Trans American Adventure + San Francisco
From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, this 'road trip' of a lifetime takes in the treasures of this mighty continent, as we travel from city-scapes to prairie lands and beyond.
Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere, world famous sights, and sweeping panoramas of the 'City by the Bay', considered by many to be America's most beautiful city. On day 23 of your tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to San Francisco for the next three nights. On day 26, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - New York.
Fly to New York where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
DAY 2: New York City.
On today's sightseeing, see New York City's major attractions, including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village and Trinity Church. The afternoon is free.
DAY 3: New York City - Philadelphia - Washington DC area.
Head through New Jersey to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States. During your free time perhaps visit Independence Hall. Then it's on to Washington DC.
DAY 4: Washington DC area.
Your local guide points out all the major highlights on this morning's tour, including Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Then cross the Potomac River to Arlington National Cemetery. The remainder of the day is free.
DAY 5: Washington DC area - Niagara Falls.
A long, scenic day as you head through Pennsylvania Dutch Country, home of the Amish and Mennonite religious sects. Then along the Susquehanna River to Williamsport, the birthplace of Little League baseball. Later cross the Rainbow Bridge into Canada and to Niagara Falls.
DAY 6: Niagara Falls - Detroit/Dearborn area.
This morning board the Maid of the Mist for amazing close up views from the base of the falls. Then travel the Niagara Parkway, admiring Ontario's sweeping landscapes of farmlands and vineyards into Michigan. Overnight in the Detroit area, America's traditional automotive centre.
DAY 7: Detroit/Dearborn area - Henry Ford Museum - Chicago.
Begin the day with a visit to the Henry Ford Museum. Don't miss the 'Automobile in American Life' exhibit. Reach Chicago in the late afternoon.
DAY 8: Chicago.
See all the major landmarks on your morning city tour of the 'windy city'. This afternoon take an optional cruise on Lake Michigan, whilst in the evening there's an optional dinner outing, followed by spectacular views from atop the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower), one of the World's tallest buildings.
DAY 9: Chicago - Wisconsin Dells - Minneapolis.
First stop today is pretty Wisconsin Dells and an included boat trip in a unique amphibious vessel. Afterwards, enter Minnesota - the land of 10,000 lakes - driving through St Paul, before reaching your overnight hotel in Minneapolis.
DAY 10: Minneapolis.
Begin the day with a short city sightseeing tour of the bustling downtown area, then head out to the fabulous Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States featuring over 400 speciality stores. Tonight take an optional dinner cruise aboard a Mississippi paddlewheeler.
DAY 11: Minneapolis - Pierre.
Into the rich farmlands of South Dakota, homeland of the great Sioux Indian Nation. A stop in Mitchell to see the Corn Palace, a remarkable Moorish-style building covered with designs of corn outlined with grasses and grain. Then a scenic drive through the Crow Creek Indian Reservation and along the Missouri River. Overnight in Pierre.
DAY 12: Pierre - Badlands National Park - Mount Rushmore - Keystone.
First a drive through Fort Pierre National Grassland and see the prairie as it once was. Next is Badlands National Park, where 37 million years of wind and water have carved out a remarkably colourful sight. Then head deep into the Black Hills and behold Mount Rushmore, a giant granite monument to four American presidents - Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
DAY 13: Keystone - Cody.
Head through rich mountainous country to Buffalo. Drive past Sheridan, the scene of many fierce battles between the US Cavalry and the Sioux, Cheyenne and Crow Indians. Then climb over the Bighorn Mountains en route to the overnight stop in Buffalo Bill's frontier town of Cody.
DAY 14: Cody - Yellowstone National Park.
Travel through the Shoshone National Forest to splendid Yellowstone National Park. Follow the grand loop road to Artist Point with magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon and the stupendous Lower Falls, nearly twice the height of Niagara. Next, visit some of the world's most extraordinary geysers and bubbling mud pools and finally the reliable 'blow' of Old Faithful, Yellowstone's most notorious geyser. Overnight in West Yellowstone.
DAY 15: Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park sits on top of a plateau, 7,874 feet above sea level and surrounded by the dramatic Middle Rocky Mountains. The Park is a unique geothermal and ecological area, and features a wide variety of fauna, including bison, wolves and grizzly bears. Today visit even more of this fantastic national park.
DAY 16: Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Salt Lake City.
Today head into the magnificent Grand Tetons with saw-toothed, 13,770 ft high ridges crested with snow most of the year. Next, journey through western Jackson with its wooden pavements and swing-door saloons, and arrive late afternoon in Salt Lake City, magnificently set on the edge of a salt desert. Enjoy a brief orientation drive before reaching your hotel.
DAY 17: Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon - Cedar City.
Pass through sagebrush landscapes to Bryce Canyon National Park, with its breathtaking sandstone, limestone cliffs and ever-changing colours. Next, through the Dixie National Forest and Cedar Breaks National Monument to Cedar City for your overnight stay.
DAY 18: Cedar City - Zion National Park - Grand Canyon North Rim.
First stop is Zion National Park, a landscape that was carved out by rushing streams over a period of a million years. Through Kaibab National Forest to the less visited north rim of the Grand Canyon, where you'll marvel at the stunning views of the flame-coloured walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. The rest of the day is free.
DAY 19: Grand Canyon - Las Vegas.
Head to the unique phenomenon of Las Vegas, where fortune hunters try their luck at the 24-hour gambling tables. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 20: Las Vegas.
A free day for you to explore or relax.
DAY 21: Las Vegas - Calico Ghost Town - Los Angeles.
Into California today stopping at Calico Ghost Town to relive the wild, tough days when miners struck it rich. Through the Mojave Desert and over the mountains to Los Angeles.
DAY 22: Los Angeles.
Start the day with a sightseeing tour of the world's 'Capital of Glamour'. Drive to Hollywood, see the footprints of the stars at Mann's Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl. Then on to elegant Beverly Hills followed by a drive down Sunset Strip.
DAY 23: Los Angeles - San Francisco.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to San Francisco.
DAY 24 to 25: San Francisco.
Two days to discover the sights of San Francisco. There is plenty to see and do including the Golden Gate Bridge, Nob Hill and the infamous Alcatraz. Wander the crowded streets of Chinatown, a city within a city; head to Fisherman's Wharf to explore this colourful waterfront jammed with tempting seafood restaurants, cafes and souvenir stands.
DAY 26: San Francisco - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
DAY 27: Home landing in the UK.
Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf
With the excitement and nostalgia of San Francisco's historic Fisherman's Wharf nearby, coupled with classic comfort and service, the Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf boasts a fabulous location in the Golden Gate City.
Location: Near Fisherman's Wharf, close to world-class shopping, art and theatre districts and within walking distance of Pier 39 and ferries to Alcatraz.
Facilities: Heated outdoor swimming pool; wireless internet access; Bristol Bar & Grill; Denny's Restaurant; fitness centre; safe in bedrooms.
Price includes: Double or twin room with private facilities; air-conditioning; TV; hairdryer; iron/ironing board; coffee-maker.
Optional Excursions
To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.
New York Water Taxi & 9/11 Pass
New York Water Taxi's Hop-On/Hop-Off service is the only water ride in New York City where one ticket is all that you need to see some of the city's greatest attractions narrated by entertaining and informative guides. As a select transportation partner of the 9/11 Memorial, they offer exclusive Visitor Passes to see the 9/11 Memorial with the purchase of a Hop-On/Hop-Off Pass.
$26 (US Dollar)
Ninety Minute Complete Harbor Cruise
Jump on the CitySightseeing Cruise for 90 minutes of great sights. View the landmarks that make this the most famous skyline in the world. You'll see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and much, much more. A MUST do!
$28 (US Dollar)
New York Helicopter Tour "The Big Apple"
New York City isn't called the Big Apple for nothing!! No visit to New York City is complete without a dazzling and incredible tour around the city from the air. The "Big Apple," is a 11-15 minute flight. (Note: There is a mandatory $30.00 per person heliport facility/security fee which must be paid directly at heliport.)
$150 (US Dollar)
NYC Helicopter Flight "New York, New York'
Helicopter Tour is 16-20 minutes. Note: Mandatory security and facility fee of $30.00 per person a must be paid locally at heliport locations; All tours will be conducted from the Downtown Manhattan Helirot located at Pier 6 and the East River.
$215 (US Dollar)
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building offers unmatched views of New York and neighboring states. Get skyward and discover what the city looks like when you are 1,050 feet high at the top of New York's most iconic skyscraper. The 86th floor observatory, with its popular 360-degree outdoor deck, also has indoor viewing galleries for guests to enjoy the views rain or shine, day or night.
$22 (US Dollar)
Top Of The Rock
TOP OF THE ROCK Observation Deck, open 365 days a year, is the ideal perch to watch the seasons unfold or simply to take in an amazing sunset. The view itself is unique and astonishing. Unobstructed for 360 degrees from the 70th floor, the breathtaking landscape stretches for miles in every direction. It includes a panorama of Central Park and the northern half of Manhattan that cannot be found anywhere else. It is, quite simply, the most spectacular view in New York City.
$23 (US Dollar)
Top Of The Rock - Senior Rate
TOP OF THE ROCK, Observation Deck, open 365 days a year, is the ideal perch to watch the seasons unfold or simply to take in an amazing sunset. The view itself is unique and astonishing. Unobstructed for 360 degrees from the 70th floor, the breathtaking landscape stretches for miles in every direction. It includes a panorama of Central Park and the northern half of Manhattan that cannot be found anywhere else. New York's other landmarks are visible as well, including the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Hudson River, the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty. It is, quite simply, the most spectacular view in New York City.
$21 (US Dollar)
Washington DC By Night & Dinner at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
The evening begins with dinner at a popular local restaurant. Enjoy a fantastic meal followed by an Illuminated Tour of Washington DC. The illuminated tour provides a unique perspective to witness DC by night and see the memorials in all their splendor. Tour last about 2 hours not including dinner.
$49 (US Dollar)
Chicago Trolley Tour
Discover the Windy City's most popular attractions aboard Chicago's largest trolley fleet. Regular stops along the 13-mile loop include the Sears Tower, the Art Institute, the Adler Planetarium, Marshall Field's, Michael Jordan's, and the Museum of Science and Industry. Your trolley ticket allows hop on / hop off privileges all day.
$29 (US Dollar)
Carson's Dinner And Sears Tower Skydeck
After politics and politicians, the next meatiest subject in Chicago is barbecued ribs. Carson's get accolades from the city's food writers, and the consistently good, meaty baby-back ribs are a class act. Crunchy coleslaw and incomparable au gratin potatoes are the perfect accompaniments to the ribs. If baby-back ribs aren't your thing, you are sure to find another outstanding entree to select. End the evening with a trip to the highest observation deck of any building in the world today, the Sears Tower Skydeck with a 360 degree view!
$60 (US Dollar)
Wendella's Chicago Lake and River Cruise
Chicago's most comprehensive boat tour. This signature tour of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River includes a trip through the Chicago Locks and a live narration featuring an overview of architecture and history. NOTE: Boat tours only operate on the weekends in March. Subject to availability.
$26 (US Dollar)
Wendella's Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago's architectural heritage is considered to be among the finest in the world, and the Chicago River provides the ultimate setting to view these magnificent structures. The Wrigley Building, one of Chicago's' most recognizable architectural treasures, is the perfect location to start the 75 minute journey. Traveling through the heart of the city, the docents will provide an in-depth perspective on why Chicago's architectural heritage is known and studied around the world.
$26 (US Dollar)
Mercury Skyline Lake & River Cruise
A guided tour through Chicago's downtown river and harbor front. Enjoy lively commentary on 17 bridges, 82 buildings and landmarks. Experience the famous Chicago River locking system as you enter Lake Michigan.
$25 (US Dollar)
Paddlewheel Dinner Cruise
Imagine cruising up the mighty Mississippi River on a river boat while taking in the beautiful scenery, gentle breeze and watching the sun set across the Minnesota sky. Enjoy a fabulous dinner of baked manicotti, pot roast with carrots and onions, roasted vegetables, campfire potatoes, Caesar salad, breadsticks, dessert and coffee. Share an evening everyone will remember. Come aboard!
$47 (US Dollar)
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Visit the world's finest western museum. This five-museum complex includes the Buffalo Bill Museum, the Cody Firearms Museum, the Plains Indian Museum, the Whitney Gallery of Western Art, and the Natural History Museum.
$18 (US Dollar)
Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing - North Canyon Tour
Explore impressive Dragon Corridor, the deepest and widest part of the Canyon, and one of the most remarkable panoramas of the Grand Canyon. The Tower of Ra, a 6,076-foot butte named in the 1800s after the Egyptian sun god, comes into view, as do other fanciful rock formations resembling temples and shrines. Fly in a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with specially designed windows for optimum viewing. (30 minute flight, weather dependent)
$175 (US Dollar)
Grand Canyon Imax
Fly like a condor over the rim and into the Canyon, be drenched in the power of the raging Colorado River without ever leaving your seat at the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center. And relive the history and mystery of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world. From the mysterious Anasazi who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years ago, viewers at The National Geographic Visitor Center will travel through Grand Canyon history to join Major John Wesley Powell as he challenges the unexplored Canyon and raging Colorado River in 1869. (40 minute multimedia presentation)
$13 (US Dollar)
Eco-Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing
This experience will be a highlight of your vacation. Fly over the widest and deepest portion of the Grand Canyon. You will see the amazing views of the Dragon Corridor, Colorado River and other geologic features and formations over a billion years old. If you have ever wanted to see the Grand Canyon from a birds eye view this is the trip for you. Fly in our first class state of the art ECO-Star helicopter with specially designed windows and seating for 180 degrees of virtually unobstructed views. This is a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with quiet ride technology for a more comfortable Grand Canyon helicopter tour experience. Grab your camera and enjoy this spectacular journey to the Grand Canyon. (30 minute flight)
$199 (US Dollar)
Dinner at the Carnival World Buffet and The Rat Pack Show
Before there was Elvis there was The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin - who won over audiences with their cool musical styling's and playful stage demeanour during their run at the Sands in the original Copa Room. First you have dinner at the Rio's Carnival World Buffet recognized as the best buffet in Vegas year after year by guests and critics alike; the Carnival World Buffet has raised the bar in buffet dining once again, offering more variety in food choices (more than 300 dishes prepared fresh daily) and a new contemporary design that make the best buffet in Vegas even better. From pizza to omelets, sushi to teppan yaki, fresh carved meats to Asian barbecue, the Carnival World Buffet offers numerous distinct dining experiences from around the world featuring live-action cooking right before your eyes guaranteeing freshness and top quality. Enjoy more than 70 varieties of homemade pies, cakes and pastries, and nine gelato flavours, all made from scratch. After dinner relive the glory days of Vegas with the Rat Pack in this international hit, now in its 11th smash year.
$100 (US Dollar)
Black Canyon Raft Trip With Transportation
This is a unique day trip aboard a motor-assisted raft which allows the visitor to leisurely enjoy and share in the history, desert wildlife and beauty in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures will provide round trip transportation. You will be transported on our tour buses to the launch area at the base of the Hoover Dam. This is an extremely rare view of the Hoover Dam that very few people have the opportunity to see. At this time, you will board our large comfortable rafts which have been carefully constructed with your party's safety in mind. During this excursion, our experienced and knowledgeable guides will share with you the history of this magnificent geological area. The high canyon walls will leave you breathless. Be prepared to see Desert Big Horn Sheep, Osprey, and Great Blue Heron in their natural setting. Bring your camera because it is seldom you will have an opportunity such as this to view the wonders of nature. Our rafts will stop along the shore to give you a chance to swim or play in the cool clear waters below Hoover Dam. You might take this opportunity to enjoy the box lunch provided while watching and listening to the sights and sounds of this magnificent desert. Your trip will end on the Arizona side of the river at Willow Beach. Here you will board our comfortable tour buses for the return trip over the crest of the Hoover Dam to your Las Vegas hotel. Fun for all ages, no paddling experience necessary. This is truly an experience to remember. (Approximately 8 hours round trip from hotel to hotel)
$132 (US Dollar)
Grand Celebration Helicopter Experience
Embark on an unforgettable, narrated flight from Boulder City to the floor of the Grand Canyon. Descend 4,000 feet toward your exclusive landing site and enjoy breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon. Touch down by the banks of the Colorado River. Compliment your journey with a delightful picnic meal and refreshments served under an authentic Indian "Ramada". You will have ample time to take photos and explore the canyon floor. Before taking back off toast your journey with a champagne toast. Your tour also includes majestic views of historic Boulder City, Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, Guano and Eagle Points, the famous SkyWalk and the Grand Canyon itself. (Approximately 4 hours, hotel to hotel, weather dependent)
$429 (US Dollar)
Lake Mead Cruise And Hoover Dam Discovery Tour
Explore Lake Mead on a paddle-wheeler boat, viewing amazing sights such as Hoover Dam and the Arizona Paint Pots. Your tour begins with a stop at Hoover Dam, one of the greatest engineering feats ever accomplished. There you will take a guided tour starting at the visitor's center that will include an informative movie, a trip to the generator room on the Nevada side and time to explore a number of exhibits at the center. After a 90-minute stay at the dam you will move on to Lake Mead. Here enjoy the largest man-made lake in the United States with more than 550 miles of shoreline. Board the Desert Princess, a three-level Mississippi-style paddle wheeler with two enclosed climate-controlled decks and a third observation deck. Cruise the beautiful waters of Lake Mead and view the unparalleled sights of Hoover Dam and the steep canyon walls that surround it. View Boulder Island, Sentinel Island and see the Arizona Paint Pots. Your will enjoy lunch on board the Desert Princess. After your cruise, enjoy a visit to the historic Boulder Dam Museum, where you'll learn even more about Boulder City and its magnificent dam. (Approximately 7.5 hours)
$110 (US Dollar)
Black Canyon River Rafting
This is a unique day trip aboard a motor-assisted raft which allows the visitor to leisurely enjoy and share in the history, desert wildlife and beauty in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures will provide round trip transportation. You will be transported on our tour buses to the launch area at the base of the Hoover Dam. This is an extremely rare view of the Hoover Dam that very few people have the opportunity to see. At this time, you will board our large comfortable rafts which have been carefully constructed with your party's safety in mind. During this excursion, our experienced and knowledgeable guides will share with you the history of this magnificent geological area. The high canyon walls will leave you breathless. Be prepared to see Desert Big Horn Sheep, Osprey, and Great Blue Heron in their natural setting. Bring your camera because it is seldom you will have an opportunity such as this to view the wonders of nature. Our rafts will stop along the shore to give you a chance to swim or play in the cool clear waters below Hoover Dam. You might take this opportunity to enjoy the box lunch provided while watching and listening to the sights and sounds of this magnificent desert. Your trip will end on the Arizona side of the river at Willow Beach. Here you will board our comfortable tour buses for the return trip over the crest of the Hoover Dam to your Las Vegas hotel. Fun for all ages, no paddling experience necessary. This is truly an experience to remember. (Approximately 8 hours round trip from hotel to hotel)
$132 (US Dollar)
Hoover Dam Classic
Travel to Hoover Dam in style and comfort aboard our custom Tour Trekker. Your talented guide will share many points of interest along the way. You'll truly appreciate the extra care and comfort you receive from Pink Jeep Tours.
The Hoover Dam Discovery Tour offers ample time for exploring this National Historic Landmark and engineering wonder of the world. See live presentations, a fascinating film on the Dam's construction and history, exhibit gallery, observation deck, and venture down to the observation room in the power plant to view the massive generators. You'll also encounter dramatic views of both the Colorado River and Lake Mead, the largest manmade body of water in the Western Hemisphere. (4 hours)
$92 (US Dollar)
Hoover Dam Top to Bottom
From the Lake Mead Overlook, you're transported to the Colorado River by van on the Lower Portal Road, where construction crews traveled each day. You'll see the original gauging station used to measure water level and flow, and dynamite storage bunkers used during construction. Then, a guided Colorado River float tour by raft offers you close-up views few people have ever seen of Hoover Dam, mighty power plants, and Black Canyon.
You'll also learn historical facts and get an astounding view of the Hoover Dam Bypass project and construction of the nearly 2000-foot-long bridge spanning over 900 feet above the river. This is absolutely the best photo opportunity of the Hoover Dam and Colorado River! (5 hours)
$142 (US Dollar)
West Rim & Hoover Dam Combo Tour
Travel in comfort to one of the Southwest's most exciting venues in our luxurious, custom vehicles with a professional tour guide. Experience the extraordinary desert scenery of the Mojave Desert as you travel to the West Rim. Brief stops along the way allow for close-up views and photo of the desert community of Dolan Springs, the rugged Joshua tree forest, and the magnificent Colorado River. Your journey culminates at the stunning West Rim of the Grand Canyon, home of the Hualapai Nation. Your knowledgeable tour guide escorts you to points of interest, and shares fascinating facts on the history, culture, geology, flora, fauna, and all that surrounds you on this exceptional adventure. Next, explore the Hoover Dam. Spend some time exploring this National Historic Landmark and engineering wonder of the world. See live presentations, a fascinating film on the Dam's construction and history, exhibit gallery, observation deck, and venture down to the observation room in the power plant to view the massive generators. You'll also encounter dramatic views of both the Colorado River and Lake Mead, the largest manmade body of water in the Western Hemisphere. Approximate time 10-11 hours, lunch is included at the West Rim. Tickets to the Skywalk can be purchased for $32.50 at the West Rim.
$304 (US Dollar)
Universal Studios Hollywood - One day admission - client ID #1074
No visit to the West Coast would be complete without seeing the world's largest motion picture and television studio. There's a chance to see live shows currently aired on TV, a screen test, comedy theater, and a daring stunt show.
$77 (US Dollar)
Movie Stars Homes With Hotel Transportation
You've seen their movies, now see where the stars actually live with our most popular tour! Sit back and relax in an air-conditioned Starline Mini-Buses, where other buses can't go (featured in "The Osbournes" and "Speed"), and see over 40 breathtaking mansions, in a fully narrated two- hour tour. Transportation provided from hotel.
$55 (US Dollar)
Movie Stars Homes From Chinese Theater
Movie Stars' Homes Tour in Los Angeles, provides an exclusive comprehensive narrated tour of breath-taking stars' homes in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel-Air and Los Angeles as well as introducing you to Hollywood's iconic Sign and mile-long Walk of Fame, West Hollywood's glittering Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills's glamorous Rodeo Drive! Our professionally trained tour guides will take you in our air-conditioned or open-air mini-buses (featured in "The Osbournes" and "Speed") to see LA's most exclusive residential neighborhoods. During your two hour tour, your informative fun guide will take you to see over 40 breathtaking mansions. Celebrities are constantly moving in and out of the neighborhood, so bring your camera... you never know who you might see! (2 hours)
$47 (US Dollar)
Stars' Homes Tour
Cruise the Sunset Strip on our way to Beverly Hills and Bel Air where you will see a dazzling array of Stars' Homes, and well groomed parks, manicured gardens and Hillside Estates. Tour is approximately 2 hours.
$49 (US Dollar)
24-hour Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour
Discover the whole of Los Angeles and get on or off the buses at over 50 stops! Enjoy the open-air view from our vintage Double Decker Buses from England as the narrated tour points out landmarks from Downtown L.A. to the beaches of Santa Monica, with Hollywood and Beverly Hills in between. Hop-On or Hop-Off as often as you like to explore major attractions, movie studios or dine and shop at Los Angeles's hotspots - when you're ready to continue, just hop back on the bus. This ticket allows you to transfer between routes. (24 hour pass)
$35 (US Dollar)
Dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp in Santa Monica
Join your fellow travelling companions for an optional farewell dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Santa Monica. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. captures the charm and American spirit that made "Forrest Gump" a smash hit, featuring down-home decor reminiscent of the movie's setting in Alabama. After dinner spend some time at the Santa Monica Pier before returning to your hotel.
$35 (US Dollar)
Evening In Chinatown
Explore this vibrant historic section of San Francisco that houses the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. Included in this evening's agenda is a lavish four-course dinner in an authentic Chinese restaurant. This evening will include a short walking tour of Chinatown.
$42 (US Dollar)
San Francisco By Night with dinner at The Franciscan
The evening begins with dinner at a popular Fisherman's Wharf restaurant and spectacular views of the bay. Afterwards visit historic Ghirardelli Square. Set on the city's dynamic waterfront, the square offers a great view of the sea and elegant 19th-century factor and mill buildings that are worth exploring. During your visit, relax with an Irish coffee and some world famous chocolates. Before heading back to your hotel we will drive out to Treasure Island to view the city lights from across the bay.
$63 (US Dollar)
Deluxe Wine Country Tour of Napa & Sonoma
Napa and Sonoma are world famous for their fine wine and beautiful scenery. Learn about wine from our expert guides as you travel north to California's Premiere wine country. You'll learn the areas' history of wine making, from the early Spanish missionaries who brought grape vines from Europe to the Forty-Niners who served wines in their saloons. You will tour wineries and see how grapes are picked, crushed, blended and bottled. You'll walk through beautiful vineyards with your tour guide and then taste the finished product - wine tasting fees included. There will be time for lunch at Historical Sonoma Square or Vintage 1870 in the heart of Napa.
$75 (US Dollar)
Rocket Boat
Get blown away on this 30-minute high-speed tour of the City's historic waterfront. Sail past the sea lions, zoom to the Bay Bridge, fly down to AT&T Park, scream past Treasure Island, and breeze by Alcatraz on the way back to PIER 39. This exciting ride pauses occasionally to allow passengers to catch their breath and capture unique sightseeing and photo opportunities unavailable on other tours. RocketBoat, it's an extreme adventure powered by biodiesel fuel. A blast on the Bay that is not to be missed.
$24 (US Dollar)
Bay Cruise
This fully narrated one-hour tour sails under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. Experience the thrilling history of San Francisco Bay with all the sound and glory it deserves. The tour also sails along San Francisco's historic waterfront where there's no better way to experience unobstructed views of sensational skylines in every direction. It's a great vantage point for snapping pictures or simply reflecting on the vast beauty of the San Francisco Bay. Sail past the PIER 39 sea lions, under the Golden Gate Bridge and circle Alcatraz Island. Onboard narration describes the City and its landmarks as you sail along in comfort; both indoor and outdoor seating are provided. (Cruise is 1 hour)
$25 (US Dollar)
24 Hour Hop on - Hop off Super Sightseeing
Spend 24 hours seeing the famous sights of San Francisco. Stops include Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Alcatraz Landing and Pier 39. Tours are on board a double decker bus giving you the best views of San Francisco.
$30 (US Dollar)
Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.
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Trans American Adventure + San Francisco
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Holiday Highlights
- New York Manhattan sightseeing
- Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
- Detroit Henry Ford Museum
- Wisconsin Dells Cruise
- Mount Rushmore
- Yellowstone National Park
- The Grand Canyon
- Los Angeles City tour
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- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
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- Manchester
- Newcastle
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