Western Highlights
U.S.A. Tours
18 - 35 Year Old Singles, Young Professionals and College Students
Overview
Everybody's guilty of some sweet, innocent California
dreaming, which makes a two-day, San Diego sun-n'-surf stop, a great western start. While there, run for the
border for shopping bargains, cold beer and warm tequila in nearby Tijuana, Mexico. The highlights continue
Grand Canyon, desert paradise-style in Arizona, and later in Nevada, where okay, party people and poker champs,
we'll show our hand: Your final destination is Sin City itself, Las Vegas.
Itinerary
Day
1 Los Angeles (Anaheim) to San
Diego
The Adventure Begins! Your morning begins with a warm welcome from your Contiki road crew
and a short drive along the Pacific Coast to San Diego, where we'll introduce you to "America's Finest
City" with a sightseeing tour, that includes downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park. We'll drive
across the Coronado Bridge for great views of the San Diego skyline! Tonight we'll enjoy the lively
Gaslamp Quarter.
Hotel (D)
Day
2 San Diego
Fun in the Sun. Today you choose how to spend your day. Perhaps you'll want to visit the
World Famous San Diego Zoo or hang out with the whale, Shamu, at Sea World! This afternoon we'll head to
Mission Beach to check out the So Cal beach scene. (weather permitting) This evening experience some of
San Diego's nightlife! Hotel (B)
Day
3 San Diego to
Phoenix
This morning we leave the beach life of Southern California and travel to the cacti filled
Sonoran desert. Today's drive is full of ever changing scenery, passing through Cleveland National
Forest, Anza Borrego Desert and the Imperial Sand dunes. After lunch it's on to Phoenix and our hotel in
the university town of Tempe. Hotel (B)
Day
4 Phoenix to the Grand
Canyon
Today is filled with deserts, red rocks and the Grand Canyon! This morning you'll have an
opportunity to take a hot air balloon flight about the incredible Sonoran desert (optional). See the
desert come alive as you float peacefully above. Leaving Phoenix we journey to red rock country. You'll
be awed by the brilliantly hued sandstone carved by sea and wind into cliffs and rugged spires. Get a
closer look at the Sedona back country with an optional jeep ride. Next stop is the Grand Canyon! Our
modern cabins are located inside the National Park, just a short walk to the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Cabin (B,D)
Day
5 Grand Canyon National
Park
A World Wonder. At over 1.6km (1 mile) deep and averaging 16km (10 miles) wide, it is easy
to understand why the Grand Canyon is considered one of the world's seven natural wonders. We have the
entire day to hike and explore the national park. Maybe take a sensational helicopter flight over the
canyon (optional). Don't miss the spectacular sunset at the Grand Canyon. Cabin (B)
Day
6 Grand Canyon to Las
Vegas
On to Sin City! From quiet beauty to outrageous bright lights - Las Vegas awaits you!
Tonight, we'll take a drive down the famous Vegas "Strip." You won't believe your eyes at this crazy
place! After the light show at Fremont Street, why not take in a Las Vegas cabaret show? (optional) Hotel
(D)
Day
7 Las Vegas
Vegas, Baby! Only in Las Vegas can you visit most of the world's largest hotels and
casinos in one day, gamble while you swim, catapult 327 meters (1,081 feet) up in the air from the top of
the Stratosphere Hotel, feel like you are in Venice, Egypt, New York, Ancient Rome, and Paris all at the
same time, and party like a rock star 24 hours a day! Get out there and do it all - or just lie by the
pool and relax. Tonight, party on at one of Las Vegas's premier hot spots! Hotel (B)
Day
8 Las Vegas
Say a final farewell to your new found friends, as your tour ends this morning.
Remember... what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
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Important Trip Details
- Tour starts in Los Angeles and ends in Las Vegas
- Depart 7:00am Finish 7:30am *Celebrates Xmas in Las Vegas
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book.
Full payment not due until 45 days prior to
departure. (So if paying within 45 days please
pay full amount).
You are booking a shared room if you would like a single room please call 877
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Highlights
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour
price!
Included
- San Diego: Drive through the O.C. - Orange County; Scenic drive along the Pacific Coast;
City sightseeing tour; See downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter & Balboa Park; Cross the Coronado Bridge for
a panorama of the city skyline; Visit Mission Beach (weather permitting)
- Tijuana: Cross the border to visit Mexico
- Phoenix: Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest; See the Anza Borrego Desert &
the Imperial Sand Dunes; Enjoy this lively University town.; Visit the cacti filled Sonoran
Desert
- Sedona: Scenic drive through Red Rock Country; See brilliantly hued sandstone cliffs and
rugged spires; Visit the New Age Capital; Shop for Native American Jewellery; Drive through beautiful Oak
Creek Canyon
- Grand Canyon: Stay in the National Park; Visit the panoramic lookout; Hike along the rim
of the canyon; Watch a spectacular sunset
- Route 66: Stop for photos & souvenirs
- Las Vegas: Evening Illumination tour including the famous Las Vegas 'Strip'; Visit the
Fremont Street Experience Light Show; Visit some of the world's largest hotels & casinos and enjoy
the nightlife
Accommodations
- 7 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
- Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) – asper itinerary
- Experienced Tour Manager and Driver
- Modern air-conditioned coach
- Visit 3 States & Mexico: California ; Arizona ; Nevada
Optional Excursions
San Diego
- Sea World
- Enjoy a day at SeaWorld's original park. See the world famous Shamu and check out the
rides and other animal attractions. Spend the day experiencing an amazing aray of sea
life.
- San Diego Zoo
- Visit the world's largest zoo, complete with tram tour!
- Harbour Cruise
- Cruise around the beautiful San Diego Bay. View the city skyline while a guide
provides a fascinating commentary on the points of interest in this stunning natural
bay!
Phoenix
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Experience an unforgettable flight over the beautiful landscape of the Sonoran desert.
Ballooning is an exhilarating experience for everyone - from the neophyte adventurer to the seasoned
veteran, from the young to the more mature. The flight concludes with a champagne continental
breakfast.
Sedona
- Red Rock Jeep Ride
- Four-wheel-drive jeeps driven by professional guides take you around the back country
of Sedona, a town noted for its incredible red rock formations set amidst pine forests. Enjoy Old
West hospitality as you journey through these historic canyons.
Grand Canyon
- IMAX Movie
- This movie shows the history of the Grand Canyon on a 23m (70 ft) screen. This movie
is filmed so realistically that you'll think you're part of the action.
- Helicopter Flights
- See the grandeur and beauty of the Grand Canyon from up above on an unforgettable
helicopter flight. 25 minute flights, 45 minute flights and heli-hiking excursions are available. The
heli-hiking adventure takes you to the Havasupai Indian Reservation, located on the canyon floor,
where you will have the opportunity to hike trails and swim in pristine waters. An optional horseback
ride is available upon request with this excursion.
Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Variety Show
- This variety show incorporates some of the best talent Las Vegas has to offer. The
professional dance team is joined by a number of variety acts including professional dancers, a
comedian, a magician and more.
Souvenirs
- Shirts
- Shirts may be purchased from the Hotel Representatives in Anaheim or from your Tour
Manager while on tour.
- USA Group Photo
- There's no better way to remember the excellent times you've had and the new
friendships that you've made than with an 8"x10" glossy photo of all the members of your
tour.
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