Day 1
Fly to Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer independently to your hotel for a two night stay.
Overnight: Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver (or alternative)
Day 2
Vancouver
We’ve included a multi-day hop on hop off sightseeing tour of Vancouver, so you can explore this lovely city with ease. We recommend visiting Granville Island where you’ll find a great market and an eclectic mix of art & craft stalls and independent boutiques. Ascend the Vancouver Lookout to enjoy the sweep of the harbour and to watch the floatplanes taking off from the water.
Overnight: Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver (or alternative)
Day 3
Vancouver - Seattle
This morning board the train to head south to the USA and the city of Seattle, where you’ll check into your hotel for two nights. We’ve included a Seattle CityPASS which gives you access to all the major attractions of the city.
Overnight: Quality Inn & Suites Seattle Center (or alternative)
Day 4
Seattle
A full day to continue your Seattle exploration, make sure you visit the iconic Space Needle and how about taking a harbour cruise – all included in your CityPASS.
Overnight: Quality Inn & Suites Seattle Center (or alternative)
Day 5
Seattle – Overnight on the “Coast Starlight” - San Francisco
Board the Amtrak “Coast Starlight” for your overnight rail journey to San Francisco. A gorgeous part of your route, you’ll marvel at the snow-capped Cascade Mountain Range as you travel down the Pacific Coast.
Overnight: Onboard Amtrak in Coach Class – Upgrade to a sleeper cabin including meals for a supplement
Day 6
San Francisco
Arrive in San Francisco for a couple of days sightseeing in this incredible city. We’ve included a hop-on hop-off bus tour, which is a great way to orientate yourself and discover the different neighbourhoods such as Chinatown, Union Square and North Beach. Tonight there is a dinner included on popular Fisherman’s Wharf.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf (or alternative)
Day 7
San Francisco – Yosemite National Park – San Francisco
Today you’re heading out of the city and along the Merced River to the spectacular Yosemite National Park on a sightseeing tour. Marvel at the massive redwoods, stroll the mountain trails and admire the cascading waterfalls, then head back to San Francisco for the night
Overnight: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf (or alternative)
Day 8
San Francisco – Sonoma & Napa – San Francisco
A full day sightseeing tour, taking you over the Golden Gate bridge and into the beautiful countryside of northern California and the winelands of Sonoma and Napa. Enjoy some tastings of local wines in a winery or two, then head back to the city for the evening.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf (or alternative)
Day 9
San Francisco – Los Angeles
Continue your southbound rail adventure with the scenic route from San Francisco to Los Angeles, just sit back and enjoy the stunning coastal views. Arrive into LA and check into your hotel for two nights.
Overnight: The LA Hotel Downtown (or alternative)
Day 10
Los Angeles
Spend the day hopping on and off the bus to experience all the great sights of LA – Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Santa Monica Pier, to name just a few.
Overnight: The LA Hotel Downtown (or alternative)
Day 11
Los Angeles – San Diego
It’s a short but beautiful train trip today on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner to San Diego – known as America’s Finest City. Check out the different districts of the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy.
Overnight: Wyndham San Diego Bayside (or alternative)
Day 12
San Diego
This morning why not visit the USS Midway, Coronado Island or Balboa Park, and in the afternoon enjoy the harbour cruise that we’ve included.
Overnight: Wyndham San Diego Bayside (or alternative)
Day 13
Fly home