Highlights: LAS VEGAS, SAN FRANSICO, LOS ANGELES
Landscapes and legends draw adventurers to the West, where a good day includes locavore dining, vineyard wine-sipping, wildlife-watching, Native American history and outdoor adventure.
The western USA gives depth and beauty to the American wild. The landscapes here are stunners, from the high Rockies to the dramatic coastline, from the Great Plains’ hypnotizing big-sky horizons to Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Some of America’s most iconic animals animate the wild, including grizzlies, wolves, elk and bison. Elsewhere, surfers, kayakers and beachcombers flock to sunny San Diego and the rocky, mood-filled beaches of Oregon and Washington. Red rocks, plunging gorges and prickly-pear deserts lure hikers and cyclists to the Southwest and Grand Canyon. Over in the Rockies, snow-capped peaks offer world’s-best skiing and snowboarding.
Arrive in Las Vegas - 'The Sin City', as it is often called. You will be met by driver at airport and transferred to hotel. Arrival transfers will be between 11 am and 1 pm. In the evening, meet at the lobby to be transferred to the helipad for a magnificent Helicopter ride over Las Vegas. Experience the magnificence of the Las Vegas Strip from a front row seat in the sky. Board a state-of- the-art helicopter and fly over legendary landmarks including the New York-New York skyline, the fountains of Bellagio, the Eiffel Tower of Paris and the Clock Tower in St. Mark's Square of the Venetian. Soar over the Roman Empire of Caesars and the space beam of the Luxor pyramid. Reach the end of the Strip and continue past the Stratosphere to the historic Downtown Las Vegas. After the tour you will be transferred to restaurant for dinner. We will proceed for a tour of Las Vegas Strip after dinner. You will get a view of the Las Vegas glitz and glamour. We will visit the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign for a Photo op and stop by the famous dancing fountains of Bellagio. Next on the list of will be Freemont Street, which will wow you with 12 million LEDs flashing under a four-block-long canopy, complete with zip liners flying overhead. You’ll see the gleaming exteriors of the Venetian, Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Aria, Wynn and Paris Las Vegas. Transfer back to hotel, overnight in Las Vegas (D)
The day is at leisure for you to spend how you wish. Explore the entertainment capital of the world by visiting the many casinos or strolling along the strip shopping at the many designer shops. You can also o take optional tours to the Grand Canyon West Rim, which is about 4 hours away or Red Rock Canyon which less than an hour away from Las Vegas. Please refer to the optional tours section for tour descriptions and pricing. In the evening, you can opt to see one of the Vegas signature shows, either Mystere show or David Copperfield Show. Refer to optional tours section for pricing. Meet driver at hotel at designated time for transfer to restaurant for dinner. After transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. (B, D)
Today we check out of the hotel and depart for Los Angeles, 'The City of Angels'. (approximately 5-hour drive). Upon reaching Los Angeles, proceed to Santa Monica. Santa Monica is a coastal town that maintains a balance as a tourist destination and as an area with a thriving local culture.
Enticing for visitors from around the world, Santa Monica includes both mountain and beachfront views. Santa Monica Pier provides an ideal spot for family fun, including amusement rides, a video arcade and
restaurants. Climb aboard the pier’s Ferris wheel, or take a spin back in time on a 1920’s carousel. After Santa Monica, proceed to Los Angeles for dinner and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. (B, D)
After breakfast, we will we go for a city tour of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is home to Mann's Chinese Theatre is famous for its permanent collection of handprints, footprints and signatures of movie stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and many others, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive. See where the star’s shop and browse in exclusive shops like Fred Hayman, Giorgio Armani, Gucci. Some of the magnificent homes of selected movie stars. Next to Beverly Hills is Century City, the business center of the entertainment industry and home of 20th Century Fox Movie Studios. Following our city tour transfer to Universal Studios Universal Studios, the largest Film and Television studio in the world., where the greatest moments from movies and television come to life, like the reality shattering, all-new Terminator 2; 3D, starring the cast of Terminator 2. Plus, have your worst nightmare come true when a man-eating T-Rex attacks you on the Jurassic Park ride. In the evening transfer to restaurant for dinner. After dinner transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. (B, D)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and drive towards San Francisco via Monterey & 17 Mile Drive. (approximately 7 hrs. Drive We will travel on the scenic California’s Pacific Coast Highway to
the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, famous for its spectacular ocean views, and historical past. We will drive through the famous 17-mile drive and see Pebble Beach. Photo stops will be made along this gorgeous drive. We will arrive into San Francisco, proceed to dinner and then check into hotel. Overnight in San Francisco (D)
After our breakfast at the hotel today we meet in the hotel lobby and proceed to Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is the hub of the high-tech revolution, it has become synonymous with larger-than-life entrepreneurs, overnight fortunes, high-flying companies, and the dazzling digital products
that transform the lives of billions of people from Tokyo to Timbuktu. We will take you to the Apple Employee, Store, Facebook and Oracle. Please note that we will only be visiting areas where the public has general access. After the tour we will meet with the tour guide for a guided tour of the city of San
Francisco. Enjoy the narrated tour with photo stops and enjoy great views and famous attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge. Travel through the Golden Gate Park and enjoy seasonal flower displays, bison grazing and pass windmills overlooking the Pacific. Enjoy neighborhoods dotted with colorful Victorian homes. Learn about San Francisco’s early settlements, from Native America Your entry to the Golden Gate Bay Cruise boat tour is included. The Bay Cruise is San Francisco’s original bay cruise adventure, sailing since 1939. You can experience superb views of the notorious Alcatraz Island and Golden gate bridge. You’ll learn about this city’s rich cultural history as you cruise past the area’s most famous landmarks. After bay cruise we will proceed to dinner and later to hotel for overnight stay (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel before 11AM and proceed to SFO airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.
This tour will take you to the West Rim of the Canyon by bus. There is a stopover at the Hoover dam for 30 mins for photos. Relax and spend time in the beautiful surroundings of Eagle and Guano Point. Feel free to hike the trail at Guano Point leading to the highest point where the scenic vantage offers a majestic view of the Colorado River, or just simply relax and enjoy the peacefulness that the Grand Canyon West Rim has to offer. Hotel pickup/drop off and lunch at the Grand Canyon is included. The tour duration is approximately 11+ hours.
Grand Canyon West Rim with Skywalk - $190 ppAdd skywalk tickets to the above tour. The Skywalk at the Grand Canyon West Rim is a platform made of glass. While standing on this, the rim of the Grand Canyon is 70 feet behind you. The other side of it is 3 miles in front of you. There is nothing but 2,000 feet of air between you and the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon West Rim Air Tour - $230.00ppThe Highlights Air Tour takes guests on a 70-minute airplane tour from Las Vegas and shows you the unique beauty and contours of the western rim of Grand Canyon. Aboard the aircraft - specially-equipped with oversized windows - you will witness amazing aerial views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, The Colorado River, and Grand Canyon West. Hotel pickup and drop off is included.
Red Rock Canyon tour - $175 ppOnly 15 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the Vegas Strip. On the tour of Red Rock Canyon, you will see the rugged beauty of shockingly red rock formations and the sandstone peaks of Keystone Thrust.
SHOW TICKETS
Mystere show: Starting at $135 pp depending on date and seating David Copperfield show: Starting at $142 pp depending on date and seating