| TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
Anaheim San Francisco Las Vegas Mammoth Lake Bryce
Canyon Grand Canyon Phoenix San Diego
THE TOUR FEATURES |
Day
01 : Anaheim at Leisure
On your arrival at Los Angeles Airport you are transferred
by shuttle service to your Anaheim tour hotel. Tonight,
join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome
Drink. |
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02: Anaheim at Leisure
Today
is at leisure, why not make it a Disney Day! Perhaps visit
Walt Disney's Disneyland Park or California Adventure Park,
and conclude the day with a visit to Downtown Disney for
dinning and shopping? Alternatively, spend a few hours by
the pool and soak up that California sunshine |
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03: Anaheim at Leisure
Today
there is the opportunity to discover the secrets of movie
making on an optional full day excursion to Universal Studios
Hollywood! Take the tram tour of the studio back lots, and
be amazed by daring stunt shows and adorable animal actors.
Don's miss the thrilling' Jurassic Park” and the “Terminator
2 3D' rides |
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04 : Anaheim Santa Maria
This
morning we see Sunset Boulevard, Rodeo Drive, the 'Walk
of Fame' in Hollywood, and try out the footprints at Grauman's
Chinese Theatre. Then we travel up the Pacific Coast to
stop in historic Santa Barbra. Now we visit the delightfully
Danish town of Solvang, where we have time to explore before
continuing to Santa Maria |
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05 : Santa Maria San Francisco
Traveling
north today we visit Carmel with time to browse through
the many boutiques and galleries. Then we enjoy one of the
most spectacular stretches of California coastline as we
travel along 17 Mile Drive. Sights include the Lone. Cypress,
Seal Rock, as well as views of famous golf courses. Now
on optional Monterey to San Francisco. Tonight, why not
join an optional walking tour and dinner in Chinatown?
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06 : San Francisco Sightseeing
We
start the day with a tour of the 'City by the Bay'. We visit
Fisherman's Wharf,Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and Ghiradelli
Square.We also take in sights from Twin Peaks viewpoint.Then
we enjoy a cruise across the bay for a walking tour of Alcatraz
Island complete with audio narration detailing firsthand
accounts of life on 'The Rock'. |
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07 : San Francisco Mammoth Lakes or Fresno
We
head across the farmland of the Central Valley to start
our climb up the Sierra Nevada mountains. This afternoon
is devoted to Yosemite national park. Here we see the huge
rock formations of El Captain and Half Dome, and Yosemite
Falls (in season). Then we ascend to just over 3,000 meters
to reach Tioga Pass on our way to the alpine village of
Mammoth Lake and out hotel. |
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08 : Mammoth Lakes or Fresno Las Vegas
We
leave the mountain country behind and across the desert
of Southern California to exciting Las Vegas. Tonight is
free, perhaps join a tour of the 'Strip to enjoy the dazzling
lights and casinos. |
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09 : Las Vegas at leisure
The
day is free to go on a shopping spree, try your luck at
the casinos, or enjoy the desert climate by the poo!! |
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10 : Las Vegas Bryce Canyon
This
morning we follow the Virgin River upstream into Utah. We
visit Zion National Park with its spectacular red rock formalities.
Then to Bryce Canyon where we see finger like spires the
size of office buildings, called ‘hoodoos'. Tonight maybe
enjoy an optional 'cowboy cookout and hoedown |
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11 : Bryce Canyon Grand Canyon
This
morning we drive through ever changing landscapes into the
state of Arizona. We cross the Colorado River and visit
Glen Canyon Dam before heading into the Navajo Indian Reservation.
This afternoon is devoted to the Grand Canyon. We drive
along the South Rim with several stops for photos (weather
permitting). |
Day
12: Grand Canyon Phoenix
Today
we descend the Kalibab Plateau via Oak Creek Canyon to the
town of Sedona, set amidst towering red cliffs. We also
visit the ancient cliff dwel |