Great Western American Adventure
Overview
Highlights
- Napa Valley: Visit Benziger Winery for a private tram tour including the barrel aging caves and an exclusive tasting.
- Hearst Castle: Ascend the ‘Enchanted Hill' for a guided tour of one of America's grandest private estates.
- Santa Barbara: Visit Mission Santa Barbara, a historic Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1786.
- Los Angeles: Enjoy a guided tour of the Getty Villa, a recreation of an ancient Roman country house.
- Los Angeles: Step beyond the red carpet. A behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars on a private tour of the Dolby Theatre.
- Grand Canyon: Join a Local Expert for an informative presentation and witness the burnt orange hues of the canyon walls.
- Lake Powell: A testament to the power of water over rock, glide through the narrow sandstone turns of Antelope Canyon during your cruise.
- Monument Valley: Join a Local Expert in a special vehicle to explore the iconic vistas of this Navajo Tribal Park, made famous in America's favourite Western movies.
- Zion Canyon: The most relaxing and informative way to see the grandeur and natural features of the canyon is by private shuttle which includes a live commentary.
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Trip includes
- An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40-seat coach, with extended leg room and an on-board restroom. It's Business Class comfort, complete with complimentary bottled water for you to enjoy during your luxury coaching tour.
- A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.
- At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling with prompt delivery right to your door. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus, we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.
- With Insight Flourishes, from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.
- Included airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 15.
Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Omni San Francisco
Welcome to California. On arrival at San Francisco International Airport, your transfer takes you to your tour hotel. At 6.00 pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Omni San Francisco
Spend the morning taking in the sights of the city - the bustling activity in Union Square and the beautiful Golden Gate Park. Later, join your Tour Director and fellow passengers for an informative walking tour through Chinatown followed by an authentic Chinese Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa
Enter the Napa Valley in California's lush premier wine country with a visit to the Benziger Family Winery for a fabulous private tram tour. Take a close-up look at the vines and lea...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
Travel through California's Gold Country and into the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park. Explore the valley floor with its spectacular waterfalls, the imposing rock formations of...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
Drive down the Sierras and through the fertile San Joaquin Valley. Purchase local fresh fruit at a historic fruit stand en route to picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea. Browse the art galleries and s...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara
Head south to La Cuesta Encantada, ‘The Enchanted Hill' high above the ocean at San Simeon, for a guided tour of Hearst Castle - the grandiose estate of publishing magnate Wil...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE
Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara and learn about the chain of 21 missions along California's El Camino Real. Then journey along spectacular Santa Monica Bay, passing thro...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE
In the morning, spot the Hollywood Sign during your sightseeing tour, view Grauman's Chinese Theater and stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Experience the glitz a...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Scottsdale
Travel across the Mojave Desert wilderness. Arrive in Scottsdale, where you can spend the day relaxing at your idyllic resort and spa.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: National Park Lodges, Grand Canyon
Head north to the quaint bohemian colony of Sedona, and browse the stores and galleries. Enjoy one of Arizona's finest drives through Oak Creek Canyon, before travelling on to ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas (2 nights)
The choice is yours in the morning: wake up early and see the sun rise over the canyon or ask your Tour Director about optional "flightseeing" experiences over this nat...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas
This day is entirely yours to do as you please. Relax and enjoy the resort's facilities, or join an excursion to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park for a guided tour.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge or Zion National Park Lodge
Perhaps join an optional float trip down one of the most scenic stretches of the Colorado River before heading to Bryce Canyon National Park in Southe...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas
Travel through more amazing scenery to the lush cliff-and-canyon landscape of Zion National Park. Board a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with a live commentary to experience the scenic highlight...
Meals: Breakfast
Your adventure ends with a departure transfer to Las Vegas International Airport or extend your stay in Las Vegas.
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- Over 45 days - Loss of Deposit
- 45-22 days - 25%
- 21-8 days - 30%
- 7-1 days - 50%
- Day of departure/no show - 100%
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