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USA BEST OF THE WEST 15 DAYS

This tour of the west coast of the USA covers the states of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. We start with Los Angeles with its Sunset boulevard, Rodeo Drive and Universal Studios of Hollywood. In San Francisco we see the Golden Gate Bridge and the Alcatraz island . We visit the Yosemite National Park and Mammoth Lakes. We spend two memorable nights in the dazzling Casinos of Las Vegas before going to the Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon. Staying at first-class hotels and rustic National Park Lodges we enjoy the beauty of this region in the luxury of our air-conditioned touring coach

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.

Day 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

Day 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

Day 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

Day 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?

Day 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'.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 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!!

Day 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

Day 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