DAY 2: Monterey, Carmel
Start off your West Coast voyage from the Los Angeles Mauiva Meeting Point where you will be whisked away on a quick flight to the beach town of Monterey. In this beautiful Pacific Coast city, you take to the water to enjoy a once in a lifetime whale watching cruise. While by the bay, stroll along Old Fisherman’s wharf and experience a myriad of great restaurants and unique shops. Today, we have already glided by plane, and by boat, now it’s time to coast on land via the 17-Mile Drive along the Monterey Peninsula. Cruise through an exclusive neighbourhood and scenic coastal views to the famed Pebble Beach. Continue to Carmel for a leisurely afternoon of shopping and a cosy dinner to get better acquainted with your new AirCruise friends. Stay one night in Monterey.
DAY 2: San Francisco
After breakfast, the private Mauiva plane will transport your group to another world - the famous “City by the Bay,” San Francisco. Your morning escorted tour will ensure you experience all the ‘must-see’ sights, from Pier 39 to Union Square, to Chinatown. Ending at Fisherman’s Wharf, be sure to sample some clam chowder and sour dough bread during your free time. You won’t be disappointed. A trip to San Francisco wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the infamous Alcatraz. On The Rock, you will tour the prison and learn about its notorious “guests”. Spend two nights in San Francisco.
DAY 3: San Francisco, Sausalito, Muir Woods
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Covering more than one thousand square acres, Golden Gate Park is home to beautiful museums, gardens and attractions. After taking enough pictures in front of the spectacular bridge to fill an entire Facebook album, your next stop is Sausalito to explore the Muir Woods. This National Monument is home to the beautiful Redwood Tree Forest. Soak in the beauty and grandeur of these ancient giants only found in this region of the world. Before returning to San Francisco for dinner, prepare your taste buds for waves of flavor in Wine Country. Immerse yourself in the magnificent country side as you plunge your palette in the crisp whites and full-bodied reds that made this California countryside famous.
DAY 4: Yosemite National Park
After breakfast, it’s wheels up to Mariposa to see the stirring sites of Yosemite National Park. You will first explore the Mariposa Grove to see the most remarkable giant sequoia named Grizzly Giant, which is between 1900–2400 years old. Upon arriving to Yosemite, brace yourself for picture-taking overload with all the unbelievable sites the park has to offer. Your guided tour will include Horsetail Falls, the striking Lower & Upper Falls, massive El Capitan, Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Tuolumne Grove. Finish off your day of epic nature exploration with a relaxing dinner. Spend one night in Fresno.
DAY 5: Las Vegas, Hoover Dam
In the morning, fill up on breakfast before wheels up to Las Vegas. After a guided city sightseeing experience, you will make your way to one of America's most treasured landmarks, the Hoover Dam. Then, spend the afternoon enjoying your Sin City sightseeing experience from classic Freemont Street and Downtown Las Vegas to the neon cowboy and welcome signs, then to the extravagant man-made marvels of the Wynn, Paris and New York, New York hotels and more! Finish your day with a Vegas-style dinner as grandiose as the city itself. Spend two nights in Las Vegas.
DAY 6: Las Vegas, Grand Canyon
With cameras charged and ready, hop on the private Mauiva plane to Grand Canyon National Park where you will spend the day exploring this spectacular world wonder. Learn about this 2 million year old phenomenon and its rich Native American history and geological past. Once you’ve picked your jaw up from the ground, it’s back to Las Vegas to enjoy the sights and iconic attractions that only ‘Sin City’ can provide.
DAY 7: Las Vegas, Los Angeles
You’ll want to tell everyone what happens in Vegas with all you’ll do and see! Get an early start by grabbing breakfast before heading out for a leisurely day on the Strip. Whether you prefer an exciting round of Craps at the Casino or sipping cocktails poolside, the day is yours for the taking. Come down from cloud nine to swap stories on how you made the most of your time in the Entertainment Capital of the World on the plane ride back to Los Angeles where you will spend your final night.
DAY 8: Los Angeles
Your West Coast Experience doesn’t have to come to an end today – choose to spend another couple of nights in the Los Angeles area, perhaps enjoying the beaches of Santa Monica or Venice, or celebrity spotting in Beverly Hills or Hollywood.
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