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Your geography group will enjoy a great trip as they see the contrast of LA with the Grand Canyon. LA is a thriving, multilayered city while offering a complete contrast to the man made city explore the stunning creations of mother nature. The Grand Canyon is perhaps the most breathtaking sight in all of the US. This 277 mile long Canyon has been carved over millions of years by the winding Colorado River that now runs approximately 1 mile down at the base of the Canyon.
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Includes:
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast and evening meal daily plus 2 lunches
- All flights inclusive of tax
- Airport transfers in the US with meet and greet
- Daily transportation
- National Park entrance fee and hiking permits
- Expert guide
- Colorado River Rafting Excursion and Universal Studios
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationUniversal studios LA
You’re the star at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. At this real film and television studio you’ll go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and right into the action of your favourite movies. Whether you’re a fan of high-powered excitement, side-splitting comedy or heart-warming children’s tales, nobody puts you in the picture like Universal Studios. Don...
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive, between Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills, is a world famous three block long stretch of Los Angeles' best shops and boutiques. It is one of the most expensive shopping districts in the world and its shop owners have paid a hefty price tag to be there. In the early 1950's the center divide on the street was actually a horse path and is how the street got its name. ...
Fountains at the Bellagio
With several professionally choreographed musical routines and rushing water that soars as high as 460 feet from a total of 1,214 water-emitting devices, the $40-million, 8.5-acre lake is the most ambitious water feature ever created by WET Design. The free show has been celebrated in countless films, television shows, photographs and articles on Las Vegas. The fountains operate Monday - Friday, 3...
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is erosion, first is by water and second is by wind.Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, the width ranges from 4 to 18 miles and depth of over a mile.Grand Canyon is the most famous natural attraction in the USA and possibly in the world. The South Rim of the Canyon(this includes Grand Canyon Village, Hermits Rest and Desert View) is the most accessible part of the park and is open all...
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a city in the western part of Los Angeles.Its a world-class community, offering an extraordinary environment, activities, and events.The wealthy neighborhoods of Beverly Hills are Bel-Air and Holmby Hills. Beverly Hills contains some of the largest homes in Los Angeles County and the nation. The homes range from the extravagant and luxurious in size, to elegant and modern homes.
Montezuma Castle
Rising 100 feet above the Beaver Creek floodplain, Montezuma Castle is a testimony to the resilience and innovations of a people called the “Sinagua,” named after the Spanish term for the San Francisco Peaks, “Sierra Sin Agua” — “the mountain without water.”Montezuma Castle is one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in the United States. It is 90 percent original despite years of unauthorized ex...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart the UK and travel to the US | Arrival in Los Angeles. Meet your local guide and transfer by coach to your Hotel | Evening meal |
| Day 2 | Depart by coach an enjoy a morning City tour of LA | The afternoon is for you to explore your choice of LA hotspots | Evening meal |
| Day 3 | Spend all day enjoying the rides and attractions at Universal | Evening meal | |
| Day 4 | Board the coach and leave California | Arrival in Las Vegas with time for you to explore in the afternoon | Evening meal |
| Day 5 | Enjoy a half day float trip on the Colorado River followed by lunch | Continue on to Flagstaff for your overnight Stay | Evening meal |
| Day 6 | Spend the day on the Grand Canyon National Park, enjoy hiking with your local expert guide | Evening meal | |
| Day 7 | Drive to Phoenix with lunch en route | En route shopping to pick up gifts Visit to Montezuma Castle |
Evening meal |
| Day 8 | Morning free to relax before your flight home | Transfer to the airport and check-in | overnight flight to the UK |
| Day 9 | Arrival into the UK | ||
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