Western Highlights


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Enjoy 8 Days Western Highlights tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in California, Arizona and Nevada. Start off this lovely trip in San Diego where you will drive through the O.C, take a scenic drive along the pacific coast, have a city sightseeing tour and and even see downtown, the Gaslamp quarter and Balboa Park. Before you leave, cross the Coronado Bridge for a panorama of the city skyline and visit Mission Beach. Then cross the border to visit Tijuana, Mexico. Next it's on to Phoenix where you will take a scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, see the Anza Borrego Desert and the Imperial Sand Dunes, and visit the cacti filled Sonoran Desert. Sedona is the next stop on this wonderfully exciting adventure. There, you can take a scenic drive through Red Rock Country, see brilliantly hued sandstone cliffs and rugged spires and you can even shop for Native American jewelry. Before you leave, don't forget to drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon. Go to the Grand Canyon to stay in the National Park, visit the Panoramic, hike and watch a spectacular sunset. Stop for photos and souvenirs on the famous Route 66. Once in Las Vegas you can have an evening Illumination tour including the famous Las Vegas 'Strip.' Then visit the Fremont Street Experience Light Show and the many casinos; now you can really begin to enjoy the nightlife!


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - San Diego

 
Los Angeles (Anaheim) to San Diego.
Sightseeing

The Adventure Begins! Your morning begins with a warm welcome from your road crew and a short drive along the Pacific Coast to San Diego, where we'll introduce you to "America's Finest City" with a sightseeing tour, that includes downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park.

San Diego Sightseeing picture
Shopping

We'll drive across the Coronado Bridge for great views of the San Diego skyline as we head south of the border to Tijuana, Mexico for shopping and lunch. Viva Mexico!

Nightlife

Tonight we'll enjoy the lively Gaslamp Quarter. ( Dinner )


Day 2 - San Diego

 
Sightseeing

Fun in the Sun. Today you choose how to spend your day. Perhaps you'll want to visit the World Famous San Diego Zoo or hang out with the whale, Shamu, at Sea World!

Beach

This afternoon we'll head to Mission Beach to check out the So Cal beach scene. (weather permitting)

Nightlife

This evening experience some of San Diego's nightlife! ( Breakfast )


Day 3 - Phoenix

 
San Diego to Phoenix.
Bus

This morning we leave the beach life of Southern California and travel to the cacti filled Sonoran desert.

Sightseeing

Today's drive is full of ever changing scenery, passing through Cleveland National Forest, Anza Borrego Desert and the Imperial Sand dunes.

Hotel

After lunch it's on to Phoenix and our hotel in the university town of Tempe. ( Breakfast )


Day 4 - Grand Canyon

 
Phoenix to the Grand Canyon.
Sightseeing

Today is filled with deserts, red rocks and the Grand Canyon!

Ballooning

This morning you'll have an opportunity to take a hot air balloon flight about the incredible Sonoran desert (optional). See the desert come alive as you float peacefully above.

Sightseeing

Leaving Phoenix we journey to red rock country. You'll be awed by the brilliantly hued sandstone carved by sea and wind into cliffs and rugged spires. Get a closer look at the Sedona back country with an optional jeep ride.

National Parks

Next stop is the Grand Canyon! Our modern cabins are located inside the National Park, just a short walk to the rim of the Grand Canyon. ( Breakfast, Dinner )


Day 5 - Grand Canyon

 
Grand Canyon National Park.
National Parks

A World Wonder. At over 1.6km (1 mile) deep and averaging 16km (10 miles) wide, it is easy to understand why the Grand Canyon is considered one of the world's seven natural wonders.

Hiking

We have the entire day to hike and explore the national park.

Optional
Sightseeing

Maybe take a sensational helicopter flight over the canyon (optional).

Sightseeing

Don't miss the spectacular sunset at the Grand Canyon. ( Breakfast )


Day 6 - Las Vegas

 
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas.
Sightseeing

On to Sin City! From quiet beauty to outrageous bright lights - Las Vegas awaits you! Tonight, we'll take a drive down the famous Vegas "Strip." You won't believe your eyes at this crazy place!

Optional
Nightlife

After the light show at Fremont Street, why not take in a Las Vegas cabaret show? (optional) ( Dinner )


Day 7 - Las Vegas

 
Gambling

Vegas, Baby! Only in Las Vegas can you visit most of the world's largest hotels and casinos in one day, gamble while you swim, catapult 327 meters (1,081 feet) up in the air from the top of the Stratosphere Hotel, feel like you are in Venice, Egypt, New York, Ancient Rome, and Paris all at the same time, and party like a rock star 24 hours a day!

Relaxation

Get out there and do it all - or just lie by the pool and relax.

Nightlife

Tonight, party on at one of Las Vegas's premier hot spots! ( Breakfast )


Day 8 - Las Vegas

 

Say a final farewell to your new found friends, as your tour ends this morning. Remember... what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!


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