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Western Discovery – Spectacular Parks, Canyons & Cities
Discover dramatic landscapes and inspiring natural wonders on this exciting tour of the great American West. From famous San Diego, Palm Springs and the Grand Canyon, to Las Vegas, the Death Valley, San Francisco and more, you don't want to miss out!
Tour Includes
- Return flights to Los Angeles with 1 checked-in suitcase
- 14 nights hotel
- Airport transfers in the USA
- Fully escorted in the USA by a Tour Manager
16 days from £2,979pp
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 16 day itinerary
Please note: ESTA is required prior to travelling (at extra cost) – please call for more details.
Today we fly to Los Angeles International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay.
Today we travel south through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente to San Diego, the second largest city in California, renowned for its year-round mild weather.
Following a city tour, we visit picturesque Seaport Village and San Diego’s relaxing bay-front marketplace where you can enjoy the opportunity for shopping. We return to Los Angeles for the evening.
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Today, our journey takes us through Palm Springs, the winter playground for Hollywood royalty, with its lively downtown and immaculately kept golf courses at the base of the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. A sea of wind turbines mark the entrance to this desert oasis.
Afterwards, we pass through Indio, home to the International Date Festival in the Coachella Valley. Tonight we stay in the Phoenix area.
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We travel through the Sonoran Desert – the richest, most biologically diverse desert ecosystem in the Americas – to Sedona. The city is situated in a unique geological area and encircled by distinctive red-rock monoliths with such names as Cathedral and Coffee Pot.
After our visit, we drive through the breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon before arriving at Grand Canyon National Park for an overnight stay.
The majestic Grand Canyon National Park is one of the seven great natural wonders of the world. Stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep colourful canyon’s plunging gorges, and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River.
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Today we will enter the Navajo Indian Reservation, passing the trading post of Cameron. We continue through the Painted Desert to visit Monument Valley, an area that embodies perhaps the most iconic images of the American West.
In the afternoon, we enter the town of Page, situated on a mesa above the Colorado River. We will spend the night in the Page/Lake Powell area where you have the evening at leisure.
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We enjoy a visit to the mighty Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in America. From here, you can enjoy views of stunning Lake Powell, where crystal-blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls.
We then enter the Mormon state of Utah, passing through the town of Kanab before visiting spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-coloured world of sandstone spires and pinnacles will dazzle the eye.
This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars and brilliant constellations and take in the aroma of pinewood campfire. We stay tonight in the Bryce Canyon area.
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Our adventure continues as we travel to Zion National Park and see the massive rock formations carved by wind, time, and the Virgin River.
In total contrast, we then head to Las Vegas for a two-night stay. This afternoon, immerse yourself in the dazzling entertainment capital of the World, where round-the-clock shopping and nightly shows are available.
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Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many attractions that Las Vegas has to offer. In addition to world-class shopping, bustling casinos and Broadway-calibre shows, you might simply stroll the famous Strip to take in its amazing sights, or shop ‘til you drop at designer outlets.
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Today starts with a stop at the iconic 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign, where you may wish to capture a photo memory of your time here
Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley.
We stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes, weather permitting. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renowned for the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas. We stay overnight in Mammoth Lakes.
Please note: in winter, the Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions. In which case, it will not be possible to visit Mammoth Lakes and our overnight stay will be in Fresno or Visalia. Winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions.
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If you'd like, you can join us today for an optional seasonal scenic gondola ride to the summit of Mammoth and enjoy a tasty breakfast as you survey a most stunning view of California from its desert floor to its lofty peaks (at extra cost).
Next, weather permitting, our journey takes us to the Tioga Pass, into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendours, including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls.
Our overnight stay tonight is in nearby Modesto.
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We depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America.
Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at our hotel where will will stay for two nights. This evening, why not join our optional memorable City by Night tour (at extra cost)?
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Enjoy a day at leisure. Your Tour Director is on hand to assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where you can enjoy the local seafood, famous sourdough breads or Ghirardelli’s Chocolate.
You may wish to take a stroll by Sea Lions’ Marina to watch them frolic. Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz Island where America’s most wanted, such as Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, were incarcerated.
You can also choose to head to Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s department store, or even embark on an optional wine tasting tour to Napa Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery.
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We depart San Francisco this morning for the drive to the Monterey Peninsula, known for its magnificent homes and lovely beaches. In Monterey, visit Fisherman’s Wharf and famous Cannery Row, then tour charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, noted for its quaint houses, upscale art galleries and unique stores.
In the afternoon, our tour continues through Paso Robles, home of fine wineries.
Our overnight stay tonight will be in a quaint central California coast town.
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Today we journey south through the Santa Ynez Valley into Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches.
Upon arrival in Los Angeles, we stop in Santa Monica, home to the finish line of historic Route 66, where you may enjoy an optional lunch on the pier or a beach bike ride.
Our afternoon tour of 'The City of Angels' continues with Beverly Hills and Hollywood before arriving at our overnight hotel in Los Angeles.
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Transfer to airport for your return overnight flight to the UK.
Arrive in the UK.
Please note: all rooms have to be requested with our Partner, ATI Tours. Once we have confirmed your requirements, we will send you a new confirmation invoice.
This tour requires customers to have a certain degree of fitness as it is a very full itinerary. Wheelchairs must be prior approved by ATI. This is due to luggage space being at a premium on the coach. Customers are subject to 1 piece of hold luggage each, additional pieces are subject to approval by ATI and may be charged at a supplement. Passengers with medical conditions which impair their travels and may require assistance must make these conditions known at the time of booking. Tour Directors are not permitted to personally intervene or assist in medical emergencies, or assist passengers with prior medical conditions. Passengers with physical challenges must always travel with a companion who can assist them.
All coaches are equipped with a lavatory. As facilities for properly serving the lavatory are extremely limited outside major metropolitan areas, the on-board lavatory is principally intended for emergency use. Of course, frequent stops are made throughout the day for the customers comfort.
You may find that your tour coach does not have seat belts as American Law doesn't require them.
Due to local laws, at least one person in each room booked must be aged 21 years or over. Persons under 21 years of age cannot enter casinos (including those in hotels) alone in the USA and must be accompanied at all times by an adult aged 21 or over.
IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION
Travel Authorisation via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) is required prior to travelling to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program, for which an additional charge is made. Log onto the ESTA website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and complete an online application in English. The web-based system will prompt you to answer basic biographical and eligibility questions typically requested on a paper I-94W form. Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, however, DHS recommends that applications be submitted no less than 72 hours prior to travel.
It is your responsibility to ensure you hold the correct passport and visa (if required) to enter the United States of America. If you are in any doubt please contact the appropriate embassy.
Got a question about
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Accommodation
Executive Coach
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way.
Executive Coach Features
- Air-conditioning, an onboard servery, onboard toilet and reclining seats. Please note that on selected air holidays, the executive coach may have limited facilities.
Your Flights
Return flights are available from London Heathrow to Los Angeles. Regional connections to Heathrow are available. All prices and airports are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Please call for more details. This holiday is operated by Leger Air Holidays Ltd. ATOL 3880.
All prices and airports are subject to availability – routes can be reintroduced, cancelled or amended by the airline at any time.
Frequently asked questions about flights
Yes, unfortunately there is no feeder/transfer service to/from the U.K. airports.
Estimated flight times are given at the time of booking. The times given are for guidance only and may change.
Exact flight times will be confirmed on travel document which are sent 7-10 days before departure. For more information on flight times please contact our Reservations Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
We are able to pre-book flight seats with most airlines. There may be a charge for this service.
Any charges will be confirmed at the time of booking. Most other airlines will allocate your seats at check-in.
Yes, we can. Please contact our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 to arrange wheelchair assistance or any other medical requests.
We recommend you check-in for your flight three hours before the scheduled time for long haul flights and two and a half hours before the scheduled time for any European holidays.
Luggage allowances vary from airline to airline. The luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 5kg for hand luggage. Ryan Air's luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 10kg for hand luggage. All allowances are subject to changes made by the airline.
For more information on luggage allowances please contact our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
The transfers on the majority of our flight tours are included. Our Reservations Staff will be able to advise you when you call. On tours where you book your own flight the transfers may only be available at certain times or not at all.
This depends on which airline the flight is booked with. Please call our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 for more details.
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