2014 - APT Canada & Alaska

9 Day West Coast US Air Cruising 8 Night US Air Cruise Los Angeles | San Francisco | Yosemite National Park | Grand Canyon | Las Vegas Admire San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge from up close Day 1. Arrive Los Angeles. Be met on arrival in Los Angeles and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the City of Angels at leisure. Stay: Los Angeles. US AIR CRUISING BY PRIVATE PLANE This revolutionary holiday experience promises freedom from many of the hassles of travel and ensures a completely unique and authentic journey. Covering the West Coast US states of California, Arizona and Nevada in the space of just nine days, you'll feel like a true VIP aboard a private plane. Enjoy the luxury of flying between private airports; access to airport lounges; your luggage delivered straight to your hotel room; many meals and genuinely personalised service as you take in the wonders of America's West Coast in fine style. Day 2. San Francisco. Your Mauiva AirCruiseTM begins early this morning as you board your private plane and fly north along the California coast to the enchanting city of San Francisco. On arrival, a sightseeing tour offers an in-depth discovery of this vibrant city. Visit Union Square, see the famous cable cars, take in the dramatic curves of Lombard Street and get a unique insight into the local history. You'll also enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge from a number of unique vantage points. One of the world's most famous bridges, the Golden Gate was completed in 1937 and is an iconic landmark that's visible from many points around the San Francisco Bay. After your tour, enjoy time at leisure to absorb the maritime heritage and vibrant hospitality at Fisherman's Wharf. See the famous seals at Pier 39, then cruise to the infamous island of Alcatraz – known to many as 'The Rock'. Here, a tour will take you to explore the abandoned prison and see the site of the oldest operating lighthouse on America's West Coast. Two Night Stay: San Francisco. BD Day 3. San Francisco, Sonoma County. This morning take in the Golden Gate Bridge from a different angle as you travel across it on the way to Sonoma County – the heartland of the Californian wine industry and home to over 132 300 award-winning wineries. Here, head to Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, which boasts more than a century of wine-making experience and today focuses on crafting small lots of super-premium Sonoma County wines. Learn about the region's wine-producing history and gain insight into the secrets of the local wine-making process during a guided tour of the winery and its vineyard. Afterwards, indulge in a wine tasting before returning to San Francisco for dinner this evening. BD Day 4. Yosemite National Park. Fly inland this morning to begin your exploration of World Heritage-listed Yosemite National Park. Located in Central California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite National Park encompasses an incredible 1,882 square kilometres of breathtaking wilderness. Enjoy time at leisure before a guided tour takes you past the giant redwoods and through a beautiful section of the park. Pass waterfalls on the way into Mariposa Grove, a sequoia grove in the southernmost part of the park. Here, you'll see the oldest tree in the grove – a Giant Sequoia called Grizzly Giant that's approximately 1,900 to 2,400 years old. Two Night Stay: Near Yosemite Nat. Park. BD Day 5. Yosemite National Park & Surrounds. Today presents the opportunity for you to further explore Yosemite National Park. Offering you a first-hand look at the natural splendour of inland California, you'll also visit one or two of the many other beautiful national parks located close by. BD

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