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Tours and Cruises11 days

Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles›Las Vegas›Grand Canyon South Rim›Page (Lake Powell)›Bryce Canyon National Park›Mammoth Lakes+2 more

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Guaranteed

Characteristics

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 Rodeway Inn,

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, free lunch, afternoon visit of Santa Monica, Santa Monica overlooks the ocean, on top of a sheer cliff rimmed with palms. From here, several paths lead down to a vast beach – the kingdom of surfers, joggers, skaters, bikers, yoga lovers, and mere sunbathers. The pedestrian area of Third Street Promenade brims with shops, restaurants and bars. This is also were the legendary Route 66 ends., Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,

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Day 3 — Los Angeles → Las Vegas

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to, continue to, 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)., unscheduled lunch (not included), continue to Las Vegas, 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 at leisure. Accommodation TG Chelsea TRU604,

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Day 4 — Las Vegas → Grand Canyon South Rim

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to Grand Canyon South Rim, 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., unscheduled lunch (not included), arrival at, 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, dinner. Accommodation Shuttle transfer from hotel to airport,

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Day 5 — Grand Canyon South Rim → Page (Lake Powell)

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure 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, lunch, Off-road valley floor tour with a Navajo guide – an exciting drive through the red sandstone crests, continue to Page (Lake Powell), Dinner at leisure. Accommodation The Inn At Five Points,

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Day 6 — Page (Lake Powell) → Bryce Canyon National Park

American or deluxe continental breakfast, morning 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., Visit the Upper Canyon, unscheduled lunch (not included), afternoon visit of 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., dinner. Accommodation,

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Day 7 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure 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., unscheduled lunch (not included), continue to 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 → Mammoth Lakes

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to, 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 ..., panoramic tour of, lunch, 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 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., Dinner at leisure, When the Tioga Pass is closed due to snow, accommodation is set in Fresno, Visalia or Bakersfield instead of Mammoth Lakes.. Accommodation,

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Day 9 — Mammoth Lakes → Merced

American or deluxe continental breakfast, 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 Merced in the evening, dinner. Accommodation L'Imperial Palace,

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Day 10 — Merced → San Francisco

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to, 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., lunch, continue to, 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., departure to San Francisco, 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., Dinner at leisure. Accommodation,

Day 11 — San Francisco

American or deluxe continental breakfast, visit of the city, 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., free lunch, Alcatraz cruise, A rocky islet whipped by the ice-cold waves of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was turned into America's harshest top security prison in 1934. The facility was closed in 1963 due to its high maintenance costs. Today it is a National Monument, open for visits on self-guided tours (audio guides are available in Italian)., Dinner at leisure. Accommodation

Day 12 — 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.

Starts from

11 days / 9 nights – from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Meals

Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner

In some hotels, breakfast may be available in a take-away version.,

Price includes

Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), Italian-speaking driver/guide (up to 18 participants), Italian-speaking guide (min. 19 participants), up to 18 passengers: minibus; from 19 passengers: coach. Both vehicles are air-conditioned., airport/hotel transfer upon arrival
hotel/airport transfer upon departure
meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled,

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
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.. Grand Canyon helicopter, 25 minutes

Las Vegas by night

Cancellation policies

31-15 days before the start of the criminal tour 25%, 14-8 days 50%, 7-2 days 75%, less than 48 hours 90%, no show or cancellation after the tour has started 100%.,