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West Coast Insider
An unforgettable adventure to the west coast of America! Discover the famous ‘City by the Bay’, San Francisco, and take in the beautiful scenery of Yosemite National Park, before journeying through the Mojave Desert to the bright lights and excitement of Las Vegas. Gaze at the majesty of the Grand Canyon and immerse yourself in the relaxing coastal vibes of San Diego, before taking in a glimpse of the glamour Los Angeles has to offer. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Santa Barbara, Monterey and Carmel at the end of this incredible journey; picture-postcard moments are guaranteed!
Tour Includes
- 13 nights hotel
- Return flights to San Francisco with one checked-in suitcase
- Airport transfers in the USA
- Air-conditioned coach travel
- Fully escorted in the USA by Tour Director
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Itinerary
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Fly to San Francisco where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a three-night stay.
This morning, a fun and exciting city tour provides an overview of the area, and enables you to truly appreciate many of San Francisco’s most famous sights, including Chinatown, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf. Your tour will include a ride on one of San Francisco’s historic cable cars.
No visit to San Francisco would be complete without taking a cruise on the Bay or crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, so in the afternoon we collect a bike from Fisherman’s Wharf and pedal across the Golden Gate before boarding a ferry back across the Bay. We will pass the famous Pier 39 sea lions along the historic waterfront, and see the city’s spectacular skyline. Be sure to take full advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the notorious Alcatraz Island.
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Your Tour Director is on hand to assist with making your plans for the day. Perhaps take another cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where you may enjoy a 'Taste of San Francisco,' including local seafood, famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghiradelli’s chocolate. Or, 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. Why not visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s Department Store?
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This morning, we journey east toward the tranquillity of California’s High Sierras and Yosemite National Park’s nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous terrain. Once inside the park you will be introduced to some of Yosemite’s most famous and awe-inspiring scenery, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View and Bridalveil Falls. Postcard-worthy moments are in abundance so be sure to have your camera ready!
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Today, travel through the Mojave Desert on your way to Las Vegas.
A late afternoon arrival in the dazzling 'Entertainment Capital of the World' will give you time to start enjoying this fantastic city right away. Get a taste of sights with an exciting evening tour, featuring the famed casinos along the Strip followed by a visit to Downtown Las Vegas, where you will enjoy the glitzy lights of the Freemont Experience.
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This morning, we stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign, where you may wish to capture a photo memory of Las Vegas before making your way on an included day trip to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim.
On the way, admire the beauty of Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S. formed by the Hoover Dam.
At the Grand Canyon West, you will have time to explore the views on your own.
You will have the evening at leisure. Your Tour Director will provide recommendations that cater to your desired experience, whether it be partaking in the stellar shopping or enjoying the countless fine dining options that Vegas has to offer.
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Today your journey takes you from Las Vegas through Palm Springs; the winter playground for Hollywood royalty, it has a lively downtown area and immaculately kept golf courses at the base of the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. This city in the desert was once known as the winter retreat of stars such as Frank Sinatra, Jane Russell and Elvis Presley. Today, it is a flourishing resort town with great shops, restaurants and a year-round desert climate. A sea of wind turbines mark the entrance to this desert oasis.
We continue south to San Diego, a city known for its beaches, parks and perfect climate. Enjoy the evening at leisure and perhaps visit some of the vibrant neighbourhoods of San Diego.
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You will explore San Diego, California’s second largest city, with your Tour Director. The relaxed seaside surf vibes of neighbourhoods such as Sunset Beach provide a quintessential Californian coastal experience.
During your city tour of San Diego’s sights, you will witness the central role of the American Navy in this port city.
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This morning, we head north along southern California’s coast toward Orange County or the OC. Enjoy the atmosphere of cliffside Laguna Beach, with its local art galleries and vibrant surf culture.
Continue onward to Los Angeles, America’s second largest city, a sprawling metropolis, and the home of America’s entertainment industry.
Enjoy an evening at leisure. Your Tour Director may suggest you explore LA’s smaller neighbouring city of Long Beach, with one of the largest ports in the United States. The port is also home to a historic ocean liner, the Queen Mary.
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Embark upon an extensive and entertaining tour of Los Angeles that will deliver a true taste of southern California, with a visit to the most popular seaside communities such as Venice, famed for its boardwalk and Muscle Beach, and Santa Monica, home to one of California’s oldest pleasure piers.
You will catch a glimpse of the glitz and glamour of Beverly Hills, where you just might cross paths with a celebrity shopper or two along Rodeo Drive.
Enjoy local flavours at the LA Farmer’s Market before making your way to Hollywood, where you will check out the stars on the Walk of Fame, and the celebrity hand and footprints at the Chinese Theatre.
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This morning, we depart LA and travel through the coastal hamlet of Malibu – home to celebrities and recluses alike, this enclave is like none other in California.
We continue north up Pacific Coast Highway to Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. Known as the 'American Riviera' for its similarities to the south of France, enjoy local food and wine during a lunch stop. Be sure to check out the city’s unique Spanish architecture at its beautiful City Hall, before continuing to a quaint central coast town for an overnight stay.
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Head north along Highway 1 to one of California’s most unique destinations, Hearst Castle. Built by newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst, the eclectic collection of old-world architecture and grand gardens is situated amidst a stunning coastal landscape that will leave you in wonder.
Continue up the curvy coast road through Big Sur, a cliffside retreat where viewpoints over the rugged Pacific coastline are truly unparalleled.
We head onward over the famed Bixby Bridge to Monterey, California’s first capital city, where you will be able to enjoy your evening at leisure with recommendations from your Tour Director.
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This morning, you will experience all that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer by visiting the quaint village of Carmel, after an exhilarating journey along one of the most scenic roads in the world, 17-Mile Drive.
Afterwards, take in the sights, sounds and smells of Monterey at Old Fisherman’s Wharf and explore Cannery Row’s historic waterfront district – John Steinbeck’s inspiration for his novel of the same name.
In the afternoon, pass the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara en route back to where you started your unforgettable journey, San Francisco.
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Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.
Arrival in the UK.
All rooms have to be
requested with our Partner, ATI. Once we have confirmed your requirements we
will send you a new confirmation invoice. ATI Terms and Conditions do not allow
any name changes once your booking is confirmed.
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.
Please note, 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 of approximately $14 per person is made. Log onto the ESTA Web site 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.
Got a question about
this holiday?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch – our friendly team are ready and waiting to help with any further information you need!
Accommodation
During the tour you will stay in hotels such as:
• The Park Central, San Francisco
• Hotel Piccadilly, Yosemite Gateway
• Luxor Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
• Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego Zoo, San Diego
• Crowne Plaza LA Harbor, Los Angeles
• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Santa Maria, Central Coast
• Lighthouse Lodge, Monterey/Carmel
• Four Points SFO Airport, San Francisco
Please note: due to local laws at least one person in each room booked must be 21 years of age or over.
All hotels are of European minimum 3-star standard.
Got a question about
this holiday?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch – our friendly team are ready and waiting to help with any further information you need!
