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Western Discoverer 2010

A 14-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,450

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Starting Price:	$2,450
Tour Length:	14 Days
Countries Visited:	United States

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-DWED-2010

Cities Visited:
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Juan Bautista, San Francisco, Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Scottsdale, San Diego

Get a first-hand look at the contrasts of California''s cities and national parks, the unique desert landscapes of Arizona and Utah, and the lights of Las Vegas.

Sightseeing Highlights

San Diego Enjoy an orientation tour including OldTown, the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park.
Sedona Journey through the scenic Red Rock Countryand Oak Creek Canyon.
Grand Canyon National Park Marvel at the sightsfrom the South Rim.
Lake Powell Skirt the shores of this spectacularlake.
Bryce Canyon National Park View the pink andorange hoodoos.
Zion National Park See the massive rock formationsand explore the canyon.
Las Vegas Spend two nights in the "EntertainmentCapital of the World."
Yosemite National Park See Half Dome, El Capitanand spectacular waterfalls.
San Francisco Join a sightseeing tour of thecity''s main highlights.
Napa/Sonoma Valleys Drive along the scenicCarneros Highway; visit a local winery in Sonoma and enjoy wine andolive oil tasting.
San Juan Bautista Visit this historic SpanishMission.
Monterey Travel along 17 Mile Drive and visitseaside Carmel.
San Simeon Tour the lavish Hearst Castle.
Santa Barbara Visit this Mediterranean resort.
Los Angeles Take an orientation tour of Hollywoodand Beverly Hills.

Dining Highlights

13 full breakfasts
1 three-course dinner
1 buffet dinner
2 local highlight restaurant dinners in San Diego and SanFrancisco
''Be My Guest'' specialty lunch with wine at a winery in the SonomaValley
Farewell Dinner with wine in Santa Barbara

18 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 14.

Airport Transfers On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.

Please note: Weather conditions may cause the Tioga Pass to be closed to traffic (typically mid Oct-end of May). In this case, we overnight on Day 8 in Fresno, at the Four Points by Sheraton Fresno

Day 1 - Arrive Los Angeles
Welcome to Los Angeles! A complimentary transfer is provided to thetour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon togreet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for aWelcome Drink at the hotel.Hotel: Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel

Day 2 - Los Angeles - San Diego
This morning we leave Los Angeles and travel south to reach thecoastal city of San Diego. On arrival, our orientation tourincludes Old Town, the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park. The rest ofthe afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a Highlight Dinnerat a local restaurant in beautiful Seaport Village. (Full breakfast/ Highlight dinner) Hotel: Westin San Diego

Day 3 - San Diego - Scottsdale
Today''s journey takes us east as we travel through the changingdesert into Arizona and the cactus-dotted landscape of theforeboding Sonoran Desert. We arrive in Scottsdale, a populardesert playground, and our hotel ideally located in the heart ofOld Town. This evening is at leisure. (Full breakfast) Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town

Day 4 - Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon National Park
We travel north to Red Rock Country and the artists'' town ofSedona. From here our journey continues as we climb through thestunning landscape of Oak Creek Canyon and arrive at the South Rimof the Grand Canyon where we spend the night at a lodge inside thepark. (Full breakfast)Hotel: National Park Lodges

Day 5 - Grand Canyon - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park
Take in the ever-changing views of the Grand Canyon as we travelalong the scenic South Rim into the Navajo Indian Reservation. Wecontinue into Utah and see the white shoreline of Lake Powellbefore reaching the pink and orange spires called hoodoos at BryceCanyon National Park. (Full breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Ruby''s Inn

Day 6 - Bryce Canyon - Zion National Park - Las Vegas (2 nights)
Traveling through the incredible scenery of Southern Utah, crossingRed Canyon and the Checkerboard Mesa, we arrive in the lush valleyof Zion National Park. Explore this dramatic landscape ofsculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. From here, we travel intoNevada to the neon oasis of Las Vegas. We spend two nights in thisman-made wonder, home to world-class casinos, top-rated shows andextravagant hotels. (Full breakfast)Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton

Day 7 - Las Vegas at leisure
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this exciting city. Maybe try yourluck at Las Vegasstyle gambling, relax by the pool, play golf orhead to the exclusive shops at the many malls. (Full breakfast)

Day 8 - Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes
Today''s drive takes us through the Mojave Desert and into theeastern slopes of California''s Sierra Nevada. We arrive inbeautiful Mammoth Lakes, a popular ski resort. This evening is atleisure. (Weather conditions may cause the Tioga Pass to be closedto traffic, typically from mid-October to the end of the May. Inthis case, we overnight in Fresno, at the Four Points By Sheraton.)(Full breakfast) Hotel: High Sierra Hotel

Day 9 - Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite National Park
This morning we drive over the scenic Tioga Pass (weatherpermitting) into beautiful Yosemite National Park. Here we will seesome of the park''s most famous sights such as El Capitan, Half Domeand Yosemite Falls. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge

Day 10 - Yosemite - Napa/Sonoma - San Francisco (2 nights)
Heading down the slopes of the Sierra Nevada we travel through thebucolic landscape of the famous Napa and Sonoma valleys, home toworld-renowned wineries. We travel along the scenic CarnerosHighway and stop at a familyowned vineyard for an exclusive wineryexperience. We meet with the owners who take us on a private tourof their winery. We sample estate-produced wines and olive oilserved with local artisan cheeses and cured meats, followed by adelicious luncheon of local fresh produce, served alfresco withsweeping views over the vineyards of the Sonoma Valley. We thenjourney south and cross the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco.This evening join us for a Highlight Dinner at a popular restauranton Fisherman''s Wharf. (Full breakfast / Be My Guest lunch /Highlight dinner)Hotel: Hilton San Francisco Fisherman''s Wharf

Day 11 - San Francisco sightseeing & at leisure
This morning we explore the main highlights of San Francisco,including Golden Gate Park, Telegraph Hill, North Beach andFisherman''s Wharf. The afternoon and evening are free for you toexplore on your own. (Full breakfast)

Day 12 - San Francisco - Carmel - Monterey
We venture south and visit the historic Mission San Juan Bautista.From here we make our way to Carmel, a retreat frequented bycelebrities, writers and artists. Next we travel along the stunningcoastline of 17 Mile Drive, home to multimillion dollar mansionsand the Pebble Beach Golf Links. In the afternoon, we arrive at theseaside city of Monterey. This evening is at leisure in Monterey.(Full breakfast) Hotel: The Portola Hotel & Spa

Day 13 - Monterey - Hearst Castle - Santa Barbara
We drive south through California''s coastal mountains, as we makeour way to San Simeon. Here we tour the decadent Hearst Castle andits amazing art collection. Our Tour Director will reveal a localHidden Treasure before continuing south to Santa Barbara, abeautiful Spanish-style resort on the shores of the Pacific.Tonight join your fellow travelers for a Farewell dinner. (Fullbreakfast / Farewell dinner)Hotel: Hotel Mar Monte

Day 14 - Santa Barbara - Depart Los Angeles
Enjoy an orientation tour of Santa Barbara before heading south toHollywood. Spot the Hollywood Sign, view the famous Grauman''sChinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Drive along SunsetBoulevard to Beverly Hills. A complimentary transfer is provided toLos Angeles International Airport and the tour hotel in Los Angelesfor passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast) Please do not schedule flights before 5.00pm

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If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! *5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!* When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation. Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations! Your 2011 vacation to China just got better. Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers: 1. Book and pay in full by September 30, 2010 and receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 vacations.* This upgrade includes these onboard extras: a la carte dining at the VIP restaurant, concierge service, use of the Executive Lounge and Business Center, private cultural lectures and reserved seating for evening entertainment. 2. Book and pay in full by November 30, 2010 and save up to $600 per couple with our Pay-In-Full Discount. See your favorite itinerary for exact savings. 3. Book and deposit by December 31, 2010 and save up to $300 per couple with our Early Booking Discount.* For exact savings, see the itinerary page of your vacation. Valid on new 2011 bookings on these select tours: Highlights of China and the Yangtze; Grand China and the Yangtze; and China, Tibet and the Yangtze. Full payment must be made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Travel must be completed between 01/01/11 and 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. **Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/25/2010 - 10/8/2010	$2,550
9/29/2010 - 10/12/2010	$2,550
10/2/2010 - 10/15/2010	$2,550
12/11/2010 - 12/24/2010	$2,450
5/7/2011 - 5/20/2011	$2,599
5/14/2011 - 5/27/2011	$2,599
5/21/2011 - 6/3/2011	$2,599
5/28/2011 - 6/10/2011	$2,599
6/11/2011 - 6/24/2011	$2,599
6/25/2011 - 7/8/2011	$2,599
7/9/2011 - 7/22/2011	$2,599
7/16/2011 - 7/29/2011	$2,599
8/13/2011 - 8/26/2011	$2,599
8/20/2011 - 9/2/2011	$2,599
9/3/2011 - 9/16/2011	$2,599
9/10/2011 - 9/23/2011	$2,599
9/17/2011 - 9/30/2011	$2,599
10/1/2011 - 10/14/2011	$2,599
12/17/2011 - 12/30/2011	$2,475
3/17/2012 - 3/30/2012	$2,475

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
San Juan Bautista
San Francisco
Yosemite
Mammoth Lakes
Las Vegas
Bryce Canyon
Grand Canyon
Scottsdale
San Diego

Save on your adventure Down Under with Trafalgar!

Trust the experts to give you more on your 2011 vacation to Australia and New Zealand. Book early to enjoy fantastic savings!

· Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) on air-inclusive vacations*

· Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on land vacations*

Plus, both offers are combinable with Early Payment Discount, so this equals an additional saving of up to approximately $1485 per couple!**

View Trafalgar 2011 Australia and New Zealand tours

Terms and Conditions: *Valid on new 2010 2011 Australia and New Zealand bookings only when full payment on entire booking (land or land/air) is made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) good for air-inclusive bookings and $300 per couple ($150 per person) good for land-only bookings. Valid for tours departing 01/01/11 through 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons, but not valid with other promotional offers. Not valid on Free & Easy or A La Carte tours. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. **Sample savings based on Trafalgar’s Early Payment Discount of 10% on Treasures of Australia and New Zealand tour departing 11/02/11 for two, when full payment is made by 11/01/10. CST#2077132-20

Save up to $300 per couple on North America 2011 vacations!

From the United States and Canada to Mexico and Costa Rica, discover all the classics and a few special surprises on your guided vacation with Trafalgar. Book by September 30, 2010 and you’ll save $300 per couple on tours 10 days or more, or $200 per couple on tours 9 days or less.*

Offers end September 30, 2010 – don’t delay!

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on tours 10 days or more (code: 150AMER11)

Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on tours 9 days or less (code: 100AMER11)

*Valid on new 2011 North America bookings only. Full payment on land portion is due between August 9, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Travel must be completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons. Promotion can be booked online. Applicable for groups; subject to availability. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Subject to availability.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations!

Your 2011 vacation to China just got better.

Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers:

1. Book and pay in full by September 30, 2010 and receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 vacations.* This upgrade includes these onboard extras: a la carte dining at the VIP restaurant, concierge service, use of the Executive Lounge and Business Center, private cultural lectures and reserved seating for evening entertainment.

2. Book and pay in full by November 30, 2010 and save up to $600 per couple with our Pay-In-Full Discount.** See your favorite itinerary for exact savings.

3. Book and deposit by December 31, 2010 and save up to $300 per couple with our Early Booking Discount.*** For exact savings, see the itinerary page of your vacation.

*Valid on new 2011 bookings on these select tours: Highlights of China and the Yangtze; Grand China and the Yangtze; and China, Tibet and the Yangtze. Full payment must be made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Travel must be completed between 01/01/11 and 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. **Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. ***Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.

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