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LA to the Bay

LA to the Bay (COWWAFB03)

Duration: 10 days (may vary)
Areas: USA
Tour types: Under 35's

Description

Featuring: California, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Los Angeles (Anaheim) to San Diego

Meet up with your Contiki Crew and head south to San Diego. You’ll check out Tijuana in Mexico, on the other side of the world’s busiest border crossing before enjoying the Gaslamp Quarter’s lively nightlife.
Please Note: As of April 30 2008, visits to Tijuana have been suspended due to safety concerns. More Information


Day 2 San Diego

Today discover what “America’s Finest City” has to offer – 70 miles of beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping, and not to mention some of the world's finest weather.

Day 3 San Diego to Phoenix

Leave the beach behind and head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. Spend the night in the hip college town of Tempe.

Day 4 Phoenix to the Grand Canyon

From the ‘Valley of the Sun’ journey to the majestic Grand Canyon with a stop in idyllic Sedona, nestled in ‘red-rock country.’

Day 5 Grand Canyon National Park

Hike, walk, or take an optional flight for an up close and personal experience with this phenomenal natural wonder.

Day 6 Grand Canyon to Las Vegas

Get your kicks on Route 66 as you head toward the bright lights of Las Vegas.

Day 7 Las Vegas

It’s all glitz and glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots.

Day 8 Las Vegas to Yosemite Gateway

Say goodbye to the party in the desert and hello to the adventures awaiting you in the wilds of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Day 9 Yosemite National Park

Enjoy the diverse beauty of this treasured national park, from its mountains and meadows to its waterfalls, wildflowers, and world-famous rock formations, like El Capitan. Hike and bike around (weather permitting) to soak it all up.

Day 10 Yosemite Gateway to San Francisco

Head down out of the mountains and sightsee the rollicking ‘City by the Bay’. This afternoon the tour ends and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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Accommodation & Meals:

  • 9 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
  • Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary

Contiki Difference

  • Experienced Tour Manager and Driver
  • Modern air-conditioned coach
  • Visit 3 States & Mexico: California ; Arizona ; Nevada

Included Highlights:

  • San Diego: Drive through the O.C. - Orange County. Scenic drive along the Pacific Coast.
  • Chicago: City sightseeing tour.
  • San Diego: City sightseeing tour including Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Coronado Island. Cross the Coronado Bridge for a panorama of the city skyline. Visit Mission Beach (weather permitting).
  • Tijuana: Cross the border to visit Mexico.
  • Phoenix: Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran desert. Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran desert. Enjoy this lively University town. Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran deserts.
  • Sedona: Drive the scenic route through "Red Rock" country. See brilliantly hued sandstone cliffs and rugged spires. Visit the New Age Capital. Shop for Native American jewelery. Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon.
  • Grand Canyon: Stay in the National Park. Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos. Hike along the Canyon's North Rim. Watch a spectacular sunset.
  • Route 66: Stop for photos & souvenirs.
  • Las Vegas: Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'. Visit Fremont Street. 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. See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls. Bike or hike around Yosemite Valley's Park trails (seasonal).
  • Chicago: City sightseeing tour.
  • San Francisco: City sightseeing tour including North Beach, Golden Gate Park, & Haight Ashbury. See the city's famous cable cars. See the famous row houses on Alamo Square. Cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate Bridges. Visit Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown. Visit Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown.
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