Golden West Adventure

Day 1 - LOS ANGELES Welcome to Los Angeles! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 - LOS ANGELES Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of Tinseltown. Drive through Hollywood and see the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. An historic gem, this world-famous cinema (formerly, Grauman's) has hosted some of the most exclusive movie premieres in Hollywood history. The Dolby Theater (formerly the Kodak Theater) is the first permanent home of the glamorous Academy Awards. See the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where iconic terrazzo stars grace block after city block of Hollywood Boulevard. Explore The Original Farmers Market, with more than 140 shops and restaurants then head to the Santa Monica Pier and the ultimate Southern California beach. The remainder of your day is at leisure; your Tour Director will have suggestions for further exploration of the city.
Day 3 - LOS ANGELES - PALM SPRINGS Journey to the desert oasis of Palm Springs. Ever since Hollywood stars first came here in the 1930's laying claim to ranch-style estates and holding up in elite hotels, the clean dry air and sunshine have made Palm Springs irresistible.
Day 4 - PALM SPRINGS - SCOTTSDALE AREA Travel through cacti-covered desert towards Old Town Scottsdale where Western storefronts create an aura of the past. Enjoy free time to explore a taste of the Old West with shopping and Western bars. With wooden beams, wagon wheels, and cowboy hats abundant, you will feel like you have traveled back in time to the era of outlaws and saloons.
Day 5 - SCOTTSDALE AREA - SEDONA - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - WILLIAMS First stop today is a visit to Sedona, a center for Southwestern and New Age arts. Climb through Oak Creek Canyon with its weather-sculpted formations of dramatic, color-tinted crags. Then pass by the San Francisco Mountains and beautiful pine forests to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion for incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 6,093 feet into the Colorado River. Stay overnight in Williams, a picturesque mountain town with Route 66 as the main street. (CB)
Day 6 - WILLIAMS - LAS VEGAS Cross the old Mohave gold-strike country, that still has traces of century-old ghost towns set in the natural desert beauty. Look out for Joshua trees, a species of the Agave family that grows to 40 feet high and can live for more than 300 years. Today's destination is the man-made oasis in the Nevada desert that is Las Vegas, a fantastic city of feverish gambling, neon lights, and glamorous shows. An orientation tour upon arrival shows off many of the themed casino resorts along the colorful "Strip." (CB)
Day 7 - LAS VEGAS The day is free for exploring on your own. Your Tour Director will have plenty of activities to choose from and will recommend favorite restaurants and shopping areas.
Day 8 - LAS VEGAS - SELMA Departing the neon lights of Las Vegas, we continue across the desert landscape of Nevada before crossing into California. See the vast Mojave Desert, which covers one-fifth of California. Pass through the agricultural land and overnight in Selma in the central San Joaquin Valley.
Day 9 - SELMA - YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - SONORA This morning, we enter Yosemite National Park, a wonderland of giant granite domes, towering pinnacles, cascading waterfalls, and lush forests. Afterward, drive to Sonora.
Day 10 - SONORA - SAN FRANCISCO This morning, we continue west to the "Golden Gate City" of San Francisco, famous for its cable cars. After lunch, included sightseeing takes in the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, Nob Hill, and bustling Fisherman's Wharf. (CB)
Day 11 - SAN FRANCISCO The day is free for you to explore more of this fascinating city. Visit legendary Alcatraz Prison and get a close-up look at the infamous federal penitentiary that was off limits to the public for years, take an iconic cable car ride, or choose from a variety of optional excursions.

NOTE:
Consider advance ticket purchase for Alcatraz Island with the National Park Service.
Day 12 - SAN FRANCISCO - 17 MILE DRIVE - CARMEL - MONTEREY This morning, travel south to picturesque Monterey, which was once Spain's Californian capital. Visit Monterey Harbor's historic Old Fisherman's Wharf to look for sea lions and otters, then visit Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck's novel of the same name. During your free time, consider an unforgettable visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium"known for its interactive exhibits and teeming sea life. Later, take in the spectacular Pacific Ocean waves from legendary 17-Mile Drive and the rugged Pacific coastline en route to Carmel Bay. Nestled in a pine forest beside the picturesque coastline, Carmel by the Sea is a storybook setting not to be missed.
Day 13 - MONTEREY - BIG SUR HIGHWAY - PFEIFFER BIG SUR STATE PARK - SAN LUIS OBISPO - SOLVANG Today, you will experience one of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world"Big Sur. Experience stunning views, redwood forests, and the Pacific Ocean crashing below. Keep your camera handy, as there will be plenty of scenic photo stops. Visit Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and experience the deep shade and cathedral-like beauty of California Redwoods, and the dramatic mountains meeting the sea. Enjoy time in San Luis Obispo before making your way to Solvang, where Denmark has been recreated with picturesque buildings and windmills. There's time to walk the flower-lined village streets and enjoy the "Old World" architecture. Tasty bakery treats and perhaps a Danish smorgasbord for dinner all add to the unique experience.
Day 14 - SOLVANG - SANTA BARBARA - LOS ANGELES From Solvang, it's a short drive south to coastal Santa Barbara. There's time to wander along the bustling waterfront, visit the pier, or do some shopping in some of the most talked-about boutiques in downtown Santa Barbara. Afterward, we'll head to Los Angeles International Airport for guests with outbound flights. Please schedule flights after 5 pm.

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  Tour Duration    14 Days
  Start City:   Los Angeles
  End City:   Los Angeles
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  • 17 MILE DRIVE|ARIZONA|BIG SUR|CALIFORNIA|CARMEL|CO_150_PER_DAY|CO_GO_PARKS|CO_US_WEST|Go Parks|GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK|LAS VEGAS|LOS ANGELES|MERCED|MONTEREY|NEVADA|NORTH AMERICA|PALM SPRINGS|PFEIFFER BIG SUR STATE PARK|SAN FRANCISCO|SAN LUIS OBISPO|SANTA BARBARA|SANTA MONICA|SAUSALITO|SCOTTSDALE|SEDONA|SOLVANG|TA_US_NATIONAL_PARKS|TA_US_PACIFIC_COAST|TULARE|UNITED STATES|VALUE VACATION|WESTERN UNITED STATES|WILLIAMS|YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
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  • UNESCO Sites
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