California Self-Drive Road Trip

During your stay in Los Angeles, you'll enjoy a visit to one of the county's most iconic landmarks: the Hollywood sign. For a more intimate exploration of the area, you can hike the trails paved through Griffith Park, or alternatively, catch a ride on the DASH bus up to the best vantage point. 

A visit to Los Angeles wouldn't be complete without a trip to the unmissable Universal Studios. You'll enjoy VIP passes during your visit, allowing you the chance to experience the park's most popular rides and attractions without the hassle of queues. 

Venture off the shores and explore the gorgeous coast on a variety of water excursions. Tour the Santa Barbara Harbour and Santa Barbara Wharf on an exciting kayaking excursion through the waters, a fantastic way to view the attractions of the area, occasionally encountering frolicking sea lions along the way. Experienced swimmers can enjoy embarking on a paddle-boarding journey along the coast, taking you from the harbour to the picture-perfect California beach, West Beach.

A premier destination for whale watching, Monterey is home to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the largest protected ocean area in the continental United States. During your stay, you'll enjoy an immersive tour led by a marine biologist who will offer fascinating knowledge about the marine life that inhabit the sanctuary. As you travel throughout the various locations, you'll have plenty of opportunities to spot diving whales and jumping dolphins. 

Located in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite National Park is famed for its captivating natural beauty with an expansive landscape populated with freshwater lakes, valleys, waterfalls, granite monoliths and ancient giant sequoias. A nature lovers paradise, the park offers a wealth of activities to be enjoyed, from rock-climbing and hiking to zip-lining and driving up the legendary Glacier Point, the best location to view the magnitude of the park's scenic beauty. 

Explore the best of San Francisco on an immersive cycling tour through some of the city's most recognizable locations. Begin in Ghirardelli Square, a landmark square known for homing a dense concentration of unique establishments, before cycling through the green hills of Fort Mason and continuing through to the Marina District and Crissy Fields, up to the Golden Gate Bridge. You'll bike across this renowned monument before concluding in Sausalito for stunning views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Located in the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island is best known as one of the country's most notorious military locations. Dating back to the late 18th century, a visit to the island offers a rare glimpse into the history of this mysterious landmark.