Day Trips & Excursions in California

You can't visit Las Vegas without taking in the spectacular site of the majestic Hoover Dam! A true marvel, the dam was constructed in less than five years during the Great Depression by thousands of men who ventured into Black Canyon to harness the power of the mighty Colorado.

Visit Hoover Dam on a tour from Las Vegas that includes round-trip transportation for convenient access to this National Historic Landmark. In either the morning or afternoon (select tour time when booking), explore the dam from the inside out to learn about its history, engineering and function on the Colorado River.

See the highlights of the scenic Pacific Coast Highway in a day on this convenient, private tour. Cruise down the highway making stops at viewpoints and landmarks including Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Piedras Blancas Beach, Pebble Beach, and more. Round-trip transportation from your hotel or cruise port is included.

Explore Yosemite and Glacier Point on a full-day trip with a small group. Catch views over the entire Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome at Glacier Point, before continuing on a hiking or driving tour. Hotel, airport, or bus/train station pickup is included, in addition to lunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel (except Sundays). As this tour is designed for a very small group, chances are if you have four or more people in your party you may get a private tour.

See the sights of San Diego in a convenient way on this private 4-hour tour with a guide who shares information about the city. Traveling by private vehicle, you'll see Balboa Park, Old Town, Petco Park, and downtown, including Little Italy, the Embarcadero, and East Village. Stop for photo ops at select places, and visit La Jolla, the idyllic coastal suburb north of the city known for its sea caves. Please specify your preferred departure time when booking.

Customize your Grand Canyon experience during this self-drive SUV day trip from Las Vegas. Explore one of America's greatest natural wonders with a full tank of gas and a map and driving directions in hand. Enjoy the freedom of travel without timetables and follow your own schedule with this popular package. Minimum of two people required per booking.

Hike the redwoods and sip on world-class wine on this Muir Woods and Sonoma wine country day trip. Led by an expert guide, you'll enjoy views of the San Francisco Bay and Marin Headlands as you travel to the trails of the famous Muir Woods. After admiring groves of California redwoods, head to Sonoma County for an afternoon of wine tasting. There, you'll sample wine and cheese at a handful of notable cellars before returning to your original departure point.

Experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world on this guided, full-day, small-group tour from Las Vegas. Travel through the Mojave Desert and Black Mountains en route to the Grand Canyon's West Rim for 4-hours to explore. You can upgrade to see the canyon from the air on a helicopter flight through the canyon or take a walk on the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk. A snack, lunch, bottled water and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where you'll be amazed by supersized natural wonders like Yosemite Falls and the granite cliffs of Half Dome and El Capitan. Take a hike among ancient sequoia trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the park's wonders on your own.

Enjoy an educational and entertaining trip to Hoover Dam on this 6.5-hour sightseeing adventure from Las Vegas. Led by an informative comedian guide, visit the Hoover Dam Power plant and head to the top of the dam for a walking tour. Learn about the history of Hoover Dam, with an abundance of staggering facts. Lunch and a select hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Pamper yourself at three prestigious Napa wineries, including Castello Di Amorosa and Robert Mondavi. On this day trip from San Francisco you are chauffeured to the Napa Valley by luxury minibus. Make it a romantic getaway or travel with family and friends during a relaxing ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience with your guide. Tasting fees are not included.

Take a detour from Anaheim's Magic Kingdom to do some California dreamin' on Orange County's most beautiful beaches. Snap photos from a gorgeous clifftop lookout above palm-lined Laguna Beach, and see the real-life filming locations from hit shows like 'The OC' and 'The Bachelor' at Newport Beach. From here, venture out into the open Pacific Ocean on a dolphin- and whale-watching cruise, then finish your day in the sun by exploring the funky shops and surfing culture of Huntington Beach - the original Surf City, USA.

Explore some of top destinations of the American West, once known as the Wild West, on this 3-night one-way tour from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You'll travel through California and Nevada to visit Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, and the Hoover Dam. Attractions include a cruise on San Francisco Bay and an evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip.

Visit the Hoover Dam on this all-inclusive tour from Las Vegas with a small group. With a knowledgeable guide, learn about the history and mechanics of the dam through engaging and informative commentary. Walk through the displays and exhibits at the Visitor Center, then take the Powerplant tour. The highlight is a 45-minute 'Walk on the Top'; this tour is one of the only excursions from Las Vegas to offer this feature. Round-trip transportation from select Las Vegas hotels and a restaurant lunch are included.

Leave the glam and glitz of Vegas behind on this day-long action-packed guided tour of one of the planet's great wonders: the Grand Canyon. Stop at the Hoover Dam and Joshua Tree before exploring the enticing and jaw dropping West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Take in the glorious sites for four hours, drinking in the panoramic views from Eagle and Guano Points and exploring the Native-American village before tucking into a hearty lunch in the old western town of Hualapai Ranch. Then if option selected, get ready for the piece de resistance: a thrilling helicopter flight to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Continental breakfast, lunch, bottled water and a Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off are included. 6 Instagram worthy points of interest in one amazing tour!

This action-packed day trip to the Grand Canyon West Rim includes a helicopter descent to the canyon floor and a pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River. After luxury coach transport from Las Vegas, top off these sights with a cowboy cookout at the Hualapai Ranch and a scenic shuttle tour along the West Rim. Upgrade to add on the Grand Canyon Skywalk!

Explore Yosemite National Park on this day hike from Glacier Point. Led by an expert guide, hear about the park's natural features as you journey past three famous waterfalls: Vernal Fall, Illilouette Fall and Nevada Fall. Take in stunning views of Half Dome after a shuttle ride to Glacier Point and, from there, begin a moderately strenuous 8.5-mile trek on foot. Travel down to the valley floor and soak up the scenery of the Panorama and Mist Trails. This small group tour runs from May to October.

Leave the glitz of Las Vegas behind and spend a day discovering the beauty of the Grand Canyon West Rim. This full-day tour kicks off with a hot made-to-order breakfast so that you are fully energized to explore the West Rim. Stop at Eagle Point for incredible views and home to a Native American village. An informative guide is on-hand to answer any questions you have before you enjoy free time in Guano Point and Western Town. Soak up panoramic canyon views while enjoying a barbecue lunch. Hotel transport provided from select hotels.

Explore the scenic highlights of Yosemite National Park on a full-day, small-group guided trip from Lake Tahoe with a lunchtime picnic beside Cascade Falls. Capture unforgettable images of the park's soaring rock walls and craggy peaks then enjoy an invigorating hike to Yosemite Falls or Bridalveil Falls, where high-mountain rivers tumble from sheer granite cliffs. Spot rock climbers scaling the face of El Capitan, watch for deer in alpine meadows, and take in the timeless beauty of California's High Sierra mountains.

Escape Santa Barbara for the day as you live it up in Los Angeles on this full-day trip to the City of Angels by rail. Trade the traffic for a relaxing (and scenic) train ride to L.A. Once you arrive, you'll explore the city aboard a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus, choosing among a range of museums, zoos and boat rides, plus explorations of famous neighborhoods like Santa Monica and Hollywood. Cap off your perfect day with an included 2-course meal at the Hard Rock Caf e with VIP priority seating.