Top California Outback Tours

Experience the magic of Hollywood and see where your favorite movies were made during this guided tour of Warner Bros. Studio. Join your guide and a small group to explore back-lot sets and sound stages, see the famous Central Perk cafe from “Friends,” and learn about green-screen technology. For a grand finale, become a part of your favorite DC Universe and Harry Potter movies on recreated sets.

Watch for whales and dolphins off Newport Beach aboard a double-decker catamaran with bow seating and 360-degree views. A diverse array of marine wildlife thrives in the protected area just outside Newport Bay, and you'll have the chance to see humpbacks, gray whales, finback whales, blue whales, seals, and several species of dolphins. The boat has a 96% success rate spotting whales or dolphins, making this a great way to explore California wildlife in a gorgeous natural environment.

See Big Sur from Monterey or Carmel on a private half-day tour with a local driver guide. Stop at Bixby Bridge, walk among coastal redwoods in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and choose the longer option to add McWay Falls or Henry Miller Library.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience when you take to the skies above Temecula on this hot-air balloon experience. In the early morning, make your way to the departure point and watch as your balloon inflates to its full size. After check-in, hop aboard the basket and set off with your pilot. Soar over vineyards and rolling hills, can spot local landmarks as you go, and learn more from the pilot's commentary.

Experience the best of the American Southwest on an intensive 1-night, 3-day tour from Los Angeles. This tour is designed for travelers who want to visit Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Joshua Tree, Las Vegas, and Lake Powell in a short amount of time. Please note that Las Vegas accommodation is not included. Travelers must arrange their own hotel in Las Vegas or spend free time in central Las Vegas before the early morning pickup on Day 2. Mandatory on-site fees are paid separately in cash to the guide and include attraction admissions, national park-related fees, required permits, and gratuities.

Look for whales as they migrate through the waters of the Pacific Ocean off of California on this whale-watching cruise from Monterey. Your naturalist guide shares commentary about the whales and their habitat as you search for gray whales (most common), humpback and blue whales, and other marine life such as dolphins and sea lions during your cruise.