The San Francisco to Las Vegas Tour via Grand Canyon (Part I)

Explore one of America's favorite outdoor destination, The Yosemite National Park. A trip toYosemite is not complete without a hike to the iconic waterfalls. Head over to Glacier point for a breathtaking view of the Yosemite Valley. 

Spend another day exploring Yosemite National Park. Famous points of interest includes the El Capitan Meadow, Sentinel Meadow, Sentinel Bridge and Tunnel View. Rent a bicycle and tour over 12 miles of bike paths.Go birdwatching and meet two or more of Yosemite's 165 species of birds. 

Just beside Yosemite is another favorite destination, Kings Canyon National Park is home to the deepest canyon in the USA. Go Canyoneering or follow the natural trail in Grant Grove to witness The General Grant Tree, the second largest sequoia in the world. RV Parks and Campsites are available inside the national park so parking is accessible.

If you're traveling from Kings Canyon National Park, you can follow the Generals Highway to get to Sequoia National Park or head over to Visalia and follow Highway 198 to Sequoia. What makes Sequoia National Park different from other parks are the massive giant sequia trees found in the area. Learn about sequoia groves in the Giant Forest Museum or hike the "Trail of 100 Giants", your ticket to witness some of the largest and ancient trees in the world.

Start your last day at Griffith Park Observatory for a good view of the world renowned Hollywood Sign. Then head over to Hollywood Boulevard and have your photo taken beside your favorite celebrity star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can spend your afternoon in Venice Beach then walk over to Santa Monica Pier for a good view of the sunset. You can then go back at Sunset Strip and end your day with a good meal from a local restaurats or cafes in the area.