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Want a wild West Coast adventure? Try LA’s sun & beaches, the mighty Grand Canyon & livin’ large in Vegas. You’ll get a nature fix at Bass Lake & Yosemite before finishing up rolling ‘bay city’ style in chilled out San Fran.
How much & when
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Code: WWAF/WWLA 2013/14/15 Start Los Angeles
Finish Total San Cost Francisco US$ pp*
2013
Itinerary & Sightseeing Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego Meet up with your Contiki Team & head south to San Diego. Tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, enjoy tasty Mexican cuisine & then party at a hip downtown club or chill out at a cool beach bar. Hotel (D) Mexican feast Drive through the O.C. (Orange County) & along the scenic Pacific Coast See downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge
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Day 2: San Diego Discover the city your way with a free day. With 70 miles of beaches, a world famous zoo, surfers, endless shopping & a Mediterranean climate this place is paradise. Hotel (B) Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent) M Learn to surf
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Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix Leave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. This sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca & a melting pot of cuisines & some serious nightlife! Hotel (B) Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert & Sonoran Desert
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Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Travel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the iconic Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a charming town in the heart of ‘red-rock country’. Cabin (B,D) Shop for Native American jewelry
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Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon & see the stunning rock formations Visit Grand Canyon National Park M Hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert
Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park Take in this epic place today, a camera is a must. Hike, walk, or maybe opt for a helicopter flight for an up close experience with this natural wonder. Cabin Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint M Bike tour along the Rim
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Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of legendary Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D) Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66 Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont Street
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Day 7: Las Vegas Be part of the Vegas buzz as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax & work on your tan poolside, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B) Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Limo ride & champagne Non-stop nightlife M See a variety show
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Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake Say goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (D) Drive past Joshua trees the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert
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Days 8-11: Ski or board at Lake Tahoe If you’re traveling between December - March, this tour packs in 3 fun-filled days of snow sports action at Lake Tahoe (instead of Yosemite). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B) Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWLA). Day 9: Yosemite National Park Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor & explore (weather dependent). Contiki Special Stay, Bass Lake Resort (B,D) Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake - swim, soak up some sun & enjoy watersports (seasonal) See Yosemite’s famous rock formations, El Capitan & Half Dome See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls
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Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco Head out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colorful & chilled cities. Catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B) Cross the Golden Gate Bridge See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury, the famous row houses on Alamo Square & the city’s iconic cable cars Visit Fisherman’s Wharf Sunset catamaran cruise
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Prices above are land only & do not include airfares. Need flights? We’ve got great deals – see contiki.com * Prices above are based on twin-share (triple-share only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If you’re traveling solo, we can share you with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. WWAF: Summer single room supplement of US$489. WWLA: Winter single room supplement of US$599. ◆ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2013 of US$695. ▲ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 2014 of US$695. ✱ WWLA: Winter peak single room supplement for 12/18/2013 & 12/24/2014 of US$785. ● Tour spends Xmas at Lake Tahoe. ■ Tour spends Xmas in San Diego & New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. ◗ Tour spends Xmas in San Diego & New Year’s Eve at Lake Tahoe. ★ Tour spends New Year’s Eve in San Diego. † These tours stay 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & 1 night in San Francisco. For these tours use code WWLA. Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. For more ways to save see p.7. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.97.
LA to the Bay 11 days What’s Included: 10 nights accommodation: 6 nights in twin-share hotels 2 nights in a twin-share cabin 2 nights Special Stay experience (more on p.60-61) 12 meals: 7 breakfasts (B) 5 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
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SAVE Pay early & save up to US$179. See p.7 for details.
2 World Heritage sites visited
more LA Combine this tour with an LA Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, hit the shops & visit Disney’s theme parks. More on p.95.
mix + match Got more time? Check out our Wild Western tour p.62-63 or combine this tour & see more! This tour connects with Canada & the Rockies p.88-89. Use low cost carrier Alaska Airlines to fly to Vancouver. Plus you’ll also save US$100 with our multi-tour discount. See p.7.
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Day 11: San Francisco This morning your tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
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