Compare LA to Vegas Adventure by Intrepid Travel vs Arizona by Senior Discovery Tours
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| Duration | 5 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 1,364 | $ 5,397 |
| Price Per Day | $ 273 | $ 600 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
| Activities | N/A |
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Full Breakfast daily, 5 Dinners and 3 Lunches |
| Description |
The classic USA road trip with all of the hassle taken out – jump on board a five-day whip around from LA to Vegas, covering all the hotspots with local knowledge to guide you. This trip will give you a taste of all the things that make the Wild West such an epic place to visit. Stroll among the bizarre flora of Joshua Tree National Park, gaze over the edge of the Grand Canyon and people-watch on the sandy boardwalks of Santa Monica. If you want to hit the road and leave the rest of the world in your dust but are a little tight on time, this LA to Vegas adventure is just the ticket. |
For 2017 we offer a choice of 2 hotels, a First Class hotel in Phoenix and a moderate hotel in nearby Mesa (Arizona’s 3rd largest city). Both hotels are located within a half hour drive of Old Town Scottsdale. The Arizona Golf Resort in Mesa is so named because it is located beside a tranquil man-made lake and a championship Golf Course (although the hotel itself is much more than a golf resort). There are two types of accommodation (all at ground level) at this moderate hotel. For the January 5 and February 28 tours we will stay in Casitas – small bungalows with a separate living room, private bedroom, walkout patio and a full kitchen. For the February 20 tour we will stay in Studios with kitchenettes. There are a number of onsite restaurants, a seasonal Day Spa, pools, whirlpools, musical entertainment twice weekly and free Wi-Fi. The resort is within walking distance of the Superstition Springs Mall which boasts great shopping and dining, and there is a strip mall directly across the street. A courtesy van will be available for transfers within the local area. |
Day 1 Los Angeles
Welcome to the USA! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting in the lobby today at 6 pm. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. If you do arrive early, perhaps take a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or spend some time learning about the lives of the rich and famous on a celebrity homes tour. After the welcome meeting, we’ll head beachside and visit Venice and Santa Monica beach for a stroll and some people watching. Day 1 is all about introductions, so why not spend some time getting to know your fellow travellers with an optional group dinner.
Day 2 Joshua Tree National Park
Today, you’ll head away from the coast and drive to Joshua Tree National Park. Sitting between the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, the park is famous for its spectacular desert plants – including the park’s namesake Joshua trees – along with cacti and Mojave yuccas. The area is also home to striking rock formations and mountain ranges, so you might like to head out on a scenic hike around the park or take a refreshing dip in the Colorado River. You’ll head to Lake Havasu City later on to your accommodation for the night, and check out London Bridge: a 280-metre structure rebuilt in Arizona in 1971 after being transported, piece by piece, from the banks of the Thames in London.
Day 3 Grand Canyon National Park
Drive to Grand Canyon National Park, along a section of the famous Route 66, stopping in at the eccentric town of Seligman. Once we arrive at the Grand Canyon National Park, be ready to visually delight in the natural beauty for hours. This stunning gorge is 1.5 kilometres deep, formed by over six million years of erosion from the Colorado River. You'll spend two nights here, and you’ll need it, to allow for a full day of exploration tomorrow.
Day 4 Grand Canyon National Park
Today is a free day to explore the Grand Canyon, one of the largest canyon systems in the world. Stroll along the meandering South Rim Trail or hike your way down to Plateau Point. With eagles soaring overhead and chasms extending as far as the eye can see, it’s so important for you to experience its vast gorges from multiple viewpoints. In the early evening, relax at the canyon's edge and enjoy a spectacular sunset over one of the world's natural wonders.
Day 5 Las Vegas
Head out of the Grand Canyon and cross the western deserts of Arizona to Las Vegas. Las Vegas may be the gambling capital of the world, but there's plenty to do if gambling isn't your thing. Hit the shops, feel your stomach drop on a rooftop roller coaster or simply stroll along the Strip, soaking up the glitz and gaudiness. As there is no accommodation organised for tonight, you are free to leave at any time upon arriving in Las Vegas. If you would like to spend some more time here, we'll be happy to organise additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Day 1:
An orientation tour of Phoenix and Scottsdale. Admire the natural beauty of the desert with its mountain formations playfully called Camelback, Lookout and Echo (to name a few) while we discover the local history and architecture - including the beautiful campus of Arizona State University. We finish with a walking tour of Old Town Scottsdale with its pedestrian streets, art galleries, boutiques and cafes, as well as original buildings like the Little Red Schoolhouse, Blacksmith Shop and Saloon.
Day 2:
A guided “Desert Discovery Tour” of the Desert Botanical Gardens. We explore the great diversity of form, texture and colour found in the wondrous array of the Sonora Desert’s 400 plants. Includes lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 3:
A day of spectacular scenery as we drive along the Apache Trail into the Superstition Mountains for an old-fashioned boat ride on Canyon Lake. View the interesting rock formations resembling people and animals, and listen to the salty riverboat captain's fascinating yarns of the area and its legends. Dinner is at the Mining Camp Restaurant.
Day 4:
A visit to the Musical Instrument Museum (the world’s only global musical instrument museum) allows you (with state-of-the-art technology) to hear and feel the sounds of more than 10,000 instruments from all over the world. Lunch follows.
Day 5:
A visit to one of the largest Flea Markets in the Southwest, followed by a stroll through Mesa’s sculpture-laden town centre.
Day 6:
A visit to the internationally acclaimed Heard Museum of the rich Native heritage of the Southwest Lunch is included at the famous “Organ Grinder”, with its mighty Wurlitzer!
Day 7:
A dinner and show at the Arizona Opry Dinner Theatre.
Day 8:
An evening at the Arizona Broadway Theatre, including dinner and a top Broadway show (tentatively scheduled for the winter - “Camelot” or “Menopause - The Musical”).
Day 9:
A barbecue feast at Rustler’s Rooste with live country and western music.
