YOSEMITE & GRAND CANYON & LAS VEGAS - 2009

4 days from Bay Area to Bay Area (LA-GSL4)

Prices & Dates:

$328.00 (depart Tuesday & Saturday)

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Vacation Overview

As one of the most beautiful National Parks in the West Coast, Yosemite was designated a World Heritage Site in 1984. It is internationally recognized for its spectacular soaring granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and biological diversity.

Contrast Yosemite to the Grand Canyon. The Canyon, incised by the mighty Colorado River, is immense, averaging 4,000 feet deep for its entire 277 miles. The sheer depth and magnitude of the Canyon truly makes it incomparable

Itinerary

Day 1  BAY AREA – YOSEMITY – FRESNO

From waterfalls that drop thousands of feet, and endless mountain ridges, Yosemite National Park can be considered one of the most famous scenic spots in the Western United States. Arrive in Yosemite National Park after lunch. Highlights include: Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls, El Captain, Merced River, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome. Overnight stay in Fresno.

Hotel: Days Inn Fresno or Vagabond Inn Fresno

Day 2  FRESNO – LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, it's a city that has something to offer for everyone. The infamous Las Vegas Strip is where tourists can enjoy a walk in the warm desert evening and visit the newest and most lavish casinos from Bellagio, Venetian, MGM Grand, The Mirage, and more. Or perhaps take a stroll downtown and view a dazzling light show that spans an entire street (Optional night tour). There are special shows and performances year round that truly makes Las Vegas as a city that never sleeps. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

Hotel: Circus Circus Hotel or similar

Day 3  LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM – GRAND CANYON – LAS VEGAS

The Grand Canyon offers one of the most spectacular examples of erosion not found anywhere in the world. Canyon National Park is a designated World Heritage Site and is unmatched in the incomparable vistas that it offers to visitors on the rim. Today, take an excursion to this incomparable National Park. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

Hotel: Circus Circus Hotel or similar

Day 4  LAS VEGAS – BAY AREA

On the way back to the Bay Area, drive by Edwards Air Force Base and Barstow.

Rules & Restrictions:
*National Holiday & Long Weekend Tour Fare, hotel surcharge may be applied.
*2 Nights Hotel at Las Vegas - Circus Circus Hotel.

 

 

Package Excludes:

* Meals

* All other private expenses

* Tips to tour guide and driver (Suggested $6.00 per day).