21 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Los Angeles to San Diego Meet up with your Contiki Crew & head south to San Diego. Tap into the ‘California Dream’ on a tour through the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at a hip downtown club, chill out at a cool beach bar, or sip cocktails at a chic rooftop lounge. Hotel (D) 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 Day 2: San Diego Wander around & discover all this city has to offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping, culture & a gentle Mediterranean climate, this place is a USA paradise. Hotel (B) Visit Mission Beach (weather dependent) Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix Leave the beach behind & head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca, a melting pot of fun & funky dining & hip nightlife! Hotel (B) Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert & Sonoran Desert Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Travel from the ‘Valley of the Sun’ to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a quirky town nestled in ‘red-rock country’. Cabin (B,D) Drive the scenic route past brilliantly colored sandstone cliffs & rugged peaks Shop for Native American jewellery Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon Stay in Grand Canyon National Park Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional helicopter flight for an up close experience with this phenomenal natural wonder. Cabin Hike along the Canyon’s South Rim Watch a spectacular sunset & capture incredible photos with a visit to a panoramic viewpoint Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Hotel (B,D) Days 8-11: Skiing at Lake Tahoe America 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). See p.52 for more. Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page (WWLA). Hotel (D)(D)(B)(B) 11 Days L.A. to The Bay 3 states 10 nights accomm 7 breakfasts & 5 dinners Stop for photos & souvenirs on Route 66 Evening tour of the famous Vegas ‘Strip’ Visit Fremont Street Day 7: Las Vegas It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on ‘the Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s party hot spots. Hotel (B) Experience some of the world’s largest hotels & casinos Non-stop nightlife 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. Quad-share Chalet (D) Drive past Joshua trees - the famous symbol of the Mojave Desert Day 9: Yosemite National Park Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike around the valley floor to soak it all up (weather dependent). Quad-share Chalet (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 Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco Head out of the mountains & into one of America’s most colorful & character-filled cities. Fall under the city’s spell & catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel (B) Cross Oakland Bay & Golden Gate bridges 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 Day 11: Depart San Francisco This morning the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends. 4WD adventure, Sedona What’s included When to go and how much Code: WWAF/WWLA 2010/11/12 Start L.A. Finish US$ San Fran pp 2010 NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC 3 † 17 † 24 † 1 † 8 † 15 > 22 > • NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN 12 26 3 10 17 25 1 1259 1259 1259 1289 1289 1549 1549 2011 JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR APR APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL 5 > 19 > 2 > 16 > 2 > 16 > 6 + 13 + 20 + 27 + 4 + 11 + 18 + 25 + 1 + 8 + 15 + 22 + 29 + 3 6 + 13 + 17 20 + 27 + JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR APR APR APR MAY MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG 15 29 12 26 12 26 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 13 16 23 27 30 6 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1415 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 Start L.A. Finish US$ San Fran pp 2011 JUL AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT OCT OCT NOV NOV NOV NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC 31 AUG 3 + AUG + 10 AUG 14 AUG 17 + AUG 24 + SEP 28 SEP 31 + SEP SEP 7 + 14 + SEP 21 + OCT OCT 28 + 5 + OCT OCT 12 + 19 + OCT 26 + NOV NOV 2 + 16 + NOV DEC 23 + 30 + DEC < + 7 DEC < + DEC 14 < + 21 • JAN 28 < + JAN 10 13 20 24 27 3 7 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 26 3 10 18 25 1 8 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1575 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1499 1619 1779 1855 1855 2012 JAN JAN JAN FEB FEB FEB MAR MAR 4 <+ 11 <+ 18 <+ 1 <+ 15 <+ 29 <+ 7 < 14 < 15 22 29 12 26 11 18 25 1619 1619 1619 1619 1619 1619 1619 1619 ° JAN JAN JAN FEB FEB MAR MAR MAR All tour prices above are based on twin-share (quadshare only in Bass Lake with no twin or single available). If you are traveling solo, we can set you up with a same sex roommate at no extra charge. Single room supplement add US$435 (summer WWAF). Single room supplement add US$765 (winter WWLA). • Celebrates Xmas in the Grand Canyon & New Year’s Eve in Lake Tahoe. • Celebrates Xmas in the Grand Canyon & New Year’s Eve in San Francisco. Celebrates New Year’s Eve in Grand Canyon. + These tours combine with the L.A. Explorer on p.48. † These tours end on arrival in San Francisco on day 10. > These tours are 11 days long, spend 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & end on arrival in San Francisco on day 11. For these tours use code WWLA. < These tours are 12 days long & spend 3 nights in Lake Tahoe & end on arrival in San Francisco on day 12. For these tours use code WWLA. Tour starts 7:00am & ends approx. 11:00am. (April 2011) For departure point & stay longer info see p.53. For great deals & ways to save see p.14. For travel insurance see p.54. All as per itinerary • 10 nights accommodation: 6 nights in twin-share hotels, 2 nights in a twin-share cabin & 2 nights in a quad-share chalet. More on p.13 • 7 breakfasts (B) & 5 dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with power outlets for charging • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES VISITED Heritage sites visited 2 Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save up to US$125. Or pay 6 months in advance and save up to US$65. See p.14 for details. More L.A. Combine this tour with an L.A. Explorer package, giving you more time to see L.A. and Disney’s theme parks. See p.48. Look for departures marked in the price panel on this page that work with this combination. Mix+Match ° Combine this trip with another tour and double your fun! You’ll also save US$100* with our multi tour discount. See p.14. * Excludes L.A. Explorer. The L.A. to The Bay tour will easily Mix+Match with: • Best of USA (p.38-39) Alternatively, connect with the L.A. Explorer before your tour starts (p.48) Use low-cost airline Southwest to connect these tours. Vegas baby! PHOENIX: Hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert & champagne breakfast SEDONA: 4WD through timeless canyons & back country GRAND CANYON: IMAX movie of the Grand Canyon’s history - Helicopter flight over the Canyon LAS VEGAS: See a fun Las Vegas variety show plus optionals for Ski Tahoe: 1 or 2 day ski pass - Snowmobile ride Go to contiki.com/la-bay-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do (at an additional cost). 20-21 LA to the Bay USD.indd 3 29/07/2010 10:16