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| 1 | Arrive San Diego, California The Southwest, known for its mild climate, is one of the most spectacular regions in the U.S. You will fall in love with the natural beauty and the rich culture that make this area so special. Your tour begins in one of the nation's most popular cities, San Diego. (D) |
| 2 | San Diego Start your day with a trip to beautiful Balboa Park, considered to be one of the ^best urban parks in America.^ Once there, you will enjoy a tram ride through the world-famous San Diego Zoo, home to over 4,200 animals, including three giant pandas. Later, travel to Seaport Village for some exceptional shopping. (B) |
| 3 | San Diego - Palm Springs short morning drive brings you to the desert resort town of Palm Springs. Upon arrival, enjoy a wonderful sightseeing tour. (B, D) |
| 4 | Palm Springs Enjoy a day of leisure in this popular playground of the rich and famous. (B) |
| 5 | Palm Springs - Lake Havasu, Arizona - Laughlin Depart Palm Springs for the English village of Lake Havasu City. See the world-renown London Bridge and enjoy a lovely cruise on the lake. Later, arrive in Laughlin, Nevada's newest gambling resort. (B, D) |
| 6 | Laughlin - Williams, Arizona Your travels will take you to Williams Depot for a two-night stay. Built in 1908, and standing at an elevation of 6,767 feet, it is an attraction in itself. It presently looks no different than it did 90 years ago. In fact, the brick loading platform used to board the train is the original platform set in 1908. (B) |
| 7 | Williams - Grand Canyon - Williams This morning you motorcoach to Grand Canyon National Park for viewing and time to explore. Even the finest photographs fail to deliver the impact of a personal glimpse into this vast, beautiful landscape - 277 miles long, 18 miles across at its widest spot, and more than a mile below the rim at its deepest point. This afternoon, relive the excitement of the old west aboard the historic train, Grand Canyon Railway, which travels across miles of beautiful northern Arizona countryside back to Williams. Strolling musicians and western characters combine to recreate train travel as it was at the turn-of-the-century. (B, D) |
| 8 | Williams - Sedona - Scottsdale A colorful day begins with a visit to the artist colony of Sedona, located in the heart of scenic red rock country. Tonight, prepare yourself for a western barbeque at the Canyon Creek Ranch, where you step back to the ^Old West^ era of the 1800's. Spend some time in the saloon or try your luck at target shooting. Pan for gold, play a game of horseshoes, or even renew your vows at the local church. Canyon Creek Ranch is literally an oasis in the desert, a place to enjoy crisp fresh air and inspiring vistas. Then it's off to Scottsdale, located in the ^Valley of the Sun.^ (B, D) |
| 9 | Scottsdale - Phoenix - Return Today you will depart Scottsdale with many pleasant memories of your Sunny Southwest vacation. |
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