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The Californian 2012

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Santa Monica Pier at night in California, USAGolden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USAYosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park, USA
Santa Monica Pier at night in California, USA
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA
Yosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park, USA
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Optionals

On every itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to further enhance your experience should you so choose. These are purchased when you are on your trip, via your Trafalgar Travel Director. Depending on the region visited these can be paid with cash or credit card.

  • SAN DIEGO

    • + SAN DIEGO SCENIC HARBOR CRUISE HISTORIC CORONADO After lunch in one of San Diego's popular areas, embark on a one-hour narrated boat tour of San Diego Harbor. Take in incredible views of San Diego and Coronado Island along with busy harbor sites including the Star of India, the U.S. Navy surface fleet, Coronado Bay Bridge and bustling shipyards. Next, cross the famous Coronado Bridge, a unique 2.1 mile bridge with an 80 degree bend that connects San Diego to the “Crown City.” On the island, visit and explore the iconic Hotel Del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark that opened in 1888. Charlie Chaplin, Babe Ruth, and Charles Lindberg, and at least 10 US Presidents have all stayed at “The Del.” Movie buffs might remember the hotel from "Some Like It Hot" with Marilyn Monroe. The final stop will be at the Coronado Ferry Landing Marketplace for great photo opportunities of the harbor and skyline. Tour length: 5 hours. (Minimum: 15 passengers)

    • + SAN DIEGO ZOO Explore the world-famous San Diego Zoo, located in beautiful Balboa Park. Caring for over 4000 animals of 800 different species from the forests and jungles of the world, the zoo is a unique walking experience that exhibits animals in the most natural way possible, adding shows and animal presentations throughout the day. Take the zoo bus tour to help you decide which areas you want to spend more time in – be sure to visit the Lost Forest to watch the gorillas in action and stop at the Giant Panda Research Station, which is now home to three Giant Pandas including Yun Zi born in 2009. Your admission includes the zoo bus tour, round-trip Skyfari Aerial Tram Ride, all shows and children's zoo. Transfers included. Tour length: 4 hours. (Minimum: 10 passengers)

    • + SAN DIEGO SCENIC HARBOR CRUISE HISTORIC CORONADO After lunch in one of San Diego's popular areas, embark on a one-hour narrated boat tour of San Diego Harbor. Take in incredible views of San Diego and Coronado Island along with busy harbor sites including the Star of India, the U.S. Navy surface fleet, Coronado Bay Bridge and bustling shipyards. Next, cross the famous Coronado Bridge, a unique 2.1 mile bridge with an 80 degree bend that connects San Diego to the “Crown City.” On the island, visit and explore the iconic Hotel Del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark that opened in 1888. Charlie Chaplin, Babe Ruth, and Charles Lindberg, and at least 10 US Presidents have all stayed at “The Del.” Movie buffs might remember the hotel from "Some Like It Hot" with Marilyn Monroe. The final stop will be at the Coronado Ferry Landing Marketplace for great photo opportunities of the harbor and skyline. Tour length: 5 hours. (Minimum: 15 passengers)

  • MONTEREY

    • + DINNER AT BUBBA GUMP Who would have ever guessed an Academy Award winning film from 1994 would have something in common with great food? Enter Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant in Monterey. Perched right on the edge of majestic Monterey Bay in historic Cannery Row, the restaurant was modeled after the movie “Forrest Gump” which took home the Oscar more than a decade ago and remains a classic to this day. Forrest Gump loved his shrimp, and Bubba Gump Restaurant is no different. The restaurant is known for great seafood (not to mention award winning baby back ribs) all in a fun and festive atmosphere. Bubba Gump is also brimming with memorabilia from the movie itself, and if you're lucky, the waiters and waitresses might even quiz you on your Forrest Gump trivia knowledge. Tour length: 2 hours.

  • SAN FRANCISCO

    • + GOLDEN GATE BRDIGE WALK SAUSALITO Begin your afternoon adventure with a wondrous cruise across the bay, passing haunting Alcatraz Island - catching an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge - before arriving in the quaint seaside community of Sausalito. Leisurely browse the charming shops or have lunch along the picturesque bay. Time to walk off those calories with a stroll across the 1.7 mile span of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. Learn how the bridge was an engineering marvel and about the people who gave so much time to build this icon of San Francisco Tour length: 3.5 hours. (Minimum: 10 passengers).

    • + GUIDED CHINATOWN WALKING TOUR CHINESE BANQUET RIDE THE CABLE CAR AND CITY ILLUMINATIONS TOUR Enjoy this illuminating and exciting experience of San Francisco by night. Start with a guided walking tour of Chinatown, one of the largest Chinese communities outside of China. Explore Chinese markets, herb shops, a fortune cookie factory and more (weather permitting). Then experience an authentic family-style Chinese feast at ward winning Hunan Home's Restaurant. After dinner, ride one of San Francisco's fabled Cable Cars along one of the city's most scenic routes. Then, board your motorcoach for the City Illuminations Tour. Drive past the colorful signs and glittering lights of North Beach, the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower, the Broadway Strip and the historic Ferry Building. After crossing the Oakland Bay Bridge to Treasure Island, top off your evening with a spectacular night panorama of sparkling San Francisco! Tour length: 4 hours. (Minimum: 15 passengers)

    • + GOLDEN GATE BRDIGE WALK SAUSALITO Begin your afternoon adventure with a wondrous cruise across the bay, passing haunting Alcatraz Island - catching an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge - before arriving in the quaint seaside community of Sausalito. Leisurely browse the charming shops or have lunch along the picturesque bay. Time to walk off those calories with a stroll across the 1.7 mile span of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. Learn how the bridge was an engineering marvel and about the people who gave so much time to build this icon of San Francisco Tour length: 3.5 hours. (Minimum: 10 passengers).

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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
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Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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