jul 19 |
$1,599 | $1,699 | $1,999 |
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| October 10 | October 18 | Oct 10 - Oct 18 |
$1,699 | $1,799 | $2,099 |
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| November 14 | November 22 | Nov 14 - Nov 22 |
$1,599 | $1,699 | $1,999 |
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Oct – Nov 2020 Departures: Single room supplement is $749
Mar – May 2021 Departures: Single room supplement is $829
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made by phone (1-800-337-7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of $300 per person non-refundable, non-transferable deposit which must be received at the time of reservation*. A second non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $300 is due 60 days after the date of your reservation. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. *If the reservation date is within 70 days of the final payment due date, both first and second deposits are due at the time of reservation. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. For complete booking information and terms & conditions click here.
Featured Accommodations
Before You Depart
WHAT ARE AMERICAN ROAD TOURS?
smarTours American Road Tours is a hybrid of a self-drive road trip with guided tour elements that we are known for. Travelers have the freedom to drive at their own convenience with scheduled meet-ups with other smarTours travelers. smarTours has done all the planning by booking exciting, iconic routes, carefully selected accommodations, and guided tours & admissions.
TRANSPORTATION
Airfare and ground transportation are not included on this tour. Travelers may choose to drive their own car from city to city or to rent a car independently. Friends and families may choose to drive together or separately and can book separate accommodations with smarTours.
Need to rent a car? As a smarTours traveler, you can save up to 25% with Avis Car Rental when traveling on one of our American Road Tours. For more information, please visit avis.com/smartours.
NATIONAL PARK FEES
National Park Fees are not included. For some parks entry is per vehicle and/or per person. For Park Entrance fees, click here. Some travelers may wish to purchase an annual or lifetime pass. For more information about the America the Beautiful – National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass or Lifetime Pass, please click here.
FINAL DOCUMENTS
Before you depart, we’ll send you detailed tour information including directions, meeting times, routes, places of interest, recommendations, and more. We look forward to being your trusted guide on this remarkable journey.