Pacific Coast Highway in California

The Ultimate Road Trip for Photogaphers

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If you are looking for a road trip that combines stunning scenery, diverse culture, and amazing photo opportunities, look no further. In this 11-day tour you will explore some of the best photo locations along the Pacific coast, from San Francisco to Los Angeles, passing through some of the most beautiful and iconic national parks in the country.

Here are some of the highlights of this amazing trip:

  • Death Valley National Park is the lowest, driest, and hottest national park in the US, and a unique and fascinating place to visit. You will spend the day exploring the park, which offers a variety of landscapes, such as salt flats, sand dunes, canyons, and mountains. You will also see some of the remarkable features of the park, such as Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America, Zabriskie Point, a colorful and eroded landscape, and Dante's View, a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the valley.
  • Sequoia National Park is home to some of the largest and oldest trees in the world, the giant sequoias. These majestic and awe-inspiring trees can reach heights of over 300 feet and diameters of over 30 feet. You will spend the day walking among these giants, and admiring their beauty and grandeur. You will also visit some of the most famous trees in the park, such as the General Sherman Tree, the largest living tree on earth, the General Grant Tree, the second largest tree, and the Tunnel Log, a fallen tree that you can drive through.
  • Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular and scenic national parks in the US, and a paradise for photographers. The park features stunning natural wonders, such as waterfalls, cliffs, meadows, and lakes. You will have time to discover the park, starting with a visit to the Yosemite Valley, the heart of the park. Here, you will see some of the most iconic sights of the park, such as the Half Dome, a granite monolith that rises over 4,000 feet above the valley floor, the El Capitan, a massive rock face that attracts climbers from all over the world, and the Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in North America.
  • San Francisco is one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in the US. You will have 2 days to explore the city, which is rich in culture, architecture, and history. You can visit some of the famous landmarks of the city, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Lombard Street. You can also enjoy the diverse neighborhoods, such as Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Haight-Ashbury.
  • Big Sur is a stretch of coastline that runs from Carmel to San Simeon, and is considered one of the most beautiful and dramatic in the world. The coast is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky coves, and misty forests, and offers stunning views of the ocean and the mountains. You will spend the day driving along the coast, and stopping at some of the best photo spots, such as the Bixby Bridge, a graceful arch bridge that spans a canyon, the McWay Falls, a waterfall that drops into the sea.
  • Los Angeles is the largest and most glamorous city in California, and the entertainment capital of the world. You will have a full day to discover the city, and to visit some of the famous landmarks of the city, such as the Hollywood Sign, a symbol of the movie industry, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a sidewalk that honors celebrities with stars, and the TCL Chinese Theatre, a historic and ornate theatre that hosts movie premieres and handprints of stars. You will also have the opportunity to explore some of the diverse and vibrant neighborhoods of the city, such as Beverly Hills, a wealthy and upscale area that is home to many celebrities.

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    Included:

  • 9 nights hotel accommodation.

  • Transportation during the trip.

  • Entrance to the National Parks.

  • Photographic training at each location.

    Total cost including all the above:

    Just £2195.

    7th - 17th September 2025

    Not Included - International Flights, meals and insurance.

    Please feel free to contact us for guidance on flights - Flight cost approx £631 based on 2023 prices).

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