C T T 15 0 2 THE T A E R G YOUR 2015
FLIGHT You will fly to America and New Zealand courtesy of Air New Zealand. OUTBOUND AUSTRALIA AUCKLAND 13 Nov SYD 1200 AKL 1710 NZ104 13 Nov MEL 1145 AKL 1715 NZ124 13 Nov BNE 1120 AKL 1730 NZ136 13 Nov ADL 1135 AKL 1820 NZ792 12 Nov PER 1850 AKL 0610+1 NZ176 AUCKLAND LOS ANGELES 15 Nov AKL 2245 LAX 1400 NZ2 INBOUND LOS ANGELES AUCKLAND 23 Nov LAX 2200 AKL 0800+2 NZ5 AUCKLAND AUSTRALIA 25 Nov AKL 0900 SYD 1035 NZ103 25 Nov AKL 0820 MEL 1025 NZ123 25 Nov AKL 0930 BNE 1005 NZ135 25 Nov AKL 0820 / 1205 ADL 1025 / 1255 NZ123 / NZ7841 25 Nov AKL 1425 PER 1655 NZ175 DRESS CODE: Smart Casual No jeans, denim, shorts, thongs, sneakers, singlet or midriff tops.
FRI 13 NOV Depart Australia for Auckland (Perth passengers will depart on Thursday 12th November) Upon arrival into Auckland, you will be met by an AAT Kings Representative and transferred to the Langham Hotel, Auckland. Tonight we enjoy a Welcome Reception and dine at Eight a special and unique dining experience exclusive to the Langham and enjoyed by all our AAT Kings guests. Dinner SAT 14 NOV Rotorua This morning you will be transferred to the Air New Zealand collaboration centre for a special breakfast and presentation. After breakfast, we enjoy an Auckland City Sightseeing tour, including views of the Harbour Bridge, Viaduct Harbour and Bastian Point. Join us for a journey to Waiheke Island, renowned for its world class wineries, this island has something for everyone. Boasting a thriving local art scene, secluded sandy beaches and a range of adventure activities. We enjoy a wine tasting and platter lunch before returning to Auckland. This afternoon we follow the Waikato River, New Zealand s longest river into the heart of Middle Earth and visit Hobbiton. Home of the Hobbits and the scene for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Enjoy a guided tour of the movie set followed by dinner and entertainment at the Green Dragon let AAT Kings transport you to Middle Earth and the world of the Hobbits. Market stalls, food & wine, fire eaters all part of this exclusive Hobbit experience. Later tonight, we continue to Rotorua and arrive late into our hotel., Lunch, Dinner SUN 15 NOV Santa Barbara Start the day with breakfast hosted by Millennium Hotels & Resorts. Later this morning we enjoy the geo thermal delights of Te Puia as well as exploring the Rainbow Springs Nature Park where you will have a chance to feed local birds and animals and to see our native kiwi bird. Also an opportunity to meet Kiwi Sam AAT Kings own conservation project! Enjoy lunch at the top of the Skyline followed by exciting luge rides to cap our day before continuing through to Auckland International Airport for your flight to America. Welcome to the City of Angels! Upon arrival into Los Angeles, wind your way up the coast to idyllic Santa Barbara, often billed as the American Riviera. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception., Lunch, Welcome Reception
MON 16 NOV Monterey Continue traveling up the coast until you arrive at La Cuesta Encantada, The Enchanted high above the ocean at San Simeon, for a guided tour of Hearst Castle, the grandiose estate of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. A guide leads you through the property with and brings the story of the newspaper publisher to life. Enjoy an evening at leisure in charming Monterey. TUE 17 NOV Monterey Begin your day by cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive, passing the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links and multi-million dollar mansions. This afternoon, head to picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you can browse the art galleries and shops on Ocean Avenue, before enjoying a customized food tour where you ll learn about local flavour, culture, art, architecture and history. For your dining pleasure this evening, you are offered a selection of local restaurants to choose from., Dinner WED 18 NOV Yosemite Drive through the Sierra Nevada Mountains the fertile San Joaquin Valley before arriving into Yosemite National Park. Explore the valley floor with its spectacular waterfalls, the imposing rock formations of El Capitan and Half Dome and abundant wildlife. Tonight, enjoy your hotel, located inside the park, close to North America s highest waterfall. THU 19 NOV Las Vegas Enjoy the scenery as you leave Yosemite National Park and until you enter the Nevadan desert landscape. A complete change of scenery awaits you when you arrive in Las Vegas; a collection of bright lights and shopping malls, huge themed hotels of unbelievable design and the omnipresent slot machine. Enjoy a brief orientation tour before arriving into your hotel, which is a breath of fresh air modern and luxurious.
FRI 20 NOV Las Vegas Enjoy the morning at leisure to explore Las Vegas. This afternoon, depart with your Travel Director to one of the most famous Modern Marvels, the Hoover Dam. View the dam from the newly completed Mike O Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, the largest concrete arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere just completed in 2010. Stand 900 feet above the Colorado River and gaze in amazement at the largest dam of its time, that holds back the U.S. s largest man made reservoir, Lake Mead. Enter the base of Hoover dam on a guided tour and hear the vibrating hums of rushing water and Hydroelectric Turbines. Next, visit one of Las Vegas newest attractions, The Mob Museum. This museum showcases both sides of the notorious battle between organized crime and law enforcement. With high-tech theatre presentations, iconic one-of-a-kind artifacts, and interactive exhibits, you can finally discover the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Tonight, join your local Tour Director for a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant., CD?? SAT 21 NOV Los Angeles Leave the bling of Vegas behind & head through the vast Mojave Desert into California. Upon arriving into Los Angeles you will be met by the Creative Holidays representatives to get the celebrity treatment with an all-access TTC pass to go behind the scenes on the world famous Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made at Universal Studios. You ll see the largest movie set street expansion in Hollywood history built with creative consultation by Steven Spielberg himself, and enjoy heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world s biggest movies. The evening will continue as you make your way to a secret CityWalk venue to share stories and experiences with our other TTC winners. SUN 22 NOV Los Angeles Start the day at your leisure and enjoy breakfast. You will have free-time in the morning to visit locations of your choice or relax in your room before embarking on a magical evening courtesy of Creative Holidays. After lunch time, we will depart to experience the ultimate magical kingdom the majestic Disneyland Park, where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars all in the same day! Disneyland Park is a beloved destination where generations have made their Disney dreams come true. You ll find the most amazing shopping, dining and entertainment imaginable you re sure to discover an entire world of enchantment and wonder around every corner during the program. Enjoy some drinks and light canapés hosted by Disneyland before making your way to get dazzled at the new World
of Color night-time spectacular - filled with never-before-seen surprises and dazzling special effects, and hosted by the one-and-only Mickey Mouse, it s an unforgettable opportunity to follow along on Walt s incredible journey of imagination from his earliest creations, to his very first visions for The Happiest Place on Earth, to today s Disney magic and beyond!, Farewell Function MON 23 NOV Los Angeles For your final day of the TTC Great Escape you can participate in an array of Creative Holidays pre-selected activities including Bike and Hikes, Starline Tours, LA shopping or perhaps just relax by your pool. Coach transfers will pick you up from your allocated hotels to the international terminal. TUE & WED 24 & 25 NOV Los Angeles Australia (via Auckland) You will arrive back into Australia on Wednesday.