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West by Southwest

Tours and Cruises11 Giorni

Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles›Laughlin›Tuba City›Moab›Bryce Canyon National Park›Las Vegas+3 Altro

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Group tour with a local guide / escort
in English only: include meals (v. the fee includes)
guaranteed departures until seats are sold out
less than 21 days before departure availability on request
minimum age: 8 years
The itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.
Departure transfer to San Francisco airport is included (but NOT to Oakland).,

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — Los Angeles

Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel by shuttle bus., accommodation Fjærland Fjordstove Hotell,

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Giorno 2 — Los Angeles → Laughlin

Breakfast, appointment with the guide (by 7.30) in the lobby of the hotel. The guide will accompany you during the tour, I will meet you in the hotel lobby within 30 minutes of departure., Punctuality is important. Calculate the time needed for breakfast and the likely queue at the reception for check-out from the room., panoramic visit, 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., Highlights: Hollywood with the Walk of Fame and the Chinese Theater, Sunset Strip, Downtown Los Angeles with Olvera Street, the oldest part, and the famous beaches., continuation to, You cross the Mojave Desert dotted with Joshua Trees (a variety of yucca), between canyons, hills, mesas, dunes, volcanic ash cones, and, in the very short spring, expanses of wildflowers: an oasis of solitude between metropolises., In the far southern tip of Nevada, Laughlin is a famous gambling center, the third largest in the USA after Las Vegas and Reno, with about ten large casinos lined up along the banks of the Colorado River.. Accommodation Land's End Resort,

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Giorno 3 — Laughlin → Tuba City

Breakfast, You follow part of the historic Route 66, passing through the towns of Kingman and Seligman, before entering the Kaibab National Forest, a vast forest of Ponderosa pines, Douglas firs, aspens, and junipers, which extends all the way to the edge of the Grand Canyon., 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, continuation to, You enter Navajo territory and the Painted Desert, passing by the old Cameron post station., Tuba City is the main Navajo community, a frontier town named after the Navajo chief Tuve, who welcomed a group of Mormon settlers here in the 1800s. The Navajo Cultural Museum is also interesting (visit not included)., dinner at a restaurant. Accommodation Palm Valley Safari by 4WD,

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Giorno 4 — Tuba City → Moab

Breakfast, departure for, Horseshoe Bend is a picturesque view on the Colorado River, at a point where the river has carved out a horseshoe-shaped bend, one of the most photographed locations in the Southwest., Photo stop at, continuation to, 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., visit to Lower Canyon or Canyon X, In case of heavy rain, Antelope Canyon may be closed for visits due to the risk of flooding., continuation to, 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., continue to Moab, 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., arrival at 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., dinner at a restaurant. Accommodation,

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Giorno 5 — Moab

Breakfast, full day tour of Arches & Canyonlands, 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, Canyonlands is the largest and wildest of the American parks, a maze of mostly inaccessible canyons., dinner. Accommodation,

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Giorno 6 — Moab → Bryce Canyon National Park

Breakfast, You reach Dead Horse Point, the most spectacular viewpoint, with breathtaking views of a vast expanse of canyons and the meanders of the Colorado River., You cross Capitol Reef National Park, between red rock cliffs and multicolored spires., arrival at 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., dinner at the hotel. Accommodation,

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Giorno 7 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas

Breakfast, departure to Las Vegas, They leave behind the last rocky buttresses of Utah and descend into the Nevada desert until they reach the expanse of lights and golden skyscrapers of Las Vegas., lunch, I will arrive in the afternoon., Las Vegas is an indescribable city that shines in the desert with phantasmagoric hotels and all kinds of shows and entertainment; a place (or non-place) like no other in the world., unmissable the guided night tour (not included). Accommodation 4-hour PrivateTransportation by Sedan (1-3 pax),

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Giorno 8 — Las Vegas → Bakersfield

Breakfast, departure for, The change of environment couldn't be more extreme: from the artificial oasis of Las Vegas, dazzling with lights, 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., Stop at Furnace Creek Ranch and Zabriskie Point, a viewpoint that gave its name to a famous film by Antonioni (1970)., 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., continue to Bakersfield, In the flat and colorless Central Valley, Bakersfield is surprisingly one of the liveliest cities in the USA for its music scene, thanks to the original "Bakersfield Sound"; on weekends, the numerous honky-tonk bars overflow with patrons., dinner. Accommodation Metropol Tallinn,

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Giorno 9 — Bakersfield → Modesto

Breakfast, departure for, You cross the Central Valley of California, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world., 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., stop at the main panoramic points, in the late afternoon, continue to Modesto, dinner at a restaurant. Accommodation Aegean View Aqua Resort,

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Giorno 10 — Modesto → San Francisco

Breakfast, departure for, Monterey is famous for Fisherman's Wharf, an old fishing pier, and for Cannery Row, the street of fish canning factories, which have now been transformed into restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries., You travel along the 17-Mile Drive, a winding private scenic road that passes through the luxurious country clubs of Pebble Beach and the famous Lone Cypress, a tree perched on a rock, perhaps the most photographed spot in the area., Due to the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance, access to 17-Mile Drive is not possible when starting at 3 e 4 agosto., continue to San Francisco, Upon arrival, there will be a panoramic visit of the San Francisco stop place., 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., dinner at a restaurant. Accommodation Palacio del Mar,

Giorno 11 — San Francisco

Breakfast, check-out in the morning, airport transfer with shuttle bus, The guide will inform you of the transfer time based on your flight schedule and will give you the voucher to give to the driver.,

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.

Starts from

11 days / 10 nights - from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Meals

Legend: B breakfast, D dinner. According to the current health regulations in force at the time of the trip, some meals may be packed or eliminated from the program.,

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, 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., airport/hotel transfer upon arrival with hotel shuttle bus, 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, janitorial work, tip, 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.
Grand Canyon North Imperial Tour (helicopter)
Monument Valley Jeep Tour –
Las Vegas by night

Cancellation policies

From 30 to 16 days before the start of the criminal tour 10%, from 15 to 1 day 50%, at 0 days or no-show 100%,

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Garantito

Characteristics

Group tour with a local guide / escort
in English only: include meals (v. the fee includes)
guaranteed departures until seats are sold out
less than 21 days before departure availability on request
minimum age: 8 years
The itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.
Departure transfer to San Francisco airport is included (but NOT to Oakland).,

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — Los Angeles

Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel by shuttle bus., accommodation Fjærland Fjordstove Hotell,

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Giorno 2 — Los Angeles → Laughlin

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Giorno 3 — Laughlin → Tuba City

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Giorno 4 — Tuba City → Moab

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Giorno 5 — Moab

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Giorno 6 — Moab → Bryce Canyon National Park

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Giorno 7 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas

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Giorno 8 — Las Vegas → Bakersfield

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Giorno 9 — Bakersfield → Modesto

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Giorno 10 — Modesto → San Francisco

Giorno 11 — San Francisco

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.

Starts from

11 days / 10 nights - from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Meals

Legend: B breakfast, D dinner. According to the current health regulations in force at the time of the trip, some meals may be packed or eliminated from the program.,

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.
Grand Canyon North Imperial Tour (helicopter)
Monument Valley Jeep Tour –
Las Vegas by night

Cancellation policies

From 30 to 16 days before the start of the criminal tour 10%, from 15 to 1 day 50%, at 0 days or no-show 100%,