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Golden West Adventure

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Los Angeles

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Westin Bonaventure)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit The Broad art museum
    • Visit Museum of Contemporary Art
    • Explore local restaurants and cuisine
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  2. Day 2

    Los Angeles

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Westin Bonaventure)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Hollywood
    • View TCL Chinese Theatre
    • View Dolby Theatre
    • Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame
    • Explore The Original Farmers Market

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Los Angeles (Tour Director recommendations available)
    Landmarks
    TCL Chinese Theatre
    Dolby Theatre
    Hollywood Walk of Fame
    The Original Farmers Market
    Santa Monica Pier
  3. Day 3

    Los Angeles to Palm Springs

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Westin Bonaventure), Hotel (Palm Springs Courtyard)

    Optional Activities

    • Palm Springs Aerial Tram ride (world's largest rotating tram car)
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  4. Day 4

    Palm Springs to Scottsdale to Phoenix

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town Scottsdale with Western bars and attractions
    Landmarks
    Old Town Scottsdale
  5. Day 5

    Phoenix to Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park to Williams

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sedona red rocks
    • Drive through Oak Creek Canyon
    • Visit South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flightseeing excursion over Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Sedona
    Oak Creek Canyon
    Grand Canyon National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Williams to Las Vegas

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites-Grand Canyon Area), Hotel (Sahara Las Vegas)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Las Vegas and the Strip

    Optional Activities

    • Brazilian steakhouse dinner
    • Vegas! The Show performance
    Landmarks
    Mojave Desert
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  7. Day 7

    Las Vegas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sahara Las Vegas)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hoover Dam
    • Black Canyon Rafting trip on the Colorado River
    Landmarks
    Hoover Dam
    Black Canyon
    Colorado River
  8. Day 8

    Las Vegas to Selma

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sahara Las Vegas), Hotel (Holiday Inn Selma Swan-Court)
    Landmarks
    Mojave Desert
  9. Day 9

    Selma to Yosemite National Park to Sonora

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Selma Swan-Court), Hotel (Heritage Inn Yosemite-Sonora)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yosemite National Park
    • View Half Dome
    • View El Capitan
    • View Bridal Veil Falls
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    Half Dome
    El Capitan
    Bridal Veil Falls
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  10. Day 10

    Sonora to San Francisco

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heritage Inn Yosemite-Sonora), Hotel (Parc 55 San Francisco)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of San Francisco
    • View Golden Gate Bridge
    • View Nob Hill
    • Visit Fisherman's Wharf

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Francisco restaurants and culinary scene
    Landmarks
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Nob Hill
    Fisherman's Wharf
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  11. Day 11

    San Francisco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Parc 55 San Francisco)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Alcatraz Island
    • Walk the streets of Chinatown
    • Ride iconic cable car
    • Excursion to Muir Woods to see 600-year-old redwood trees
    • Scenic San Francisco Bay Cruise
    Landmarks
    Alcatraz Island
    Chinatown
    Muir Woods
  12. Day 12

    San Francisco to 17-Mile Drive to Carmel to Monterey

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Parc 55 San Francisco), Hotel (Monterey Downtown Days Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monterey Harbor and Old Fisherman's Wharf
    • Visit Cannery Row
    • Drive 17-Mile Drive
    Landmarks
    Old Fisherman's Wharf
    Cannery Row
    17-Mile Drive
    Carmel-by-the-Sea
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  13. Day 13

    Monterey to Big Sur to San Luis Obispo to Solvang

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Monterey Downtown Days Inn), Hotel (Hotel Corque)

    Included Activities

    • Drive Big Sur coastline
    • Visit Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    • Explore San Luis Obispo
    • Explore Solvang village
    Landmarks
    Big Sur
    Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    San Luis Obispo
    Solvang
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  14. Day 14

    Solvang to Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Barbara historic mission
    • Explore Santa Barbara waterfront and pier

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at boutiques in Santa Barbara
    Landmarks
    Santa Barbara Mission
    Santa Barbara waterfront
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5.0
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  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
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  • Golden West Adventure reviewer 1
    June 22nd, 2024
    5
    An excellent tour. We got to see all the major sights with an excellent driver and guide.
    Traveled in June 2024
  • A
    October 25th, 2023
    5
    The Touring Coach was clean & comfortable. I liked the concept of the seat rotations. Our Driver Allen was pleasant &...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    October 23rd, 2023
    5
    Tour director was great and the, organisation was great. I enjoyed the itinerary and the company of the other...
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  • A
    October 21st, 2023
    5
    On a tour with so much to cover - miles, culture, regional variations, the whole organisation was excellent and moved...
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  • A
    October 21st, 2023
    5
    Very well organised tour. Some hotels better than others but on the whole it was good.
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    October 8th, 2023
    5
    West Coast Usa tour was an epic experience and we were delighted with the quality . Hotels, tour guide and trips...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • A
    October 7th, 2023
    5
    The second last hotel we stayed in (Days) wasn't up to the standard expected. Think it should be dropped from the...
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  • A
    October 7th, 2023
    5
    Very well laid out and planned. Would be much better if you could stay in the hotels two nights instead of one, too...
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  • A
    October 2nd, 2023
    5
    Tour was great. Tour director was so knowledgeable and helpful. Driver was superb. Very cautious and very capable
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  • A
    October 2nd, 2023
    5
    The tour is organised well but perhaps a new route should be considered. Arizona's highlights were only Sedona and...
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    Vicky

    Asked on May 25th, 2025

    Please can you tell me the price for a transfer from Los Angeles airport to Westin Bonaventura hotel

    Flights / Transfers
    • CosmosOperatorWritten May 2025

      We do not offer airport transfers for our North American tours unless stated it is apart of the itinerary. We recommend using a local taxi or Uber/Lyft service.

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    Gillian

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Would we not have any extra taxes to pay for hotels? Is this a guaranteed tour? Do they drop people at the airport or somewhere else? Would it include the gratuities as it does if we book the trip direct with Cosmos?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      We do not include airport transfers on our north America tours however this tour does finish at Los Angeles airport, we do include the gratuities for the driver and the tour director. With regards to the hotel taxes these are included.

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    Richard

    Asked on April 6th, 2025

    how large the group is and what the approximate average age might be?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      Our tours are geared towards family travel. We can have guest as young as 5 years of age traveling at any given time. Our departures can have as many as 45 guest per departure.

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      Richard

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      I asked espically for this tour

    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      The tour can accommodate guest as young as 5 (five) years of age up to 80+. The requested departure can accommodate up to 27 guest.

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    Rosemary

    Asked on April 5th, 2025

    Is this a guaranteed departure? How many stars are the accommodation, please.

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      Yes tour 8500 23 May 2025 is a guaranteed departure. We use 3-3.5 star rated properties for our Cosmos North America tours.

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    Sha

    Asked on February 27th, 2025

    Are there any recommended insurance options for this tour?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2025

      Travel insurance is highly recommended. Please check with the tour provider for recommended insurance providers.

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    Marcel

    Asked on December 4th, 2024

    What options are available for airport transfer at the conclusion of the tour?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2024

      Typically, the tour provides a transfer to the airport on the final day. Please confirm the availability and schedule of such services for your specific tour.

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    Emma

    Asked on October 2nd, 2024

    What are the age requirements for the tour participants?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2024

      The tour may have specific age limits or recommendations. Please check the tour details for age-related information.

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    María José

    Asked on September 26th, 2024

    How does booking additional nights before or after the tour work?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten September 2024

      You can request to book additional nights through the tour provider. Availability may vary.

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    Maria

    Asked on September 10th, 2024

    What are the common languages spoken on this tour?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten September 2024

      English is the primary language used for guiding on these tours. Other language services may be available depending on the destination.

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    Louise

    Asked on August 21st, 2024

    I want have one more day before program and one day after program in Los Angeles, do you can take care of hotel and international flights for best price? Transport: airport/hotel transfer is included in the initial price or no?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten August 2024

      We do not offer flights or arrival and departure transfers on this tour. We can add the pre and post night accommodations at the rate of $124 USD per person per night ($248 USD per night). We include the hotel cost in the total price of the tour.

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