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Dreaming of the West

Tours and Cruises11 Giorni

Los Angeles, USA

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

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Garantito

Characteristics

Group tour with a local guide / escort
in English only
include meals (v. the fee includes)
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
less than 31 days before departure availability on request
minimum age: 8 years
The itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — Los Angeles

I arrive and transfer to the hotel., After collecting your baggage (Baggage Claim), go to the meeting point in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, regardless of your arrival terminal, using the free shuttle that connects all terminals. Follow the signs and blue signs for LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections and take shuttle "A" located at the Lower/Arrival Level in front of each terminal (frequency 12/15 minutes). The Go West meeting point is near exit A, close to the Info Point, and can be recognized by the Italian flag (you will not find signs with your name). It remains open for 2 hours after your landing. One of the two assistants will accompany you to the hotel shuttle bus. In case of difficulties, contact Go West at the number 001 415 710 1913 (if calling from an Italian SIM card)., dinner free. Accommodation Rodeway Inn,

Giorno 2 — Los Angeles

American or deluxe continental breakfast, in the morning, an orientation visit of the city, 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: Beverly Hills; a walk along Hollywood Boulevard, with the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the footprints of the stars imprinted in the cement; Los Angeles Downtown with the skyscrapers of the financial district and Olvera Street, the original Mexican core of the city., free lunch, in the afternoon visit to Santa Monica, Santa Monica overlooks the ocean from a cliff lined with palm trees, from which paths lead to the huge beach, a paradise for surfers and enthusiasts of jogging, tanning, skateboarding, biking, and yoga. The pedestrian area of Third Street Promenade is filled with shops, restaurants, and bars. This is where the famous Route 66 ends., dinner free. Accommodation,

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Giorno 3 — Los Angeles → Las Vegas

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure for, continuation 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)., free time for lunch (not included), continue to Las Vegas, 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., dinner free. Accommodation TG Chelsea TRU604,

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Giorno 4 — Las Vegas → Grand Canyon South Rim

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure to Grand Canyon South Rim, 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., free time for lunch (not included), Arrive at ., 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., walk along the edge of the Grand Canyon, dinner. Accommodation Shuttle transfer from hotel to airport,

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

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure for, 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., lunch, Off-road tour of the Fondovalle with a local Navajo guide, a spectacular ride among the red rock towers, continue to Page (Lake Powell), dinner free. Accommodation The Inn At Five Points,

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

American or deluxe continental breakfast, In the morning, visit 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 the Upper Antelope Canyon, free time for lunch (not included), afternoon visit of 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. Accommodation,

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Giorno 7 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure for, 50 km from Las Vegas, the Valley of Fire is one of the most photogenic places in the Southwest, a stunning landscape dominated by the red color of petrified dunes, cliffs, and rocks with curious shapes., free time for lunch (not included), continue to Las Vegas, 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., dinner free, unmissable the guided night tour (not included). Accommodation,

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Giorno 8 — Las Vegas → Mammoth Lakes

American or deluxe continental breakfast, departure for, 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., panoramic visit of, lunch, Visit to the small Borax Museum, housed in the miners' barracks from 1883; outside, there are some pioneer-era stagecoaches., 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 Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes is a beautiful summer and winter resort town in the Sierra Nevada, with a picturesque landscape shaped by glaciers and volcanoes thousands of years ago., dinner free, WARNING: When Tioga Pass is closed due to snow, overnight stays are made in Fresno, Visalia, or Bakersfield instead of Mammoth Lakes.. Accommodation,

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Giorno 9 — Mammoth Lakes → Merced

American or deluxe continental breakfast, visit of, 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., During the panoramic tour, you can admire the Half Dome dome, the vertical wall of El Capitan, the forests, and the waterfalls (which have their highest flow in spring when the snow melts, but the water starts to decrease from May/June and almost disappears in August)., free time for lunch (not included), You leave the Sierra Nevada by crossing the region that was the protagonist of the Gold Rush in 1849., arrival at Merced in the evening, dinner. Accommodation L'Imperial Palace,

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Giorno 10 — Merced → San Francisco

American or deluxe continental 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., lunch, continuation to, 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., departure to San Francisco, 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 free. Accommodation,

Giorno 11 — San Francisco

American or deluxe continental breakfast, city tour, Highlights of the visit: Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, from where you can see Alcatraz Island with its famous penitentiary, Golden Gate Bridge, and Sausalito., free lunch, Alcatraz cruise, Rocky islet surrounded by the icy and turbulent waters of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was transformed in 1934 into the most notorious maximum-security prison in America. Closed in 1963 due to high maintenance costs, it is now a national monument and can be visited with self-guided tours with audio guides in Italian., dinner free. Accommodation

Giorno 12 — San Francisco

American or deluxe continental breakfast, check-out in the morning, airport transfer. End of the tour,

Notes

LUGGAGE: A medium-sized luggage (max 23 kg) per person is allowed. Due to space limitations, we cannot guarantee extra luggage. In case there is space available, but it is not possible to know before the tour departure, the fee for each extra 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 starts.
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: Minimum age is 8 years old, not recommended for younger children. Those who have not yet turned 18 (21 years old 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 / 9 nights - from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Meals

Legend: 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), local driver/guide in Italian for up to 18 participants, local guide in Italian (in addition to the driver) starting from 19 participants, minibus up to 18 participants; bus starting from 19 participants, always with air conditioning., airport/hotel transfer upon arrival
hotel/airport transfer on departure
meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary,

Price does not include

Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general
tip
janitorial work
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.. Helicopter Grand Canyon 25 minutes
Lake Powell by plane takes 35-45 minutes.
Las Vegas by night
San Francisco di notte,

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%.,

Partenze disponibili

Lingue

Ago

Garantito

Characteristics

Group tour with a local guide / escort
in English only
include meals (v. the fee includes)
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
less than 31 days before departure availability on request
minimum age: 8 years
The itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — Los Angeles

Giorno 2 — Los Angeles

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Giorno 3 — Los Angeles → Las Vegas

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Giorno 4 — Las Vegas → Grand Canyon South Rim

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

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

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Giorno 7 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas

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Giorno 8 — Las Vegas → Mammoth Lakes

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Giorno 9 — Mammoth Lakes → Merced

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Giorno 10 — Merced → San Francisco

Giorno 11 — San Francisco

Giorno 12 — San Francisco

American or deluxe continental breakfast, check-out in the morning, airport transfer. End of the tour,

Notes

LUGGAGE: A medium-sized luggage (max 23 kg) per person is allowed. Due to space limitations, we cannot guarantee extra luggage. In case there is space available, but it is not possible to know before the tour departure, the fee for each extra 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 starts.
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: Minimum age is 8 years old, not recommended for younger children. Those who have not yet turned 18 (21 years old 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 / 9 nights - from Los Angeles to San Francisco

Meals

Legend: 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), local driver/guide in Italian for up to 18 participants, local guide in Italian (in addition to the driver) starting from 19 participants, minibus up to 18 participants; bus starting from 19 participants, always with air conditioning., airport/hotel transfer upon arrival
hotel/airport transfer on departure
meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary,

Price does not include

Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general
tip
janitorial work
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.. Helicopter Grand Canyon 25 minutes
Lake Powell by plane takes 35-45 minutes.
Las Vegas by night
San Francisco di notte,

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%.,