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San Diego, Grand Canyon & Vegas

6 days, Los Angeles to Las Vegas

Map of the route for San Diego, Grand Canyon & Vegas
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Itinerary

Day 1Los Angeles

Arrive at any time.

There's a lot to see and do in LA, and we recommend spending extra time here if you'd like to explore Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and other hot spots around the city; speak to your sales agent to book extra accommodation.

Enjoy free time today in Santa Monica, where the hostel is located, and check out the famous pier or hit the beach.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
19:00

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

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Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow

Universal Studios Hollywood
Los Angeles2h-4h
90-150USD per person

Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience at Universal Studios, home to thrilling theme park rides, live shows, and a real working movie studio. In the evening, check out some of Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants, and cinemas at CityWalk.

Santa Monica Pier Visit
Los Angeles
Free

Check out the pier, boardwalk, and some of the city's best shopping at 3rd St Promenade in this beachfront city.

Venice Beach Visit
Los Angeles
Free

Explore this hangout for the creative and the artistic. Venice is known for its circus-like Ocean Front Walk, and pedestrian promenade highlighting street performers, fortune tellers, artists, and vendors.

Day 2Los Angeles/San Diego

Be on celebrity-watch while passing by a few popular sites on the way out of LA, California's most glamorous city. In San Diego, visit Coronado Island or soak up the sun on Mission Beach. Opt to check out the Gaslamp Quarter District in the evening.

Your CEO will point out a few famous neighbourhoods and landmarks on the drive out of town.

Cruise through Orange County and along the incredible Pacific coastline to the truly remarkable city San Diego. Sun, sand, food and fun awaits us in this beautiful beach city. When the sun sets, experience the Gaslamp Quarter District with numerous pubs and nightclubs.

Private Vehicle
Los Angeles – San Diego3h-4h220km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Coronado Island Visit
Coronado1h

Coronado Island’s white-sand beach, mild surf and postcard worthy sunsets, is consistently rated one of the best beaches in the world. If the acclaimed beaches aren’t enough, check out the charming bayside district with breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline. Walk, ride, motor in a golf cart; there are many options to get around that don't involve a car.

Mission Beach Visit
San Diego3h

Yearn for a classic California beach experience complete with boardwalks, beach cruisers and even a historic roller coaster? Built on a sandbar between the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay, this beach is perfect for swimmers, surfers, paddle boarders and kayakers alike.

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Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow

Surf and Boogie Board Rental
San Diego
8-20USD per person

Boardwalk, bay, beach or surf, rent whatever you need to soak up the sun. Hire a surf board, paddle board, boogie board or kayak to catch the waves your way. Don't forget your sunscreen.

Surf Lesson
San Diego15m-30m
69USD per person

Grab your swimsuit and get ready to hang ten! Learn how to find and ride the waves with surfing lessons from local experts. Enjoy the fresh sea air, and try to spot local marine life while enjoying the waters.

Gaslamp Quarter District Visit
San Diego
Free

After the sun sets, historic Gaslamp Quarter District comes to life. Rich history mixed with modern flair, Gaslamp is booming with restaurants, bars, speakeasies, live music and dancing.

Old Town San Diego Visit
San Diego1h-2h
Free

Learn about San Diego while visiting its many historic sites. Enjoy local food and drinks in the heart of Old Town.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 3San Diego/Lake Havasu City

Travel to Joshua Tree National Park, taking in the desert scenery and hundreds of Joshua trees, then cool off in the crystal-clear waters of the Colorado River at Lake Havasu.

Private Vehicle
San Diego – Joshua Tree National Park3h-4h250km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Joshua Tree National Park Visit
Joshua Tree National Park

Discover the rugged rock formations and iconic Joshua trees that gave this National Park it's name. Go for a hike, keep a sharp eye out for desert wildlife, and take in the incredible scenery.

Private Vehicle
Joshua Tree National Park – Lake Havasu City2h30m-3h240km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow

London Bridge Visit
Lake Havasu City

From spanning the Thames to crossing the Colorado River, check out the 1800s London Bridge shipped from England and rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Lake Havasu City/Grand Canyon

Continue to the Grand Canyon and explore this natural wonder. Enjoy sunset at the canyon rim.

Charge up your camera batteries in time for this next breathtaking experience as we take Arizona's famous scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon en route to the Grand Canyon.

Private Vehicle
Lake Havasu City – Grand Canyon6h-7h450km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Grand Canyon Sunset
Grand Canyon National Park

Head to the rim of the Grand Canyon at sunset. Point your camera in any direction and capture memorable shots as the shifting light plays off the layers of red, yellow, and brown rock. This is truly one of the great wonders. Enjoy the moment.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Grand Canyon

Enjoy a free day to discover the Grand Canyon. Opt to hike throughout the park, rent a bike, check out a museum or see the canyon from the sky by helicopter.

Free Time
Grand Canyon Full Day

Enjoy a full day in this Wonder of the World to explore your own way.

Grand Canyon South Rim Visit
Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon

Visit the south rim of the canyon for a great first impression. Marvel as the Grand Canyon unfolds before you. Don't get too close. The land drops almost straight down for more than 1,000m (3,280 ft) into the serpentine canyons below! The gorge is filled with rocky buttes, sheer limestone cliffs, and deep canyons all arrayed in a rainbow of colors. Words defy. This is truly one of the most magnificent sights on earth.

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Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow

Grand Canyon IMAX Movie
Grand Canyon National Park
14USD per person

On a giant six-story movie screen, watch the most viewed IMAX film of all time, "Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets". Escape, fly, and discover the history and beauty of this awe-inspiring landscape.

Grand Canyon Hike
Grand Canyon1h-4h 1-10km
Free

Opt to hike along the rim or down into the canyon. Experience breathtaking scenery with spectacular views. Bring lots of water, a hat and plenty of energy. Remember -- hiking down is optional, hiking back up is mandatory!

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon helicopter ride is a must! Enjoy a bird's-eye view for 45 to 50 minutes as you fly over the canyon, taking in the stark contrast of the blue-green Colorado River against the thousand shades of red rock found in the canyon. From above, you can fully appreciate the greatness of the gorge and see why it is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Grand Canyon/Las Vegas

Journey along famous Route 66, and explore the Las Vegas Strip in the evening. Tour ends upon arrival to Las Vegas. Opt to take a VIP party limo experience.

Please note this trip ends on arrival to Las Vegas. If you wish to spend the night in the city, speak to your sales agent about booking post-accommodation.

Private Vehicle
Grand Canyon – Las Vegas6h-7h480km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Includes stops on Route 66.

Vegas Strip Visit
Las Vegas1h

Walk along Las Vegas Boulevard and soak in the lights, energy and pulse of the Strip. With an ever-evolving architecture and multitude of hotels, casinos, restaurants, and entertainment, there's so much to see and do.

Departure Day

Depart on arrival to Las Vegas. Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.

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Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow

VIP Party Bus Experience
Las Vegas
45USD per person

Channel your inner celebrity and set off in this party on wheels. Luxuriate in the leather seats, and feel like a star with the neon lights, flat screen TV and booming stereo system. Tour the highlights of Vegas and love the limo life.

Las Vegas Show
Las Vegas3h-4h
60-200USD per person

Leave the world behind, give in to your senses and prepare to be amazed. Take in one of the many shows available in this entertainment mecca. Live music, burlesque, comedy, magic, Cirque Du Soleil, and more. Whatever your passion, no other city can compete with the range and scale of shows on offer 24 hours a day.

Gambling at Vegas Casino
Las Vegas

Hold some cards, toss some dice, place a bet or sit at the slots. Try your luck at gambling in one of the many casinos along the Strip. (The legal age for gambling is 21 years of age.)

Meals included:

Breakfast

San Diego, Grand Canyon & Vegas

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