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Accomodations
* 12 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary The Contiki Difference * Experienced Tour Manager/Driver * Modern air-conditioned coach * Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined below * Visit 11 States: California ; Nevada ; Arizona ; Utah ; Colorado ; New Mexico ; Texas ; Arkansas ; Tennessee ; Mississippi ; Louisiana
Los Angeles (Anaheim) to Las Vegas (1 Days)
On to Sin City! Get ready, set, and GO! You are in for the ride of your life on this Grand Southern tour. Prepare for a sensory experience like no other as we drive the famous Vegas "Strip." You won't believe your eyes at this electric wonderland! After the light show at Fremont Street, party on at an optional Las Vegas cabaret show. 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 the Grand Canyon (1 Days) A World Wonder. You can check one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders off your list today as we enter Arizona and head to Grand Canyon - a natural treasure. Our modern cabins are located inside the National Park, just a short walk to the canyon's rim. 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 Cortez via Monument Valley (1 Days) The Wild West. You'll swear you walked onto the set of a Western movie today as we go for an off road trip of Monument Valley on Navajo Indian Reservation land. Magnificent mesas, buttes, and plateaus are carved out of the landscape of America's spectacular Southwest. Our hotel tonight is in Cortez, located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Cortez to Albuquerque (1 Days) Rocky Mountain High. Passing through the spectacular Rocky Mountain Range, you'll feel like exploring the great outdoors in Durango by rafting down the Animas River (seasonal) or bouncing through the backcountry by jeep (optionals). Get your kicks in Albuquerque, New Mexico along the old Route 66, our home for tonight. Albuquerque to Amarillo (1 Days) Everything's Bigger in Texas! Rub the sleep from your eyes as you float over Albuquerque in a hot air balloon (optional). Santa Fe is our next stop where Native American culture abounds in this historic art town. After crossing over into the friendly state of Texas, we'll stop at a most unusual outdoor sculpture garden and a tribute to the great American automobile - the Cadillac Ranch. Tonight's accommodation and dinner in Amarillo are both true examples of real Texan culture! Amarillo to Dallas (1 Days) You'll be pleasantly surprised by what your road crew has to show you in Dallas - cutting edge architecture, sophisticated shopping, cool nightlife, and marvelous museums. For a taste of another side of Dallas, dust off your cowboy boots and whoop it up tonight at the popular Mesquite Rodeo (seasonal/optional). Dallas at leisure (1 Days) Visit the home of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Stadium, "where God watches His favorite team play football" (when available). Afterwards, you'll have the chance to understand the life, death, and times of John F. Kennedy, America's 35th President, at the Sixth Floor Museum. Dallas to Memphis (1 Days) Home of the Blues, a President, and a King. Heading into the Deep South, we stop in Little Rock, the city Bill Clinton called home while Governor of the state of Arkansas. Cruising over the meandering Mississippi River, we enter Tennessee and the soulful city of Memphis. Let's check out the action on Beale Street tonight. Memphis at leisure (1 Days) "We're going to Graceland, Graceland..." Throw on your blue suede shoes as we head to the private home of "The King" - Elvis Presley. Check out the wild "Jungle Room", Elvis' gold records and stage costumes, and the grounds including Elvis' grave. This afternoon there is free time to visit the Civil Rights Museum, as well as Sun Studios where musicians like U2, Elvis, and Johnny Cash have performed. Memphis to New Orleans (1 Days) Let the Good Times Roll! We'll introduce you to New Orleans, one of America's most unique citys, with a orientation tour. Then you'll have the chance to explore the Louisiana Swamps on an airboat. Afterwards look out Bourbon Street here we come! New Orleans (1 Days) Au revoir. There is time to exchange email addresses and contact details as your tour ends after breakfast.
Mojave Desert
See the famous Joshua Trees 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 Route 66 Stop for photos & souvenirs 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 Monument Valley Tour Monument Valley's Navajo Tribal Park Monument Valley See the Painted Desert Cortez Enjoy an evening in Colorado Cortez Drive through the Rocky Mountains Durango Experience the outdoors in this western town Durango Experience the outdoors in the Rocky Mountains Durango Visit the 'wild west' area Albuquerque Visit Old Town Albuqurque Santa Fe Visit the historic art town Santa Fe Experience Native American culture Amarillo Visit the pop art tribute to the American automobile Cadillac Ranch. Amarillo Experience Big Texan culture & food. Dallas City sightseeing tour Dallas Tour Texas Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys (subject to availability) Dallas Visit the John F. Kennedy Sixth Floor Museum Dallas Enjoy the nightlife Little Rock See the Capital Building, Bill Clinton's home whilst Governor of Arkansas Little Rock Cross the Mississippi River Memphis Tour Graceland Mansion, home of Elvis Presley Memphis Visit Beale Street, home of Blues music Memphis Visit the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios New Orleans See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market New Orleans See the Garden District Mansions New Orleans Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street 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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