Universal Hollywood VIP Experience

On this luxury escorted USA tour, you can indulge in a stylish journey through California, where your guides will take you to exclusive locations in LA and San Francisco. You'll also stay at the finest hotels, including an extraordinary retreat on Big Sur, take a trip to the stunning Sonoma Valley and experience coastal life in Santa Barbara.

Straight out of the pages of a fairytale, the iconic Hotel Bel-Air is an exclusive luxury hotel set in 12-acres of beautiful grounds and an ideal base from which to explore the best of Los Angeles.

Located in the prestigious heart of Beverly Hills, mere moments from exclusive Rodeo Drive, The Maybourne Beverly Hills is a timelessly elegant Los Angeles hotel, defining luxury and fine service within sumptuous and comforting surroundings.

Once an opulent beach club for Hollywood stars of the 1920s, Casa del Mar oozes old school glamour and relaxed sophistication. Sitting on the golden sands of Santa Monica beach, the hotel has uninterrupted ocean views and a delightfully decadent décor.

The Montage at Laguna Beach is one of those places where you feel as if you have arrived - the service is immaculate, the ocean views to die for, and the artistic community of Laguna Beach just the place for boutique, gallery browsing and fine dining.

Sophisticated and playful in equal measure, this hotel is the epitome of laid-back California cool with a prime location on West Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Boulevard.

Situated on Sunset Boulevard one of the most famous streets in Los Angeles, sitting atop 12 acres of gardens, the hotel offers the ambience of a city resort. Enjoy the palm lined pool and public areas reminiscent of timeless Hollywood glamour.

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a superb family resort stunningly set on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, an hour’s drive south of Los Angeles. It offers a wonderful opportunity to kick back and relax in opulent surroundings.

One of LA’s landmark hotels, this beachfront property is full of laidback glamour. With an ocean-facing terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean, smart dining options, elegant décor, spacious coastal-chic guestrooms, it’s the A-Listers favourite beach house.

Situated atop a 150-foot bluff overlooking a superb surf beach, the elegant Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel offers a peaceful sanctuary with impeccable service and superb facilities only a 10-minute drive from exclusive Laguna Beach.

Set sail on a private 3-hour charter from Sausalito to San Francisco, enjoying stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the city's iconic skyline.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes VIP experience at the Aquarium of the Pacific, where you'll interact with charismatic marine life like octopuses, sea otters, penguins, and seals, plus explore other exhibits.

Embark on a VIP apiary tour in Carmel Valley, donning beekeeping gear to explore a hive of 60,000 Italian honeybees. Learn about their social structure, sample fresh honey, and take home a special gift.

Discover San Diego's Old Town on a culinary walking tour! Enjoy historic landmarks, unique food pairings, craft beers, tequila, California wines, and decadent chocolate in a vibrant cultural setting.

Fly over LA's iconic landmarks, including the Hollywood Sign and Beverly Hills, then land in Malibu for a private picnic with stunning views before returning to Burbank.

This morning, explore Yosemite's Mariposa Grove on a private guided hike. Marvel at giant sequoias on a tailored 4- to 5-hour trek or shorter 2-hour walk. Learn their ecology, capture stunning photos, and enjoy lunch back at your hotel afterward.

Explore LA with a journalist guide! Bike through Venice Beach, enjoy a picnic in Santa Monica, and take a scenic coastal drive to hidden landmarks, colorful murals, and stunning ocean views.

Soak in breathtaking views as you embark on a guided horseback ride along Santa Barbara’s sun-drenched coastline.

Embark on a thrilling private offshore adventure from Newport Beach in search of whales and marine life.