Day 1: Las Vegas to Bass Lake: The Adventure Begins! Your tour begins this morning with a warm welcome from your Contiki road crew. Recount your Vegas adventures to your new Contiki buddies as we say "goodbye" to the deserts of Nevada and "hello" to the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. We'll dock on the shores of beautiful Bass Lake, the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Chalets (quad-share) (D)
Day 2: Yosemite National Park: Today, we will explore the magnificent Yosemite National Park, with its famous rock formations of El Capitan and Half Dome. When we arrive on the valley floor, you will have the opportunity to cycle or hike (seasonal and weather permitting) or simply soak up the atmosphere of one of America's treasured national parks. We return to Bass Lake in the afternoon for water sports (seasonal) and to relax in our mountain paradise. Chalets (quad-share) (D)
Day 3: Bass Lake to San Francisco: The City by the Bay. This city grooves! You will quickly fall in love with this place during your extensive city tour that includes The Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Golden Gate Park and Haight Ashbury - hippie central. This afternoon enjoy a sunset sailing adventure on San Francisco's Bay (optional/seasonal). Hotel (B)
Day 4: San Francisco: The day is yours to explore this fascinating and diverse city, ride on one of the city's famous cable cars, shop in Union Square, bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, or take a walk down crooked Lombard - the world's "crookedest street". Get out your chopsticks and join us for dinner in Chinatown (optional). Hotel (B)
Day 5: San Francisco to Carpinteria via Santa Barbara: Life's a Beach. Check out California's scenery as we head south to the beachside town of Santa Barbara. You'll feel like you are in the Mediterranean here as your road crew shows you the sights. We'll stay in a nearby coastal village tonight for the ultimate California experience. Hotel (D)
Day 6: Carpinteria to Los Angeles (Anaheim): I Love L.A. This morningwe will make the short drive to the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles! Get an insiders look at Hollywood with an included walking tour of Hollywood Blvd. Your city tour includes: The world famous Hollywood sign, Mann's Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame, Melrose Avenue and Beverly Hills. Finally, we'll swing by Venice Beach and check out the scene there. All good things must come to an end and so on to Anaheim where our tour - not the friendships made - end this afternoon. (B)
Please Note: Do not book flights before 8:00pm.
