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TRANS-AMERICAN ADVENTURE

Tour Code - 8800

23 days New York to Los Angeles New York, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Pierre, Keystone, Cody, Yellowstone N.P, Salt Lake City, Cedar City, Grand Canyon N.P, Las Vegas, Los Angeles

All inclusive prices starting at: $2739

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. Beginning in New York this cross-country adventure takes in Americas must see sights and cities such as Niagara Falls, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Salt Lake City, Grand Canyon and Las Vegas  finishing in Los Angeles where the worlds capital of glamour "Hollywood" awaits.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 6
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 0

Standard Features

SIGHTSEEING: In New York, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Chicago, Wisconsin Dells, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles; Arlington National Cemetery; Korean and Vietnam War Veterans Memorials; Maid of the Mist cruise; Henry Ford Museum; boat trip in a unique amphibious vessel; Mall of America; Corn Palace; Mount Rushmore; Calico Ghost Town.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Broadway, Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, City Hall, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Susquehanna River, Eau Claire on the Chippewa River, St. Paul, Crow Creek Indian Reservation, Fort Pierre National Grassland, Badlands National Park, Sheridan, Big Horn Mountains, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Grand Tetons, Salt Lake City, Bryce National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Las Vegas.
GUIDES: Local Guide for city sightseeing in New York and Washington DC; services of a professional Tour Director.
TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling.
MEALS: 6 continental breakfasts (CB)
OPTIONALS: Customise your vacation experience with a range of convenient optional excursions.
Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

DayDescription
1

NEW YORK CITY.

Welcome to the "Big Apple!" Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this afternoon to answer any questions.

2

NEW YORK CITY.

On today's sightseeing tour, see New York City's major attractions, including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, City Hall, Wall Street, and Trinity Church. Your afternoon is free. (CB)

3

NEW YORK CITY-PHILADELPHIA-WASHINGTON DC AREA.

Head south through New Jersey to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States. During your free time in Philadelphia you may wish to visit Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. On to Washington DC. (CB)

4

WASHINGTON DC AREA.

Cross the Potomac River to see the graves of American heroes, including those of John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert, in beautiful Arlington National Cemetery. Next, your guided sightseeing tour of the capital continues with photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House, and visits to the Lincoln, Vietnam, and National WWII Memorials. As the remainder of the day is free, why not visit the Smithsonian museums?

5

WASHINGTON DC-NIAGARA FALLS.

A scenic day as you head north 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 and site of the league's annual "World Series." Later, cross the Rainbow Bridge to Canada and arrive at Niagara Falls, Ontario, for your overnight stay.

6

NIAGARA FALLS-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 the sweeping landscapes of this scenic countryside. Head southwest and cross the farmlands and vineyards of Ontario. NOTE: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. If unfavourable conditions exist, a walking tour of the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

7

DEARBORN AREA-CHICAGO.

Begin the day with a visit to the HENRY FORD MUSEUM. Don't miss the "Automobile in American Life" exhibit. Reach Chicago, America's third-largest city, in the late afternoon.

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 and through the locks of the Chicago River. As the evening is free, join the optional outing for a delicious dinner at a Chicago restaurant, followed by spectacular views of the city from atop the Sears Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings.

9

CHICAGO-WISCONSIN DELLS-MINNEAPOLIS.

Enter Wisconsin with a leisurely break in pretty Wisconsin Dells-a popular spot for photographers. Enjoy an included BOAT TRIP in a unique amphibious vessel. Next, Minnesota- the land of 10,000 lakes. Drive through St. Paul, Minneapolis' twin city, before reaching your overnight hotel.

10

MINNEAPOLIS.

Begin the day with a short city sightseeing tour of the bustling downtown area as well as the many beautiful parks, gardens, and residential neighborhoods. Then, head out to the fabulous MALL OF AMERICA, the largest shopping mall in the United States, featuring more than 400 speciality stores as well as several large retailers. Tonight, an optional dinner cruise aboard a paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River is available.

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 where the interior and exterior are covered with designs of corn outlined with grasses and grain. Then, a scenic drive through the Crow Creek Indian Reservation and along the mighty Missouri River. Overnight in Pierre, the state's capital.

12

PIERRE-BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK-MOUNT RUSHMORE-KEYSTONE.

First, a drive through Fort Pierre National Grassland to see the prairie as it once was when only buffalo and the Sioux Indians occupied the land. 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 the granite faces of MOUNT RUSHMORE, a giant monument to four American presidents- Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. (CB)

13

KEYSTONE-CODY.

Head through the rich, mountainous country to Buffalo, where open-range cattle kings made war on the sheep ranchers of the 1880s. Drive past Sheridan, the scene of many fierce battles between the U.S. 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.

14

CODY-YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.

Through Shoshone National Forest to splendid YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Follow Grand Loop Road to Artist Point with magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon and the stupendous Lower Falls, nearly twice the height of Niagara. Next are the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable "blow" of Old Faithful, Yellowstone's great geyser. The next two nights we overnight in West Yellowstone, the western gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk.

15

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.

Yellowstone National Park, the United States' first national park, is a dramatic contrast of alpine lakes, lush forests, and deep canyons. The park is a unique geothermal and ecological area, and features a wide variety of fauna, including bison, wolves, and grizzly bears. Today we visit more of this fantastic park. (CB)

16

YELLOWSTONE-GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK-JACKSON-SALT LAKE CITY.

Head south into the magnificent GRAND TETONS with saw-toothed, 4,115-metre-high (13,500-foot-high) ridges crested with snow most of the year. Through "Western" Jackson with its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons, and arrive in Salt Lake City in the late afternoon. Magnificently set on the edge of a salt desert and near mountains covered in forests and abundant with lakes, this is the centre of the Mormon religion. A brief orientation drive before reaching your hotel. (CB)

17

SALT LAKE CITY-BRYCE CANYON-CEDAR CITY.

Through the sagebrush landscape of southern Utah to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK with its breathtaking sandstone and limestone cliffs and ever-changing colours. Head west through the Dixie National Forest and Cedar Breaks National Monument to Cedar City for your overnight.

18

CEDAR CITY-ZION NATIONAL PARK-GRAND CANYON.

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 1,463 metres (4,800 feet) into the Colorado River. The evening is free. (CB)

19

GRAND CANYON-LAS VEGAS.

Head to the unique phenomenon of Las Vegas, where today's fortune hunters try their luck at the 24-hour gambling tables of the "Strip." The afternoon is at leisure so you can explore the casinos.

20

LAS VEGAS.

A free morning and afternoon to enjoy the sights of Las Vegas. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for the best shows to see this evening.

21

LAS VEGAS-CALICO-LOS ANGELES.

Into California today with a stop at CALICO GHOST TOWN to relive the wild, tough days when miners struck it rich. Through the Mojave Desert and over the San Gabriel Mountains to Los Angeles.

22

LOS ANGELES.

Start the day with a sightseeing tour of the world's "Capital of Glamour." You'll drive to Hollywood, see the footprints of the stars at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and famous Hollywood Bowl. Then, on to elegant Beverly Hills followed by a drive down Sunset Strip. Suggestion for this afternoon is an optional excursion to Universal Studios.

23

LOS ANGELES.

The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Los Angeles International Airport are included. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Los Angeles further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

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Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 May 201224 May 2012On Request $2709 AUD $4051 AUD Hotel List
09 May 201231 May 2012On Request $2709 AUD $4051 AUD Hotel List
16 May 201207 Jun 2012On Request $2769 AUD $4111 AUD Hotel List
18 May 201209 Jun 2012On Request $2769 AUD $4111 AUD Hotel List
23 May 201214 Jun 2012Not Available $2739 AUD $4081 AUD Hotel List
25 May 201216 Jun 2012On Request $2739 AUD $4081 AUD Hotel List
30 May 201221 Jun 2012On Request $2789 AUD $4131 AUD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
06 Jun 201228 Jun 2012On Request $2789 AUD $4131 AUD Hotel List
08 Jun 201230 Jun 2012On Request $2789 AUD $4131 AUD Hotel List
13 Jun 201205 Jul 2012On Request $2789 AUD $4131 AUD Hotel List
22 Jun 201214 Jul 2012Open $2789 AUD $4131 AUD Hotel List
27 Jun 201219 Jul 2012On Request $2789 AUD $4131 AUD Hotel List

Jul 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
04 Jul 201226 Jul 2012Not Available $2769 AUD $4111 AUD Hotel List
11 Jul 201202 Aug 2012Open $2769 AUD $4111 AUD Hotel List
25 Jul 201216 Aug 2012Not Available $2769 AUD $4111 AUD Hotel List

Aug 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
15 Aug 201206 Sep 2012On Request $2769 AUD $4111 AUD Hotel List
22 Aug 201213 Sep 2012On Request $2769 AUD $4111 AUD Hotel List
29 Aug 201220 Sep 2012Not Available $2769 AUD $4111 AUD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
05 Sep 201227 Sep 2012On Request $2809 AUD $4151 AUD Hotel List
07 Sep 201229 Sep 2012Open $2809 AUD $4151 AUD Hotel List
12 Sep 201204 Oct 2012On Request $2809 AUD $4151 AUD Hotel List
19 Sep 201211 Oct 2012On Request $2809 AUD $4151 AUD Hotel List
21 Sep 201213 Oct 2012On Request $2809 AUD $4151 AUD Hotel List
26 Sep 201218 Oct 2012Open $2809 AUD $4151 AUD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTLos Angeles01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $120 AUD $65 AUD $51 AUD
PRENew York01 Apr 201230 Jun 2012 $253 AUD $133 AUD $93 AUD
PRENew York01 Feb 201231 Mar 2012 $248 AUD $129 AUD $91 AUD
PRENew York01 Jul 201231 Aug 2012 $234 AUD $122 AUD $86 AUD
PRENew York01 Sep 201230 Nov 2012 $317 AUD $164 AUD $113 AUD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity201 AUD

TRANS-AMERICAN ADVENTURE

Tour Code - 8800

23 days New York to Los Angeles New York, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Pierre, Keystone, Cody, Yellowstone N.P, Salt Lake City, Cedar City, Grand Canyon N.P, Las Vegas, Los Angeles

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Optional Excursions

To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.

PriceDetails
35  USD

Name: 24-HOUR HOP ON HOP OFF DOUBLE DECKER BUS TOUR
Location: LOS ANGELES
Description: 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).
132  USD

Name: BLACK CANYON RAFT TRIP WITH TRANSPORTATION
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: 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  USD

Name: BLACK CANYON RIVER RAFTING
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: 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).
18  USD

Name: BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER
Location: CODY
Description: 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.
60  USD

Name: CARSON'S DINNER AND SEARS TOWER SKYDECK
Location: CHICAGO
Description: 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!
29  USD

Name: CHICAGO TROLLEY TOUR
Location: CHICAGO
Description: 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.
35  USD

Name: DINNER AT BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP IN SANTA MONICA
Location: LOS ANGELES
Description: 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.
100  USD

Name: DINNER AT THE CARNIVAL WORLD BUFFET AND THE RAT PACK SHOW
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: 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 recognised 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 omelettes, 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.
199  USD

Name: ECO-STAR GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING
Location: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Description: This experience will be a highlight of your holiday. 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 bird's 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).
22  USD

Name: EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
Location: NEW YORK
Description: The Empire State Building offers unmatched views of New York and neighbouring states. Get skyward and discover what the city looks like when you are 320 metres (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.
175  USD

Name: GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING - NORTH CANYON TOUR
Location: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Description: 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).
13  USD

Name: GRAND CANYON IMAX
Location: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Description: 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).
429  USD

Name: GRAND CELEBRATION HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: Embark on an unforgettable, narrated flight from Boulder City to the floor of the Grand Canyon. Descend 1219 metres (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).
92  USD

Name: HOOVER DAM CLASSIC
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: 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).
142  USD

Name: HOOVER DAM TOP TO BOTTOM
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: From the Lake Mead Overlook, you're transported to the Colorado River by van on the Lower Portal Road, where construction crews travelled 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 609 metres (2000-foot) long bridge spanning over 274 metres (900 feet) above the river. This is absolutely the best photo opportunity of the Hoover Dam and Colorado River! (5 hours).
110  USD

Name: LAKE MEAD CRUISE AND HOOVER DAM DISCOVERY TOUR
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: 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).
569  USD

Name: MAVERICK RAFTING
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: One of the most amazing ways to experience the Grand Canyon is with a landing tour and the added bonus of river rafting through the scenic Black Canyon on the Colorado River. With this Grand Canyon and Rafting Helicopter Tour, you will enjoy a helicopter adventure through the Grand Canyon and see awe-inspiring scenery at one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Following the helicopter tour through the Grand Canyon, you will land at the Boulder City Airport and meet up with the rafting crew. Your fully motorized and narrated river rafting voyage will depart from the base of Hoover Dam and float 12 miles down the grand Colorado River. The Colorado River rafting tour includes several stops along the river and lunch served upon reaching Willow Beach, Arizona. The rafting crew will transport you to your hotel at the conclusion of the tour. Approximate time 9.5 hours.
25  USD

Name: MERCURY SKYLINE LAKE & RIVER CRUISE
Location: CHICAGO
Description: A guided tour through Chicago's downtown river and harbour front. Enjoy lively commentary on 17 bridges, 82 buildings and landmarks. Experience the famous Chicago River locking system as you enter Lake Michigan.
47  USD

Name: MOVIE STARS HOMES FROM CHINESE THEATER
Location: LOS ANGELES
Description: 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 neighbourhoods. 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 neighbourhood, so bring your camera... you never know who you might see! (2 hours).
55  USD

Name: MOVIE STARS HOMES WITH HOTEL TRANSPORTATION
Location: LOS ANGELES
Description: 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.
150  USD

Name: NEW YORK HELICOPTER TOUR "THE BIG APPLE"
Location: NEW YORK
Description: 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).
26  USD

Name: NEW YORK WATER TAXI & 9/11 PASS
Location: NEW YORK
Description: 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.
28  USD

Name: NINETY MINUTE COMPLETE HARBOR CRUISE
Location: NEW YORK
Description: Jump on the City Sightseeing 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!
215  USD

Name: NYC HELICOPTER FLIGHT "NEW YORK, NEW YORK'
Location: NEW YORK
Description: 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.
47  USD

Name: PADDLEWHEEL DINNER CRUISE
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Description: 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!
49  USD

Name: STARS' HOMES TOUR
Location: LOS ANGELES
Description: 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.
23  USD

Name: TOP OF THE ROCK
Location: NEW YORK
Description: 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.
77  USD

Name: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD - ONE DAY ADMISSION
Location: LOS ANGELES
Description: 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 theatre, and a daring stunt show.
114  USD

Name: VEGAS NIGHTS HELICOPTER TOUR
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: Enjoy the "City of Lights" from the best view possible... THE SKY! Vegas Nights is an amazing helicopter tour flying over the megaresorts of the Las Vegas Strip from the New York-New York skyline to the Bellagio fountains and the never-fading light of the Luxor pyramid. Prior to your departure from our Las Vegas terminal, you will be served champagne to toast your night flight as you experience breathtaking sights from inside our ECO-Star helicopter, the "limousine of the sky". Approximate flight time is 12-15 minutes.
49  USD

Name: WASHINGTON DC BY NIGHT & DINNER AT TONY & JOE'S SEAFOOD PLACE
Location: WASHINGTON DC
Description: 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.
26  USD

Name: WENDELLA'S CHICAGO LAKE AND RIVER CRUISE
Location: CHICAGO
Description: 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  USD

Name: WENDELLA'S CHICAGO RIVER ARCHITECTURE TOUR
Location: CHICAGO
Description: 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. Travelling 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.
329  USD

Name: WESTERN TERRITORY
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and a flight with Maverick Airlines can take you there to experience the thrill of it. Fly in Maverick style on a Beechcraft 1900D aircraft to this amazing wonder and land at Grand Canyon West as you enjoy spectacular views along Eagle Point. At the Indian Village you will receive a brief introduction to the Hualapai Indian legends and culture, and then proceed to Guano Point, where you'll observe a breathtaking view of the canyon. Duration: approximately 6 hours (hotel to hotel). Skywalk is available for an additional charge payable at Grand Canyon West.
304  USD

Name: WEST RIM & HOOVER DAM COMBO TOUR
Location: LAS VEGAS
Description: 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.
 
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