- I think I have mentioned this to you all before. For my sixtieth year – I am off to Las Vegas ! Yay !
If you (and your friends) needed an excuse to go, then it would be lovely to meet up there.
We are going to be in Las Vegas from Thursday 17th September (we’ll rock up most probably afternoon/early evening) and will be there until Sunday Night (however are planning a trip to Grand Canyon (9.5 hours) for the Monday, which you are welcome to join us on (but we won’t be in Las Vegas to see anyone on that day), which means the Las Vegas trip is really Thursday night to Sunday night inclusive (21st September).
My whole trip is here : vegas.quicksy.uk and you are more than welcome to join us on other (or all) parts of the trip.
Please remove yourself from the group if its not your thing etc, no need for apologies/reasons etc, we won’t be offended at all, but am throwing it out there if it floats your boat !
If I’ve missed anyone unintentionally please let us know.
Shaun and Isie xx - Round Trip Map 1, Round Trip Map 2
| These are the details of the hotel we are staying in at Las Vegas if you would like to book the same. SAHARA Las Vegas 2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States – Show directions Phone: +1 702-761-7000 Email property |
- San Francisco
- Yosemite national park (Tioga pass)
- Death valley
- Las Vegas
- San Diego
- Los Angeles
- Pacific coast highway
- San Francisco
| Day | Details |
|---|---|
| (1) Thurs 10 Sept | Arrival Time: 17:40 Hotel: San Francisco-Marina Motel Food: Fisherman’s Wharf Trips: Acclimatise – depends what time arriving |
| (2) Friday 11 Sept | Hotel: San Francisco-Marina Motel Food: Trips: Cable Car and Walk Around Big Bus Hop On Hop Off Tour. visit Chinatown and North Beach, two of the city’s most storied districts, in about a half day of sightseeing. |
| (3) Saturday 12 Sept | Hotel: San Francisco-Marina Motel Food: Trips: Got to go to Alcatraz San Fran Bay Tour and Walk Around |
| (4) Sunday 13 Sept | Hotel: Yosemites-Evergreen Lodge Food: Trips: Drive (4hrs) to Twin Peaks San Fran for views of the city before driving onto Yosemite National park San Francisco Bay (Pass By) Leave San Francisco behind and cross the Bay Bridge, offering amazing views of Alcatraz Island and Angel Island. Cruise through Oakland, the East Bay and on to Central Valley to stop for groceries (own expense). Travel through Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada Foothills 1 Central Valley Travel through California’s Central Valley and see where most of California’s almonds, figs, corn and more are grown. Here we will make a short stop so you can grab lunch for later and any local produce for hiking snacks. You can also pick up any other needed last-minute supplies for the days ahead.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free 2 Yosemite National Park After approximately 3-4 hours you’ll arrive to the entrance of Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the scenic mountain views as your guide explains the history and geology of this special place. |
| (5) Monday 14 Sept | Hotel: Yosemites-Evergreen Lodge Food: Trips: Yosemite Falls and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias Head down a beautiful scenic path to the enchanted Tuolumne Grove consisting of dozens of Giant Sequoia trees. But don’t be fooled by this moderate downhill stroll. Make sure you bring some water to sip as you enjoy your time among the giants as you have a bit of climb ahead of you to get back to the mini-coach. You’ll also have time to enjoy your lunch here among the towering trees.2 hours • Admission Ticket Included 4 Tunnel View Next, we’ll leave the gentle giants of the Sequoia Grove in the mini-coach to get a narrated tour through Yosemite’s glaciated valley. We’ll make a few stops along the way, including at Tunnel View, to snap some pictures of some of the famous waterfalls and rock formations while your guide gives you some of the history that makes this park so special.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included 5 Yosemite Village Now it’s time to spend a few hours exploring on your own! We’ll make a stop near the base of Yosemite Falls, where those staying at the Yosemite Lodge can check in leave their luggage. You’ll have a number of options of where to go, including a leisurely walk through the Ansel Adams Gallery, the historic Ahwahnee lodge, or get your pulse up with a hike or bike ride along the river.2 hours • Admission Ticket Included 6 Yosemite Falls During your free time to explore Yosemite Village, you can choose to take a hike or walk around the base of Yosemite Falls to take in its beauty.5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included 7 Ansel Adams Gallery During your free time in Yosemite Village, you can choose to visit the famous photographer’ gallery to view a collection of Ansel Adams’ original photographs. |
| 6 Tuesday 15 Sept | Hotel: Yosemites-Evergreen Lodge Food: Trips: Cruise through Yosemite National Park and Tioga Pass Info Yosemite Valley Prepare to choose how you best want to spend the morning and afternoon within the park. Itching for a big hike? Looking to take part in a ranger program or interpretive walk? It’s all up to you and your guide will give you all the best trails, tips and recommendations. 3 hours • Admission Ticket Included 2 Glacier Point Have you ever wondered what Yosemite Valley looks like from above? Join your guide to the top of the world to reach Glacier Point. This is said to be one of the best views in the entire park and we want to make sure you don’t miss it!1 hour • Admission Ticket Included 3 Turlock After a full morning and afternoon in the park, it is time to say goodbye to the mountains. We will stop for a quick dinner in the Central Valley before heading into San Francisco. |
| 7 Wednesday 16 Sept | Hotel: Lone Pine – Dow Villa motel Trips: Driving (4hrs) & Sightseeing drive through Death valley to Lone Pine |
| 8 Thursday 17 Sept | Hotel: Las Vegas-SAHARA Food: Lunch or dinner at the Wynn Drinks : bellagio casino : . Lounge bar with live band Trips: Lone Pine to Las Vegas drive (4hrs) Helicoptor night flight |
| 9 Friday 18 Sept | Hotel: Las Vegas-SAHARA Food: Ceasars Palace Food ? Drinks : York new York casino: Deuling piano bar – Book tables in VIP area Trips : Practice Roulette |
| 10 Saturday 19 Sept | Hotel: Las Vegas-SAHARA Food: Brunch – Paris casino: Ami gabi restaurant – to watch the bellagio fountains Drinks: Pinky ring club with live music on a Saturday night Trips: MGM park concert hall – Whoever is main concert residency. Walk the strip – Freemont street for old casinos and live music in the street ; Zip wire freemont street https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/AttractionProductReview-g45963-d11453154-Las_Vegas_Mob_Museum_Admission_Ticket-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html Freemont Strip (1/2 day) Zip Wire Golden Nugget Hotel Evening Show |
| 11 Sunday 20 Sept | Hotel: Las Vegas-SAHARA Food: At the Strat Tower Drinks : Sunset – rio casino – Rooftop bar Drinks : Cosmopolitan hotel: Chandelier bar Trips: https://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Deluxe-Las-Vegas-Helicopter-Night-Flight-with-VIP-Transportation/d684-5516ST5 The Strat tower observation deck https://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Stratosphere-Tower-Observation-Deck/d684-9412P6 Las Vegas Monorail |
| 12 Monday 21 Sept | Hotel: Las Vegas-SAHARA Food: Drinks : Trips: Grand canyon tour need a whole day 9.5 hours min https://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Grand-Canyon-Skywalk-Hoover-Dam-Day-Trip-W-Lunch-from-Las-Vegas/d684-132218P75 |
| 13 Tuesday 22 Sept | Hotel: Barstow-California Inn Barstow Food: Trips: Drive through Mojav National reserve. Stop at Barstow Visit Baker Thermometer |
| 14 Wednesday 23 Sept | Hotel: San Diego-Colorful Casita Frida Trips : coast line/beaches and nature reserves |
| 15 Thursday 24 Sept | Hotel: San Diego-Colorful Casita Frida Trips : Balba Park and Zoo/safari |
| 16 Friday 25 Sept | Hotel: San Diego-Colorful Casita Frida Trips : maritine museum |
| 17 Saturday 26 Sept | Hotel: Los Angelos-Quintessence ApartHotel ( Food; ??Cheescake Factory Trips: Griffin observatory, go visit Long Beach for the day/afternoon |
| 18 Sunday 27 Sept | Hotel: Los Angelos-Quintessence ApartHotel ( Food: Cheescake Factory Trips: Hollywood sign and chinese theatre/walk of fame |
| 19 Monday 28 Sept | Hotel: Solvag-New Haven Inn Food: ?? Trips: L.A to Santa Barbara (2hr Car Drive) Sights of Santa Barbara (5 hrs) Santa Barabara to Los Olivos and Solvang (1hr Car Drive) Stay Overnight |
| 20 Tuesday 29 Sept | Hotel: Morro Bay-The Estro Inn Food: ?? Trips: Sights of Los Olivos and Solvang (2hrs) Los Olivos and Solvang to San Luis Obispo (2hr Car Drive) Sights of San Lius Obispo San Luis Obispo to Morrow Bay (30 mins Car Drive) Stay Overnight |
| 21 Wednesday 30 Sept | Hotel: Monteray-Colton Inn Food: ?? Trips: Morrow Bay to Cambria (1 hr Car Drive) Cambria to Big Sur (2 Hr Car Drive) Stay Overnight |
| 22 Thursday 1 Oct | Hotel: San Fransisco-Bexk’s Motor Lodge Food: ?? Trips: Big Sur to Felaton+Santa Cruz (2 Houir Car Drive) Felton+SantaCruz to San Fran (2 hr Car Drive) |
| 23 Friday 2 Oct | Hotel: San Fransisco-Beck’s Motor Lodge Food: Trips: Car Tour – Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods Golden Gate Bridge (Pass By) Scenic drive north over the the Golden Gate Bridge. 1 Muir Woods National Monument Venture north over the Golden Gate Bridge to an isolated canyon filled with ancient coastal redwood trees, also known as Muir Woods National Monument. stroll through 1000-year-old trees towering 260 feet tall. Enjoy up to 1.5 hours in Muir Woods is included. (Departure times available at 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm) 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included Sausalito Boardwalk (Pass By) Lastly, enjoy a scenic drive through the quaint seaside town of Sausalito – a Mediterranean-like village harbored across the San Francisco Bay, famous for its sweeping views, timeless sophistication, local boutiques and cafes. (Add an optional Ferry Ticket to return to San Francisco at your own leisure) Fisherman’s Wharf (Pass By) |
| 24 Saturday 3 Oct | Departure Time: 16:35 Trips: Find the airport and go home |
| 25 Sunday 4 Oct | Arrive back in London: 11:00 |
| 24 Monday 5 Oct | Work |