Winter California
Highlights for 18 - 35 Year Young Professionals and College
Students
Overview
For those who love the snow, or want to experience it
for the very first time, now is your chance. Head to one of North
America’s most spectacular lakes and premier alpine resort areas,
Lake Tahoe. You'll find a place that offers amazing natural beauty
plus the 24 hour non-stop bling of Vegas-style casinos and clubs. And
to top it all off, singles 18 -35 travellers can hit the
slopes at 3 of Tahoe’s best ski areas - Heavenly, Kirkwood, &
Sierra-at-Tahoe. But if skiing or snowboarding isn’t your cup of tea,
other activities abound. In this absolutely unbeatable setting,
there’s definitely something for
everyone!
Itinerary
Day
1 Las Vegas to Lake
Tahoe
Meet up
with your 19-35 crew & leave the bling of Vegas
behind & head toward the outdoor adventures awaiting you
in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Hotel
(D)
Days 2
& 3 Lake
Tahoe
For the
next two days, hit the slopes of 3 world-class resorts for
legendary skiing and snowboarding. Or try out the many other
snow-based activities available, like ice-skating,
snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding. And when you’re ready
to head indoors, tap into the Lake’s high-energy nightlife
with its Vegas-style casinos and big-name
entertainment. Hotel (B)
Day
4 Lake Tahoe to San
Francisco
Head
down from the mountains and into one of America’s most
colorful & character-filled cities. Fall under the city’s
spell & catch awesome bay views as you cross the Oakland
Bay & Golden Gate bridges. Hotel
(B)
Day
5 San
Francisco
There’s
so much to do in this beautiful & cosmopolitan city for 2
full days. Ride the historic cable cars, shop till you drop
in Union Square, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour
notorious Alcatraz Island, or stroll through Golden Gate
Park.
Hotel (B,D)
Day
6 San
Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa
Barbara
Journey south to the lush,
sun-drenched American Riviera. Kick back on the beach and hit the
shops & galleries in Santa Barbara. Then stay overnight in the
beautiful coastal town of Carpinteria.
(D)
Day
7 Carpinteria to
Anaheim
Top off your tour with a
stop in star-studded Hollywood, a drive down the Sunset Strip
& time in Venice Beach. Then your US adventure wraps up
and it’s time to say farewell to your new
friends (B)
Dates & Prices
| Start Date |
Price |
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Dates |
Prices |
| December 21 |
$1129 |
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| December 28 |
$1129 |
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| 2011 |
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January 11 |
$1029 |
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February 8 |
$1029 |
| January 25 |
$1029 |
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February 22 |
$1029 |
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| March 8 |
$1029 |
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| March 22 |
$1029 |
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*Prices are not guaranteed until time of booking
Parkas, pants, and helmets may be rented for minimal
daily fee from a local rental shop; however, travelers will need to either bring or
purchase their own hats & gloves
Highlights
San Diego
- City sightseeing tour including Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park
& Coronado Island
- Visit Mission Beach (weather permitting)
Phoenix
- Scenic drive through Cleveland National Forest, the Anza Borrego and
Sonoran desert
Sedona
- Drive the scenic route through "Red Rock" country
- Shop for Native American jewelery
- Drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon
Grand Canyon
- Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos
- Hike along the Canyon's North Rim
Route 66
- Drive along the famous highway
Las Vegas
- Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'
- Visit Fremont Street
Lake Tahoe
- Scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Visit Lake Tahoe's South Shore
- See famous Lake Tahoe
San Francisco
- City sightseeing tour including North Beach, Golden Gate Park, & Haight
Ashbury
- Visit Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
- Tour at AT&T Park - home to the Giants, San Francisco's baseball
club
Carpinteria
Los Angeles
- Visit Hollywood & Mann's Chinese Theater
- Walk Hollywood's "Walk of Fame"
Accommodations
- 6 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
- Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) – as per itinerary
- Experienced Tour Manager and Driver
- Modern, air-conditioned coach
- 2 States visited: California and Nevada
Optional
Activities
San Francisco
- Wine Country Tour - Enjoy a wine tour through
one of the famous wine-grape growing provinces of North America, the Napa
Valley region. On this wine country tour, you’ll see three premier Napa
wineries and learn the art of wine. The tour includes complimentary wine
tastings at all winery stops, lunch opportunities with a visit to either
Sonoma’s historic square or the town of Yountville.
- San Francisco
Alcatraz is not included in this tour. However you may book tickets in advance
by going to www.alcatrazcruises.com. We highly recommend you do as soon as
possible as space is limited and sells quickly. We suggest booking the earliest
cruise with audio (9:30am) as it allows the rest of the day at leisure.
- Chinatown Walking Tour and Dinner- Explore
Chinatown and enjoy an all you can eat meal at one of San Francisco’s best
restaurants in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown.
- Bike and Roll San
Francisco(seasonal) - Take a
beautiful bicycle ride on the Bay Trail over the Golden Gate Bridge to
Sausalito with a return trip to San Francisco by ferryboat! The tour is an easy
9 mile adventure as most of the ride is flat and the last 3 miles are downhill.
Sights of interest include Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park, Ghirardelli Square,
Fort Mason, the Marina Green, Chrissy Field, the Palace of Fine Arts, the
Presidio, Fort Point, the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito shops, Alcatraz, Angel
Island, and more. Guided tour includes snack and bottled water. Price also
includes ferryboat from Sausalito.
- California Academy of Sciences - The
California Academy of Sciences is the only place in the world to combine a
natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium and world-class research
facility. Explore the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy
of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe.
Los Angeles
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour - The
Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour visits all the famous (and infamous) landmarks
in Hollywood and is a delight for anyone fascinated with Hollywood history,
architecture and lore. Its Hollywood’s most authentic tour with a bit of
legendary gossip as well. If you really want to know Hollywood you must take
this tour!
- Movie Stars' Homes Tour - You’ve seen
their movies, now see where the stars live! Sit back and relax as you are
driven past famous celebrity homes like those featured in “The Osbournes” and
“Speed.” See over 40 breathtaking mansions, in a fully narrated two-hour tour.
The tour also includes a cruise down the Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive.
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