15 DAyS - STA Travel

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8 DAyS,
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California may have a few good highlights, but
Arizona ain't short on them either. This tour
gives you a taste of the O.C (it's everything
the Tv show promised), the best of Arizona
and then wraps up in what is surely a highlight
of the world; fabulous Las vegas. America
is undeniably big – the burgers, the cars, the
buildings, the egos…in all that space, you'd hope
that there were some highlights. But sometimes
it's easy to forget that there's more to the
country than those brash, brilliant cities that
we see on our screens day in, day out. There
are thousands of miles of stunning wilderness
and some truly wild and rugged landscapes.
This adventure gives you a taste for all that
lovely space - cacti deserts, craggy mountains,
cavernous canyons, sizzling hot days and star
sprinkled nights. All of this is sandwiched
between a touch of California charm and the
glitz and glamour of Las vegas. prepare to fit in
with the cooler-than-cool surfers in San Diego
and get your party outfit on for vegas - after a
week on tour, will you decide a late night trip to
the Little White Wedding Chapel is a good idea?
One thing's for sure - your fellow travellers will
be pumped for fun, adventure and unforgettable
experiences - and everything is set up to provide
just that. All you've got to do is book it with one
of our lovely advisers.
bEST bITS
• Drive through the scenic o.C
• Tour San Diego's vibrant neighbourhoods
• Drive through scenic 'red rock' country
• Enjoy the desert oasis of Phoenix
• Stay in Grand Canyon National Park
• hike along the rim of the Grand Canyon
• Take in the iconic Route 66
• Enjoy the glitz and glamour of las Vegas
DAy 1: loS ANGElES & SAN DIEGo
meet up with your crew and head south to
San Diego via the O.C, along the scenic pacific
Coast. Tap into the ‘Californian Dream’ on a tour
through the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
Tonight, party at a hip downtown club, chill out
at a cool beach bar or sip cocktails at a chic
rooftop lounge. (D)
DAy 2: SAN DIEGo
Wander around and discover all this city has to
offer. With 100kms of beaches, a world famous
zoo, sailors, surfers, shopping, culture and a
gentle mediterranean climate, this place is a
little piece of USA paradise. (B)
DAy 3: PhoENIX
Leave the beach behind and go on a scenic drive
through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego
Desert and Sonoran Desert. Arrive into phoenix,
a metropolitan desert oasis. The sprawling city
heats it up as a retail mecca, a melting pot of
fun, funky dining and hip nightlife! (B)
INCluSIoNS
• Limo ride and champagne in Las vegas
• Traditional mexican feast in San Diego
• Hotel accommodation on the vegas 'Strip'
DEPARTuRES
JAN-MAR WED (FORTNIGHTLY)
APR-DEC WED
JUL-AUG SUN (FORTNIGHTLY)
Accommodation: Twin-share hotel accommodation (5 nts), twin-share cabin (2nts)
Transport: Modern air-conditioned coach with power points for charging Group
Size: 25-52 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners Tour Code: COWWAT
DAyS 4-5: GRAND CANyoN NATIoNAl PARk
From the ‘valley of the Sun’ to the majestic
grand Canyon. Stop off in Sedona, a quirky
town nestled in red rock country. You'll drive
along scenic routes, past brilliantly coloured
sandstone cliffs and rugged peaks to your
base in the national park. Hike, walk, or
maybe take an optional helicopter flight for
an up close experience with this phenomenal
natural wonder. Hike along the canyon’s south
rim, watch a spectacular sunset and capture
incredible photos with a visit to a panoramic
viewpoint. (B, D)
DAyS 6-7: lAS VEGAS
get your kicks on route 66 as you head to
the bright lights of Las vegas. You'll take an
evening tour of the famous vegas 'Strip’ and all
its glitz and glamour. relax by the pool or check
out Sin City’s flashiest party hotspots. gamble
away the last of your spending money at some
of the world’s largest casinos. (2B, D)
DAy 8: lAS VEGAS
Say goodbye to the party in the desert as your
US adventure wraps up and it’s time to say bye
to your new buds.
• las Vegas
Grand Canyon •
• Sedona
los Angeles
San Diego •
• Phoenix
Sonoran Desert •
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