Tour Code: 028-8057
11-Day Western Wonders Tour from Los Angeles - Fully Guided (Admissions Inclusive)
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Day 1: Los Angeles |
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Upon arrival at the Los Angeles airport, we will transfer to the hotel either via the hotel's shuttle (Airport Option) or on a seat-in basis (Downtown Option). Standard Hotel: Hilton LAX Airport or Millennium Biltmore Meal: Excluded |
Day 2: Los Angeles |
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We will explore Los Angeles during a half-day city tour including the famous Hollywood Boulevard, Graumann's Chinese Theatre, the "Walk of Fame" and Sunset Strip. Afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel or perhaps to join an optional sightseeing tour. Start time: Approx. 8:00am - 9:00am A top US city, Los Angeles is known worldwide as the home of the rich and famous. From its prominent Hollywood neighborhood to landmarks like Dolby Theater, this magnificent city is sure to provide fun and amusement for all.
Standard Hotel: Hilton LAX Airport or Millennium Biltmore Meal: Excluded |
Day 3: Los Angeles - Las Vegas (270 miles) |
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Today we will drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, NV. Upon our arrival, guests will be able to explore the city as they please. Start time: Approx. 8:00am - 9:00am Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Standard Hotel: Luxor Hotel & Casino or similar Meal: Excluded |
Day 4: Las Vegas - Grand Canyon - Cameron Area (328 miles) |
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The journey continues through the Mojave Desert of Arizona towards Kingman, located along Historic Route 66. From here head east to Williams. Afternoon arrival at the Grand Canyon to visit one of the seven natural wonders of the world . Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon was carved over 17 million years by the Colorado River. This breathtaking, 18-mile-long canyon has been stunning visitors for hundreds of years.
Standard Hotel: Navajoland Hotel of Tuba City, Cameron Trading Post or Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites Meal: Excluded |
Day 5: Cameron Area - Monument Valley Park - Antelope Canyon X - Kanab Area (230 miles) |
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This morning, we will continue to the Painted Desert and Monument Valley, land of the Navajo Indian. The valley's unforgettable landscapes include mesas, buttes and rock spires. After that, we will continue traveling along to Page for a visit of the Antelope Canyon X. In the late afternoon,we will cross the Colorado River before arriving in Kanab. Monument Valley in Arizona is home to exquisite desert scenery and immense geological formations that can be seen for miles around. The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation and is accessible from U.S. Highway 163.
Page is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. Page was founded in 1957 as a housing community for workers and their families during the construction of nearby Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River.
The most popular slot canyon in the American Southwest is Antelope Canyon, a sandstone formation formed by flood and rainwater. The canyon is located on a Navajo reservation, and has been made a Navajo Tribal Park. Due to heavy rainfall, it will be closed due to risking of flooding
Standard Hotel: Best Western Red Hills, Hampton inn Kanab or Parry Lodge Meal: Excluded |
Day 6: Kanab - Bryce Canyon National Park - Snow Canyon State Park - Las Vegas (235 miles) |
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Early morning departure for a visit to a spectacular national park: Bryce Canyon. The canyon has a symphony of colors and shapes that will leave anyone breathless. Continue on for a scenic drive through Snow Canyon State Park, which contains several canyons carved from red and white Navajo sandstone. The wonders continue at the final destination of today: Las Vegas, the city of lights and entertainment. Bryce Canyon National Park is named for just one of many canyons which form a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters on the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah. Snow Canyon State Park in Utah features stunning red rock canyons, volcanic cones, and sandstone cliffs. Visitors can hike through unique landscapes and discover desert oases amid ancient geological formations. Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Standard Hotel: Luxor Hotel & Casino or similar Meal: Excluded |
Day 7: Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes (308 miles) |
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Today we will make our way across the Mojave Desert to High Sierras and the resort town of Mammoth Lakes, CA. This picturesque locale in the Sierra Nevadas is a popular tourist spot because of its beauty. Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Standard Hotel: Mammoth Mountain Inn Meal: Excluded |
Day 8: Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite National Park (34 miles) |
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Today we will head to Yosemite National Park and spend our day exploring this natural wonder. Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit to Yosemite may be limited because of the wildfire and we may need to skip or bypass some attractions. As wildfires are Force Majeure, we will not be able to entertain any claims pertaining to missing sightseeing, relocation or any other steps we may have to take in order to guarantee a smooth operation of the tour and guarantee the safety of clients.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chowchilla, Spark by Hilton Modesto, DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto or Holiday Inn Dublin Meal: Excluded |
Day 9: Yosemite Area - Carmel - Monterey - San Francisco (280 miles) |
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Leaving the Yosemite area, we will travel to Carmel located on the Pacific Ocean. From this quaint and charming village, we will travel along stunning 17-Mile Drive to Monterey. Continue northward to San Francisco. Officially called Carmel-by-the-Sea, this coastal Southern California town is known for its amazing scenery as well as its art scene past and present. Former mayors include Clint Eastwood, Perry Newberry, and Herbert Heron, among other artistic icons. Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.
Standard Hotel: Hilton Union Square Meal: Excluded |
Day 10: San Francisco (10 miles) |
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In the morning, we will tour San Francisco, visiting places such as Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf with a view of Alcatraz Island across the bay. Afternoon at leisure or embark on an optional tour to the village of Sausalito. San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!
Sausalito is north across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It is the home of Vista Point, the Marine Mammal Center, and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay. Standard Hotel: Hilton Union Square Meal: Excluded |
Day 11: San Francisco |
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Transfer to SFO Airport on shared-ride basis. Meal: Excluded |
IMPORTANT NOTE
Day 7: Las Vegas - Yosemite Area
Day 8: Yosemite Area
Price Includes:
Price Excludes:
- Breakfast (additional cost when your booking tour): upgrade to daily Continental Breakfast (up to 10 extra meals) with complimentary upgrade to American Breakfast when available. Some breakfast meals may be offered through Starbucks gift cards or on a bagged or to-go basis.
- During heavy rainfall, Antelope Canyon may be closed to visitors due to risk of flooding which constitutes Force Majeure.
- Some hotels may offer complimentary breakfast to all hotel guests which is reflected in the breakfast surcharge. No refunds can be given for such complimentary meals.
Depending on local health guidelines in place at time of travel, some breakfast meals may be offered on a bagged to-go basis, through Starbucks gift cards or omitted. - Health Requirements Mask mandates are changing regularly. We strongly suggest the use of masks onboard busses,
unless the driver or tour guide communicate that masks must be worn. Please always have
masks handy during your trip, as mask mandates are subject to change at any time and some
suppliers and attractions will only travelers who wear a mask.
If a passenger is displaying symptoms of a potential infection, then they will be urged to immediately visit a local health care facility for additional testing. Such passengers will be denied access to the motor coach and not be allowed to rejoin the group until they can provide written documentation that they are not infected with COVID-19. - Tour Directors All Tour Directors engages to conduct one or more of our tours will receive
additional training on health and safety requirements prior to the start of their first assignment.
They will receive additional updates should local health regulations be amended or should the
CDC revise their recommendations.
Tour Directors will be requested to wear a face mask when interacting closely with travelers within the group and with service providers.
They are instructed to alert local health authorities should a passenger develop symptoms which may indicate a possible infection by COVID-19. - Hotels Upon arrival at a hotel, all guests may be required to complete a health questionnaire and may be submitted to a temperature check. Social distancing may be required in all public areas of the hotel, which may result in additional wait times at elevators and other facilities. Hotels may not be able to provide all services and amenities as described, or only in an altered format, in adherence to local health guidelines.