departures are guaranteed (subject to availability)
starting from 8 days before departure, availability is on request
minimum age: 8 years
the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude
Departure transfer to San Francisco airport is included (but NOT to Oakland).
Itinerary
Day 1 — Los Angeles
Transfer to the hotel. If you have chosen the airport hotel, individual transfer to the hotel without assistance, using the hotel's shuttle service. If you have chosen the downtown hotel, collective welcome and transfer to the 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, The guide is available for information between 13:30 and 20 on lunedì e venerdì at the hospitality desk in the hotel lobby., free day,
Day 2 — Los Angeles
Departure from hotel in aeroporto at 8, or from hotel a Downtown at 9, morning visit of the city, Highlights: Los Angeles Downtown and Olvera Street, the oldest part of the city; Hollywood, Walk of Fame and Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip, Hollywood: where the legend comes alive before your eyes. The Walk of Fame, comprising more than 2,400 brass stars embedded in the sidewalks; the Chinese Theater, where the handprints (and some footprints) of popular movie starsare imprinted in concrete blocks; the Capitol Records Building, resembling a tower made of vinyl records; the Dolby Theater, where the Oscar ceremony takes place; and the Hollywood & Highland Center, bristling with shops and restaurants. Look up and you will see Hollywood's most famous landmark: the Hollywood Sign on Mount Lee., free time in the afternoon,
Car
Day 3 — Los Angeles → Las Vegas
Appointment in the hotel lobby 30 minutes before departure time, Please be on time. Consider how long you need for breakfast (not included), and the line at the reception for check-out, departure from hotel in aeroporto at 8, or from hotel a Downtown at 9, 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., arrival at Las Vegas, a night-time guided visit (not included) is a must-do. Accommodation TG Chelsea TRU604,
Day 4 — Las Vegas
Free day. Ask your guide for suggestions on visits and excursions, 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., You can spend the day – or, even better, the night – exploring the many themed casinos: CityCenter and the Cosmopolitan, Wynn Las Vegas, the Venetian, the Fountains at the Bellagio, the Mirage Volcano, Treasure Island, Paris Las Vegas and the Tour Eiffel, Caesars Palace with its Forum Shops’ talking statues, New York-New York, MGM Grand, the Excalibur Castle, and the Luxor Pyramid.. Accommodation,
Car
Day 5 — Las Vegas → Mammoth Lakes
Departure to, Continue towards Sierra Nevada, where the landscape, deep valleys giving way to vast forests, varies as much as the climate., arrival at Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes is a pleasant resort, both in summer and winter. Its quaint landscapes, typical of Sierra Nevada, were shaped by glaciers and volcanoes thousands of years ago., When the Tioga Pass is closed due to snow, the journey detours towards the Central Valley, and accommodation is set on the western slope of Sierra Nevada. Accommodation,
Car
Day 6 — Mammoth Lakes → Chowchilla
Cross the Tioga Pass (about 3,000 m a.s.l.): a grand, picturesque scenery., full day tour 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., overnight stay outside the park, in the closest available location. Accommodation Continental Palace,
Car
Day 7 — Chowchilla → San Francisco
There are several beautiful seaside locations along the way, such as Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach, Brief stop off at, Standing on a rocky hill that gently slopes into a beautifully white, soft-sanded beach, Carmel is to Californians what the Hamptons are to New Yorkers: the chicest holiday spot, so glamorous with its elegant mansions, boutiques and golf courses. One of its mayors was none other than Clint Eastwood !, Go down the twisty 17-Mile Drive, a private panoramic road that passes by the deluxe country clubs of Pebble Beach. The road runs along the celebrated Lone Cypress, a solitary tree at the top of a cliff – probably the most photographed spot in the area., Photo stop at, Due to the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance, access to 17-Mile Drive is not possible when starting at 10/08., Monterey is renowned for its Fisherman’s Wharf, an old fishing boat pier, and for Cannery Row – once the site of several fish canning factories, now turned into restaurants, boutiques and art galleries., continue to San Francisco. Accommodation,
Day 8 — San Francisco
Morning visit 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, 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., free time in the afternoon, board the famous city tram and head to Fisherman’s Wharf. You will have the chance to taste local fish and crab soup, or some mouth-watering Ghirardelli chocolate. Take a peek at the sea lions loafing in the sun and let your eyes wander to the island of Alcatraz and its infamous former federal prison - or visit the pleasant town of Sausalito after crossing the legendary Golden Gate bridge (not included)., free evening and night, a night-time guided visit (not included in the price) would be an inspiring experience. Accommodation,
Day 9 — San Francisco
Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, shuttle transfer to the airport, 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., 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
8 days / 10 nights – from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Meals
Continental-style breakfast (with a supplement to be paid at the time of reservation) upgrade to American-style breakfast (when included in the hotel’s offer), 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.,
Price includes
Multilingual (Italian-speaking) local courier / guide, air-conditioned motorcoach, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), transfer from/to the airport upon arrival/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, porterage, tips, 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.
Las Vegas by night
Death Valley
frin Las Vegas – Grand Canyon South Rim helicopter
from Las Vegas – Grand Canyon West Rim helicopter
San Francisco by night
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito
Cancellation policies
Up to 30-16 days prior to departure 10% fee, 15-01 days 50%, 0 days or no show 100%,
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.
