For Ever West

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Characteristics

Low-cost class hotels (basic, often in the suburbs)
group tour with local courier / guide
in English only
meals included (see “Price includes”)
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
starting from 31 days before departure, availability is on request
minimum age: 8 years
the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude

Itinerary

Day 1 — Los Angeles

Arrival and transfer to the hotel, after collecting your luggage at Baggage Claim, go to the meeting point at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (whatever terminal you land in). You can take the free inter-terminal shuttle. Follow the directions and the blue signs pointing to “LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections” , then take the “A” Shuttle. You will find it in front of the terminals at the Lower/Arrival Level. Frequency: 12-15 minutes. The meeting point is in the international terminal, close to exit A. The Go West assistant will be waiting for you, holding an Italian flag. Don’t look for a sign with your name on it. The assistant will be waiting for you for two hours after you land. One of the assistants will guide you to the hotel shuttle., Dinner at leisure, accommodation in a hotel in the suburbs. Accommodation Wythe Hotel,

Day 2 — Los Angeles

American or deluxe continental breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, 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., Highlights: Beverly Hills; walk along Hollywood Boulevard, past the legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and along the famous handprints left in the concrete by Hollywood's greatest stars ; Los Angeles Downtown, the business district and its skyscrapers; Olvera Street, the original Mexican heart of the city, lunch included, free time in the afternoon, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,

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Day 3 — Los Angeles → Laughlin

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to, Palm Spring is known as an elegant vacation resort for wealthy retirees, Hollywood intellectuals, and Baby Boomers pining for the ’50s and ’60s – the bygone days when celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Kirk Douglas, and even Presidents like Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy, came to Palm Springs on their holidays. Futuristic constructions like the Tramway Gas Station and the Coachella Savings and Loans building date back to the same period. The idyllic atmosphere of Palm Springs evokes the peacefulness of a Greek island. Its residents and visitors take pleasure in playing golf and tennis, sunbathing by the pool, and shopping at the Desert Hills Outlet, featuring 130 luxury boutiques., Cross 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 Mojave deserts is a peaceful, lonely oasis away from the turmoil of the metropolis., unscheduled lunch (not included), continue to Laughlin, Standing at the southernmost tip of Nevada, Laughlin is a well-known gambling city in the USA, the biggest after Las Vegas and Reno. It boasts a dozen huge casinos, parading along the Colorado riverbank., dinner. Accommodation Whale Shark Interaction Tour,

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Day 4 — Laughlin → Cameron

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to Cameron, Get your kicks on iconic Route 66, through Seligman and Kingman. You will soon find yourself in the Kaibab National Forest, a large forest thick with blackjack pines, Douglas firs, aspen and juniper bordering on the Grand Canyon., 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., Take a walk along the rim of the Grand Canyon, unscheduled lunch (not included), continue to Cameron, It is a small place in the Navajo land, at the end of Arizona Route 64. Grand Canyon National Park is about 80 kilometers far away., dinner, Pernottamento a Cameron
or in the nearest available location. Accommodation VMM07 Chichen Itza and Cancun with lunch at restaurant Posada Chichen,

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Day 5 — Cameron → Moab

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to, Just a few kilometers away from Page, a rift formed by the wear of water carving through the rock in peculiar shapes created a spectacular slot canyon called Antelope Canyon. The canyon is divided in two: the Upper Antelope Canyon, which is easily accessible; and the Lower Antelope Canyon, equipped with ladders. Both parts of the canyon are equally scenic - depending on the time of the day and the season, otherworldy light tricks will take your breath away., Visit the Upper Canyon, continue to, 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, unscheduled lunch (not included), Off-road valley floor tour with a Navajo guide – an exciting drive through the red sandstone crests (optional – not included). Enjoy a genuine local lunch outdoors., in the afternoon, continue to Moab, The road twists up and down a primeval rocky landscape, through petrified dunes, bizarre shapes – like the sombrero stone that gave the town of Mexican Hat its name – , and the serpentine meanders hollowed out by the San Juan River., Dead Horse Point is a jaw-dropping viewpoint, overlooking a boundless expanse of canyons and the many meanders of the Colorado river., arrival at Moab, The village of Moab stands at the very heart of the canyon region. Moab is the starting point to explore the national parks of Arches and Canyonlands, or to go rafting down the rapids of the Colorado river., dinner. Accommodation,

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Day 6 — Moab → Bryce Canyon National Park

American or deluxe continental breakfast, morning visit of, 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, unscheduled lunch (not included), in the afternoon, continue to Bryce Canyon National Park, dinner, overnight stay inside the park or in the closest available location. Accommodation,

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Day 7 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas

American or deluxe continental breakfast, morning visit of Las Vegas, 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., unscheduled lunch (not included), continue to, The Valley of Fire, 50 km from Las Vegas, is one of the most photographed places in the Southwest: an astonishing red landscape of petrified dunes, cliffs, and oddly-shaped boulders., arrival at Las Vegas, 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., Dinner at leisure, a night-time guided visit (not included) is a must-do. Accommodation,

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Day 8 — Las Vegas → Bakersfield

American or deluxe continental breakfast, panoramic tour of, Death Valley takes you back to what Earth looked like millions of years ago. In the summer the weather is especially scorching, reflecting on the names of the places in the area: Funeral Mountains, Furnace Creek, Dante's View, Coffin Peak, Devil's Golf Course ..., unscheduled lunch (not included), Visit the small Borax Museum in a former miners’ dormitory dating back to 1883. A few stage-coaches are on display outside the museum., Crossing the Death Valley might be dangerous when the temperature raises above 35°-40° – if need be, an alternative road will be chosen. A detour can also be made in the event of sudden floods., continue to Bakersfield, Bakersfield stands out in the flat, dull central valley as an amazingly lively city – one of the most exciting places in the USA when it comes to music. The city is the birthplace of the iconic Bakersfield sound, with plenty of honky-tonks swarming with visitors on the weekend., dinner. Accommodation Metropol Tallinn,

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Day 9 — Bakersfield → Modesto

American or deluxe continental breakfast, The journey carries on across the California Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world., Continue towards Sierra Nevada, where the landscape, deep valleys giving way to vast forests, varies as much as the climate., visit of, Shaped by its primeval glaciers, the landscape of Yosemite Valley is one of the most breathtaking mountain views in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., During the panoramic tour you will have the chance to gaze at the Half Dome, the sheer rock formation of El Capitan, and the park’s many forests and waterfalls. The highest flow rate is in springtime, after the thaw; the flow starts lessening in May-June, and by August there’s hardly any flow left., unscheduled lunch (not included), Leave the Sierra Nevada behind and cross the legendary land of the 1849 Gold Rush., arrival at Modesto in the evening, dinner. Accommodation "Robinson Crusoe Cruise" - Curieuse/St. Pierre - Full Day with lunch on board,

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Day 10 — Modesto → San Francisco

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to San Francisco, panoramic tour of the city upon arrival, San Francisco’s iconic streets twist up and down its many hills and scenic bridges connecting it to the mainland – chief among which the red Golden Gate. San Francisco is a charming, multi-faceted city, regarded as a liberal, enlightened oasis in a rather conservative America., Highlights: Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf – from which the island of Alcatraz with its infamous prison can be seen – ; Golden Gate Bridge, and Sausalito., unscheduled lunch (not included), free afternoon, dinner. Accommodation,

Day 11 — San Francisco

American or deluxe continental breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, transfer to the airport, end of the tour,

Available departures

Languages

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Guaranteed

Characteristics

Low-cost class hotels (basic, often in the suburbs)
group tour with local courier / guide
in English only
meals included (see “Price includes”)
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
starting from 31 days before departure, availability is on request
minimum age: 8 years
the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude

Itinerary

Day 1 — Los Angeles

Day 2 — Los Angeles

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Day 3 — Los Angeles → Laughlin

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Day 4 — Laughlin → Cameron

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Day 5 — Cameron → Moab

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Day 6 — Moab → Bryce Canyon National Park

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Day 7 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas

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Day 8 — Las Vegas → Bakersfield

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Day 9 — Bakersfield → Modesto

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Day 10 — Modesto → San Francisco

Day 11 — San Francisco

American or deluxe continental breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, transfer to the airport, end of the tour,

Notes

BAGGAGE: One medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg) per person is allowed. Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage. When extra storage room is 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 or not. 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 4 years, although we recommend a minimum of 8. 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.

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