Pacific Peaks & Desert Dreams – Road Trip

WHY THIS ITINERARY?

Cycle across the Golden Gate at dawn, picnic beside Yosemite waterfalls, cruise neon canyons by e-bike, drift above the Sonoran Desert in a hot-air balloon and toast Pacific sunsets with Malibu rosé. Each chapter balances conscious encounters, carbon-balanced driving and whisper-soft linens. Think of the outline below as your blank canvas; we’ll lengthen, shorten or elevate any brush-stroke to suit your tempo.

Tour – TWEGT353

An empty winding road leading to the iconic Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles on a sunny day.
Beautifully Curated

The Journey

DestinationSuggested StaySignature Experiences*
Days 1-2 — San Francisco, California2 nights• Walk or bike the Golden Gate Bridge (free)
• Mission District mural stroll & Dolores Park picnic (free)
• Alcatraz Island evening cell-house audio tour (paid)
• Sailing eco-cruise on the Bay with a marine naturalist (paid)
• Chinatown dim-sum & history walk (paid)
Days 3-5 — Yosemite National Park3 nights• Sunrise view from Tunnel View & Valley floor loop (free)
• Hike the Mist Trail to Vernal Fall (free)
• Naturalist-led stargazing beneath El Capitan (paid)
• Half-Dome photography workshop with pro guide (paid)
• Private session at the Ansel Adams Gallery (paid)
Days 6-7 — Las Vegas & Red Rock Country2 nights• Evening show at Bellagio Conservatory & Fountains (free)
• Street-art roam through Fremont District (free)
• Neon Museum ‘Brilliant!’ immersive light show (paid)
• Red Rock Canyon e-bike loop with guide (paid)
• Helicopter sunset flight over Hoover Dam & Strip (paid)
Days 8-9 — Phoenix / Scottsdale, Arizona2 nights• Sunrise Camelback Mountain hike (free)
• Roosevelt Row street-art wander (free)
• UNESCO-listed Taliesin West architecture tour (paid)
• After-dark Desert Botanical Garden ‘Flashlight Nights’ eco-walk (paid)
• Hot-air balloon dawn flight over Sonoran saguaros (paid)
Days 10-13 — Los Angeles & Pacific Coast4 nights• Griffith Observatory hike to Hollywood Sign vista (free)
• People-watch along Venice Beach boardwalk (free)
• Warner Bros. back-lot tour with sustainability focus (paid)
• Surf lesson at Santa Monica with local school (paid)
• Downtown LA Arts District food-truck safari (paid)
Handpicked for inspiration; the final experience is yours to customise.

All paid activities can be pre-reserved. “Free” means no ticket required—your curator will elevate each moment with exclusive enhancements where available.

Hand-Picked Lodgings

Indicative selections — availability and hotel benefits confirmed upon enquiry.

TierSan FranciscoYosemiteLas VegasPhoenixLos Angeles
Budget (3 Star)• Hotel Zephyr
• Hotel VIA
• Hilton San Francisco Union Square
• Hampton Inn Oakhurst – Yosemite
• The Pines Resort
• Holiday Inn Express Suites Oakhurst
Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas Strip
• Hyatt Place Las Vegas
• The LINQ
• Hampton Inn Phoenix Airport North
• Moxy Phoenix Downtown
• Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
• Hampton Inn And Suites Los Angeles/Hollywood
• Hilton Garden Inn Burbank Los Angeles
• Hyatt Regency LAX
Mid-Range (4 Star)• Hotel Zephyr
• Hotel VIA
• Hilton San Francisco Union Square
• The Inelle Oakhurst • Park MGM
• The ENGLisH Hotel Las Vegas a Tribute Portfolio
• Park MGM Las Vegas
• The Westin Phoenix Downtown
• DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Midtown
• Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
• The Biltmore
• The Hoxton Downtown LA
• The Hollywood Roosevelt
Luxury (5 Star)• JW Marriott Union Square
• Fairmont Heritage Place
• Ritz-Carlton
• Château du Sureau
• Rush Creek Lodge
Firefall Ranch Yosemite
• MGM Aria Sky Suites
• Wynn & Encore
• The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Autograph Collection
• The Phoenician a Luxury Collection Resort
• JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa
• Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
• Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel 
• Ritz-Carlton LA 
• Waldorf Astoria BH
These are curated suggestions—every journey is tailored entirely to you.

Hotel Privileges

Available through our affiliation with Colletts Travel, part of Global Travel Collection and the Virtuoso network. These vary by hotel and will be confirmed at quotation. Benefits at participating properties often include:

  • Preferred rates
  • Room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
  • Daily breakfast for two
  • US$100 credit
  • Early check-in and late checkout

Sustainable & Insider Touches

  • All flights and transfers are carbon-balanced
  • Local experiences support community-led conservation and enterprise
  • Our global black book unlocks exclusive access

Ready to Curate Your Journey?

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