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| DAY 1 |
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WEDNESDAY OR SUNDAY
LOS ANGELES - LAS VEGAS (270 M / 435 KM) |
Travel through the desert and into the man-made paradise, Las
Vegas. Enjoy this boomtown resort, featuring non-stop casinos,
fabulous entertainment, great restaurants and attractions.
| DAY 2 |
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THURSDAY OR MONDAY
LAS VEGAS |
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.
| DAY 3 |
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FRIDAY OR TUESDAY
LAS VEGAS – YOSEMITE/MARIPOSA (477 M / 768 KM) |
Today you will journey via the Mojave Desert and through the dusty,
picturesque town of Bakersfield. A scenic ride follows through the San
Joaquin Valley’s traditional towns like Fresno, Merced and the
Yosemite gateway town of Mariposa before your arrival at Yosemite
National Park, the second national park in the nation and the most
popular natural tourist destination for California.
| DAY 4 |
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SATURDAY OR WEDNESDAY
YOSEMITE |
Enjoy the highlights of the park including Yosemite Valley, and
its high
cliffs and waterfalls; the Yosemite Museum and Gallery and historic
Wawona hotel; Mariposa Grove and its giant sequoias, and
Inspiration Point, a spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the
high
country.The park is also known for its wildlife: mule deer, coyotes,
chipmunks, blue jays and occasionally even bears.
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| DAY 5 |
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SUNDAY OR THURSDAY
YOSEMITE - SAN FRANCISCO
(166 M / 268 KM) |
Leaving Mariposa you will travel through the area of the
foothills of
the Sierra Nevada mountains, California’s gold country, on the way
to
“The City by the Bay”. Upon arrival, city 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.
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6 |
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MONDAY OR FRIDAY
SAN FRANCISCO |
Day at leisure to enjoy San Francisco with its beautiful views,
famous
cable cars, parks and museums. You have the possibility of an
optional tour to the quaint village of Sausalito in the morning.
| DAY 7 |
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TUESDAY OR SATURDAY
SAN FRANCISCO - MONTEREY / CARMEL –
SANTA MARIA (305 M/ 490 KM) |
Leave San Francisco 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. Continue southward to
Santa Maria in the heart of California.
| DAY 8 |
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WEDNESDAY OR SUNDAY
SANTA MARIA - LOS ANGELES
(159 M / 255 KM) |
En route to LosAngeles you will have a chance to explore Santa
Barbara,
often referred to as the pearl of the “AmericanRiviera”. The city is
known
for its Spanish Colonial style architecture, lush vegetation and
laid back
lifestyle.We return to Los Angeles in the afternoon.
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