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Grand American Parks

Tours and Cruises16 Giorni

San Francisco, USA

San Francisco›Mammoth Lakes›Las Vegas›Bryce Canyon National Park›Layton›Yellowstone National Park+6 Altro

Partenze disponibili

Lingue

Set

Garantito

Characteristics

Group tour with a local guide / escort
in English only
include breakfast
guaranteed departures until seats are sold out
less than 35 days before departure availability on request
minimum age: 8 years
The itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.,

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — San Francisco

I arrive and transfer freely to the hotel., San Francisco is unmistakable for its streets that wind up and down its seven hills with roller coaster-like slopes, and for its scenic bridges that connect it to the mainland, first and foremost the Golden Gate. Fascinating and unique, it has an undisputed reputation as a liberal and cultured city in an often very conservative America.. Accommodation,

Giorno 2 — San Francisco

Breakfast, in the morning, an orientation visit of the city, meeting at 8.00 in the hotel lobby, departure from the hotel at 8.30, You will recognize your guide by a sign with the red writing "Travalco" or because they are wearing a red t-shirt with the Travalco logo., Highlights of the visit: Civic Center, Japan Town, St. Mary's Cathedral, Twin Peaks, and Golden Gate Park. The visit ends at Fisherman's Wharf, from where you can see Alcatraz Island, with its famous penitentiary., afternoon available for optional activities. Accommodation,

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Giorno 3 — San Francisco → Mammoth Lakes

Breakfast, departure for, You enter the Sierra Nevada, with a change in climate and landscape, between forests and deep valleys., The landscape of Yosemite Valley, shaped by prehistoric glaciers, is one of the most remarkable mountain scenes in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., During the panoramic tour, you can admire the Half Dome dome, the vertical wall of El Capitan, the forests, and the waterfalls (which have their highest flow in spring when the snow melts, but the water starts to decrease from May/June and almost disappears in August)., continue to Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes is a beautiful summer and winter resort town in the Sierra Nevada, with a picturesque landscape shaped by glaciers and volcanoes thousands of years ago., WARNING: When Tioga Pass is closed due to snow, overnight stays are made in Fresno, Visalia, or Bakersfield instead of Mammoth Lakes.. Accommodation,

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Giorno 4 — Mammoth Lakes → Las Vegas

Breakfast, departure to Las Vegas, From the wooded peaks of the Sierra, one moves to the lunar desert landscapes of Death Valley., In Death Valley, you can see the land as it was in primordial times; the environmental conditions in summer are extreme, and in fact, the scenic points have names like Funeral Mountains, Furnace Creek, Dante's View, Coffin Peak, and Devil's Golf Course., WARNING: when the temperature exceeds 35°- 40°C, crossing the Death Valley becomes risky; above 40°C, take an alternative route. The same applies in the case of sudden floods, which are becoming increasingly frequent., arrival at Las Vegas, unmissable the guided night tour (not included). Accommodation TG Chelsea TRU604,

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Giorno 5 — Las Vegas → Bryce Canyon National Park

Breakfast, departure to Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon is not actually a canyon, but a magnificent amphitheater of spires, arches, and pinnacles in fiery colors, shaped by rain and frost into bizarre forms, in a highly suggestive mountain setting., stop at the main panoramic points. Accommodation,

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Giorno 6 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Layton

Breakfast, departure for, lunch along the way (not included), The capital of Utah is located on the shores of the Great Salt Lake, surrounded by the scenic Wasatch Mountains. This city, founded by Mormons in 1847, is the center of Utah's history, culture, and religion. It hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002., brief panoramic visit, Pernottamento a Layton. Accommodation Charlesmark,

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Giorno 7 — Layton → Yellowstone National Park

Breakfast, departure to Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone is one of the largest parks in the United States and the oldest national park in the world (1872), but what sets it apart from all other parks is that its central part, as big as the Aosta Valley, is actually the vast caldera of a dormant volcano that hasn't erupted in 640,000 years. Within this caldera, thousands of geysers erupt and interesting geothermal phenomena can be observed, such as hot springs, boiling mud pots, and sulfuric lakes, in addition to a rich wildlife population including bears, wolves, bison, elk, deer, mountain lions, and coyotes., One of the highlights of the visit is the Old Faithful geyser, the most famous of the approximately 10,000 remarkable hydrothermal features in the park. Old Faithful shoots thousands of liters of boiling water into the sky with each eruption, at a regular interval of about half an hour between each eruption., overnight stay in the park or in the nearest available location, The accommodations are always very simple and essential, without TV and WiFi.. Accommodation Dann Carlton Quito,

Giorno 8 — Yellowstone National Park

Breakfast, full day tour of, The park is extremely vast (larger than Umbria), but by following the Grand Loop Road, it is possible to see the most interesting and spectacular geothermal phenomena, the most significant viewpoints, and wild animals, especially bison.. Accommodation,

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Giorno 9 — Yellowstone National Park → Salt Lake City

Breakfast, The picturesque Teton mountains stand out dramatically in the flat prairie, amidst lakes, waterfalls, and forests inhabited by elks and bisons. The highest peak is the Grand Teton, which exceeds 4,000 meters. The main road runs along the eastern shore of the idyllic Jackson Lake with full view of Mount Moran and the Cathedral Group, the park's iconic peaks. In Colter Bay Village, the Indian Arts Gallery is beautiful, and there are several not-too-long trails to walk. Must-see spots include Willow Flats Overlook, another beautiful view of the Teton mountains, Cathedral Group Turnout, and Menors Ferry Historic District to see a house, a general store, and an 1800s icehouse, and the Chapel of the Transfiguration, perhaps the church with the most picturesque backdrop in the USA., in the afternoon, continuation to, Jackson Hole is the classic "home base" for visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton, but this charming western town has transformed into a popular winter and summer resort for young hipsters, with plenty of sushi bars and trendy venues. Don't miss a visit to the National Elk Refuge, a winter sanctuary for around 8,000 elk, and the adjacent National Museum of Wildlife Art, as well as taking advantage of a wide range of outdoor activities., brief panoramic visit, continue to Salt Lake City, From Wyoming, you enter Utah., arrival at Salt Lake City in the evening. Accommodation Athena,

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Giorno 10 — Salt Lake City → Moab

Breakfast, Arrive at ., The 150-million-year old red sandstone has been hollowed out by the wear of wind and water in sinuous arches, spires and sheer precipices, panoramic visit, continue to Moab, Moab is a small town in the heart of the Canyon region, a starting point for exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and for trying your hand at whitewater rafting on the Colorado River.. Accommodation TOURS EN CABRIOLET,

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Giorno 11 — Moab → Page (Lake Powell)

Breakfast, departure for, As you head south, the landscape of Utah becomes increasingly spectacular. The road winds through a primordial territory of rocks, petrified dunes, strange boulders like the stone sombrero that gives its name to the town of Mexican Hat, and the winding meanders carved by the San Juan River., Monument Valley is perhaps the most famous landscape of the Wild West. The towering red sandstone buttes that rise in the desert have served as the backdrop for countless films, most notably the legendary Stagecoach (1939). The park is located on Navajo territory, on the border between Utah and Arizona., Stop on the panoramic terrace of the visitor center for a magnificent overall view., Optional (not included) off-road tour of the valley floor with a local Navajo guide, a spectacular ride among the red rock towers., continue to Page (Lake Powell), Formed by a dam that blocks the Colorado River at Glen Canyon and surrounded by hundreds of kilometers of desert, Lake Powell is an unreal sight and fills a huge canyon, no less impressive than the Grand Canyon, with a strong contrast between the blue of the water and the red of the rocks.. Accommodation,

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Giorno 12 — Page (Lake Powell) → Williams

Breakfast, morning available for an optional excursion (not included) to Antelope Canyon, Just a few kilometers from Page, you will find this charming slot canyon - a narrow crack in the rock - shaped by the passage of water into fantastic forms. The canyon is divided into two parts: Upper Antelope Canyon, easily accessible, and Lower Antelope Canyon, equipped with ladders. The views are picturesque in both; the lighting effects change depending on the time of day and the season., departure for, You enter Navajo territory and the Painted Desert, passing by the old Cameron post station., The Grand Canyon is the most spectacular and grandiose example of fluvial erosion, an incredible abyss carved by the Colorado River, about 1500 meters deep, 450 kilometers long, and 16 kilometers wide. In its layers, the geological history of the last two billion years is exposed, a majestic panorama with rocks that change color depending on the time of day and different scenarios that offer indelible emotions. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., stop at the main panoramic points, possibility to take a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon (not included), continue to Williams. Accommodation Full Day Premier Wildlife Tour - T3,

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Giorno 13 — Williams → Palm Springs

Breakfast, You pass through Kingman, a mining town, and Williams, a pleasant village among the pines of the Kaibab Forest, the terminus of the Grand Canyon Railroad. Both are located on the historic Route 66 and thrive on memories and souvenirs of a bygone era., departure to, free time for lunch (not included), continue to Palm Springs, Palm Springs is a famous resort destination for wealthy retirees, Hollywood intellectuals, and baby boomers with a nostalgia for the 1950s/1960s, when the community was a haven for stars like Frank Sinatra and Kirk Douglas, as well as presidents Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy. It was during that time that futuristic architectures like the Tramway Gas Station and Coachella Savings and Loans were built. The atmosphere is as relaxed as on a Greek island.. Accommodation Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza And Conference Center,

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Giorno 14 — Palm Springs

Breakfast, visit of, The area of the park with the Joshua Trees is located at an ecological crossroads, at the meeting point between the Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert. The result is a surprising flora, which includes the tree from which the park takes its name (a variety of yucca)., return travel to Palm Springs, the rest of the day available. Accommodation Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza And Conference Center,

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Giorno 15 — Palm Springs → Los Angeles

Breakfast, Panoramic tour of Los Angeles, including Hollywood, Walk of Fame and the Chinese Theater, Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills., Los Angeles, home to Hollywood, Disneyland, and Universal Studios, is the epitome of carefree living for visitors: year-round sunshine, palm trees swaying in the wind, movie stars with luxurious residences in the hills of Beverly Hills, stunning museums, avant-garde architecture, and surf beaches.. Accommodation Fjærland Fjordstove Hotell,

Giorno 16 — Los Angeles

Breakfast, check-out in the morning, Free airport transfer. You can use the hotel's free shuttle bus.. End of the tour,

Notes

LUGGAGE: includes handling of one medium-sized bag (max 23 kg) per person. Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee extra luggage on the bus. If there is space available, but this cannot be determined before the tour departure, the fee for each additional item will be $7 per day, collected by the tour guide at the beginning of the tour. For security reasons, it is not allowed to leave excess luggage in storage at the hotel where the tour departs from.. ROOMS: The rooms are always and only for 1 or 2 beds. The terms triple, quadruple, family room refer solely to the number of occupants, who will be accommodated in the existing beds (maximum 2 beds). An additional bed (rollaway), even if requested at the time of booking, is always subject to availability and payment of a local supplement. Requests for rooms with a double bed or twin beds, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, on higher or lower floors, etc., are always subject to availability and are never guaranteed.. DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: a list of optional services, to be paid by credit card or in cash, will be offered to you on site. The courier is under no obligation to provide assistance to the passengers for excursions purchased before departure.. MINIMUM AGE: 8 years old, but not recommended for children under 12. Anyone under the age of 18 (21 in Las Vegas) must share a room with someone older, or hotels will not accept them as guests.. SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on buses and in hotels.. HOTEL, CHECK-IN: Anyone who has not yet turned 18 (21 in Las Vegas) must share the room with someone older, or hotels will not accept the guests.. HOTEL, SECURITY DEPOSIT: at check-in, a personal credit card is required as a guarantee for any additional expenses. If the credit card is corporate, prior authorization is necessary. The amount blocked as a guarantee for any additional expenses varies depending on the hotel category. The release of the blocked amount occurs within 3-10 business days from the check-out date, and even longer if the bank supporting the credit card is not American. It is recommended to bring at least two credit cards with you.. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.. TOUR START: meet at the designated location for departure at least 30 minutes in advance; punctuality and respect for the schedule are recommended. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delay.. TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. It is recommended: for the tour guide $5-$6 per day per person, for the driver $4-$5 per day per person.. MEALS: not included unless specified.. SEATS ON THE BUS: daily seat rotation.. REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.. TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, a supplement applies for private transfer in case of late evening/night/early morning arrival/departure (generally from 8 pm to 7 am); the supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone.,

Starts from

16 days / 13 nights - from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Meals

Legend: B breakfast,

Price includes

Local guide in Italian, air-conditioned bus, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, hotel/airport transfer on departure with shuttle bus, without assistance,

Price does not include

Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, janitorial work, transfer to the hotel on the first day, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",

Optional visits

Your guide will propose optional excursions to be paid locally (with no obligation to purchase) in cash or by credit card. We provide here an indicative list, and the prices will be communicated on-site. There is no guarantee that all the options listed here will be available: it will depend on the available time, reaching the minimum number of participants required, and various considerations.
Lombard Street, Sausalito, and Ferry Tour
cruise in the San Francisco Bay
Las Vegas by night
Monument Valley Tour - approximately $55 for adults, $45 for children.
North Canyon Tour by helicopter
Grand Canyon airplane tour
Los Angeles beach tour - approximately $40 for adults, $30 for children.

Cancellation policies

35 days or more from the start of the tour, no penalty, 34-20 days 50%, 19-10 days 75%, 9-1 days or no show 100%.,

Partenze disponibili

Lingue

Set

Garantito

Characteristics

Group tour with a local guide / escort
in English only
include breakfast
guaranteed departures until seats are sold out
less than 35 days before departure availability on request
minimum age: 8 years
The itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.,

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — San Francisco

Giorno 2 — San Francisco

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Giorno 3 — San Francisco → Mammoth Lakes

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Giorno 4 — Mammoth Lakes → Las Vegas

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Giorno 5 — Las Vegas → Bryce Canyon National Park

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Giorno 6 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Layton

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Giorno 7 — Layton → Yellowstone National Park

Giorno 8 — Yellowstone National Park

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Giorno 9 — Yellowstone National Park → Salt Lake City

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Giorno 10 — Salt Lake City → Moab

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Giorno 11 — Moab → Page (Lake Powell)

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Giorno 12 — Page (Lake Powell) → Williams

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Giorno 13 — Williams → Palm Springs

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Giorno 14 — Palm Springs

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Giorno 15 — Palm Springs → Los Angeles

Giorno 16 — Los Angeles

Breakfast, check-out in the morning, Free airport transfer. You can use the hotel's free shuttle bus.. End of the tour,

Notes

Starts from

16 days / 13 nights - from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Meals

Legend: B breakfast,

Price includes

Price does not include

Optional visits

Your guide will propose optional excursions to be paid locally (with no obligation to purchase) in cash or by credit card. We provide here an indicative list, and the prices will be communicated on-site. There is no guarantee that all the options listed here will be available: it will depend on the available time, reaching the minimum number of participants required, and various considerations.
Lombard Street, Sausalito, and Ferry Tour
cruise in the San Francisco Bay
Las Vegas by night
Monument Valley Tour - approximately $55 for adults, $45 for children.
North Canyon Tour by helicopter
Grand Canyon airplane tour
Los Angeles beach tour - approximately $40 for adults, $30 for children.

Cancellation policies

35 days or more from the start of the tour, no penalty, 34-20 days 50%, 19-10 days 75%, 9-1 days or no show 100%.,