California 9-24th October 2010 - Sunday 10th
Sunday 10th October Weather - Sunny 78/65
San Diego, California
California's second largest city and the United States' eighth largest, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 3 million residents countrywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighbourhoods and communities, including down town's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan, Chula Vista just to name a few.
San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego, and Legoland California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world.
In San Diego's East County, the terrain varies from gentle foothills to mile-high mountains and the historic mining town, Julian, down to the 600,000-acre Anza Borrego Desert State Park, offering nature-conscious visitors endless opportunities to hike, camp, fish, observe wildlife and much more. In San Diego's North County, the agricultural community produces quantities of flowers and magnificent produce. Wine growers are also making a mark by growing and harvesting quality grapes that become excellent wines, which are served at some of the most elegant restaurants and resorts in the region. Along the west, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline not only supports year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating, sailing and swimming, but also important scientific research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. To the south, it's a whole different country, Mexico featuring its own cultural offerings in various towns along the border and coastline, including Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada.
San Diego's arts and culture and culinary arts are booming. The hottest, new culinary arts talents prepare award-winning meals throughout the regions 6,400 eating establishments. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., is home to 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, the Tony Award-winning The Globe Theatres and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego, and Legoland California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world.
In San Diego's East County, the terrain varies from gentle foothills to mile-high mountains and the historic mining town, Julian, down to the 600,000-acre Anza Borrego Desert State Park, offering nature-conscious visitors endless opportunities to hike, camp, fish, observe wildlife and much more. In San Diego's North County, the agricultural community produces quantities of flowers and magnificent produce. Wine growers are also making a mark by growing and harvesting quality grapes that become excellent wines, which are served at some of the most elegant restaurants and resorts in the region. Along the west, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline not only supports year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating, sailing and swimming, but also important scientific research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. To the south, it's a whole different country, Mexico featuring its own cultural offerings in various towns along the border and coastline, including Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada.
San Diego's arts and culture and culinary arts are booming. The hottest, new culinary arts talents prepare award-winning meals throughout the regions 6,400 eating establishments. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., is home to 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, the Tony Award-winning The Globe Theatres and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
The Journey
This morning we enjoy a city tour of San Diego, with our local guide, Coleen. You shall visit Balboa Park, Coronado, the Gaslamp Quarter and eventually the tour shall end in the Old Town at approx 11.30. (A gratuity of $2 person would be recommended for our guide)
There is free time for lunch and sightseeing, (for lunch I recommend Freds), at 13.10 the coach departs for the Harbour Cruise, or maybe you would like to transfer to Seaport Village (short walk from Harbour Cruise) or you may also return to the Hotel.
Later at 16.00 the coach leaves the Harbour Cruise and returns to the Hotel.
Harbour Cruise - $25 – 2 hours
| Full Bay Tour: |
| Our deluxe tour covers it all: Harbor and Shelter Islands, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument, North Island Naval Air Station, the Submarine Base, as well as the Coronado Bridge, and much more. Tour is about 25 miles in length 2 hour narrated harbor tour |
Sea World - Entrance $69 -Park closes today at 19.30.
Once the tour ends in Old Town, close by there is a taxi stand, it is just a 10 minute ride to the park. At the end of your time at Sea World again there are Taxis available for your return to the Hotel. OR – if available, call the Hotel – local call – (619) 297 1101, and ask if they have a shuttle available to pick you up, this is not guaranteed and may not be available.
The Hotel has a shuttle which if available can take you to and from Old Town, as well as the Mission Valley Shopping Mall, please speak to the bell desk outside the main entrance.
Departure Details
for
Monday 11th October
Restaurant opens for breakfast from 06.00
Luggage INSIDE bedroom doors by 07.00
(the bell boys have keys you do not have to wait in your room)
Depart for Phoenix (front lobby) at 08.00
The journey takes us through the desert, there shall be a morning stop, lunch break at Yuma, and an afternoon stop en route, expected arrival in Phoenix at approx 17.00-17.30.
Please ensure that you have your passport with you in your hand luggage as we pass through a Border Patrol, and officers may board the coach and check our details.
Always carry water with you, the air is much drier than home and as we enter the desert the temperature begins to rise.
Have a great day here is San Diego and if I can be of any assistance at any time please do not hesitate to ask.
Richard
1-702-557-2373 - this is my US mobile number if you ever get lost or have an emergency please use it.
In a few days time we shall arrive at the Grand Canyon, this is a major highlight of our tour and I am sure you are all looking forward to it. While there, you have the opportunity to take Helicopter or Fixed Wing flights, either of these options give you a fantastic overview of the Grand Canyon, commentary is given on all flights and the views spectacular. Some of you have already pre booked the flight, I have also reserved some space for those of you that may now have decided that you would like to join, however I do need to have the booking today as I need to confirm space, I have added below descriptions of all the flights available, if I could ask that you make your choice and return the booking form section to me at the end of the city tour, this allows me to get everything in place and hopefully get everyone accommodated on their chosen flight of a lifetime.
Grand Canyon National Park Airplane Tour 40 – 50 minutes - $143 inc taxes
Covering the famous and beautiful parts of the Grand Canyon, the Grand Discovery Tour is perfect for those wanting the ultimate Canyon education. Frequent departures taking off from the Grand Canyon National Park Airport head for the eastern part of the Canyon. Crossing Zuni Point and through the Zuni Corridor, see the Desert View Watchtower, the Painted Desert, and the Navajo Indian Reservation just to the east along the Colorado River.
The aircraft then turns, crossing Temple Butte and heads for the North Rim to show off fantastic areas of the Kaibab Plateau and Kaibab National Forest. Imperial Point, the highest point in the Canyon, can be clearly seen as the tour flies directly west towards the Dragon Corridor, the widest and most open part of the Canyon.
Canyon Dancer Helicopter Tour - 25 minutes - $185 inc taxes
Experience an exhilarating flight as you depart from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon over the Kaibab National Forest.
You will head toward the Tower of Ra and then fly north through the Dragon Corridor and over the mighty Colorado River towards the North Rim of the canyon. View the Tower of Ra and the Vishnu Schist rock formation as you fly back through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest section of the Grand Canyon. From this point you can see some of the oldest exposed rock layers in the world.
You will head toward the Tower of Ra and then fly north through the Dragon Corridor and over the mighty Colorado River towards the North Rim of the canyon. View the Tower of Ra and the Vishnu Schist rock formation as you fly back through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest section of the Grand Canyon. From this point you can see some of the oldest exposed rock layers in the world.
Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour – 45 minutes - $235 inc taxes
Your Canyon Spirit tour departs from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon taking you over the beautiful Kaibab National Forest, home to the world's largest ponderosa pine forest. Upon reaching the edge of the canyon, the South Rim gently drops away as the North Rim and eastern end of the canyon come into view - one of the most spectacular views in the entire canyon.
In the distance, it is possible to see the Painted Desert and the Desert View Watchtower designed by the Hopi Indians. Your journey continues as you follow the Colorado River upstream to where it merges with the Little Colorado River.
View Marble Canyon and Point Imperial as you fly through the canyon and climb above the North Rim. Experience fabulous bird's-eye views once on the North Rim, and then head south through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest part of the canyon.
As you cross over the Colorado River, you'll fly over the South Rim and the Kaibab National Forest landing back at the Grand Canyon Airport with memories to last a lifetime and some incredible photos.
In the distance, it is possible to see the Painted Desert and the Desert View Watchtower designed by the Hopi Indians. Your journey continues as you follow the Colorado River upstream to where it merges with the Little Colorado River.
View Marble Canyon and Point Imperial as you fly through the canyon and climb above the North Rim. Experience fabulous bird's-eye views once on the North Rim, and then head south through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest part of the canyon.
As you cross over the Colorado River, you'll fly over the South Rim and the Kaibab National Forest landing back at the Grand Canyon Airport with memories to last a lifetime and some incredible photos.
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