California Tailor-Made Holidays
California is a land of legendary journeys, where epic landscapes, iconic cities, and laid back coastal beauty come together in unforgettable ways. From cruising the Pacific Coast Highway and exploring world famous national parks to tasting world class wines and discovering vibrant cultural hubs, the Golden State offers trips to suit every style of traveller. This selection of trips brings together the very best experiences California has to offer, each one designed to showcase the diversity, energy, and sheer scale of this extraordinary destination.
13-Day California Self-Drive
This magnificent self-drive holiday takes you from San Francisco to San Diego along the iconic Pacific Coast. You will see spectacular seascapes, enjoy sampling the Californian wine, sunbathe & surf in sandy bays, explore buzzing cities & quaint seaside resorts.
** Pay just 50% of the required deposit **
From £1,699pp
Including flights
Operated by American Sky
- Ride the San Francisco trolley cars, cycle over the Golden Gate Bridge, visit infamous Alcatraz.
- Drive the Big Sur, pausing to admire the rugged coastline and plunging cliffs.
- Relax in the Spanish colonial town of Santa Barbara, where California cool meets Mediterranean style.
- Explore the fabulous city of LA – enjoy a walking tour to the Hollywood sign, experience a studio tour, window shop on Rodeo Drive.
- Take a boat trip from San Diego to spot whales, dolphins and sea lions.
- 3 nights San Francisco hotel 3*- 4* accommodation
- 2 nights Monterey hotel 3*- 4* accommodation
- 2 nights Santa Barbara hotel 3*- 4* accommodation
- 2 nights Los Angeles hotel 3*- 4* accommodation
- 2 nights San Diego hotel 3*- 4* accommodation
- International flights into San Francisco and out of either San Diego or Los Angeles
- Fully inclusive car hire
- ATOL protected
10-Day San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Begin in San Francisco before heading south to Los Angeles. Finish in Las Vegas to enjoy casinos, shows and shopping. There’ll also be time to explore the surrounding region, highlights being the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam.
** Pay just 50% of the required deposit upfront for 2027 holidays! **
From £969pp
Including flights
Operated by American Sky
- Must-see attractions in San Francisco include the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
- See the homes of the movie stars, stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame and visit studios such as Warner Brothers in Los Angeles.
- Enjoy the casino’s, the spectacular shows and the shopping of Las Vegas.
- 9 nights accommodation
- Return transatlantic scheduled flights to San Francisco and back from Los Angeles
- Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles
- Flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas
- ATOL protected
11-Day California Sierra Sampler
Starting and ending in San Francisco, this self-drive takes you to Sacramento before heading onto Highway 49-California’s Gold Rush trail. Spend time in Sonora and Yosemite’s high country. Visit Lake Tahoe’s pine forests, quiet coves and waterfalls.
** Travel with flexibility and at your own pace **
From £1,599pp
Including Flights
Operated by Purely California
- Enjoy Sacramento’s world-class California Railroad Museum.
- Pay a visit to Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, Angels Camp, Jamestown, and the gold rush ghost town at Columbia State Historic Park.
- Discover Yosemite’s high country and glacial granite monuments.
- Accommodation.
- All hotel taxes.
- Self drive tailor-made guidebook that contains hotel vouchers, driving directions, itinerary, maps, brochures, general information and sightseeing advice.
- Return flights.
- ATOL protected.
15-Day Deluxe West Self-Drive
From Los Angeles drive to Palm Springs, before moving onto Scottsdale. Continue your journey via Sedona and then arrive in Las Vegas. Explore Death Valley and Yosemite National Park, tour Napa wineries and finish in San Francisco.
** Travel at your own pace **
From £2,899pp
Including flights
Operated by Purely California
- Enjoy a large selection of art galleries, restaurants and shopping opportunities in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area.
- Experience Las Vegas the entertainment capital of the country, with casino gambling, fabulous shows, a great night-life scene, and world-class restaurants.
- Explore Death Valley and Yosemite National Park.
- Tour some of the Napa/Sonoma wineries and artisanal food shops.
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and enjoy sightseeing tours and attractions.
- Accommodation.
- All hotel taxes.
- Return international flights
- Self drive tailor-made guidebook that contains hotel vouchers, driving directions, itinerary, maps, brochures, general information and sightseeing advice.
- ATOL protected.
8-Day Los Angeles and San Francisco Twin-Centre
Tick off two of the USA’s greatest cities, see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz in San Francisco, shop ‘til you drop in Beverly Hills and catch some rays on Santa Monica beach while in Los Angeles.
** SAVE up to £440 per couple **
From £1,529pp
Including flights
Operated by Travelbag
- Stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
- Spend a day exploring Los Angeles iconic coastal cities and world-renound theme parks.
- See San Francisco’s iconic sites, like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
- Visit Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf to see the sea lions.
- 3 nights accommodation in San Francisco, Room Only
- 4 nights accommodation in Los Angeles, Room Only
- International and Internal Flights
- ABTA & ATOL protected
14-Day California Family Road Trip
Family holidays to California offer a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences. With its stunning coastline, diverse landscapes, and world-renowned attractions, California has something for everyone in the family.
** Enjoy the freedom of the open road **
From £2,599pp
Including Flights
Operated by Travelbag
- Bookend your trip with California’s contrasting cities of San Diego and San Francisco.
- Discover the beach towns of the Pacific Coast from Pismo Beach to Huntington Beach.
- Explore the many attractions and towns that make up Los Angeles including Universal Studios.
- End your trip with a few days in San Diego where you can discover a diverse culture of beach life and attractions.
- 13 nights hotel accommodation
- 14 days car rental with compulsory insurances
- Return scheduled flights
- ABTA and ATOL protected
13-Day Coastal California Dream Drive
Discover California’s legendary coastal highway. Journey from iconic San Francisco through the wild beauty of Big Sur, the vineyards of Santa Barbara and the surf culture of Los Angeles, ending in sun-soaked San Diego with more than 70 miles of golden beaches.
From £3,695pp
Including Flights
Operated by Bon Voyage
- Ride cable cars and cross the Golden Gate Bridge
- Cruise iconic Highway 1 with cliffs
- Explore the storybook streets of Carmel
- Experience Big Sur’s wild coastline
- Marvel at the dramatic span of Bixby Bridge
- Taste Santa Barbara’s world class wines
- Explore Los Angeles beaches
- Wander San Diego’s Spanish history
- 12 nights accommodation
- 10 days car hire
- Return Flights
- Exclusive access to Bon Voyage app
- ABTA & ATOL protected
12-Day USA’s Golden Triangle Road Trip
This trip will give you the chance to explore some of California’s sun-drenched cities, beautiful beaches and breath-taking mountain landscapes.
From £1,585pp
Including flights
Operated by eShores
- Take a trip out to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to get a glimpse of the Nevada Desert.
- Head up to Tunnel View, which is the famous viewpoint over Yosemite Valley.
- Relish the hilly landscape of San Fransisco.
- Spend time catching some rays at Pismo Beach.
- Experience Santa Barbara, known for its Spanish colonial heritage.
- Feel what it’s like to be a star in Los Angeles.
- All accommodation
- Car hire
- All flights
- ATOL protected
15-Day San Fran & Maui
This San Francisco and Hawaii twin centre offers the best of both worlds with a culturally-packed city break and a relaxing beach holiday.
From £2,075pp
Including flights
Operated by eShores
- Take a ride on one of San Francisco’s iconic trams.
- Visit Alcatraz Island, San Francisco’s most famous landmark.
- Enjoy the relaxed nightlife of Union Square and North Beach.
- See why Maui is considered the jewel of the Pacific.
- All accommodation
- All flights
- ATOL protected
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