departures are guaranteed (subject to availability)
starting from 3 days before departure, availability is on request
low-cost class hotels (basic, often in the suburbs)
no minimum age
children aged 2 and under travel for free
at least one overnight stay has to be booked both before and after the tour
the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude
Itinerary
Day 1 — Modesto
Independent transfer from your hotel to the starting point of the tour - in front of the San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street ore8, appointment: 30 minutes before departure time, full day city tour, 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., Cruise in the city bay (starting point: Fisherman’s Wharf). Gaze at San Francisco's fantastic skyline from the boat; look up at the Golden Gate bridge as you sail below it. You will cruise around Alcatraz, the island where the infamous prison still stands. These are just a few of the many scenic views you will enjoy on your way back to Fisherman's Wharf., unscheduled lunch (not included), afternoon panoramic tour of the city, Highlights: Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, and Fisherman's Wharf, from which the island of Alcatraz with its infamous prison can be seen, Pernottamento a Modesto. Accommodation Quality Inn Uptown,
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Day 2 — Modesto → Stevenson Ranch
Continental breakfast, departure to, 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., continue to Stevenson Ranch, The journey carries on across the California Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.
accommodation Mediterraneo,
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Day 3 — Stevenson Ranch → Las Vegas
Continental breakfast, departure to Las Vegas, En route stop in a big outlet store offering major brands for sale prices, 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., Night-time orientation tour of The Strip, with its many outlandish themed casino hotels: the CityCenter, the Venetian, the fountains at the Bellagio, the Mirage Volcano, Treasure Island, the Paris Las Vegas and its very own Eiffel Tower, Caesars Palace, the New York-New York, the MGM Grand, the Excalibur Castle, and the Luxor Pyramid. The rest of the night is free for you to discover the city’s many exhilarating treats.
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Day 4 — Las Vegas → Page (Lake Powell)
Continental breakfast, departure to, Get your kicks on iconic Route 66 crossing the Mojave desert. The tour takes you through Seligman and Kingman to the Kaibab National Forest and the Canyon Region., 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., unscheduled lunch (not included), Stop-offs at the main scenic spots, in the afternoon, continue to Page (Lake Powell), Enter Navajo Nation land and Painted Desert, see the old Cameron Trading Post on the way., Lake Powell was formed when the Glen Canyon Dam was erected on the Colorado river. The reservoir, surrounded by an immense desert, makes for a striking landscape – its turquoise water clashing with soaring cliffs made of red sandstone., late afternoon arrival. Accommodation,
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Day 5 — Page (Lake Powell) → Kanab
Continental breakfast, visit of, 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., continue to, 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, continue to Kanab, On certain dates, overnight is not scheduled in Kanab but in Cedar City, at the Comfort Inn.. Accommodation,
Day 6 — Kanab
Continental breakfast, departure to, Majestic red-stone precipices, petrified dunes eroded by the wind: welcome to Zion National Park, where jaw-dropping views surprise you at every corner., panoramic visit, 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., if you want, you can end your guided tour in Las Vegas (hotel Luxor), continue to, late night arrival. 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. 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.. NO MINIMUM AGE. Babies aged 2 and under travel for free. Children from 2 to 14 years can stay in their parents’ twin room, at a reduced price. There must be at least one participant aged 18 per reservation.. 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.. 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.,
Starts from
6 days / 5 nights – from Modesto to Kanab
Start: San Francisco Public Library (100 Larkin Street) at 8.00 End: Farmers Market (Fairfax Blvd / 3rd Street) or Culver City Points Sheraton Hotel (5990 Green Valle Circle),
Meals
Key: B breakfast,
Price includes
Bilingual (English-speaking) local courier / guide, air-conditioned motorcoach, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts,
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, transfer from/to the airport upon arrival/departure, porterage, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
At least one more overnight stay has to be booked at San Francisco before the beginning of the tour,
