America’s West conjures up many images of spectacular scenery, from California’s blue waters and rugged Pacific coastline to the barren deserts of Arizona.
Our fabulous ‘California & the Canyons’ tour combines all the classic natural sightseeing of America’s West with some less well known but equally impressive landscapes. We visit the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, beautiful Yosemite National Park, California’s rugged west coast and the distinctive red desert of Arizona. We then take you further than many other tours - to the magnificent canyons and mountains of Utah’s National Parks, including Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. This holiday is not just about breathtaking scenery; the tour gives you the opportunity to experience some of the USA’s most exciting and iconic cities. Mix with the rich and famous in LA, enjoy iconic landmarks and roller- coaster roads in San Francisco, and experience the glitz and glamour of legendary Las Vegas.
290,300,000
GMT/UTC -8 (Pacific Standard)
English, and a significant Spanish-speaking minorities
Protestant majority with Roman Catholic, Jewish and many ethnic minorities.
All passengers require a machine readable passport and must comply with US Immigration Regulations. All passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the end of the tour. British Citizens will need to complete a Visa Waiver Form which will be handed to them during the flight. If your passport does not prove you are a British Citizen you should seek further advice from your applicable Embassy as visas may be required. In addition, passports indicating that the bearer is a British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British National (Overseas) Citizen, or British Protected Person will also need to apply to the US Embassy for a visa.
IMPORTANT: Some travellers may not be eligible to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP). These include people who have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction; those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law); certain serious communicable illnesses; those who have been refused admission into, or have been deported from, the United States, or have previously overstayed on the visa waiver programme; and some driving offences. In these instances you would have to apply to the Embassy for a visa. Further information can be obtained by visiting www.usembassy.org.uk
The climate in California is generally very warm and sunny from May to October, with slightly cooler temperatures in San Francisco, due to the mist over the bay. Large areas of the Canyons are desert or semi-desert. They experience little rainfall and the days are generally hot; however, desert nights can be cool.
110/120 volts AC, 60 Hz. Flat 2-pin plugs are in use. European appliances should have dual voltage capabilities and will require an international adaptor.
Casual dress is generally worn throughout USA. A good variety of clothing, including jumpers, anoraks and umbrellas is recommended, due to the varying temperatures. Dressing in layers is recommended. Laundry facilities are available if required.
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