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Accomodations
* 13 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. Yosemite Gateway 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 enjoy a sunset sailing adventure on San Francisco's Bay (optional/seasonal). San Francisco (2 Days) First up, experience the home to the San Francisco Giants Baseball Club on a guided tour of the AT&T Ballpark. Then enjoy two days exploring this fascinating and diverse city, ride on one of the city's famous cable cars, shop in Union Square, bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, or take a walk down crooked Lombard Street - the world's "crookedest street". Get out your chopsticks and join us for dinner in Chinatown (optional). San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa Barbara (1 Days) Life's a Beach. Check out California's scenery as we head south to the beachside town of Santa Barbara where you'll feel like you are in the Mediterranean. The afternoon is yours to relax at the beach, visit the famous wharf or shop on State Street. We'll stay in a nearby coastal village tonight for the ultimate California experience. Carpinteria to Los Angeles (Anaheim) (1 Days) I Love L.A…. This morning we will make the short drive to the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles! First stop is Hollywood Blvd where you'll see the world famous Hollywood sign, Mann's Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame. You'll have the option to get an insiders look at Hollywood and its classic theaters with an optional walking tour. All good things must come to an end and so on to Anaheim where our tour - not the friendships made - end this afternoon. Please Note: Do not book flights before 8:00pm.
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 San Francisco Guided tour of AT&T Park, home to the San Francisco Giants baseball team Santa Barbara / Carpinteria Relax at the beach Santa Barbara / Carpinteria See the Famous Wharf Santa Barbara / Carpinteria Enjoy this vibrant beachside town Los Angeles (Anaheim) View the Hollywood Sign Los Angeles (Anaheim) See Mann's Chinese Theatre & Hollywood's Walk of Fame 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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