Tours - California Dreamin'

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California Dreamin'

Duration:

from 14 days

Embark on a dream travel adventure in the west coast of America. Admire things bold, ugly and beautiful in Los Angels and turn hedonist in Las Vegas. Make a mission to see the epic Grand Canyon, experience the extent of the sun in the Californian desert of Nevada and then soak in the serenity of the Yosemite National Park.

    

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0845 344 7642

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Embark on a dream travel adventure in the west coast of America. Admire things bold, ugly and beautiful in Los Angels and turn hedonist in Las Vegas where sinners come to flirt with chance. Make a mission to see the epic Grand Canyon, experience the extent of the sun in the Californian desert of Nevada and then soak in the serenity of the Yosemite National Park. Pass through the bohemian breeding-ground of San Francisco and enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara's coastline. A dream realised, this Californian adventure is a must for the young at heart.

• Watch the mercury rise in Death Valley
• Be a tourist at the Grand Canyon
• Dance with lady luck in Las Vegas
• Daydream at Universal Studios
• Experience the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park
• Be a bohemian in San Francisco

Days 1-2 Los Angeles/ San Diego

There's plenty of people-watching to do in LA, where the wacky to the outrageous are ubiquitous. Stroll down star-studded streets of Hollywood and Beverly Hills and go shopping on Rodeo Drive.

Day 3 Joshua Tree National Park/ Lake Havasu

Take in the spectacular rust-red and green colour-scape of the Southern Californian desert. Enter the Joshua Tree National Park, known for unusual plants including cacti, Mojave yuccas and Joshua trees. Afterwards, cross the Colarado River to see the 72 km long Lake Havasu.

Days 4-5 Grand Canyon

With the dimensions of 450 km long by 630 km wide by 600 m deep, it's easy to see how this canyon achieved its moniker. Overwhelming in real-life, the Grand Canyon is a a natural wonder and impressive at any angle. Try a helicopter flight to get a true idea of its magnitude.

Days 6-7 Las Vegas

Go west through the Kaibab National Forest and on to the famous Route 66. Cross Mojave Desert and reach the neon-lights of Las Vegas. The gambling world of Las Vegas is a cultural landmine. Dance with lady luck with a roll of the die.

Day 8 Lee Vining

The mercury rises in Death Valley one of the hottest deserts on the planet. Make the languid way to Lee Vining, located near the shores of Mono Lake. Cool down and ponder the tufa rock formations from the lake.

Days 9-10 Yosemite National Park

Drive over the Tioga Pass into the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Enter into the wilderness of the Yosemite National Park, a World Heritage-listed site. Yosemite's claim to fame is its majestic waterfalls, giant sequoia groves, magnificent granite cliffs and biological diversity.

Day 11 San Francisco

Arrive in the cultural melting pot of San Francisco. Catch a tram or visit the waterfront, feast like a king in Chinatown and peruse zany artwork in SoMa. Later, skip town and head south towards seaside Santa Cruz.

Day 12 Santa Barbara

Travel along the beach road and witness scenes of surfers and sea lions along California's coastline. Enjoy a stay in Santa Barbara by taking up the optional activities of rollerskating, bicycling, hiking, beach volleyball or just relaxing in the sun.

Days 13-14 Los Angeles

Keep moving south towards LA. No tour of LA is complete without a visit to Venice beach where body builders, roller girls and bronzed goddesses can be seen in all their sun-kissed glory

Intrepid Travel Ltd

For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With a huge variety of travel styles available, Intrepid travellers explore the world's most amazing places - discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way.

    

or call:

0845 344 7642