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Day 1 (1 day)	Los Angeles to San Diego Meet up with your Contiki crew and Tour Manager before cruising through Orange County and along the Pacific coastline to laid-back San Diego. Get a feel for the city’s easy-going vibes with a look around San Diego’s vibrant neighborhoods. In the Old Town, your Tour Manager will give you the story behind the original pueblo (village), with its Adobe buildings (made of brick, straw and mud) and show you the 19th century buildings of the Gaslamp Quarter. You’ll also see Balboa Park, which holds the largest urban cultural park in the USA and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Tonight, make your first night on tour one to remember and get to know the group over dinner before heading out for a fun night exploring the Gaslamp District’s funky live music venues or the cool bars on the beachfront. Accommodations: Hotel Meals: Dinner (1) day
Day 2 (1 day)	San Diego With a full day in San Diego, live a bit of the California lifestyle and get into some outdoor activities. With 42 miles of beaches, a Mediterranean climate and loads of parks, San Diego is all about kicking back in the pleasant surrounds. Otherwise, visit the San Diego Zoo, known for its conservation efforts and vast numbers of animals (over 4000) or head to SeaWorld, known for its fun marine animal shows. If the weather is good, we’ll cruise out to the locals’ favorite spot, Mission Beach, for a few hours soaking up the sun or walking along the boardwalk for views of ocean. Don’t forget your towel and swimmers. Accommodations: Hotel Meals: Breakfast (1) day
Day 3 (1 day)	San Diego to Phoenix Things are about to get hotter as we head to Phoenix, a massive metropolis sitting smack in the middle of the desert. With around 300 days of sunshine per year, this place is all about shopping, sports and nightlife. Accommodations: Hotel Meals: Breakfast (1) day
Day 4 (1 day)	Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Kick start the day with an unforgettable optional excursion: a hot-air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert and “Valley of the Sun”. The combination of full blown vistas over the desert and a champagne breakfast upon landing make this an amazing experience. We continue deeper into the Wild West as we head to stunning Sedona. Chill out and watch the region’s recognizable red rock cliffs, rugged spires and mesas (flat-topped rock formations) go by from the coach. Your Tour Manager will tell you about this eco-friendly town that is also known for its high-energy red rocks. There’s a chance to explore this stunning red rock country with our Local Guide in an optional 4WD tour through the historic canyons. Learn local legends and even pick up a piece of Native American jewelery. We continue on to the mind-blowing landscape of the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s most recognizable natural wonders and pride of Arizona. Accommodations: Cabin Meals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day
Day 5 (1 day)	Grand Canyon National Park Today, we discover the mind-blowing landscape of the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s most recognizable natural wonders and pride of Arizona. A day here means time to take in the immensity and spine-tingling beauty of the scene-stealing canyon – you won’t be able to stop looking at it! Hike along the rim for full-blown vistas of the dramatic scenery. See some of the oldest exposed rocks on earth, take in the depths of the abyss and soak up the wildness of the area. There are trails for all levels of hiking, so take it up a notch or cruise along at your own pace. Accommodations: Cabin
Day 6 (1 day)	Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Leaving behind the Grand Canyon, we stop off at Seligman, an historic Route 66 town. Get a feel for the old style as you check out 1940’s shop fronts and motels. Maybe pick up a souvenir for back home. Then following a section of the legendary Route 66, we head north. With down time on the coach, plug in your MP3, catch on some sleep or chat with your friends. Get ready to arrive in larger-than-life Las Vegas – a man-made entertainment oasis smack in the middle of the desert. Often dubbed Sin City, it’s all about glitz, neon lights, and excess. See the bright lights of this city and its world-famous casinos in a first taste of Vegas kitsch as the group heads down the main drag, the “Strip”, and your Tour Manager fills you in on the story behind Vegas. Then cruise downtown to Freemont Street and experience a slice of the spectacular at a light and laser show in a massive pedestrian mall. Accommodations: Hotel Meals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day
Day 7 (1 day)	Las Vegas With a free day, you’ve got time to get a real feel for this outrageous town, so keep an eye out for Elvis impersonators and fast-paced chapel weddings! Explore more of the Strip and check out over-the-top versions of international icons, like the Eiffel Tower, Venetian canals and gondolas, a Roman temple or the pyramid, whose nightlight can be seen from the moon. Try your luck at one of the casinos, sit yourself down at a blackjack table and watch the high-rollers or go for a ride at one of the casino’s theme-parks. If you work up an appetite, tuck into an all you can eat buffet, and lunch American style. For something different, discover Las Vegas’ trademark art at the Neon Museum and for a look into this town’s atomic heyday in the 50s, visit the Atomic Testing Museum. If you just want to relax, position yourself poolside back at the hotel and soak up the Las Vegas sun. Tonight, get some pointers on Las Vegas’ hot spots from your Tour Manager and make the most of this towns’ 24/7 action with some of your new friends. Accommodations: Hotel Meals: Breakfast (1) day
Day 8 (1 day)	Las Vegas to Bass Lake Today, it’s a total change of scene when leave behind flashy Vegas and the desert to arrive in the outdoor capital of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Make the most of picturesque Bass Lake and wind down in your chalet. With two nights at this lakefront resort, you can unpack your things, kickback on your chalet’s deck and soak up the views. Accommodations: Quad-share Chalet Meals: Dinner (1) day
Day 9 (1 day)	Yosemite National Park Get back to nature with a day in Yosemite National Park. This place has a reputation for a reason – it’s absolutely stunning. With a dramatic combination of waterfalls, woods, towering mountains and wildlife, Yosemite will take your breath away. Keep an eye out and a camera handy in case you’re lucky enough to see black beers, deer and coyotes. Your Tour Manager will tell you all about Yosemite as you check out the massive El Capitan rock and the sheerest cliff in the USA, Half Dome. It’s guaranteed to impress. You’ll also see the breathtaking Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls. Add to your time here and hike or bike along the park’s trails to experience this unique environment first hand and close up. Tonight, if the weather is good, cook up a BBQ on your chalet’s deck and enjoy eating under the open night sky. Accommodations: Quad-share Chalet Meals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day
Day 10 (1 day)	Bass Lake to San Francisco Cruise on through the San Joaquin Valley to free-wheeling San Francisco, via Oakland. Colourful, cosmopolitan and creative, San Francisco is packed with characters, free-thinkers, and artists. You’ll see the signs of its recent history where it served as the hub of the gold rush, as well as the center for Beatnik and Hippy cultures. After crossing over the Bay Bridge for a panorama of the area, get familiar with this buzzing city as your Tour Manager shows you around San Francisco’s key sights. We stop off at Fisherman’s Wharf for a slice of the historic waterfront lifestyle, where you can order some fresh fish or crab from sidewalk stands. Cross San Francisco’s landmark suspension bridge, the Golden Gate, and check out the city’s iconic row houses on Alamo Square. Accommodations: Hotel Meals: Breakfast (1) day
Day 11 (1 day)	Depart San Francisco This morning the tour ends and it’s time to say goodbye to your new friends. Accommodations:

Mojave Desert

• See the famous Joshua Trees

Bass Lake

• Relax in the stunning mountain paradise of Bass Lake - swim, catch some rays & enjoy watersports (seasonal)

Yosemite National Park

• See Yosemite's famous rock formations, El Capitan & Half Dome
• See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls
• Hike around Yosemite Valley's Park trails (seasonal)

San Francisco

• Cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate Bridges
• See North Beach, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Haight Ashbury & the city's iconic cable cars
• Visit Fisherman's Wharf

Las Vegas

• Evening tour of the famous Vegas 'Strip'
• Visit Fremont Street
• Experience some of the world's largest hotels & casinos
• Non-stop nightlife
• Only Contiki: Live it up Vegas-style with a limo ride & champagne

Sedona

• Shop for Native American jewelery
• Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon
• Drive the scenic route through "Red Rock" country

Route 66

• Stop for photos & souvenirs

Phoenix

• Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran deserts

Grand Canyon

• Watch a spectacular sunset & capture incredible photos with a visit to a panoramic viewpoint
• Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos
• Hike along the Canyon's South Rim
• Stay in Grand Canyon National Park

San Diego

• See downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island & Old Town San Diego
• Only Contiki: Go loco as you feast on traditional Mexican cuisine
• Visit Mission Beach (weather permitting)
• Panoramic view of the city's skyline from Coronado Bridge

 

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