Pacchetto l'Oro dell'Ovest / Southwest Express — NAAR
Available departures
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Guaranteed
Characteristics
Group tour with local courier / guide
in English only
meals included (see “Price includes”)
departures are guaranteed (subject to availability)
starting from 9 days before departure, availability is on request
minimum age: 8 years
the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude,
Itinerary
Day 1 — Los Angeles
An English speaking assistant will meet you upon arrival and help you take the shuttle bus to your hotel, each Pacchetto guest is met by a guide outside Customs (International arrivals) or Baggage Claim (Domestic arrivals). The guide carries a dark blue sign with the white AlliedTPro logo on it and directs them to LAX Airport Hilton Shuttle which runs every 15 minutes. Note that no Meet and Greet can be provided for passengers arriving on flights after 22:00 and before 7:00 AM or for passengers arriving one or more days before the start of the tour. Such passengers can still take the airport shuttle to the Hilton LAX Airport, If you are unable to locate the assistant, please go to the Information Desk in the arrivals hall. If you still can't find anyone, you can independently take the shuttle to your hotel, which runs approximately every 15 minutes (service suspended between 2 am and 4 am)., The guide is available for information between 13:30 and 20 on mercoledì at the hospitality desk in the hotel lobby.. Accommodation,
Day 2 — Los Angeles
Breakfast, Panoramic tour of Los Angeles – Hollywood, Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills., Los Angeles – the land of Hollywood, Disneyland and Universal Studios, where life is as carefree as can be. With its ever-shining sun, palms in the breeze, movie stars with their fancy houses in Beverly Hills, wonderful museums, futuristic buildings, and surfing spots, Los Angeles truly makes for an unforgettable destination., lunch, the rest of the day is free. Accommodation,
Car
Day 3 — Los Angeles → Phoenix
Breakfast, departure to the, 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)., continue to, Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is a huge urban conglomerate with countless shopping malls in the Valley of the Sun. In fact, the sun shines for almost 300 days a year, and it is scorching hot in the summer; but in the other seasons, the climate is mild and pleasant, and nearby Scottsdale, with its elegant resorts, pools, and golf courses, becomes a sought-after vacation destination., dinner at the restaurant, Pernottamento a Phoenix. Accommodation Aruba at your choice,
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Day 4 — Phoenix → Grand Canyon South Rim
Breakfast, Stop off at, Sedona is home to many artists and art communities. Quaintly set amidst canyons and red stones, often used as backcdrop for Western movies, the town is regarded as a New Age haven by those who think that its mountains shed a cosmic energy flowing through the Earth., continue to Grand Canyon South Rim, The Grand Canyon is the most famous and most spectacular example of river erosion - an inconceivable abyss formed by the wear of the Colorado River. The Canyon is 1,500 m deep, 450 km long and 16 km wide. Its layers disclose the geological history of the last 2 billion years and its rocks change color according to the time of the day - your first glimpse of this majestic landscape will leave you speecheless. The Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a truly unforgettable sight., overnight stay just outside the park. Accommodation Shuttle transfer from hotel to airport,
Car
Day 5 — Grand Canyon South Rim → Page (Lake Powell)
Breakfast, departure to, From the pinewood of the Kaibab Forest down to the Navajo desert, heading to Monument Valley will prove to be an amazingly exciting, surprising and picturesque trip., Monument Valley is arguably the most famous landscape of the American West – and possibly the most breathtaking one. The red sandstone crests, jutting out from the desert, were the iconic setting of numberless blockbusters – above all “Stagecoach” (1939). The park stretches over the land of the Navajo Nation, between Utah and Arizona., Stop at the observation deck of the visitor center and enjoy a spectacular all-around view, continue to, Horseshoe Bend, on the Colorado River, is a picturesque arc worn down by the river in the shape of a horseshoe. It’s one of the most photographed places in the Southwest., continue to Page (Lake Powell), Western-style dinner. Accommodation Mai Chau Ecolodge,
Car
Day 6 — Page (Lake Powell) → Bryce Canyon National Park
Breakfast, departure to, A few kilometers from Page, there are several slot canyons, narrow cracks in the rock shaped by the passage of water into fantastic forms. We visit Antelope Canyon X and admire its suggestive light effects, which change depending on the time of day and the season., In case of heavy rain, Antelope Canyon may be closed for visits due to the risk of flooding., continue to Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon is, in fact, not a canyon: it’s a breathtaking natural amphitheatre full of spires and arches and pinnacles, jutting out in dazzling colours against the sky, moulded by the rain and frost in bizarre shapes to create a unique mountainscape., Stop-offs at the main scenic spots. Accommodation,
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Day 7 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas
Breakfast, morning visit of, we commence our first walks at Snow Creek Canyon. Here trails lead over petrified sand dunes past lava tubes and interesting geological formations, lunch, in the afternoon, continue to Las Vegas, Leaving behind the last rocky cliffs of Utah, continue across the Nevada desert, all the way to the dazzling glare of Las Vegas, glittering with golden skyscrapers., Las Vegas is beyond words. It shines like a diamond the middle of the desert, dazzling with its extravagant luxury hotels, bustling with all sorts of shows and revelry. A place – but can such a place even exist? – without equal in the whole world., a night-time guided visit (not included) is a must-do
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Car
Day 8 — Las Vegas → Los Angeles
Breakfast, morning at leisure, departure to Los Angeles, Set out for the Mojave desert, dotted with Joshua trees. With its canyons, hills, mesas, dunes, cinder cones, and – when the fleeting spring arrives – boundless wildflower fields, the desert is a peaceful, lonely oasis far from the turmoil of the metropolis., farewell dinner at the restaurant. Accommodation,
Day 9 — Los Angeles
Breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, shuttle transfer to the airport, end of the tour,
Notes
LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the bus. In the event of extra storage room available, a fee of $7 will be applied to any extra luggage, to be paid to the courier at the beginning of the tour. Note, however, that we cannot know in advance whether any extra storage room will be available. Due to security reasons, you cannot deposit your extra baggage at the first hotel of the tour.
ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.
DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
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: At least 8 years, although we recommend a minimum of 12. People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.
SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
HOTEL, CHECK IN: People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.
HOTEL, DEPOSIT: at the time of check-in, you will be asked to provide a personal credit card as guarantee for extra expenses. If you are using a company credit card, you must get an authorisation from your company. The hold as guarantee for extra expenses changes according to the category of the hotel. The hold will be unblocked between 3 and 10 days after check-out date; more days might be required if the credit card is linked to a non-American bank. We suggest you bring along at least two credit cards.
Starts from
9 days / 7 nights – from Los Angeles to Los Angeles
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Italian-speaking guide, air-conditioned motorcoach, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, According to the current health regulations in force at the time of the trip, some meals may be packed or eliminated from the program.. According to the current health regulations in force at the time of the trip, some meals may be packed or eliminated from the program., hotel porterage (1 baggage per person), airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, hotel/airport transfer upon departure,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, airport porterage, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Optional visits
Ask your guide for suggestions on optional excursions (to be paid on site – no obligation to buy). Please find below a list of the approximate prices per person. We cannot guarantee that any of the listed optional will be provided. They will be subject to time availability and to several other factors.. Los Angeles beach tour
Grand Canyon North Imperial Tour (helicopter)
Monument Valley Jeep Tour –
Las Vegas by night
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
START OF THE TOUR: please show up at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure. You are strongly advised to be punctual. No refund is provided for passengers failing to meet at designated time.
TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: $5-6/day per person for the courier; $4-5/day per person for the driver.
MEALS: not included when not specified
COACH SEATING: seats are variably assigned day by day.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, a supplement for private transfer is applied in the event of arrival/departure late in the evening/night or early in the morning (usually between 8pm and 7am). A supplement is always charged to individual passengers.
