| DAY 1 |
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WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY
LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA - LOMPOC
(135 M / 217 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Board your motorcoach and depart for
the California coast. En route to Lompoc you have a chance to
explore Santa Barbara, often referred to as the pearl of the
“American Riviera”. The city is known for its Spanish Colonial
style architecture, lush vegetation and laid back lifestyle.
Late afternoon arrival in Lompoc, the city of arts and flowers.
| DAY 2 |
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THURSDAY OR SATURDAY
LOMPOC – CARMEL/MONTEREY - SAN FRANCISCO
(242 M / 390 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Leave Lompoc and travel to Monterey,
California’s first capital. After a stop in this beautiful seaside town
travel along stunning 17-Mile Drive known for its exclusive golf
courses, beautiful views and distinctive fauna. After seeing the
beauty of the 17-Mile Drive, visit the quaint and charming village
of Carmel before arriving in “The City by the Bay” with its beautiful
views, famous cable cars, parks and the Golden Gate Bridge.
| DAY 3 |
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FRIDAY OR SUNDAY
SAN FRANCISCO |
Continental Breakfast. Morning sightseeing of one of the most
beautiful cities in America: Union Square, Chinatown, Golden
Gate Park and Fisherman’s Wharf with a view of infamous
Alcatraz Island across the bay. Afternoon at leisure with the possibility
of an optional tour to the quaint village of Sausalito.
| DAY 4 |
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SATURDAY OR MONDAY
SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – FRESNO
(362 M / 560 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Early departure for Yosemite National
Park, the second national park in the nation and the most popular
natural tourist destination for California. You will enjoy the beautiful
scenery of Yosemite Valley with its majestic rock formations
and breathtaking waterfalls. In the late afternoon travel through
the fertile San Joaquin Valley known as the fruit bowl of the nation
to Fresno, your final destination today.
| DAY 5 |
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SUNDAY OR TUESDAY
FRESNO – LAS VEGAS (333 M / 537 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Travel through the farming communities
around Bakersfield and continue across the Mojave Desert and
into the man-made paradise, Las Vegas. Enjoy this boomtown
resort, featuring non-stop casinos, fabulous entertainment, great
restaurants and attractions.
| DAY 6 |
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MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY
LAS VEGAS |
Continental Breakfast. Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. You
have the choice to visit some of the spectacular hotels, take one
of the many optional excursions offered, or simply relax by the
pool. Las Vegas has something for everyone and you have the
whole day to explore this world famous city.
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| DAY 7 |
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TUESDAY OR THURSDAY
LAS VEGAS – ZION – BRYCE – KANAB – PAGE/
LAKE POWELL (426 M / 685 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Early morning departure for a visit of Zion
National Park, a popular destinationwith rock climbers for its unique
landscapes and majestic plateaus. Continue on to Bryce Canyon,
a spectacular canyon with a symphony of colors and shapes that
will leave you breathless. Later in the afternoon, visit Kanab,
known as Utah’s “Little Hollywood” before continuing to Page.
| DAY 8 |
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WEDNESDAY OR SUNDAY
PAGE/LAKE POWELL – GRAND
CANYON –
FLAGSTAFF (213 M / 343 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Visit Page and Lake Powell, the largest
man-made lake before continuing to the Grand Canyon, one of
the seven natural wonders of the world. Enjoy the breath-taking
panoramas from the Canyon’s South Rim. Arrive in the quaint
Arizona town of Flagstaff, located on the famous Route 66, for
the evening.
| DAY 9 |
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THURSDAY OR SATURDAY
FLAGSTAFF – SEDONA – PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE
(124 M / 198 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Morning departure through Oak Creek
Canyon and then the journey continues to the lovely city of
Sedona.The area,known for its spectacular landscapes, has been
the setting of many movies. Later, drive through the garden
desert of Arizona, visiting Montezuma's Castle, the ancient Indian
cliff dwellings of the Sinaguas tribe. Discover the unique charm
of our desert oasis: Phoenix/Scottsdale, a blend of southwestern
architecture and magnificent saguaro cactus.
| DAY 10 |
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FRIDAY OR SUNDAY
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE – LOS ANGELES
(371 M / 593 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Today enjoy the scenery while traveling
through the Mojave Desert across the majestic Colorado River
and arrive back to the city of Los Angeles.
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