Meet up with your Contiki Crew and head south to San Diego. Tap into the 'California Dream' on a tour through the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. Tonight, party at a hip downtown club, chill out at a cool beach bar, or sip cocktails at a chic rooftop lounge.
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Day 2: San Diego
Wander around & discover all this 'little, big city' has to offer. With 70 miles of beaches, a world famous zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping, culture, & a gentle Mediterranean climate, this place is a USA paradise.
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Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix
Leave the beach behind and head toward Phoenix, a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city heats it up as a retail mecca & as a melting pot of fine & funky dining and nightlife options.
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Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon
Travel from the 'Valley of the Sun' to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, stopping along the way in Sedona, a quirky town nestled in 'red-rock country'.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park
Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional helicopter flight for an up close experience with this phenomenal natural wonder.
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Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Get your kicks on Route 66 on the way to the bright lights & bling of Las Vegas.
( Dinner )
Day 7: Las Vegas
It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots.
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Day 8: Las Vegas to Yosemite Gateway
Say goodbye to the party in the desert & hello to outdoor adventures awaiting you in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
( Dinner )
Day 9: Yosemite National Park
Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite – mountains, rock formations, meadows, waterfalls & wildflowers. Hike or bike around the Park’s trails to soak it all up (weather dependent).
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Day 10: Yosemite Gateway to San Francisco
Head down out of the mountains and into one of America’s most colorful & character-filled cities. Fall under the city’s spell & catch awesome bay views before your US adventure wraps up and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.
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Tour Highlights
Drive through the O.C. - Orange County
San Diego
Scenic drive along the Pacific Coast
San Diego
City sightseeing tour
Chicago
City sightseeing tour including Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park & Coronado Island
San Diego
Cross the Coronado Bridge for a panorama of the city skyline
San Diego
Visit Mission Beach (weather permitting)
San Diego
Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran desert
Phoenix
Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran desert
Phoenix
Enjoy this lively University town
Phoenix
Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and Sonoran deserts
Phoenix
Drive the scenic route through "Red Rock" country
Sedona
See brilliantly hued sandstone cliffs and rugged spires
Sedona
Visit the New Age Capital
Sedona
Shop for Native American jewelery
Sedona
Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon
Sedona
Stay in the National Park
Grand Canyon
Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos
Grand Canyon
Hike along the Canyon's North Rim
Grand Canyon
Watch a spectacular sunset
Grand Canyon
Stop for photos & souvenirs
Route 66
Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'
Las Vegas
Visit Fremont Street
Las Vegas
Visit some of the world's largest hotels & casinos and enjoy the nightlife
Las Vegas
See the famous Joshua Trees
Mojave Desert
Relax in the beautiful mountain paradise of Bass Lake: swim, sunbathe and enjoy watersports! (seasonal)
Sierra Nevada Mountains
See the famous rock formations of El Capitan & Half Dome
Yosemite National Park
See incredible Yosemite & Bridalveil Falls
Yosemite National Park
Bike or hike around Yosemite Valley's Park trails (seasonal)
Yosemite National Park
City sightseeing tour
Chicago
City sightseeing tour including North Beach, Golden Gate Park, & Haight Ashbury
San Francisco
See the city's famous cable cars
San Francisco
See the famous row houses on Alamo Square
San Francisco
Cross the Oakland Bay & Golden Gate Bridges
San Francisco
Visit Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown
San Francisco
Visit Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown
San Francisco
Accomodations on this Tour
Add Ons for this Tour
Harbour Cruise USD $16.00
Cruise around the beautiful San Diego Bay. View the city skyline while a guide provides a fascinating commentary on the points of interest in this stunning natural bay!
Helicopter Flights USD $149 - 25min, USD $210 - 45min
See the grandeur and beauty of the Grand Canyon from up above on an unforgettable helicopter flight. Choose between a 25 minute flight or a 45 minute flight to experience unbelievable views of the vast Grand Canyon.
Hot Air Balloon Ride USD $167.00
Experience an unforgettable flight over the beautiful landscape of the Sonoran desert. Ballooning is an exhilarating experience for everyone - from the neophyte adventurer to the seasoned veteran, from the young to the more mature. The flight concludes with a champagne continental breakfast.
IMAX Movie USD $11.00
This movie shows the history of the Grand Canyon on a 23m (70 ft) screen. This movie is filmed so realistically that you'll think you're part of the action.
Las Vegas Variety Show USD$52.00
This variety show incorporates some of the best talent Las Vegas has to offer. The professional dance team is joined by a number of variety acts including professional dancers, a comedian, a magician and more.
Red Rock Jeep Ride USD $48.00
Four-wheel-drive jeeps driven by professional guides take you around the back country of Sedona, a town noted for its incredible red rock formations set amidst pine forests. Enjoy Old West hospitality as you journey through these historic canyons.
San Diego Zoo USD $31.00
Visit the world's largest zoo, complete with tram tour!
Sea World USD $58.00
Enjoy a day at SeaWorld's original park. See the world famous Shamu and check out the rides and other animal attractions. Spend the day experiencing an amazing aray of sea life.
USA Group Photo USD$16.00
There's no better way to remember the excellent times you've had and the new friendships that you've made than with an 8"x10" glossy photo of all the members of your tour.
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