San Francisco Tours in October 2026

The tour was excellent, the itinerary well arranged and very interesting, with wonderful scenery. The tour leader (Brianna) was great; as well as being very friendly and informative, she arranged everything smoothly. She was also very flexible - for instance trying hard to accommodate the various levels of fitness of the group when doing hikes. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour around the national parks.

This was one of the most amazing trips I have done to date, and I have travelled far. It was simply extraordinarily beautiful. The group size perfect, and the guide fantastic. I didn't want the holiday to end.....

Every day of these two weeks has been an adventure that I will never forget. I am so grateful for every moment I have lived, every place I have been and every person I have met on this tour. I am incredibly happy I have chosen to travel with GAdventures.

Fantastic tour with awesome sights and lovely surprises all the way through. Optional extras and hikes, so everybody can enjoy it in their own speed. Super helpful and jolly guide, who looked after us well and made it fun.

The itinerary was very well-balanced, including a combination of various sightseeing and walks. For us, first-time visitors to these parts of the USA, every day brought something new and amazing, and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Mike, our guide, is a consummate professional – he ensured everything went like clockwork and without doubts or worries, he gave us all the information we needed, told us in an attractive storytelling manner short historical, geographical, and social narratives, enabling us to understand better the places we saw. His permanent optimism and sense of humor made everything look easy and every minute pleasant and worth remembering. The whole atmosphere was relaxing and as magical as the sites we visited. Thanks! Suggestions for improving the experience: 1. It should be noted that the seats in the van are quite narrow, especially in the last row. There were 11 of us and we fit in the van relatively comfortably. A party of 13 would feel very tight, especially on the longer drives. 2. The best accommodations were in Tonopah and Zion. I understand that there are few other options in most of the locations, but at the price we paid, better motels would have been welcomed. Sorry if I seem a bit picky - all in all, it was a trip to remember, an experience of a lifetime.

As a family we have done many trips with Exodus in Africa (various countries), Canada and most recently my parents attended the Western Explorers trip in America to see Yosemite, Bryce Canyon and The Grand Canyon which Exodus arrange in partnership with Grand American Adventures. We have always found Exodus trips to be incredibly well planned and organised, ensuring that you see the very best parts of the areas you are visiting in the timescales available. The trips are ideal because there is no hassle involved for the traveller and you are guaranteed to meet like-minded people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the experiences with. This particular trip was no exception. I write this review however to say a huge thanks to both Exodus and Grand American Adventures as they were absolutely fantastic to my parents and the family back home in England when my father suffered a serious and unexpected illness and had to be rushed to hospital. With specific mentions to Bethany, Monica and the tour guide Charlie, who all went out of their ways to ensure that lines of communication between us, the insurance company and the hospital were clear and effective, to provide my parents with support and to give the family back home piece of mind at what was a very difficult time for us. We will be forever grateful. There is absolutely no doubt that you will be in safe hands with this team.