National Park Discovery
16 days / 15 nights
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What to expect:
Grand Canyon National Park » Bryce Canyon National Park » Zion National Park » CanyonLands National Park » Grand Teton National Park » Arches National Park » Yellowstone National » Yosemite National Park » Salt Lake City » Las Vegas » San Francisco
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Included in this Tour:
♦ Accomodation for 15 nights, including taxes and porterage,
♦ Air–conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour,
♦ Admissions to: Montezuma’s Castle, Flamig George, 17–Mile Drive and all National Parks.
Extras:
♦ Helicopter tours in Grand Canyon National Park, San Francisco or Las Vegas,
♦ Night tours of Las Vegas and San Francisco,
♦ Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito Excursions,
♦ Universal Studios,
♦ Disneyland,
♦ Disney’s California Adventure.
Important note:
During the summer months, some itineraries may operate as follows:
DAY 11: Las Vegas - Mammoth Mountain.
DAY 12: Mammoth Mountain - Yosemite area.
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Places you'll enjoy staying:
DAY 1 » Phoenix/Scottsdale - Days Inn Fashion Square,
DAY 2 » Grand Canyon - Canyon Plaza Quality Inn, Grand Canyon National Park Lodges or Holiday Inn Express,
DAY 3 » Moab - River Canyon Lodge, Super 8 or Best Western Greenwell,
DAY 4 » Rock Springs - Days Inn or Quality Inn,
DAY 5 » Jackson Hole - Days Inn,
DAY 6 » Yellowstone Area - Days Inn, Holiday Inn Expre- ss or Brandin Iron Inn,
DAY 7 » Salt Lake City - Shilo Inn,
DAY 8 » Bryce - Bryce View Lodge,
DAY 9 » Las Vegas - Circus Circus,
DAY 10 » Las Vegas - Circus Ciscus,
DAY 11 » Yosemite area - Comfort Inn Oakhurst, Miners Inn, Shilo Inn Oakhurst, Best Western Oakhurst or Comfort Inn Mariposa,
DAY 12 » Yosemite area - Comfort Inn Oakhurst, Miners Inn, Shilo Inn Oakhurst, Best Western Oakhurst or Comfort Inn Mariposa,
DAY 13 » Holiday Inn Civic Center or Hotel Whitcomb,
DAY 14 » Holiday Inn Civic Center or Hotel Whitcomb,
DAY 15 » California Coast - Santa Maria Inn or Best Western Royal Oak. |
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Hotels before and after tour:
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Los Angeles » Pheonix/Scottsdale (400 m / 644 km)
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Board your motorcoach in Los Angeles, settle back and enjoy the scenery while traveling through the Mojave Desert across the Colorado River into Arizona. Discover the unique charm of our desert oasis, Phoenix/Scottsdale, a blend of southwestern architecture and magnificent saguaro cactus. This is your introduction to the American West!
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Phoenix/Scottsdale » Sedona » Grand Canyon (237 m / 381 km)
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Morning departure through the garden desert of Arizona, visiting Montezuma’s Castle, the ancient Indian cliff dwellings of the Sinaguas tribe. The journey continues to the lovely city of Sedona and then through Oak Creek Canyon. The area, known for its spectacular landscapes, has been the setting of many movies. The day ends with a visit of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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Grand Canyon » Monument Valley » Canyonlands » Moab (322 m / 515 km)
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Morning departure along the south rim of the Grand Canyon into the Painted Desert. Your trip continues on to spectacular Monument Valley, home of the Navajo Indian, an enchanted land of buttes and spires. On the way to Moab you will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of another wonderful National Park in southern Utah: Canyonlands. Its rugged beauty is only a prelude to your next day’s journey.
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Moab » Arches » Flaming Gorge » Rock Springs (290 m / 462 km)
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Continue your tour with yet another magnificent national park: Arches, a symphony of colors and shapes, created by the forces of nature. True to its name, Flaming Gorge will enchant you with unforgettable sights. You will reach Rock Springs in the afternoon.
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Rock Springs » Grand Teton » Jackson Hole (239 m / 382 km)
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Early morning departure for the visit to Grand Teton National Park, with its jagged granite peaks reflecting into a myriad of alpine lakes. Its lush forests are home to antelope, mule deer, chipmunks and colorful blue jays. You continue to picturesque Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the town that epitomizes the true Wild West.
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Jackson Hole » Yellowstone (107 m / 172 km)
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Enjoy a day of discovery in America’s first National Park: Yellowstone. The park has many special features such as geysers, mud volcanoes, bald eagles, and herds of bison roaming freely on the prairies. You have a whole day to explore this natural wonder. With some luck you might even catch a glimpse of a bear!
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Yellowstone » Salt Lake City (323 m / 517 km)
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Travel south to Utah’s State Capital, Salt Lake City, host of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Visit Temple Square, the Mormon Tabernacle and the State Capitol before your arrival at the hotel.
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Salt Lake City » Bryce (284 m / 454 km)
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Depart Salt Lake City for Bryce Canyon. Spend some time enjoying the unforgettable landscape: an intricate design of sandstone pinnacles and grottos. This park has a stunning array of colors and shapes that even the most talented artist would have difficulties capturing.
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Bryce » Zion » Las Vegas (238 m / 381 km)
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Morning sightseeing of another impressive National Park: Zion. The park’s plateaus and stunning landscapes will leave you breathless. The park is a popular attraction for rock climbers. Continue along the Virgin River to the Mojave Desert and the state of Nevada. In the afternoon, arrive in Las Vegas, the city of lights.
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Las Vegas
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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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Las Vegas » Yosemite area (477 m / 768 km)
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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 in California.
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Yosemite
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Enjoy the highlights of the park including Yosemite Valley and its high cliffs and waterfalls. The park is also known for its wildlife: mule deer, coyotes, chipmunks, blue jays and occasionally even bears.
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Yosemite area/Mariposa » San Francisco (166 m / 268 km)
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Leaving the Yosemite area you will travel through 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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San Francisco
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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.
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San Francisco » Monterey/Carmel » Santa Maria area (292 m / 467 km)
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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 the Santa Maria area.
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Santa Maria area » Los Angeles (169 m / 270 km)
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En route to Los Angeles you will 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. We return to Los Angeles in the afternoon.
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