Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Los Angeles, returning from Atascadero with Virgin Atlantic. See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Los Angeles, 3 H Clarion Anaheim San Diego, 3 H Wyndham Garden near Seaworld Mesa, Days Hotel by Wyndham Mesa Flagstaff, Days Hotel Las Vegas, 4 H Sahara Hotel Selma, 3 H Holiday Inn Swan Court Modesto, 3 H Double Tree Modesto San Francisco, 3 H Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Atascadero, 3 H Holiday Inn Express and Suites Atascadero ✔ 4 meals ✔ 10 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Easygoing Day 1: UK to Los Angeles Depart the UK to Los Angeles where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 2: Los Angeles The ‘City of Angels’ represents a microcosm of America; from vast suburban sprawls to towering skyscrapers, bohemian beaches to snow-capped peaks. Your day tour begins in Hollywood – wander along the star embedded Walk of Fame to a viewpoint of the iconic Hollywood sign. Continue to Beverly Hills and later in the afternoon, stop at the ocean enclave of Santa Monica. Day 3: Los Angeles to San Diego Arrive in San Diego with time to explore the Old Town and have lunch. In the afternoon visit Coronado Island with time to relax on the beach and then head to the lively Gaslamp Quarter. Day 4: San Diego B This morning, head to Balboa Park, home to 16 museums and a theatre! After a tour, there are a range of optional excursions available. Day 5: San Diego to Mesa B Today, cross into Arizona, arriving at the city of Mesa, home to a melting pot of cuisines, particularly those from across the nearby Mexican border. Day 6: Mesa to Flagstaff B This morning, undertake an optional balloon ride (at a fee) and witness the magnificent spectacle of the Sonoran Desert at daybreak. Later, travel to the mystical town of Sedona and continue along Oak Creek Canyon to marvel at spectacular red sandstone formations. Arrive in Flagstaff, brimming with smalltown character and quaint Route 66 diners for an evening at leisure. Day 7: Flagstaff and The Grand Canyon B Begin today with one of The Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park. Wander along the south rim to admire jagged plateaus, rugged spires and crumbling ridges or take a walk along the Bright Angel Trail to spot inquisitive Albert squirrels, precarious bighorn sheep and the illusive Californian Condor. Later this afternoon, head back to Flagstaff for an evening at leisure. Day 8: Flagstaff to Las Vegas B Set off this morning and arrive late afternoon to your hotel for an evening to unwind or experience the neon vibrancy of the Vegas strip. Day 9: Las Vegas Today is at leisure to explore the west’s dazzling rhinestone city at your own pace. Day 10: Las Vegas to Selma This morning, make your way across the Mojave Desert, back to California. En route, witness the peculiar spectacle of the ‘boneyard’, home to hundreds of obsolete commercial airliners. Your day ends in Visalia. Day 11: Selma to Modesto Spend today in stunning Yosemite National Park. With wild meadows, glacial rivers cascading from granite peaks, the natural majesty is unparalleled. Later, journey to Modesto for an evening at leisure. Day 12: Modesto to San Francisco In the morning, travel to San Francisco. View China town before continuing to the Presidio, a serene park offering panoramic vistas across the bay, of Alcatraz Island and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Day 13: San Francisco Today, experience the sights of the city at leisure. Stroll alongside technicolour houses set against a Frisco skyline know as the ‘Painted Ladies’; alternatively, take advantage of California’s idyllic climate by visiting the vineyards of Napa Valley. Day 14: San Francisco to Atascadero Head to Monterey and enjoy some free time before departing to Carmel and heading off to San Simeon where you, again, have a little bit of time to explore. Day 15: Atascadero to UK Travel to beautiful Santa Barbara before your return flight home, or continue on to your chosen extension. What you’ll see  Embark on city tours of Los Angeles and San Francisco  Visit the city of Flagstaff on the famous Route 66  Discover the cascading waterfalls and towering sequoias of Yosemite  Marvel at the sights of Las Vegas Experience inspiring landscapes, untamed sandstone backyards, and cities with distinct personalities as you journey from the natural marvel of Yosemite, the Grand Canyon to cool San Francisco, dazzling Vegas, and sunny San Diego. Spirit of the West THIS TOUR EXPLORE Yosemite National Park Prices from Sep 2024 £2,699 Nov 2025 £2,949 Nov 2024 £2,599 Apr 2026 £3,149 Apr 2025 £2,999 May 2026 £3,249 May 2025 £3,099 Jun 2026 £3,199 Jun 2025 £3,099 Sep 2026 £3,149 Sep 2025 £2,999 Nov 2026 £3,099 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 4 Nov 24 • A single supplement starts from just £999 • Tipping paid locally $210 pp per tour Extend your tour Los Angeles City Stay 3 nights, 3 H from £399 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details The Americas 79