Western Highlights

Guide

This tour includes the professional services of an experienced Tour Director. Not only will the Tour Director offer their local knowledge and share hidden gems and stories with you, but they will act as the logistical organizer, ensuring that everything is running smoothly and that you’re having a good time during your holiday. As an expert and a local, your guide will be a valuable resource for questions about local customs, language, food, and other practical travel information. In a guided tour, you will get a personal experience for your adventure.

Others

Enjoy a welcome reception where you will meet your fellow travelers Take in the sites and sounds of the City by the Bay, San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf Feel the mists of the magnificent falls at Yosemite National Park (weather permitting) Traverse the Mojave Desert and see its indigenous Joshua Trees Enjoy leisure time for shopping, gambling, eating, or all of the above in glitzy Las Vegas Post an Instagram of yourself at the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign Witness the manmade majesty of Hoover Dam, the tallest in the United States Enjoy a full-day excursion to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, taking in its natural majesty Discover the famed mid-century architecture relaxed vibes of “Hollywood’s desert retreat” during a visit to Palm Springs Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favorite celebrity’s star Get a glimpse of all the glamour Los Angeles has to offer with stops at some of its most famous spots Hotel, state and local taxes, service charges, and porterage service (limit one piece of checked luggage per person) Information kit

Transport

Transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout. All coaches are equipped with air-conditioning and an onboard lavatory. Additionally, coaches may have the following onboard amenities: wi-fi, footrests, luggage nets, movable seats, individually adjustable air conditioning, etc. Each passenger travelling on an escorted tour is allowed one piece of checked baggage per person due to space limitations. Additional luggage will be charged at $7.00 per person per day (subject to change). Due to the nature of this holiday, bags are handled many times, so a durable, reasonably sturdy and clearly labelled bag is required. The Tour Manager will issue you a special luggage tag which should remain on your customer’s bag at all times to help ensure the bag is delivered to, and retrieved from, the hotel room at each destination

Accommodation

10-nights accommodation in premium hotels with a private bath and/or shower San Francisco Marriott Marquis, San Francisco, or similar Piccadilly Inn Shaw, Yosemite Gateway (Fresno), or similar Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, or similar Crowne Plaza LA Harbor, Los Angeles, or similar The hotels listed will be used on almost all departures. If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotels will be similar to those listed.

Others

Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature Gratuities Pre and Post Accommodation Airport Transfers Everything that is not mentioned in included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Meals

Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility Hotel services in the United States customarily do not include breakfast. If you do not wish to have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (where available), you may frequently find coffee shops and restaurants close by which serve good and inexpensive breakfasts. Some hotels do offer a continental breakfast. Usually, this continental breakfast is basic and contains coffee and pastries. Variations between the different hotels may result in the following also being available, cereal, cheese, fruit, etc. Complimentary breakfast may be offered by a hotel and discontinued at any time with or without notice

Optional

Add the Breakfast Package to your tour to enjoy an included breakfast daily and other special inclusions Hop on board a cable car during an extensive night tour of San Francisco and enjoy dinner tonight in the “City by the Bay” Take a full-day excursion to experience the charm of Monterey and Carmel, traversing portions of the famed 17 Mile drive in Pebble Beach Experience the glitz and glam of Las Vegas during an extensive evening tour Enjoy more of the excitement that Vegas has to offer a dinner show Discover the vast majesty of the Grand Canyon from above with helicopter flight Fulfill a thrill seeker’s dream by walking above the Grand Canyon over the glass floors of the Skywalk Enjoy thrilling rides and a bit of Hollywood history during a half-day visit to Universal Studios All optional excursions are subject to change and availability. Optional excursions are to be booked with the Tour Manager Pre and post accommodation