Best of USA
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Length: 13 Days
Type: Superior
Category: Regional North America
Operator: Contiki Tours
Tour Code: CONTIKI1
   
 
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About This Tour

About This Tour


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Featuring: California, Nevada, New York
Starting In Los Angeles and ending in New York City

 

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What's Included

Accomodations
* 12 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary * Internal flights - as per itinerary

The Contiki Difference
* Experienced Tour Managers / Driver * Transfer to coordinate with suggested flights * Metro pass for the 5 days in New York * Inclusions and sightseeing as outlined below * Visit 3 States: California ; Nevada ; New York

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Arrive Los Angeles (Dinner Days)
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & cruise down star-studded Hollywood Boulevard & the Sunset Strip. Get into the vibrant energy of the Venice Beach's boardwalk, shop 'til you drop, or just chill amongst hte sunny beach community of Santa Monica.

Los Angeles (Breakfast Days)
In the morning, get an insider’s look at LA on a walking tour of downtown. The rest of the day is all yours to explore – look for deals in the garment district, check out the new ‘LA Live’ entertainment venue, or see how the rich & famous live on an optional celebrity home tour.

More of Los Angeles (Breakfast Days)
For the next two days check out the area’s world-famous theme parks. Explore the magical world of Disneyland and find out why it’s “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Or get behind the scenes of the movie world at Universal Studios.

Los Angeles to San Francisco (Dinner Days)
Next stop is San Fran - the city of roller coaster streets, countless cultures & the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge. See it all on a city sightseeing tour.

San Francisco (Breakfast Days)
It’s all about the 'good life' in this beautiful, cosmopolitan city. Ride historic cable cars, feel the hippie vibe in Haight-Ashbury, tour notorious Alcatraz Island, or walk through Golden Gate Park.

San Francisco to Las Vegas (Dinner Days)
Leave your heart in San Francisco & fly to the bright lights & bling of Las Vegas. Cruising the world famous ‘Strip’ is an unforgettable sight & sound experience.

Las Vegas ( Days)
Hang out for a couple days in the glitz & glamour of ‘Sin City’. Act like a high roller in one of the countless casinos, go high-end bargain shopping in the factory outlets, catch a spectacular show & hit the party hot spots.

Las Vegas to New York ( Days)
Leave the party in the desert and fly to larger-than-life New York City.

Hello Big Apple! (Dinner Days)
Sightsee many of the city’s icons. Cruise out to Lady Liberty then spend time discovering the city on your own for the rest of the day. After dinner, hit the streets for the electric atmosphere of Times Square & a big night out in the city that never sleeps.

New York, New York (Breakfast Days)
This morning cruise through Central Park on an optional bike tour. In the afternoon, shop up a storm on trendy Fifth Avenue, explore some more of the cool & vibrant neighborhoods, people watch form a street side cafe or hope on an optional 'Sex & the City' tour. Later, catch a Broadway show & grab a bite to eat at a city diner.

More of Manhattan (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
There's still more! Ride “The Beast” on an optional Hudson River jet boat tour, enjoy The Met gallery, or cross the historic Brooklyn Bridge. This afternoon get a bird’s eye view of it all on a fantastic optional helicopter flight. After a farewell dinner, it’s straight to the top of the Empire State Building for an unforgettable view of the city.

Depart New York City ( Days)
This morning the tour ends & it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

Sightseeing Highlights

Chicago
City sightseeing tour

Los Angeles
Visit Hollywood & Mann's Chinese Theater

Los Angeles
Walking Tour of Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles
Walk Hollywood's "Walk of Fame"

Los Angeles
Drive along famous Sunset Strip

Los Angeles
See the Viper Room bar

Los Angeles
See Rodeo Drive and Melrose Avenue

Los Angeles
Visit Venice Beach

Los Angeles
Visit Santa Monica and it's famous Pier

Los Angeles
Transfers and flight to San Francisco

San Francisco
City sightseeing tour including North Beach, Golden Gate Park, & Haight Ashbury

San Francisco
See the city's famous cable cars

San Francisco
See the famous row houses on Alamo Square

San Francisco
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco
See Alcatraz

San Francisco
Visit Fisherman's Wharf & Chinatown

San Francisco
Transfers and flight to Las Vegas

Las Vegas
Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'

Las Vegas
Visit Fremont Street

Las Vegas
Visit some of the world's largest hotels & casinos and enjoy the nightlife

Las Vegas
Transfers and flight to New York

New York City
City sightseeing tour of Manhattan

New York City
See Wall Street and the NYSE

New York City
Visit Ground Zero & Battery Park

New York City
Visit Liberty Island with free time at the Statue of Liberty

New York City
Enjoy a panoramic view of New York City Skyline

New York City
See Harlem's Apollo Theatre

New York City
See the lights of Times Square

New York City
Visit the Empire State Building & take an elevator to the Observation Tower (102 floors up)

New York City
Visit fashionable Fifth Avenue & see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center & Tiffany's

New York City
Visit Central Park

New York City
See Museum Row including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Guggenheim Museum

New York City
See the famous neighbourhoods of New York such as Soho, Greenwich Village and TriBeCa.

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Details & Specials

Universal Studios
USD $82.00
Witness real sets from some of your favorite movies on the world famous Studio Tour. Experience hair-raising thrills and heart-pounding surprises on rides like the Revenge of the Mummy thrill coaster and the Jurassic Park 80-foot raft plunge. Finish your day off at Universal CityWalk, where there's always way more to do.

Disneyland (Online or at Park Only)
USD $72.00
Indulge the child within and enjoy a day at Walt Disney's dream. Visit Tommorrowland and see the future, step back into the Old West in Frontierland or explore with Indiana Jones in Adventureland. Please note tickets can be purchased online or at the gates. The listed price is valid for a one-day Disneyland Park only pass. The Park Hopper pass which includes both Disneyland and California Adventure parks can be purchased for $97.00 USD also at the main gates.

Sunset Sailing Adventure
USD$40.00
Sail out on San Francisco's world-famous Bay on the Adventure Cat. Your tour will take you near Alcatraz Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and out to Kirby Cove. Enjoy the sunset, the included drinks and appetizers while you cruise around the Bay!

San Francisco Note
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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.

Las Vegas Variety Show
USD$52.00
This variety show incorporates some of the best talent Las Vegas has to offer. The professional dance team is joined by a number of variety acts including professional dancers, a comedian, a magician and more.

Helicopter Flight
USD $330.00
Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon. This adventure flight departs from Las Vegas airport and includes views of the famous Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and fascinating desert scenery before landing inside the Grand Canyon itself. Upon arrival at the canyon enjoy a complimentary lunch and a traditional champagne toast. A truly unique way to see the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon.

'Sex and the City Tour'
USD $38.50
Follow in the fancy footsteps of Carrie & Co as they conquer New York City. Drink where they drink, shop where they shop and gossip where they gossip.

The Big Apple Helicopter Ride
USD$132.00
See the Statue of Liberty, the Financial District, Empire State Building, Chrysler, Woolworth and Pan Am Buildings.

Ride "The Beast"
USD $19.50 (seasonal)
Don't miss the BEAST! New York's very own thrill ride. "Mad Dog", your daring captain, will take you for a wet n' wild ride through the New York Harbor. Hold onto your hats because for 30 fun-filled minutes you'll be soaring past the skyscrapers at speeds up to 45 mph (72 km/hr). (this optional is weather permitting).

New York, New York Helicopter Ride
USD $182.50
An enhanced Harbor tour that includes view's of New York City's five Boroughs! Your tour begins down the Hudson River, Manhattan's Financial District, Woolworth Building and Ellis Island, allowing for a birds-eye view of the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, Verrazano Bridge, which joins Brooklyn and Staten Island before returning up the Hudson passed the Air Craft Carrier-USS Intrepid to view Midtown's famous skyscrapers: Empire State, Chrysler and Met Life (Pan Am) Buildings, along with Central Park, Yankee Stadium-Home of the New York Yankees, St. John the Devine Cathedral, Columbia University, George Washington Bridge and the Palisade of New Jersey.

New York TV & Movie Tour
USD $35.50
Lights! Camera! Action! Take a bus tour to over 60 sights of your favorite movies and television shows.

Bike and Roll New York City
USD $39.00 (seasonal)
Join us for a fabulous bike ride exploring the sites of world-famous Central Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River and city skyline before heading to the famous 843-acre Central Park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Visit famous sites: Strawberry Fields international peace garden, Belvedere Castle, Shakespeare Garden, concert sites, and more! (this optional is operated weather permitting)

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Valid for new bookings made between March 1st-30th only and must pay air portion in full by March 30, 2010.  Offer is valid for $300 off airfare per couple or $150 off if single traveler.  All travel myst be completed by NOv 30, 2010.  Offer is valid on major airlines.  Air tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable after purchase.  Once payment is received, 100% cancellation penalties apply.  No name changes allowed once a reservation is made.  Offer is subject to availability at the time of booking.  Offer can be combined with all brochure discounts and $150 Spring Flin tour promo.  Promotion can be withdrawn at any time.  


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Valid for any Contiki trip 8 days or longer. Active or non-active members are eligible, as long as a valid military ID is provided for each person applying the discount. Mention promo code MILITARY0910 to redeem.

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Terms and Conditions:

1.The referral program is valid for new trips booked as of May 1, 2009.

2.You can refer as many passengers as you’d like! You must provide valid names and e-mail addresses (e.g. you may not enter your own e-mail address or repeat the same address more than once). We will issue up to 10 $100 gift cards per Referrer per calendar year. Referees must be new passengers. Not combinable with Past Passenger discount.

3.Referee must between 18-35 years old at the time of travel.

4.Referee must have been referred online and must mention "Refer a Friend" and Referrer's name when booking their trip.

5.Upon booking their trip, the Referee will receive in their travel documentation $100 in Optional Excursion vouchers. The original Optional Excursion vouchers can be redeemed while on their trip and cannot be exchanged for cash reimbursement.

6.The Referred passenger(s) are responsible for reviewing their travel documentation and making sure they received the Optional Excursion Vouchers prior to their departure from the United States. Contiki will not issue a cash refund to passenger(s) for any Optional Excursion because the Referred passenger(s) paid the tour manager directly, forgot to pack or bring the vouchers on the tour, did not use the entire value of the vouchers, looses the vouchers, or advises us after their travel that they did not receive the vouchers.

7.If booking is made within 14 days of the departure, we cannot guarantee receipt of physical vouchers unless traveler expedites their documents at an additional cost. Scanned copies are not available

8.Contiki is not responsible if a Referrer fails to properly identify a Referee. Contiki will not retroactively record a friend who was not identified at the time of sign-up.

9.Contiki will not allow a Referee to be claimed by more than one Referrer. Once a Referee’s e-mail address has been given, it may not be changed.

10.Cash will be given out in the form of a gift card from a major credit card company with a value of $100. Gift card will be issued to Referrer only after Referee completes travel on their trip of 8 days or longer. If a Referee cancels for any reason, the referral reward is forfeited.

11.Offer is not valid for tour purchases made outside the U.S.

12.Contiki reserves the right to resolve any disputes at its sole discretion.

$100 Referral cash will be received as a $100 American Express cash gift card.


 

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