| DAY 1 |
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WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY
LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA - LOMPOC/SAN
LUIS OBISPO
(135 M / 217 KM) |
Board your motorcoach and depart for the California coast. En
route
to the Lompoc area 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 the Lompoc area.
| DAY 2 |
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THURSDAY OR SATURDAY
LOMPOC/SAN
LUIS OBISPO – CARMEL/MONTEREY - SAN FRANCISCO
(242 M / 390 KM) |
Continental Breakfast. Travel to Monterey, California’s fi rst
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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