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4 INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE AIR TOURS AIR TOURS 6 WINGS OVER THE WEST 10 DAYS / Las Vegas to Las Vegas 8 WINGS ABOVE AMERICA S NATIONAL PARKS GERMAN 15 DAYS / San Francisco to San Francisco PRIVATE AIR TOURS WINGS OVER THE WEST 10 DAYS PAGE 6 WINGS ABOVE AMERICA S NATIONAL PARKS 15 DAYS PAGE 8 MONTEREY/CARMEL YOSEMITE MONTEREY/CARMEL YOSEMITE ZION BRYCE SAN LUIS OBISPO CAMBRIA /CENTRAL COAST LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON SANTA BARBARA LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON PAGE MONUMENT VALLEY WILLIAMS CALIFORNIA NEVADA ARIZONA CALIFORNIA ARIZONA UTAH NEVADA S E Start / End City Overnight City Tour City Direction Tour Travels 3
AIR TOURS INTRODUCTION COME FLY WITH ME... With over 38 years of experience in offering quality touring holidays to customers from all around the world you can be assured that the Air Tours have been meticulously planned with an emphasis placed on guest experiences and satisfaction. Air Tour passengers will enjoy longer time inside America s Great National Parks, knowledgeable and attentive tour directors and attention to detail throughout. OUR AIRCRAFT The Beechcraft 1900D ExecLiner Small groups of just 16 passengers per fl ight and 32 passengers per tour. All passengers on Air Tours will receive guaranteed window seating on each fl ight sector. This ensures great views and photo opportunities for all. THE GRAND CANYON RAILWAY Our Wings Above America s National Parks tour features travel onboard the Grand Canyon Railway from the Canyon Rim to the town of Williams on Historic Route 66. Passengers on the Grand Canyon Railway will enjoy professional entertainment and knowledgeable guides in each lovingly restored carriage as they travel through changing landscapes. 4
TRAVEL HASSLE FREE Air Tours utilize private aviation terminals at all airports we visit this means that security procedures whilst thorough will not entail the long lines commonly found at US airports. Guests will enjoy a variety of ground transportation including modern and comfortable motorcoaches and even restored vintage trains on some itineraries. Each leg of the journey uses the mode of transport that best allows guests to experience the destinations they are visiting. LUGGAGE REQUIREMENTS All passengers may bring one suitcase weighing no more than 20 kg (44 lbs) and measuring no more than 158 linear cm (62 linear in), as well as one additional carry-on bag no more than 3kg (6 lbs) that must be stowed underneath the aircraft seat during flights. Due to space and weight limitation on the aircraft, no additional bags or items may be carried under any circumstances. AIR TOURS INTRODUCTION PRIVATE CHARTER AVAILABLE All Air Tours are available for private charter. Imagine traveling with your best friends or family for a vacation of a lifetime! Contact your sales manager for details. 5
WINGS OVER THE WEST 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUSIONS DAILY BEGIN LAS VEGAS ENDS LAS VEGAS OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES Welcome reception Private Aircraft on all fl ight sectors Comprehensive city tour of Los Angeles Guided tour of Grand Canyon National Park Guided tour of Yosemite National Park San Francisco Bay Cruise Comprehensive city tour of San Francisco Napa Valley and Sonoma with wine tasting and vineyard tour Tour 17-Mile Drive and Monterey s Cannery Row Free time to explore 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners First Class Train Journey from Central Coast to Los Angeles Las Vegas Night Tour San Francisco Chinatown Dinner Santa Monica sunset dining and shopping LAS VEGAS ARRIVAL Welcome to Las Vegas, a desert oasis of neon lights, non-stop excitement and tons of fun around every corner. Upon arrival at McCarran International Airport, transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your ATI Tour Director. Free time this evening allows you to experience the sights and sounds of this wonderland fi rst hand. Walk the famous Strip lined with mega-resorts, place a bet at one of the many casinos, dine at world-class restaurants, catch the latest star-studded show, or enjoy breathtaking views during a 30-minute ride on the all-new, 550-foot tall High Roller the world s tallest observation wheel and the most exciting attraction to hit the Strip. LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON LAS VEGAS Today, see the Grand Canyon as it can best be seen from the air and ground. Your adventure begins upon boarding a private aircraft bound for Grand Canyon National Park s South Rim. Glide over the vast expanse of the Mojave Desert, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead; and as the land rises and lake becomes river, you ll see the Colorado snaking its way through the length of the Canyon, continuing to carve out its history. Upon arrival at Grand Canyon National Park Airport you ll board a motorcoach and embark on the ground portion of the tour. Stop along the Rim at impressive outlooks whose magnifi cent views offer spectacular photo opportunities, enjoy a picnic lunch, take a stroll, and shop for souvenirs before hopping back on the aircraft for your return fl ight to Las Vegas. This evening you re invited to join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception., lunch, dinner LAS VEGAS YOSEMITE Your journey begins this morning with a short fl ight onboard a private aircraft from Las Vegas to Merced, the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Upon arrival in Merced you ll board a motorcoach and retrace the original route to Yosemite along Highway 140, the fi rst route into the park that brought travelers directly to the valley fl oor along the Merced River Canyon. Once inside the park you will be introduced to some of Yosemite s most famous and awe-inspiring scenery, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and Bridalveil Falls. Postcard-perfect pictures abound so be sure to have your camera ready. YOSEMITE Leaving the wonder of Yosemite behind, today you ll make your way west via motorcoach to Northern California s beloved City by the Bay, San Francisco. En route we visit a winery in the famed Napa Valley and you will have time to explore the quaint town of Sonoma. Considered one of the greatest cities in the world for many reasons, San Francisco s 49 square miles of distinctive terrain water on one side, hills on the other leads to spectacular views, a multitude of ethnically diverse neighborhoods and one-of-a-kind experiences. San Francisco This morning, a comprehensive city tour provides a fun and exciting way to get an overview of the city and enables you to truly appreciate many of San Francisco s most famous sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Union Square, and Fisherman s Wharf. And, as no visit would be complete without taking a cruise on the Bay, you ll set sail, passing the famous PIER 39 sea lions while making your way along the historic waterfront which reveals the city s spectacular skyline. Be sure to take full advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views in every direction as you glide under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and circle the notorious Alcatraz Island. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city s amazing sights, scenes, and neighborhoods at your leisure. Ever ride a national landmark? Then consider hopping on one of San Francisco s historic cable cars. And for an extra thrill, hang off the running board, Doris Day-style. 6
17-MILE DRIVE MONTEREY CALIFORNIA S CENTRAL COAST Heading south this morning via motorcoach you ll embark on an exhilarating journey along one of the most scenic roads in the world, 17-Mile Drive. Hugging the Pacifi c coastline while passing emerald green fairways and stunning estates, this coastal landmark runs through Pacifi c Grove to Pebble Beach. Afterward, take in the sights, sounds and smells of Monterey at Old Fisherman s Wharf in downtown and explore Cannery Row s historic waterfront district, John Steinbeck s inspiration for his novel of the same name. Continuing south, Pacifi c Coast Highway s twisting, cliff-hugging route takes you through the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur where mountains plunge into the Pacifi c Ocean. Further south, the landscape mellows to oak-studded hills as the highway passes Hearst Castle and Morro Bay. From here, a short distance inland is San Luis Obispo and the heart of California s Central Coast. CALIFORNIA S CENTRAL COAST AMTRAK PACIFIC SURFLINER SANTA BARBARA - Another mode of transport today, after breakfast and free time to explore the charming town of San Luis Obispo we board Amtrak s Pacifi c Surfl iner and journey south towards Los Angeles. The train tracks hug the Pacifi c Coast and you will enjoy superb views from your business class seating. Our train passes through Santa Barbara, also known as The American Riviera, and the classic beach town of Ventura. Further south we arrive in Downtown Los Angeles, a thriving metropolis. MONTEREY/CARMEL SAN LUIS OBISPO YOSEMITE CAMBRIA /CENTRAL COAST LAS VEGAS Today s comprehensive tour of Los Angeles enables you to get a true taste of Southern California. You ll explore the seaside communities of Marina del Rey, Venice whose boardwalk is famous for its Muscle Beach, and Santa Monica, home to one of California s oldest pleasure piers. You ll also glimpse some of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood while checking out the Walk of Fame where more than 2,400 stars are embedded in the sidewalk, TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman s Chinese Theatre), the Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills where you just might catch a celebrity shopper or two along Rodeo Drive. GRAND CANYON HOTELS DAY CITY HOTEL PRE & POST HOTELS Amtrak Pacifi c Surfl iner LAS VEGAS Today we transfer to the airport where you will board a private aircraft for the short flight back to Las Vegas. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure., Dinner LAS VEGAS DEPARTURE Transfer independently to McCarran International Airport for your departure flight. 01-02 LAS VEGAS Luxor - Pyramid Rooms 03 YOSEMITE Yosemite View Lodge-River View Room 04-05 Hilton Financial San Francisco 06 CENTRAL COAST Cambria Pines Lodge 07-08 LA Downtown Hotel Los Angeles 09 LAS VEGAS Luxor - Pyramid Rooms AIR TOURS WINGS OVER THE WEST 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS DEPARTURES / 2016 PRE / Luxor - Pyramid Rooms POST / Luxor - Pyramid Rooms English Narration Guaranteed Sunday Departures APR 17* MAY 8*, 22* JUN 5*, 19* JUL 3*, 17*, 31* AUG 14* SEP 11* OCT 16* NOV 6* DEC 4* * Guaranteed to operate. Guaranteed Multi-lingual Sunday Departures JAN 15 FEB 12 MAR 19* DURATION BEGINS ENDS 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS 7
WINGS ABOVE AMERICA S NATIONAL PARKS GERMAN ONLY Monument Valley 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUSIONS Welcome reception Private Aircraft on all fl ight sectors Tour 17-Mile Drive and Monterey s Cannery Row San Francisco Bay Cruise Comprehensive city tour of San Francisco Antelope Canyon tour Guided tour of Yosemite National Park Guided tour of Grand Canyon National Park DAILY Grand Canyon Picnic Lunch Ride the Grand Canyon Railway to Williams on Historic Route 66 Comprehensive city tour of Los Angeles Las Vegas Night Tour Free time to explore 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners BEGINS ENDS OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES San Francisco Chinatown Dinner Santa Monica sunset dining and shopping Monument Valley Jeep tour ARRIVAL Welcome to San Francisco. Considered one of the greatest cities in the world for many reasons, San Francisco s 49 square miles of distinctive terrain water on one side, hills on the other leads to spectacular views, a multitude of ethnically diverse neighborhoods and one-of-a-kind experiences. Upon arrival at San Francisco International Airport, transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your ATI Tour Director. This morning, a comprehensive city tour provides a fun and exciting way to get an overview of the city and enables you to truly appreciate many of San Francisco s most famous sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Union Square, and Fisherman s Wharf. And, as no visit would be complete without taking a cruise on the Bay (optional), you ll set sail, passing the famous PIER 39 sea lions while making your way along the historic waterfront which reveals the city s spectacular skyline. Be sure to take full advantage of prime photo opportunities with unobstructed views in every direction as you glide under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and circle the notorious Alcatraz Island. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city s amazing sights, scenes, and neighborhoods at your leisure. This evening you re invited to join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. YOSEMITE Journey east today via motorcoach to the tranquility of California s High Sierras and Yosemite National Park s nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous terrain. Once inside the park you will be introduced to some of Yosemite s most famous and awe-inspiring scenery, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and Bridalveil Falls. Postcard-perfect pictures abound so be sure to have your camera ready. YOSEMITE - LAS VEGAS Today take a short flight onboard a private aircraft from Merced to Las Vegas, a desert oasis of neon lights, non-stop excitement and tons of fun around every corner. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Free time this evening allows you to experience the sights and sounds of this wonderland first hand. Walk the famous Strip lined with mega-resorts, place a bet at one of the many casinos, dine at world-class restaurants, catch the latest star-studded show, or enjoy breathtaking views during a 30-minute ride on the all-new, 550-foot tall High Roller the world s tallest observation wheel and the most exciting attraction to hit the Strip., DINNER LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON WILLIAMS Today, board your private aircraft bound for Grand Canyon National Park s South Rim. Glide over Hoover Dam & Lake Mead where you ll see the Colorado snaking its way through the length of the Canyon, continuing to carve out its history. Upon arrival at Grand Canyon National Park Airport you ll board a motorcoach & embark on the ground portion of the tour. Stop along the Rim at impressive outlooks whose magnifi cent views offer spectacular photo opportunities. Join Grand Canyon Railway s vintage train to Williams. Once onboard the train you can sit back, relax & watch a remarkable world go by out your window while being entertained by strolling musicians. There s even an old fashioned shoot out & train robbery., LUNCH WILLIAMS PAGE Today s motorcoach journey allows you to get your kicks while traveling the portions of Historic Route 66 that make up the main streets in both Williams and Flagstaff. Just north of Flagstaff, Sunset Crater National Monument showcases the results of recent volcanic activity with its colorful cinder cones and huge expanse of jagged, twisted lava, still uncovered by any vegetation and pure black in color even though the last major eruption was in 1065. Continuing on to Page, located on Lake Powell s doorstep, you ll fi nd you are right in the heart of unparalleled outdoor beauty. 8
PAGE ANTELOPE CANYON MONUMENT VALLEY PAGE Enjoy a full day exploring the Navajo Nation. Experience a harmony you ve never felt before in Antelope Canyon, the most photographed slot canyon in the world. Formed over hundreds of years of water running through sandstone, Antelope Canyon is both a sacred site for the Navajo and a favorite destination for visitors from around the world. Once a vast lowland basin, Monument Valley has been the setting for more Western movies than any other site in the United States. PAGE BRYCE CANYON ZION Today, heading west via motorcoach you ll make your way to Utah s Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters where the power of wind, water & geologic mayhem has etched the pink cliffs & shaped the colorful limestone rock into thousands of spires called hoodoos. Continue to Zion National Park, Utah s oldest national park known for its incredible canyons, lush forests & spectacular views. Here, you can gaze at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink & red which soar into the bright blue sky. ZION LAS VEGAS Continuing west via motorcoach you ll return to Las Vegas. Leisure time upon arrival allows you to take in more of the city s sites. Once night sets, you ll fi nd the Las Vegas Strip really comes alive, lighting up the desert sky with its neon signs & stunning displays. A night tour provides spectacular views of the Strip & Downtown. See The Mirage s volcano erupt, the Bellagio s famous dancing fountains, the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign, & the incredible Fremont Street Experience light show., DINNER MONTEREY/CARMEL SANTA BARBARA YOSEMITE LAS VEGAS GRAND CANYON DEPARTURES / 2016 2017 ZION WILLIAMS LAS VEGAS Today, transfer to the airport where you will board a private aircraft for the short fl ight to Los Angeles. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure. Today s comprehensive tour of Los Angeles enables you to get a true taste of Southern California. You ll explore the seaside communities of Marina del Rey, Venice whose boardwalk is famous for its Muscle Beach, and Santa Monica, home to one of California s oldest pleasure piers. You ll also glimpse some of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood while checking out the Walk of Fame where more than 2,400 stars are embedded in the sidewalk, TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman s Chinese Theatre), the Sunset Strip, and Beverly Hills where you just might catch a celebrity shopper or two along Rodeo Drive., MALIBU SANTA BARBARA Heading north this morning via motorcoach you ll pass beautiful stretches of coastline including Malibu and the classic beach town of Ventura en route to Santa Barbara where the culture of Europe meets the spirit of the West Coast. With the richness of a big city, the feel of a small town and a unique way of life that s both sophisticated and simple, Santa Barbara can only be described as The American Riviera. BRYCE PAGE MONUMENT VALLEY HOTELS SANTA BARBARA 17-MILE DRIVE MONTEREY Continuing north via motorcoach you ll pass through inland agricultural valleys of rolling countryside, Pismo Beach, the heart of California s Central Coast, Morro Bay & mellow, oak-studded hills near Hearst Castle. Further north, Pacific Coast Highway s twisting, cliff-hugging route takes you through Big Sur where mountains plunge into the Pacific Ocean and the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea before embarking on an exhilarating journey along one of the most scenic roads in the world, 17-Mile Drive. Afterward, take in the sights, sounds & smells of Monterey at Old Fisherman s Wharf in downtown and explore Cannery Row s historic waterfront district., LUNCH MONTEREY Today, a short drive north via motorcoach brings you back to San Francisco. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at one of the famed restaurants located at Fisherman s Wharf. Here, the combination of good food, tangy salt air and fabulous views make for the perfect ending to a memorable experience., DINNER DAY CITY HOTEL DEPARTURE Transfer independently to San Francisco International Airport for your departure fl ight. 01-02 Hilton Financial San Francisco 03 YOSEMITE Yosemite View Lodge 04 LAS VEGAS Luxor Pyramid Rooms 05 WILLIAMS Railway Hotel 06-07 PAGE Lake Powell Resort 08 ZION Majestic View Lodge 09 LAS VEGAS Luxor - Pyramid Rooms 10-11 LA Downtown Hotel Los Angeles 12 SANTA BARBARA The Goodland Hotel by Kimpton 13 MONTEREY Hotel Pacifi c 14 Hilton Financial San Francisco AIR TOURS WINGS ABOVE AMERICA S NATIONAL PARKS 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS PRE & POST HOTELS PRE / Hilton Financial San Francisco POST /Hilton Financial San Francisco DURATION BEGINS ENDS 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS 9
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