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YOU WON’T NEED TO LIFT A FINGER
Every travel detail is managed for you by our professional, on-the-road team of 3 experts – a Travel Director, Wellness Director and a Driver. They will ensure the day to day running of your tour is smooth, effortless and absolutely memorable, for all the right reasons. Check page 6 for more information on how they make your trip stress free for you.
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LUXURY COACHES WITH PLENTY OF SPACE
We’ve designed our own fleet of unique luxury coaches to give you plenty of extra space to travel comfortably. You’ll get twice the standard legroom, so you can stretch out and take in the scenic views as your driver continues to your next destination. Check page 12 for more information on why our coaches are the best in the business.
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STAY AT GREAT HOTELS IN THE BEST LOCATIONS
Others will say it, but we mean it! We only select hotels that serve your best interest when travelling. We know time is short, so we partner with hotels in central locations so you can head out and have incredible things to do within minutes. Check page 8 for more information about our selection of hotels.
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Every one of our itineraries are unique and will have you discovering different parts of this vast country. But, what you get from your Insight holiday remains the same, regardless of which tour you choose to do. Here are the 5 main reasons you’ll want to tour the USA & Canada with us, the next time you travel.
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EXPECT AUTHENTIC DINING AT ITS FINEST
You might think touring means mediocre meals. That is not the case when travelling with us. We include incredibly delicious lunches and dinners that often top our guests’ “Favourite Experiences” list. As standard we also include hearty breakfasts every morning, so you're raring to go. Check page 10 for more information about the types of dining experiences you can expect.
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GET THE VIP EXPERIENCE WHEN SIGHTSEEING
No more queueing in long lines waiting to get inside. Not only do we include VIP entries to landmarks, we also connect you to Local Experts for private tours so you get the very best experience of the destination you’re in. Check page 14 for more information on how we make your day-to-day sightseeing fully immersive.
It doesn’t stop there either; we go the extra mile with other small touches that are a step above the rest: ARRANGING YOUR FLIGHTS
Upon request we will arrange your flights from your local airport. We find the best deals across economy and business so you can rest assured you’re getting great value and even better service.
INCLUDED PRIVATE VIP TRANSFERS
All of our tours include private transfers to and from your local airport, so you won’t need to worry or rush around on the first day of your holiday.
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BEST OF CALIFORNIA
10 DAYS | ACTIVITY LEVEL: BALANCED 13 superb meals | 11 included experiences Start San Diego | End San Francisco EXCITING NEW ITINERARY
Discover the best of California on this all-encompassing train tour from San Diego to San Francisco. Far-reaching ocean vistas and the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park meet big city lights and creative cuisine to show you the essence of The Golden State. Experience the laid-back lifestyle, take a glimpse into the heyday of cinema, and embrace the cultural diversity through an array of Insight Experiences. 4
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 9 Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with wine as you meet your group and Travel Director in San Diego. 9 Join your Travel Director for a sightseeing tour of San Diego. 9 Board the Pacific Surfliner and enjoy far-reaching ocean vistas as your train journey takes you to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. 9 Ride the historic funicular, Angel's Flight Railway in Downtown Los Angeles. MAP KEY 1
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9 Visit the Los Angeles Theatre on a private tour and admire the lavish interior inspired by the French Baroque period. 9 Choose to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures or the Museum of Art in Los Angeles. 9 Dine in one of Los Angeles’ most iconic steakhouses, Nick & Stefs Steakhouse. 9 Choose to visit Mission Santa Barbara or take a relaxing walk in the Botanical Gardens and learn about native California flora in Santa Barbara. 9 Visit the Eberle Winery for a tour of the vineyard and its unique underground caves.
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9 Savor a delicious and creative dinner at the Downtown Thomas Hill Organics Farm-To-Table restaurant in Paso Robles. 9 Visit Mariposa Grove, home to over 500 mature giant sequoias. 9 Join a Local Expert Park Ranger for a tram tour of Yosemite National Park’s Valley Floor. 9 See San Francisco’s highlights on your sightseeing tour as you pass Union Square, Golden Gate Park, SoMa and Mission Bay. 9 Join your Travel Director for a small-bites walking tour in San Francisco’s Mission District.
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9 Reflect on your adventure with your newfound friends at a Celebration Dinner on your last night.
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LOOK FORWARD TO THESE AUTHENTIC DINING AT ITS FINEST
NICK & STEFS STEAKHOUSE
AUTHENTIC BITES OF THE MISSION DISTRICT Ask a local where the best food in San Francisco is located and more often than not you'll hear 24th Street in the Mission District. Join your Travel Director for a small-bites walking tour through this renowned area known for artisan ice cream makers, craft doughnuts, local coffee shops and easily the best Mexican food in the city.
OUTSTANDING STEAK HOUSE IN DOWNTOWN LA Top up your perfect Californian day as you dine in one of Los Angeles’ most iconic steakhouses, Nick & Stefs Steakhouse. Known for its contemporary highend design, this restaurant combines steakhouse tradition with culinary flair. Indulge in a dry-aged prime steak or fresh-catch seafood, paired with curated world-class wine or a craft cocktail.
FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER IN PASO ROBLES Savor a delicious and creative dinner at the Downtown Thomas Hill Organics Farm-To-Table restaurant in Paso Robles. Deemed one of the best restaurants in town, they serve only organic, locally-sourced produce with unique wines from the Central Coast.
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TOP-RATED HOTELS IN THE BEST LOCATIONS
INTERCONTINENTAL LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN
INTERCONTINENTAL LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN Staying here means you are within walking distance of Los Angeles’ most noteworthy attractions. As the tallest building west of Chicago, this brand-new hotel forever elevates the city skyline. Featuring a 70th floor sky lobby, an awardwinning steakhouse, the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere, an outdoor pool and modern rooms for peace and quiet, you have everything you could need at your fingertips.
HILTON SANTA BARBARA BEACHFRONT RESORT Enjoy the relaxed luxury and natural beauty of this beachfront resort hotel. Set across 8 Spanish-style buildings along the Pacific coastline, it is home to a terraced restaurant with a poolside bar, spa and tennis court. Unwind by the fire pits with incredible ocean views knowing Santa Barabara Downtown is a mere 10 minutes away.
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE Yosemite Valley Lodge is a popular choice for travellers looking to visit the National Park. With its close proximity to Yosemite Falls, it makes the perfect base camp for exploring. The Lodge’s glass and wood architecture work in unity with the natural surroundings and the ample windows allow in the bright mountain sunshine while providing remarkable views for you to enjoy.
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AMTRAK'S SURFLINER TRAIN
TRAIN JOURNEY WITH CALIFORNIAN SEASCAPE VIEWS Board Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner Train and enjoy far-reaching ocean vistas as your train journey takes you to Los Angeles. Considered one of the most scenic routes in Amtrak's fleet, you'll hug the coast of the Pacific Ocean as you make your way through Orange County and eventually reach the historic Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. PRIVATE TOUR OF LOS ANGELES THEATRE Considered the Grand Dame of the Los Angeles historic theatres, enjoy a private tour of this historic landmark that dates back to 1931. An exclusive for Insight guests as the theatre does not offer public tours! Enjoy the stunning and opulent interior modeled after the Palace of Versailles.
PRIVATE TOUR OF LOS ANGELES THEATRE
EBERLE WINERY TOUR AND TASTING Gary Eberle is an absolute legend when it comes to the history of wine in Paso Robles. Visit his winery for a vineyard tour, where you'll learn all about its history before making your way down to its unique underground wine caves to enjoy a tasting of a variety of whites and reds.
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Best of California | 10 days
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DAY 1 | WELCOME TO SAN DIEGO After your arrival at San Diego Airport, you are transferred to your hotel on the downtown waterfront. Perhaps take a walk along the bay before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. Dinner with Wine | InterContinental San Diego. DAY 2 | SAN DIEGO SIGHTSEEING Discover ‘America’s finest city’ as you embark on a sightseeing tour with your Travel Director. Journey through the Gaslamp Quarter, the historic heart of San Diego. Continue to Balboa Park, one of North America’s most iconic urban parks. Admire its lush and landscaped gardens in bloom thanks to the yearround pleasant weather. Finally, stroll among the atmospheric old adobe ranch homes of the Old Town State Historical Park. Glimpse into the 19th-century colonial life and perhaps try some authentic Mexican flavours at one of the popular eateries. This afternoon, board the Pacific Surfliner and enjoy far-reaching ocean views as the train hugs the coast. Travel through Orange County to the Mission Moderne-style Union Station in Los Angeles. Breakfast | InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. DAY 3 | LOS ANGELES SIGHTSEEING An exciting day awaits as you set out to explore lively Los Angeles. Ride on the landmark Angel’s Flight funicular for a taste of early 20th-century nostalgia. Continue to the Los Angeles Theatre, inspired by French Baroque architecture, for a private guided tour. It has been closed to the public since 1994 but was once one of the grand movie palaces of the Broadway District. In legendary Hollywood, take your photos of the famous hillside Hollywood sign and stroll along the Walk of Fame. Look for the hand- and footprints of cinema’s greatest celebrities at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood’s most sought-after theatre for movie premieres. Spend the afternoon on Miracle Mile exploring Los Angeles with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the innovative Petersen Automotive Museum, the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures or the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. To top off your perfect day, dine at Nick and Stef’s, an outstanding steak house in Downtown LA. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
DAY 4 | TRAIN JOURNEY TO THE AMERICAN RIVIERA Return to the Union Station and board your Pacific Surfliner train. Travel through the valleys around Los Angeles before arriving at the coast and follow the shoreline to Santa Barbara. Spend time on State Street, a palm tree-lined avenue of shops and eateries before further exploring Santa Barbara with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the 18th-century Old Mission or take a relaxing stroll through the Botanical Gardens and learn about California’s diverse native plants. Breakfast | Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. DAY 5 | PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY Join the Pacific Surfliner one more time and soak up sweeping ocean views as you ride along the coast to San Luis Obispo. Later, arrive to Paso Robles in the heart of wine country and spend time at the City Park and explore its boutiques, cafes and art galleries. In the afternoon visit the Eberle Winery for a tour of the vineyard and the unique underground caves. Born out of necessity to store more wine barrels, the caves provide the perfect backdrop for a tasting of a selection of excellent local wines. Tonight, savor a delicious and creative dinner at the Downtown Thomas Hill Organics Farm-To-Table restaurant. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles. DAY 6 | GIANT SEQUOIAS Journey to the majestic Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop at the Mariposa Grove, home to over 500 mature sequoias and admire these gigantic trees. The oldest tree in the Grove is the Grizzly Giant, which dates back around 3000 years and stands 209 feet tall. Breakfast | Yosemite Valley Lodge. DAY 7 | EXPLORING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Join a park ranger and embark on a guided tram tour of the Yosemite Valley floor. Get up close to the magnificent Yosemite Falls that cascade from a height of 2,425 feet. See the Half Dome, a rock formation with a distinct shape, and El Capitan, a granite rock monolith rising 3000 feet above the valley floor. Take in the spectacular scenery from Tunnel View, encompassing towering mountains, dense forests and the Bridalveil Falls. Spend the rest of your day at leisure. Perhaps rent a bike, go on a hike or visit the Ansel Adams Gallery. Breakfast | Yosemite Valley Lodge.
BEST OF CALIFORNIA INCLUSIONS 9 9 nights hotel accommodation in great locations.
9 13 delicious meals - 9 full breakfasts and 4 dinners with wine.
9 A Travel Director, Driver, Wellness Director and Local Expert Guides. SAN FRANCISCO
DAY 8 | ON TO SAN FRANCISCO Travel towards the coast, cross the Bay Bridge and arrive in buzzing San Francisco. Head to the Fisherman’s Wharf, once home to the city’s colourful fishing fleet and today a popular district full of restaurants, cafes and shops. This afternoon, join your Travel Director for a stroll across the legendary Golden Gate Bridge, a symbol of California, then continue on a short drive to the quaint town of Sausalito. Enjoy some leisure time before taking the ferry back to San Francisco, passing the infamous Alcatraz Island.
Breakfast | Hyatt Regency Embarcadero. DAY 9 | RELAXED START - SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING This morning, take your chance to visit the Ferry Building across the road and shop around at one of America’s most famous farmers markets. Browse the stalls offering organic produce, flowers and regional artisan specialties such as breads, cheeses, and jams. On your city sightseeing tour, journey past lively Union Square and vast Golden Gate Park. Travel through the SoMa District and Mission Bay to see the incredible growth and urbanization the city has experienced in recent years. Join your Travel Director for a culinary exploration of the Mission District. Sample local flavors in the area best known for creative ice cream parlours, craft doughnut shops, independent cafes and the best Mexican bites. Visit Balmy Alley and see the most concentrated collection of urban murals in the city. Tonight, toast to your travels at a local restaurant at your Celebration Dinner. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | Hyatt Regency Embarcadero DAY 10 | FAREWELL CALIFORNIA After breakfast, you are transferred to San Francisco Airport where your journey comes to an end. Breakfast.
9 Travel on luxury coaches with double the legroom (avg of 33 guests).
9 Sightseeing and exclusive Insight Experiences as highlighted in the itinerary. 9 Arrival and departure transfers in America.
9 Private transfers in UK to/from nearest airport (up to 100 miles). 9 Complimentary Wi-Fi in hotels and on coaches. 9 All porterage throughout.
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