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Introduction
Hollywood, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco, this tour visits some of America’s best-known places! In LA, we’ll walk along star studded pavements, before heading through the desert to Arizona. We’ll continue to the Grand Canyon, a must-see site, which you could opt to take a helicopter flight over. We’ll then travel along the legendary Route 66 to the bright lights of Las Vegas, which looks like a mirage in the desert as the lights begin to appear as you draw closer. Taking in the spectacular natural beauty of Yosemite National Park is next, where you’ll have time to explore. Finally, we’ll travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and visit the coastal city of San Francisco.
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Itinerary
Day 1: UK to Los Angeles
Today you will fly to Los Angeles. On arrival, we'll transfer you to your hotel, where a two-night stay gives you plenty of time to explore.
Day 2: Los Angeles
You're going to experience the excitement and glamour of LA this morning on your included tour. Highlights include Hollywood and Grauman's Chinese Theatre, where you'll see celebrity handprints, footprints and autographs etched into the concrete. There's time to explore at your own pace this afternoon. However, if you'd like to discover more, you can take an optional drive on the famous Route 66 to Santa Monica, a trendy, vibrant yet relaxing beach resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Stroll the famous wooden pier lined with food stalls and fairground rides, and browse the boutiques along Third Street Promenade.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3: Los Angeles to San Diego
You can discover LA your own way this morning as you explore at your own pace. If you have always dreamed of visiting Universal Studios, that's where our optional excursion is headed. This thrilling theme park is packed with movie memorabilia, big rides and exciting attractions. This afternoon, we're off to our next base, the seaport of San Diego.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: San Diego
You can soak up the sights of this Spanish-influenced city on an included morning tour. Then the rest of the day is all yours to see more as you wish. You might be tempted to join an optional boat trip around San Diego Bay, visiting Old San Diego. Another possibility is perhaps visiting the city's famous zoo.
Day 5: San Diego to Prescott
Today we'll leave California on a drive that takes us through a spectacular desert landscape filled with the characteristic saguaro cactus. We'll end the day in Prescott in the state of Arizona. Set at 5,200 feet this former wild west town is surrounded by forests, giant boulders and lakes. Don't miss an evening on Whisky Row in downtown Prescott with its nightly live music and cowboy saloon bars, once frequented by Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp.
Day 6: Sedona & Flagstaff
We take to the road again today, driving into Northern Arizona. We'll make a stop at the township of Sedona, known for its vibrant arts community. You can explore at leisure or you might choose to join an optional Jeep ride into the surrounding rock formations, they really are stunning. Our final destination today is the former Wild West town of Flagstaff.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Grand Canyon National Park
This is the day that you visit one of the world's most iconic natural wonders, the Grand Canyon, which is a must-see on any traveller's list. For a truly unforgettable experience, why not choose to view this spectacular 14-mile-wide gorge from the air on an optional flight. However you choose to view this vast panorama, you will not be disappointed.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Route 66 & Las Vegas
You're going to travel on the legendary Route 66 today, westwards to Las Vegas. On the way we're going to pass the mighty Hoover Dam, a feat of 20th century construction.
If you want to be dazzled, join an optional Las Vegas by night tour to take in the lights and sights of this spectacular desert city.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9: Las Vegas
Las Vegas is all yours to discover today, so off you go on a stroll down the famous Strip. As you dip into the themed hotels lining it, you'll find a host of attractions. There are casinos, of course, shopping malls, aquariums, and you can even take a gondola ride on Vegas' very own 'Grand Canal'!
Day 10: Mojave Desert & Selma
On today's journey back to the Golden State we'll drive through the Mojave desert, the driest in North America. We'll continue through California's fertile Central Valley filled with orchards, vineyards and farms.
Day 11: Yosemite National Park
Travelling north, today you're going to visit the vast Yosemite National Park. With its abundance of waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain peaks it's a wonderful place to explore. We'll stop for lunch in the park before travelling on to San Francisco.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12: San Francisco
Your morning tour of San Francisco begins as you cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. You'll then take in wonderful views from the city's Twin Peaks and visit landmarks including Golden Gate Park and Chinatown. In the afternoon you can set your own pace. If you want to shop, there's a branch of Macy's that's a whole block in size, and the famous cable cars are a great way to get around. San Francisco Bay is at your feet too, so a cruise is another great option. San Francisco offers a sparkling and cosmopolitan nightlife, and this evening we come together to enjoy a three course dinner at one of the restaurants located at Fisherman's Wharf.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 13: San Francisco
Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Day 14: UK
Today you arrive back in the UK.