YOUR DAY
Holiday
YOUR HOLIDAY
Planner
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Los Angeles – Santa Monica – Santa Barbara Head to Santa Monica for a brief brush with its beachy culture before making your way up the coast to idyllic Santa Barbara where you'll visit Mission Santa Barbara. This evening, enjoy a Regional Meal dinner at a local restaurant. (FB, RM) Hotel: Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Santa Barbara – Paso Robles – Monterey (2 Nights) Continue north to Paso Robles where we'll Connect with Locals on an olive farm. Stroll through the olive groves with a glass of local wine, learn about the process of making olive oil, then enjoy a delicious meal. (FB, L, ) Hotel: Portola Hotel and Spa at Monterey Bay Monterey Sightseeing Gain a deeper understanding of Monterey's strong coastal heritage during a tour of the Monterey Peninsula, featuring Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf, Pacific Grove and the famed 17-Mile Drive. View the iconic Lone Cypress Tree on the coast of Pebble Beach, before arriving in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The giant redwoods herald our arrival at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park where we'll enjoy a relaxed stroll. Dinner this evening is a Regional Meal enjoyed at a local restaurant. (FB, RM) Monterey – Yosemite Delve into the grassroots story of Earthbound Organic Farms in Carmel Valley, where we'll meet our Local Specialists for a tour and tasting. Ascend the western slopes of the Sierra Nevadas through Gold Rush country to Yosemite. (FB, D) Hotel: Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
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Yosemite National Park – Mariposa We start our day in UNESCO-listed Yosemite National Park, and see the Giant Sequoias. Arrive onto the valley floor for a tram tour with a national park Local Specialist to discover the spectacular and wild landscape of Yosemite Valley. (FB) Hotel: BW Plus Yosemite Way Station
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Twin Share
u FR 14 SEP SU 23 SEP
5250
u FR 19 OCT SU 28 OCT
5125
FR 03 MAY SU 12 MAY FR 10 MAY SU 19 MAY
4995 5195
FR 14 JUN SU 23 JUN FR 28 JUN SU 07 JUL
5295 5295
Price PP Start Los Angeles
End San Francisco
Twin Share
FR 02 AUG SU 11 AUG FR 23 AUG SU 01 SEP
5295 5295
FR 13 SEP SU 22 SEP
5195
FR 18 OCT SU 27 OCT
4995
3 MO 30 DEC TH 09 JAN
5675
Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$2495 p.p.
u Crossovers: These departures will operate as per the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking.
SAVE
NZ$530 p.p.
Young traveller discount:
SAVE NZ$530
Multiple trip discount: SAVE up to NZ$133 Triple room discount:
SAVE NZ$595 p.p. Past guests: Unlock VIP benefits
3 Coastal California with Yosemite National Park Rose
Parade Special Departure (Ref: DCAR) This departure includes admission to the 2020 Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
TRIP
Highlights
Here’s just a sample of the many special handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in your trip.
CONNECT WITH LOCALS Sample blended olive oils during a meal with a mother-daughter farming duo in Paso Robles. (Day 4)
LOCAL SPECIALIST A guided walking tour of Hollywood's most famous icons. Tasting and touring on an organic farm. A valley floor tour in Yosemite Valley. Create, taste and blend your own vintage in California wine country. (Days 2, 6, 7, 8)
ROSE PARADE SPECIAL
Departure
This extension adds an additional day between Days 2 and 3. The rest of the days will run per the Coastal California with Yosemite National Park itinerary.
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San Francisco Sightseeing Embark on an exploration of the ‘City by the Bay' and its iconic sights. Spend the rest of the afternoon navigating the city's cosmopolitan neighbourhoods, then join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (FB, FD) Depart San Francisco We conclude our California journey with a transfer to San Francisco International Airport or consider extending your stay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. (FB)
New Year Celebration Enjoy a celebration including New Year’s Eve dinner and the unforgettable chance to view America’s famous New Year’s celebration the next morning at the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Marvel at the dazzling pageantry of the bands and beautiful floats from your specially selected Reserved Grandstand seating right along the parade route. After the parade, get an up-close view and see the detail, the design and workmanship that goes into every float. Walk almost within arms reach of over 50 floats and see for yourself the creativity and imagination of the floral displays. (FB)
TRAFALGAR
Tip
“San Francisco is known for its ethnic enclaves - you can eat your way around the world. I recommend hitting the pavement and wandering around the different neighbourhoods. You may stumble into an Italian cafe or a local dim sum restaurant. No passport required!” Mary Lee, Travel Director
MORE ABOUT YOUR Trip WESTERN USA
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Mariposa – Napa and Sonoma Valleys – San Francisco (2 Nights) Celebrate the vibrant wine country of Northern California, enjoying lunch at leisure in Napa's Oxbow Public Market. We join a Local Specialist to craft our own combination of Carignane, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel at Ravenswood Winery. Arrive San Francisco this evening, your home for the next two nights. (FB) Hotel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco
End San Francisco
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Los Angeles Sightseeing Join your Local Specialist for a guided walking tour past Tinseltown's most famous icons: TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. See the Hollywood sign and drive past Rodeo Drive, then spend the rest of the day at leisure. (FB)
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Arrive Los Angeles (2 Nights) Los Angeles is our launch pad to an effortlessly delivered road trip through California. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travel companions at a Welcome Reception this evening. (WR) Hotel: Beverly Hills Marriott
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS
* All prices are per person, twin share. Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, NZ$163 per person.
TRIP CODE: DCAL
TRIP CODE: DCAR WR BB FB
DCAL.indd 2
Welcome Reception L Lunch Buffet Breakfast D Dinner RM Regional Meal Full Breakfast
DW FD YC
Dinner with Wine Farewell Dinner Your Choice Dining
Dive Into Culture Stays with Stories Connect With Locals
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