CALIFORNIA DREAMING $ 3699 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE THAT S % 41 OFF TYPICALLY $6299 ARIZONA NEVADA CALIFORNIA THE OFFER Las Vegas, L.A, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park, - it doesn t get any more epic than this! And with a cruise of the sparkling Mexican Riviera included, dream no longer and see the beauty of California for yourself. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime exploring the West Coast of the United States and Mexico coastline. Explore L.A. on a city tour; see Hollywood Boulevard, spot a celebrity or two, and have your Pretty Woman moment on Rodeo Drive. Travel to Nevada and stay among the bright lights of adult s playground, Las Vegas. Tick the Grand Canyon off the bucket list in Arizona and journey north to the spectacular Yosemite National Park. Includes a seven night Mexico cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line s Carnival Splendor ship. Includes return international flights, 6 nights hotel accommodation, 24 meals including all meals onboard the ship, English-speaking tour leader and guides, return airport and cruise transfers and so much more. INTERIOR STATEROOM $3699 OCEAN VIEW STATEROOM $3899 BALCONY STATEROOM $4099 *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com.au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.
THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia Los Angeles, California, USA Today depart from either Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, *Adelaide or *Perth for Los Angeles! Fly with either Delta Airlines, Virgin Australia, United Airlines or American Airlines (subject to availability). Upon arrival be met with a transfer to your hotel. Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel, Lawndale Meals included: In-Flight Day 4 Las Vegas Fresno area, California (approx. 600km day) Leave Las Vegas in the morning around 10:00am and take a pleasant journey through the Mojave Desert, Central Valley and Tehachapi Mountain Range. Stopping half way in Barstow for lunch (own expense), Arrive into Fresno in the evening. La Quinta Inn & Suites, Fresno Meals included: None Day 2 Los Angeles Barstow Las Vegas, Nevada (approx. 420km day) This morning journey through the San Bernardino Valley Area and the immense Mojave Desert. Make a stop in Barstow to enjoy an early lunch (own expense) and some outlet shopping. Distance from LA is 1hr 30mins. Continue onto Las Vegas, Nevada. 4hr drive. Check into your Las Vegas hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the Las Vegas Strip at your leisure. Choose from a multitude of dining or choose to catch a show (not included), or simply soak in this city s vibrant atmosphere. Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Las Vegas Grand Canyon, Arizona Las Vegas, Nevada (approx. 400km day) Set out from Las Vegas on your scenic coach tour of the Grand Canyon. Relax on your comfortable coach and listen to your guides narration about Hoover Dam (on your way), early western settlers and the pioneer Indian wars. When you reach the Grand Canyon, travel along the majestic South Rim, stopping at lookouts for sensational photo opportunities and learning about the history and geology of the colourful and dramatic canyon. Take a break in the nearby Kaibab National Forest for a lunch break (own expense) before heading back to Las Vegas. Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Meals included: None Day 5 Yosemite National Park (approx. 140km day) After breakfast settle in for the ride to Yosemite s Southgate entrance. Make your first stop at Glacier Point and Chinquapin, a scenic overlook that provides sweeping views of the Yosemite High Country, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley. Embark on a short walk to get better views of the Merced River, Ahwahnee Lodge, Curry Village, Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. Those keen on hiking can take the option to trek down the 4-Mile Trail here, which ends on Southside Drive. Continue across the Swinging Bridge (or take a shuttle) to meet back with your tour group at the Yosemite Lodge. Passengers who wish to remain on the bus will visit the Tunnel View to view Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Sentinel Bridge, El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls. Stop for a lunch break (own expense) and walk to Yosemite Falls. Hang out in the meadows in front of El Capitan to watch the gravity-defying rock climbers, then drive along the Merced River to see the John Muir and President Roosevelt cam psites. See the historic Wawona Hotel and explore the Pioneer Village History Centre before heading back to Fresno for the night (approx. 2.5 hour drive) La Quinta Inn & Suites, Fresno Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Fresno Los Angeles City Tour (approx. 410km day) Head south for a half day sightseeing tour of L.A s most glamorous neighborhood s and iconic landmarks. Learn all about this vibrate cities hot spots as you explore L.A. with a guide. From Hollywood Boulevard s star-studded sidewalks to gleaming downtown skyscrapers. Snap a selfie with the Hollywood sign, spot celebrity homes in Beverly Hills, and watch an elegant crowd browse Rodeo
THE ITINERARY Drive s exclusive boutiques. Cruise the renowned Sunset Strip before hitting the Pacific Coast Highway to sink your toes into L.A. s most beloved beaches. (approx. 3.5-hour drive) Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel, Lawndale Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Long beach, Los Angeles - Begin 7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise After breakfast transfer to begin your spectacular 7 night Mexican Riviera cruise aboard the spectacular Carnival Splendor ship. Cruise departs at 4.30pm Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Day 11 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - 8:00am to 8:00pm Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs. Day 12 At Sea Day 8 At Sea Day 9 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - 10:00am to 7:00pm Marlin Capital of the World, Cabo is here to spice up your life in ways you ve never imagined. Prepare for adventure because, like the marlins, it moves fast and full of excitement. Choose from many onshore excursions to get the most out of Cabo (own expense). Day 10 Mazatlan, Mexico - 8:00am to 5:00pm Mazatlán is a Mexican resort town along the Pacific shoreline in the state of Sinaloa. Sandy beaches line its 21km-long malecón (boardwalk), and it s renowned for big-game fishing. In its Centro Histórico, or Old Mazatlán, 19th-century landmarks include the performance hall Teatro Ángela Peralta and the towering Immaculate Conception basilica. The modern district of Zona Dorada is known for nightlife and hotels. Day 13 At Sea Day 14 Long Beach, Los Angeles - Arrive 9:00am After breakfast disembark the ship after saying goodbye to LA! board your transfer to LAX Airport for your return flight home after one trip-of-a-lifetime. Please note: Your flight home will depart in the evening. If you wish to take the included transfer to LAX airport, luggage storage at the Airport is available - if you wish to take this as a free day in Los Angeles. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight Day 15 In transit Day 16 Arrive in Australia
TOUR INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS Discover the best of California, Nevada and Arizona by land Cruise and dock along the beautiful Mexican Riviera Journey through the San Bernardino Valley and Mojave desert Visit Las Vegas and experience its vibrant night life Enjoy a scenic tour of the magnificent Grand Canyon Discover breath-taking Yosemite National Park Witness Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, Chinquapin, El Capitan and more Enjoy a break in beautiful Kaibab National Forest Take a guided city tour of Los Angeles most famous hot spots Visit Hollywood Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Rodeo drive and more Relax in idyllic Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Discover the beautiful Mexican Resort town of Mazatlan Stroll the colourful streets of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Travel along the Canyon s majestic South Rim DINING Enjoy 24 meals including all meals onboard the ship TOUR ESSENTIALS English-speaking tour leader and guides Pre-paid cruise gratuities Airline and cruise taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C private vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport and cruise transfers FLIGHTS Return International flights (economy class) departing SYD/MEL/BNE/*ADL/*PER ACCOMMODATION 6 nights hotel accommodation CRUISE 7 night Mexican Riviera Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines Sail aboard the spectacular Carnival Splendor ship
IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com. au or contact our customer service team on 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Travel Voucher apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email. You will also be directed to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete your Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 13th May 2018. Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies - Interior Stateroom: $2350 - Ocean View Stateroom: $2550 - Balcony Stateroom: $2950 Departure Dates (2018) Please see the TripADeal website for current departure dates. Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth. Interstate Surcharges *Adelaide OR *Perth: $350 per person. FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used Delta Airlines, Virgin Australia, United, America Airlines or Air New Zealand (subject to availability). Arrive early in Los Angeles, California $300 per person, subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. - Black Out Dates 25th March departure: *Must depart after 1st March and return 13th May departure: *Must depart after 26th April and return Stay behind in Los Angeles, California $300 per person, subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. - Black Out Dates 25th March departure: *Must depart after 1st March and return 13th May departure: *Must depart after 26th April and return Stopover Packages Not available. Flight Class Upgrades - Premium Economy (International sectors only): buy now $2750 per person - Business Class (International sectors only): buy now $5300 per person Please note: - *Starting from quotes will be processed and returned for your consideration. - All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded). - On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. CRUISES Cabins All cabins are subject to availability; some cabins may have restricted views. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 3-4 Star (self-rated) - Los Angeles (California): Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel, Lawndale - Las Vegas (Nevada): Circus Circus Hotel & Casino - Fresno (California): La Quinta Inn & Suites Northwest - Cruise: Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Splendor ship *Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights Not available. Maximum Room Capacity 3 people (subject to availability). Child Policy - No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents - Strictly valid for Children/infants 2 years old and over Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Triple Share No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability. Bedding Configuration - Land or Cruise: Double or Twin Bedding (subject to availability). Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 18, maximum group size 52 per vehicle. Shore Excursions Can be booked/reserved directly with the cruise line prior to travel. Shore excursions can also be booked whilst onboard. Please note: some shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate and are strictly subject to availability. EXCLUSIONS - Visa fees and requirements (An ESTA visa waiver is a strict requirement if travelling to or over the USA on an Australian passport) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary (including any specialty restaurants onboard cruise) - Gratuities/tipping *Land: Recommended $10 USD per person/day payable on tour *Cruise: Mandatory for any optional extras purchased onboard the cruise - Optional activities/tours (including any onshore excursions as part of cruise) - Personal expenses - Travel insurance (Mandatory) Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised with TripADeal. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TOUR GUIDE vs TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all TripADeal travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. CRUISE Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking. Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing. Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice. Check your specific sailing for exact departure and arrival times. All times are local to the port. COACH TOUR Meals: Some meals are included on tour, for all other meals the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of their luggage from the coach. Gratuities: Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver is $10 USD per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. Pre-paid cruise gratuities/ tipping are included, however any optional extras purchased onboard the cruise will have up to an 18% gratuity added payable onboard. Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note: a standard level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. VISAS If travelling on an Australian Passport, an ESTA (Visa Waiver) for the USA is a strict requirement when travelling to or flying through the USA. Once a USA ESTA Visa Waiver is issued it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires (whichever is sooner) and will allow multiple entries into the USA. For information on ESTA eligibility or to apply, please visit: https:// esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ - A visa for Mexico is not required if travelling on an Australian Passport. Please Note: - Due to recent changes in the USA Immigration policies, TripADeal recommend all travellers visit US Customs & Border Protection: https:// www.cbp.gov/ - Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSURANCE We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information. SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply.