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Accomodations
* 9 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary The Contiki Difference * Experienced Tour Manager and Driver * Modern air-conditioned coach * Visit 3 States & Mexico: California ; Arizona ; Nevada
Los Angeles (Anaheim) to San Diego (1 Days)
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 as we head south of the border to Tijuana, Mexico for shopping and lunch. Viva Mexico! Tonight we'll enjoy the lively Gaslamp Quarter. Please Note: As of April 30 2008, visits to Tijuana have been suspended due to safety concerns. More Information San Diego (1 Days) 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! San Diego to Phoenix (1 Days) 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. Phoenix to the Grand Canyon (1 Days) 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. Grand Canyon National Park (1 Days) 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. Grand Canyon to Las Vegas (1 Days) 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) Las Vegas (1 Days) 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! Las Vegas to Yosemite Gateway (1 Days) Deserts to Mountains. Recount your Vegas adventures to your Contiki friends as we say "goodbye" to the deserts of Nevada and "hello" to the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Yosemite National Park (1 Days) Today, we will explore the magnificent Yosemite National Park, with its famous rock formations of El Capitan and Half Dome. When we arrive on the valley floor, you will have the opportunity to cycle or hike (seasonal and weather permitting) or simply soak up the atmosphere of one of America's treasured national parks. Bass Lake to San Francisco (1 Days) The City by the Bay. This city grooves! You will quickly fall in love with this place during your extensive city tour that includes The Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Golden Gate Park and Haight Ashbury - hippie central. This afternoon we'll say "see you later", not goodbye when your tour ends at the hotel.
San Diego
Drive through the O.C. - Orange County San Diego Scenic drive along the Pacific Coast San Diego City sightseeing tour San Diego See downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter & Balboa Park San Diego Cross the Coronado Bridge for a panorama of the city skyline San Diego Visit Mission Beach (weather permitting) Tijuana Cross the border to visit Mexico Phoenix Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest Phoenix See the Anza Borrego Desert & the Imperial Sand Dunes Phoenix Enjoy this lively University town. Phoenix Visit the cacti filled Sonoran Desert Sedona Scenic drive through Red Rock Country Sedona See brilliantly hued sandstone cliffs and rugged spires Sedona Visit the New Age Capital Sedona Shop for Native American Jewellery Sedona Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon Grand Canyon Stay in the National Park Grand Canyon Visit the panoramic lookout Grand Canyon Hike along the rim of the canyon Grand Canyon Watch a spectacular sunset Route 66 Stop for photos & souvenirs Las Vegas Evening Illumination tour including the famous Las Vegas 'Strip' Las Vegas Visit the Fremont Street Experience Light Show Las Vegas Visit some of the world's largest hotels & casinos and enjoy the nightlife Mojave Desert See the famous Joshua Trees Sierra Nevada Mountains Relax in the beautiful mountain paradise of Bass Lake: swim, sunbathe and enjoy watersports! (seasonal) Yosemite National Park See the famous rock formations of El Capitan & Half Dome Yosemite National Park See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls Yosemite National Park Bike or hike around Yosemite Valley's Park trails (seasonal) San Francisco City sightseeing tour San Francisco See Golden Gate Park, North Beach & 'eclectic' Haight Ashbury San Francisco See the city's famous cable cars San Francisco See the famous row houses on Alamo Square San Francisco Cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate Bridges San Francisco Visit Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco Visit Chinatown Sea World
US$53.50 Enjoy a day at SeaWorld's original park. SeaWorld is an unbelievably fun place to see aquatic exhibits and a variety of shows including starts such as Shamu, the Killer Whale! San Diego Zoo US$30.00 Visit the world's largest zoo, complete with tram tour! Harbour Cruise US$14.00 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 beautiful natural bay! Hot Air Balloon Ride US$165.00 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. Red Rock Jeep Ride US$45.00 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. IMAX Movie US$10.50 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'e part of the action. Helicopter Flights $149 - 25min, $210 - 45min, $510 - all day 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 some trails and swim in pristine waters. An optional horseback ride is available upon request with this excursion. Las Vegas Variety Show US$52.00 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. USA Group Photo US$16.00 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. CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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