8 Days 3 STATES
Utah
NEVADA CALIFORNIA
From US$1235pp* US$155 per day
LAS VEGAS 2
Route 66
GRAND 2 CANYON Los Angeles
ARIZONA
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LAS VEGAS
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7 AMAZING OVERNIGHTS
5 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a twin-share lodge 8 meals: 5 breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) An experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver team Modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging Sightseeing tours of all major cities Local taxes & service charges
Exclusive inclusions • Feast on Mexican cuisine • Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne Plus all of the inclusions in the itinerary marked with
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ME TIME optionals Look for the M symbol in the itinerary & visit contiki.com for even more
SAN DIEGO
Start Los Angeles
Finish Las Vegas
Total Cost US$ pp*
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Start Los Angeles
Finish Las Vegas
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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. If you’re traveling solo, we can share you with a same-sex roommate at no extra charge. Single room supplement of US$409. ● Trip spends Xmas in San Diego. ■ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in Lake Tahoe. ▲ Trip spends Xmas in Phoenix. ◆ Trip spends New Year’s Eve in San Diego. † For these trips use code WWWH. Trip starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.109.
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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 neighbourhoods. 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, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego Panoramic view of the city’s skyline from Coronado Bridge M Speedboat Adventure
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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, sailors & 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 towards 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’. Lodge (B,D) Shop for Native American jewellery
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Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon & see the stunning rock formations Visit Grand Canyon National Park M 4WD backcountry tour 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. Lodge Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset & frame up some shots at a panoramic viewpoint M Bike the Rim of the Grand Canyon
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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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pay early & save up to US$135. See p.10 for details
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 Cirque du Soleil show
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Day 8: Las Vegas Say goodbye to the party in the desert as your US adventure wraps up & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
Combine this trip with an LA Explorer trip, giving you more time to see LA, hit the shops & visit Disney’s theme parks. More on p.105.
Got more time? Check out our LA to the Bay trip p.78-79 or combine this trip & see more! Plus you’ll also save US$50 with our multitrip discount. See p.10.
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