Have you ever dreamed of jet setting across the US in a private plane? This itinerary is the best way to get the most of your time in California, Nevada and Arizona! On this tour you will avoid train and bus terminals, skip long international airport lines - instead you will hub-hop in a chartered jet and pick up a rental car in each city to give you the outmost freedom to explore the areas with a mix of self guided and private guided touring.

Far from the confines of a preset itinerary, each new airport you land in, you'll receive a new rental vehicle, where you can once again hit the road in search of your ideal adventure. With flights to Van Nuys, Monterey and Fresno, California, as well as Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon, everywhere in between is entirely in your hands. Drive the Golden Gate Bridge, and take a tour out to Alcatraz, or retreat to a natural setting in Mariposa Grove to see the magical giant coastal redwoods. Walk along the southern rim of the expansive Grand Canyon, then marvel at the beautiful colours of the weathered rock at Bryce Canyon. Cruise the strip in Las Vegas, and live the high life in the casinos. Do it all, or do none of it, in search of your own perfect experience. The options are essentially limitless!

For a more relaxed travel experience, on this trip you will fly between destinations on 30-70 seat turbo-prop aircraft complete with a Flight Hostess. We land at private airport terminals so not only do guests avoid the long security lines and crowds associated with commercial airports, but you can grab a coffee or stop at the restroom in an executive lounge setting.

Optional Highlights: Monterey Bay, 17 Mile Drive, Highway 1, Golden Gate Bridge, Whale Watching, Alcatraz, Sonoma Wine Tasting, Giant Sequoias in Mariposa Grove and Muir Woods, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Las Vegas Strip, Vegas Old Town.

The city of Los Angeles, also known as the "City of Angels" or simply L.A., is the largest city in California. Located on a broad basin in Southern California, it's surrounded by vast mountain ranges, deep valleys, forests, desert and miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade, but is most famous for being the center of the world's entertainment industry, which forms the base of its global status. Historically, the downtown fell into disrepair, however, in recent years, the area has seen a booming revival, with trendy hotels, bars, shops and restaurants opening to make it a place to be again. Hollywood is home to the film studios and entertainment theme parks.

You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.

Take a private airport transfer in Los Angeles with a private vehicle and driver.

When you run a Hollywood movie studio, you never know who is going to drop by! Kensington Tours offers you an electrifying day, between Hollywood stars, lunch in Beverly Hills and shopping on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica! Your day includes round trip transportation with private car available through the entire day, admission to a studio, lunch in Beverly Hills area and shopping on Third Avenue Promenade in Santa Monica.

Located on the grounds of Universal Studios Hollywood and 9 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Sheraton Universal a 20-story hotel is 1 block from the Metro stop and 4 miles from Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Sheraton Universal Hotel offers a large fitness center, an outdoor pool with spa tub, a casual restaurant, and complimentary guest tram service to Universal Studios Hollywood. Sheraton Universal's 451 guestrooms have city views, premium cable channels, high-speed Internet access, and Sheraton’s signature Sweet Sleeper Beds with triple sheeting and down pillows.

Overnight at Sheraton Universal (4*).

The most interesting and popular sight in Venice Beach is the beach, but it's not the surf and sand that take center stage here. It's the lively sidewalk scene. Venice Beach is a place where you'll find artists, palm readers and bikini-clad roller skaters mixing with chanting, saffron-clad Hare Krishnas and wriggling belly dancers. Points of Interest include; • Venice Boardwalk - It's really more of a sidewalk than a "board" walk, but a walk down it is the best way to explore the waterfront scene. You'll pass street performers, skaters, artists, gawkers and vendors selling all kinds of items from incense to sarongs. • Muscle Beach: This is the place where Arnold Schwarzenegger and hosts of other body-builders have "bulked up" in the outdoor weight room. If you'd like to have your day in the sun, you can buy a day pass at the office. • Venice Canals: A few blocks remain out of some 16 miles of manmade waterways that once graced Venice-of-America, founded in 1905 by local developer Abbot Kinney. You can walk along them in the area bordered by Washington, South Venice Blvd., Pacific Ave. and Ocean Ave.

Hollywood Boulevard is the stuff of legends, but it may not be what you expect. You won't find movie stars walking the streets, and most of the movie studios moved out years ago, and frankly, this part of Hollywood is one of the most touristy spots in all of Los Angeles. It's also the home of the Walk of Fame, footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre and Hollywood at Highland shopping/dining complex. Spend the afternoon shopping for souvenirs, then have dinner at one of the many restaurants at the Hollywood and HIghland complex.

Overnight at Sheraton Universal (4*).

At 6:00 am this morning, you will check in for your tour at the designated meeting point: the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, 711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA.

At 6:30am, you will depart from the meeting point via coach, to the nearby Van Nuys airport for your morning flight.

Your 7:15 am flight to Monterey will be serving breakfast on the plane. The flight time is approximately 1 hour.

A rental car will be waiting for you at the airport.
Enjoy your day at leisure.

Optional Activities:
This morning you may visit Monterey's famed Fisherman's Wharf, as well as go on a whale watching cruise. Fisherman's Wharf has seen bales of Chinese silks and barrels of Spanish wine, whaling ships, Navy cutters, and fishing boats by the score. In its various incarnations, Fisherman's Wharf has been the focus of Monterey's economic life for centuries.

Following the Wharf, you can go on a whale watching cruise. Killer whales can be seen year-round in Monterey Bay, although, as nature will dictate, on an unpredictable basis. Peak time for sightings is April and May, when they frequent Monterey Bay to hunt gray whale calves.

Optional Activities:
This afternoon you can experience one of the most scenic drives in the United States, with 17 Mile Drive on California's Highway 1. Running along a narrow, winding route with steep mountains on one side, and rocky coves and crashing waves of the sea below on the other. The drive will bring you to Point Lobos, a sea lion mecca, where you will stop for a visit. Afterward, you will have some time in the unique shopping setting of Carmel by the Sea.

Multi-million dollar renovations elevate the Hyatt Regency Monterey to a new plateau of excellence. A spacious new lobby invites relaxation with a soothing fireplace and cozy seating areas - perfect for conversations or listening to live jazz. Restyled accommodations redefine luxury with patios, flat screen TVs, walk-in rain showers and more.

Overnight at Hyatt Regency Monterey - (Standard) (B).

This morning you must return your rental car directly to the airport in advance of your 8:30 am flight to San Francisco.

A rental car will be waiting for you at the airport.
Enjoy your day at leisure.

Experience San Francisco Francisco’s colorful past as you travel through history – from the first settlements of Native Americans – to a cosmopolitan city of beautiful architecture – from the Wild West and the frenzied days of the “Gold Rush” – to the vibrant culture that flourishes today. Be awe-inspired by the magnificence of the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the lush gardens of Golden Gate Park, travel past spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. On your tour you will see Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Victorian homes, Presidio National Park, Palace of Fine Arts, and North Beach. With stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks (weather permitting), City Hall, Golden Gate Park, and more. On their 2-hour yacht cruise guests also enjoy a gourmet lunch buffet and introductions to Angel Island, known as the Ellis Island of the West, and the famed San Francisco waterfront.

Overnight at Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront - (Standard) (B).

Enjoy a full day at leisure with your rental car.

Enjoy a full day private tour taking in San Francisco's Marina district and the Presidio before crossing the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge and the idyllic scenery in Marin County as well as the attractive rolling hills of Carneros, just south of Sonoma. Enjoy a picnic-style lunch  served within a winery or in a restaurant (not included) on your choice. Visit Napa back roads and the Silverado Scenic Wine Trail before returning to San Francisco.

Overnight at Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront - (Standard) (B).

This morning you must return your rental car directly to the airport in advance of your 9:15 am flight to Fresno.

A rental car will be waiting for you at the airport.
Enjoy your day at leisure.

Optional Activity:
Enjoy a drive out to Mariposa Grove, in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park, where you will get to see a giant sequoia named Grizzly Giant, estimated between 1900-2400 years old, the oldest tree in the grove.

Optional Activity:
This afternoon, partake in a guided tour of Yosemite National Park. Ranging in altitude from 2,000 to more than 13,000 feet above sea level, and boasting an incredible 1,170 square miles of breathtaking natural splendor, you'll want to see the upper and lower falls that grace the lenses of millions of cameras each year.

Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn - (Standard) (B).

Depart from your hotel this morning to drop your rental car off in advane of your 10:10 am flight to Las Vegas.

A rental car will be waiting for you at the airport.
Enjoy your day at leisure.

Optional Activity:
Old Town Las Vegas and Fremont Street hold legendary casinos, free entertainment, old-fashioned gambling hospitality - this is the vintage Vegas of the Fremont Street Experience. You can see all of the must-see sights from the Welcome and Cowboy signs to some of the better kept secrets.

An aquatic masterpiece of surrealism and theatrical romance.
Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production, "O". Inspired by the concept of infinity and the elegance of water's pure form, "O" pays tribute to the beauty of the theatre - from the simplest street performance to the most lavish of operas - where anything is possible and where the drama of life plays itself out before our very eyes. World-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters perform in, on, and above water to create a breathtaking experience. Only at Bellagio, Las Vegas

An aquatic masterpiece of surrealism and theatrical romance.
Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production, "O". Inspired by the concept of infinity and the elegance of water's pure form, "O" pays tribute to the beauty of the theatre - from the simplest street performance to the most lavish of operas - where anything is possible and where the drama of life plays itself out before our very eyes. World-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters perform in, on, and above water to create a breathtaking experience. Only at Bellagio, Las Vegas

Overnight at Luxor - (Standard) (B).

Optional Activity:
Before your flight later this morning, depart the hotel at 8:00 am to the Hoover Dam. Bordering Nevada and Arizona at Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam straddles the Colorado River. Considered to be the world's largest dam, and an engineering marvel of its time, the Hoover Dam brings much-needed water and power to the American Southwest.

Enjoy a short flight at 11:15 this morning to the Grand Canyon.

A rental car will be waiting for you at the airport.
Enjoy your half-day at leisure.

This morning, you will return your rental vehicle to the airport in advance of your flight to the Grand Canyon.

Optional Activity:
See the Grand Canyon today, a must-see stretch along Arizona's north border near Utah and Nevada, carved out over thousands of years by the Colorado River. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms your senses through its immense size. 

Return your rental car to the airport, as you will be flying to Bryce Canyon this afternoon.

At 3:05 pm, enjoy a short flight from the Grand Canyon to Bryce Canyon in Utah.

A rental car will be waiting for you at the airport.
Enjoy your afternoon at leisure.

Optional Activity:
Enjoy a tour through Bryce Canyon National Park and the Queens Garden Trail. This park contains a spectacularly beautiful series of "amphitheatres" filled with colourful, eroded rock forms which can only be truly appreciated in person. The best trail descends below the rim through a narrow gorge called Wall Street Canyon. It then follows the Queens Garden Trail through an area that is filled with the weird and colourful geologic formations called "hoodoos", that have made Bryce Canyon famous.

Return your rental car to the airport in advance of your evening flight back to Las Vegas.

Your 6:30 pm flight back to Las Vegas, will take get you in shortly after 7:00 pm.

A rental car will be waiting for you at the airport.
Enjoy your evening at leisure.

Overnight at Luxor - (Standard) (B).

Enjoy a day at leisure today, as a late check out has already been arranged for you.

Return your rental car to the airport in advance of your evening flight back to Los Angeles.

Your 7:35 pm flight will take you back to Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, where you will have a final coach transfer back to the original meeting point for a 9:15 pm arrival:
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown, 711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Overnight at Sheraton Universal (4*).

Take a private airport transfer in Los Angeles with a private vehicle and driver.

 End of itinerary.

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