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Best of the West
Visiting California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona
15 Days From $1298
Your
Itinerary
Day 1
Sun 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 travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Day 2
Mon 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 dining
and shopping? Alternatively, spend a few hours by the pool and
soak up that California sunshine.
Day 3
Tue 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't miss the thrilling 'Jurassic Park' and the
'Terminator 2 3D' rides.
Day 4
Wed 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 Barbara. Now we visit the delightfully
Danish town of Solvang, where we have time to explore before
continuing to Santa Maria.
Day 5
Thu Santa Maria San Francisco
Travelling 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
through Monterey to San Francisco. Tonight, why not join an
optional walking tour and dinner in Chinatown?
Day 6
Fri 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 the 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 7
Sat 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 Capitan and Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls (in season).
Then we ascend to just over 3,000 metres to reach Tioga Pass
on our way to the alpine village of Mammoth Lakes and our
hotel.
Day 8
Sun Mammoth Lakes (or Fresno*) Las Vegas
We leave
the mountain country behind and cross 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 9
Mon 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 pool!
Day 10
Tue Las Vegas Bryce Canyon
This
morning we follow the Virgin River upstream into Utah. We
visit Zion National Park with its spectacular red rock
formations. 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
Wed 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
Thu Grand Canyon Phoenix
Today we
descend the Kaibab Plateau via Oak Creek Canyon to the town of
Sedona, set amidst towering red cliffs. We also visit the
ancient cliff dwellings of Montezuma Castle, inhabited and
subsequently abandoned, all before the first voyage of
Columbus. Then we continue to Phoenix. Our hotel is next to a
large mall with shopping and restaurants.
Day 13
Fri Phoenix San Diego
The
state flower of Arizona is the Giant Saguaro Cactus and we see
plenty of them around Phoenix. Now it's across the Colorado
River and on to California's oldest city, San Diego, with an
orientation tour on arrival. Why not join an optional Harbour
Cruise this afternoon? It takes us past historic ships, luxury
homes and through the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Day 14
Sat San Diego at Leisure
A day at
leisure, or an opportunity to visit nearby attractions:
perhaps enjoy an optional excursion to SeaWorld, home of Shamu
and Baby Shamu, or cross the border and bargain for souvenirs
in Tijuana, Mexico?
Day 15
Sun San Diego Los Angeles Departure
This
morning we travel back to Anaheim for those passengers who
wish to extend their stay. Then we continue to Los Angeles
Airport where our tour ends at approximately 2:00 pm. (flights
should not be scheduled before 4:30 pm).
Professionally
Escorted
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Tour Dates
Tour Pricing |
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Starts
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Ends Los Angeles |
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Supplement
Single Room $720
Triple Share per person $1250
Family Savings Child Price $375
Young Traveller $1250
(see savings details below)
Pre & post tour accommodation:
Radisson
Maingate Anaheim
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Twin
$45 |
Single $90 |
Triple $30 |
Westin
Hotel Los Angeles Airport
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Twin
$40 |
Single $80 |
Triple $35 |
Prices
are per person twin share. Accommodation prices are per person
per night.
Breakfast Option
Enjoy
American breakfast daily at your Insight tour hotel.
14 breakfasts for $165 per person.
Anaheim
Savings
If you
have already experienced Anaheim's exciting attractions, you
may wish to join your tour on Day 3:
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Twin
$1230 |
Single Sup $615 |
Triple $170 |
Family
Savings
Child Price $375
Young Traveller $1170
(see savings details below)
Superior
Touring
Accommodation with private facilities in a majority of First
Class Hotels and rustic National Park Lodges.
Luxury,
air-conditioned touring coach with reclining seats.
Hotel
service charges, taxes and porterage included.
Stylish
flight bag, travel wallet, map & information pack.
Welcome
drink.
Professional Service
Experienced professional Tour Director to escort you.
Tour
commentary in English language only.
Arrival
transfer between Los Angeles International Airport and Insight
tour hotel in Anaheim.
Departure transfer to Los Angeles International Airport on Day
15.
Highlights & Sightseeing
Guided
tour of San Francisco. Orientation tours of Hollywood and
Beverly Hills and San Diego.
California
See
Sunset Boulevard, Rodeo Drive & the 'Walk of Fame'
See
the footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theater
Stroll
through Solvang
Visit
the quaint town of Carmel
Tour
along 17 Mile Drive
See
Union Square, Golden Gate Bridge & Fisherman's Wharf in San
Francisco
Visit
Twin Peaks viewpoint in San Francisco
Alcatraz Island walking tour with audio narration
Visit
Yosemite Valley & see Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls & El
Capitan
Visit
San Diego
Nevada
See
the dazzling lights & casinos in Las Vegas
Utah
Visit
Zion National Park
Visit
Bryce Canyon & see the sandstone pinnacles
Cross
the Colorado River at Lake Powell
Arizona
Tour
the Grand Canyon's South Rim
Visit
Montezuma Castle National
Monument
Visit
Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon
See
Giant Saguaro Cactus
Travel
through the Navajo Indian Reservation
Superior
Hotels
14
nights accommodation at these selected hotels
Anaheim
: Radisson Maingate
Santa
Maria : Historic Santa Maria Inn
San
Francisco: Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf
Mammoth
Lakes: Alpenhof Lodge*
Las
Vegas : Las Vegas Hilton & Casino
Bryce
Canyon : Best Western Ruby's Inn
Grand
Canyon : Grand Canyon Lodges
Phoenix
: Four Points Barcelσ
San
Diego : Best Western Bayside Inn
*Winter
departures will overnight at the Four Points by Sheraton in
Fresno from approximately 15 October to 25 May depending on
when the Tioga Pass is closed for motor coach travel.
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