LA Explorer

LA Explorer

Wanna get up and close and personal with the stars and hang out in the "Entertainment Capital of the World"? Then add this package onto your Contiki trip and use the time to discover sunny Southern California. You'll have a chance to see everything from Mickey Mouse's magical Kingdom to the back lots of Universal Studios.


Length: 4 days
Accommodations: Hotel
as per itinerary
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast
as per itinerary
Sightseeing: Southern California, Los Angeles, Orange County, Anaheim
Transportation: n/a

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Itinerary

  1. Day Icon-day1 Arrive Los Angeles (Anaheim)

    Meet up with your Contiki Crew and see what Tinsel Town has to offer! Cruise star-studded Hollywood Boulevard and the Sunset Strip, see how the rich and famous live on an optional celebrity home tour, feel the vibrant street energy on the Venice Beach boardwalk, and chill in the sun-kissed, urban beach community of Santa Monica where you can also shop your heart out.

  2. Day Icon-day2 Icon-day3 Los Angeles (Anaheim)

    For the next two days check out the area’s world-famous theme parks - explore the magical world of Disneyland and find out why it’s “The Happiest Place on Earth” or see behind the scenes of the movie world at Universal Studios. If you prefer, escape for a day to Orange County’s ritzy and relaxing Newport Beach on an optional side trip or just relax by the hotel pool under the California sun - the choice is yours.

  3. Day Icon-day4 Los Angeles (Anaheim)

    This morning, the tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

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Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included
  • Los Angeles: City sightseeing tour; Visit Hollywood & Mann's Chinese Theater; Walking Tour of Hollywood Boulevard; Walk Hollywood's "Walk of Fame"; See Mann's Chinese Theatre; Drive along famous Sunset Strip; See the Viper Room bar; See Rodeo Drive and Melrose Avenue; Visit Venice Beach; Visit Santa Monica and it's famous Pier
Accomodations
  • 3 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
  • Breakfasts (B) and three course dinners (D) as per itinerary
Contiki Difference
  • Experienced Tour Manager

Optional Excursions

Los Angeles

Universal Studios (USD$78.00)
Witness real sets from some of your favorite movies on the world famous Studio Tour. Experience hair-raising thrills and heart-pounding surprises on rides like the Revenge of the Mummy thrill coaster and the Jurassic Park 80-foot raft plunge. Finish your day off at Universal CityWalk, where there's always way more to do.
Disneyland (USD$69.00)
Indulge the child within and enjoy a day at Walt Disney's dream. Visit Tommorrowland and see the future, step back into the Old West in Frontierland or explore with Indiana Jones in Adventureland. Please note tickets can be purchased online or at the gates. The listed price is valid for a one-day Disneyland Park only pass. The Park Hopper pass which includes both Disneyland and California Adventure parks can be purchased for $94.00 USD also at the main gates.
The OC Experience (USD$47.00)
Escape for the day to world-renowned Newport Beach, the crown jewel of the California Riviera. Newport Beach is famous for its fabulous harbor, incredible beach front mansions and world class shopping. See where John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Tyrone Power and many of Hollywood's finest used to live. Today, Newport Beach continues to be the residence and playground of many sports celebrities, film and television stars and served as the "on location" site for Fox Televisions hit series "The OC."