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Majestic Exploration: California and the Canyons Tour for Teenagers
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Course Description
This is truly the ultimate west coast teenage road trip! This program begins in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Then cruise down the coast and fall in love with the beaches of Santa Barbara and the most famous hotspots in LA & San Diego. Next, this summer adventure takes you into the American Southwest exploring the majesty of dramatically changing scenery with a stay in Vegas and grand finale in beautiful Scottsdale. Our summer program leaders are experts at creating a close, inclusive family atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. With so much adventure and excitement on this teen tour, you’re in for an unforgettable summer with plenty of new friendships ahead!
Location
Program starts from San Francisco and ends at Phoenix
**San Francisco California: **Embassy Suites South San Francisco or Embassy Suites Burlingame
**Lake Tahoe California: **Lake Tahoe Resort
**Santa Barbara California: **Hilton Garden Inn
**Santa Barbara California: **Westin or Renaissence
**Los Angeles California: **Embassy Suites La Jolla or Homewood Suites Hotel Circle
**San Diego California: **Luxor Hotel
**Las Vegas Nevada: **Hampton Inn or Comfort Suites
**Zion Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon: **The Springhill Suites Hampton Inn and Suites or Courtyard Flagstaff
**Sedona and Scottsdale Arizona: **Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson or Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
What's Included
What's included" summary:
-Accommodation in the finest hotels, resorts, and college residences
-Breakfast and dinner daily
-Recreation and entertainment listed in the program
-Airport transfers in designated times
-Gratuities and taxes
Starting From
$8,999.00
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**San Francisco California:**Fly to San Francisco, where your orientation officially begins with some of our favorite icebreakers and “get to know you” activities. Welcome to the City by the Bay! Hop on a famous cable car for a ride to Chinatown. Visit “the Rock” (Alcatraz*), explore Pier 39 and see its famous residents (the sea lions), sample fresh seafood near Fisherman’s Wharf, taste chocolate in Ghirardelli Square, wobble down the most crooked street in the world, walk the Golden Gate Bridge, cheer on the A’s or Giants game and so much more! *As per the National Park Service, we disclose that Alcatraz tour has a retail value of $41 included in the program tuition. **Lake Tahoe California:**Take on whitewater rapids on a river adventure. The next day, unwind on the shore of Lake Tahoe under the California sunshine, take a swim and play beach volleyball. Go waterskiing with professional instructors or go tubing or wakeboarding before our sailing cruise around the lake on our private charter. **Santa Barbara California:**Enjoy the perfect stay on the California Coast. Santa Barbara features small-town charm, miles of beaches and the beauty of the surrounding mountains at your fingertips. Sea kayak the Pacific Ocean, and check out Stearns Wharf and State St. Enjoy a beach day, go for a swim or play a pickup game of soccer in the sand… don’t forget the sunscreen! **Los Angeles California:**Tour the world’s most famous back lot on the Universal Studio’s Studio Tour and come face-to-face with Jaws, King Kong, the Mummy and other Hollywood stars. Explore the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic World-The Ride! Look for your favorite celebrities on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and compare handprints with the stars outside of Mann’s Chinese Theater. Check out the characters on Venice Beach, watch for celebrities on Rodeo Drive, and laugh out loud at the IMPROV comedy club. Stroll into the trendy college town of Westwood Village for a made-to-order ice cream sandwich. Spend the day at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland, featuring ‘Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge’. Sample delicious treats at the Original Farmers Market on Fairfax & 3rd, choose from over 100 different cuisines. **San Diego California:**Enjoy the warm California sun and cool ocean breeze as you learn to surf with professional instructors. Take a guided tour through the San Diego Zoo; be sure to keep your eyes open for the famous panda bear exhibit. Check out Seaport Village on San Diego Bay. Spend the evening at San Diego’s iconic beachfront boardwalk, Belmont Park, and take a ride on the Giant Dipper or Tilt-A-Whirl while overlooking the Pacific Ocean. **Las Vegas Nevada:**Stroll Las Vegas Boulevard and its incredible sites – an erupting volcano at the Mirage, the dancing fountains and hand-blown glass sculptures at the Bellagio, the charm of Venice in the Venetian, the talking statues in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace and more. Ride the roller coaster at New York-New York. Explore M&M World and live on the edge, literally, as you choose from Big Shot, Insanity or X-Scream 1000′ up the top of The STRAT Hotel’s observation tower. **Zion Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon:**Marvel at the colors of the sandstone cliffs and valleys contrasting against a beautiful blue sky in Zion National Park. Be amazed by the red, orange and white hoodoos in Bryce Canyon. Walk the rim for breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon. **Sedona and Scottsdale Arizona:**Enjoy a rugged Pink Jeep tour with the iconic backdrop of Sedona’s famous red-rock formations such as Bell Rock, Chapel Butte or the Rock of Gibraltar. See the views from Submarine Rock or Chicken Point and hold on tight as you go around Mushroom Rock and descend down the Road of No Return! Head to the resort to work out, tan or lounge by the pool. Enjoy our farewell dinner and cherish memories that last well beyond summer’s end!
Activities
Accommodations
**San Francisco California: **Embassy Suites South San Francisco or Embassy Suites Burlingame
**Lake Tahoe California: **Lake Tahoe Resort
**Santa Barbara California: **Hilton Garden Inn
**Santa Barbara California: **Westin or Renaissence
**Los Angeles California: **Embassy Suites La Jolla or Homewood Suites Hotel Circle
**San Diego California: **Luxor Hotel
**Las Vegas Nevada: **Hampton Inn or Comfort Suites
**Zion Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon: **The Springhill Suites Hampton Inn and Suites or Courtyard Flagstaff
**Sedona and Scottsdale Arizona: **Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson or Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
You will stay in the finest hotels and resorts, which are chosen based on safety, security, amenities, comfort and location. Rooms vary from doubles to triples. Triples may contain two beds and a rollaway or be a suite style with a sofa bed. Each participant has their own bed.
Meals
Eating well while away from home is an important part of a summer’s success. We understand how it helps our travelers feel secure, happy and looking forward to their day. Our North American Active Teen Tours visit great restaurants. Depending on the itinerary, you may be dining at the Cheesecake Factory, Hard Rock Cafe, a popular upscale food hall/marketplace with local gourmet options or a happening area where you will have many cuisines to select from. We make a point to balance great food choices that teens love with trying great local favorites like the sourdough bread from the Boudin Bakery in San Francisco.We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.
Pocket Money
In the spring, you will receive program-specific information including suggested spending money for your program. Your spending money is for personal items like laundry, snacks and souvenirs as well as for lunches depending on the program. The recommended amount varies depending upon the program type, length and destination.
Accommodations
Excursions
**San Francisco California:**Fly to San Francisco, where your orientation officially begins with some of our favorite icebreakers and “get to know you” activities. Welcome to the City by the Bay! Hop on a famous cable car for a ride to Chinatown. Visit “the Rock” (Alcatraz*), explore Pier 39 and see its famous residents (the sea lions), sample fresh seafood near Fisherman’s Wharf, taste chocolate in Ghirardelli Square, wobble down the most crooked street in the world, walk the Golden Gate Bridge, cheer on the A’s or Giants game and so much more! *As per the National Park Service, we disclose that Alcatraz tour has a retail value of $41 included in the program tuition. **Lake Tahoe California:**Take on whitewater rapids on a river adventure. The next day, unwind on the shore of Lake Tahoe under the California sunshine, take a swim and play beach volleyball. Go waterskiing with professional instructors or go tubing or wakeboarding before our sailing cruise around the lake on our private charter. **Santa Barbara California:**Enjoy the perfect stay on the California Coast. Santa Barbara features small-town charm, miles of beaches and the beauty of the surrounding mountains at your fingertips. Sea kayak the Pacific Ocean, and check out Stearns Wharf and State St. Enjoy a beach day, go for a swim or play a pickup game of soccer in the sand… don’t forget the sunscreen! **Los Angeles California:**Tour the world’s most famous back lot on the Universal Studio’s Studio Tour and come face-to-face with Jaws, King Kong, the Mummy and other Hollywood stars. Explore the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic World-The Ride! Look for your favorite celebrities on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and compare handprints with the stars outside of Mann’s Chinese Theater. Check out the characters on Venice Beach, watch for celebrities on Rodeo Drive, and laugh out loud at the IMPROV comedy club. Stroll into the trendy college town of Westwood Village for a made-to-order ice cream sandwich. Spend the day at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland, featuring ‘Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge’. Sample delicious treats at the Original Farmers Market on Fairfax & 3rd, choose from over 100 different cuisines. **San Diego California:**Enjoy the warm California sun and cool ocean breeze as you learn to surf with professional instructors. Take a guided tour through the San Diego Zoo; be sure to keep your eyes open for the famous panda bear exhibit. Check out Seaport Village on San Diego Bay. Spend the evening at San Diego’s iconic beachfront boardwalk, Belmont Park, and take a ride on the Giant Dipper or Tilt-A-Whirl while overlooking the Pacific Ocean. **Las Vegas Nevada:**Stroll Las Vegas Boulevard and its incredible sites – an erupting volcano at the Mirage, the dancing fountains and hand-blown glass sculptures at the Bellagio, the charm of Venice in the Venetian, the talking statues in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace and more. Ride the roller coaster at New York-New York. Explore M&M World and live on the edge, literally, as you choose from Big Shot, Insanity or X-Scream 1000′ up the top of The STRAT Hotel’s observation tower. **Zion Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon:**Marvel at the colors of the sandstone cliffs and valleys contrasting against a beautiful blue sky in Zion National Park. Be amazed by the red, orange and white hoodoos in Bryce Canyon. Walk the rim for breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon. **Sedona and Scottsdale Arizona:**Enjoy a rugged Pink Jeep tour with the iconic backdrop of Sedona’s famous red-rock formations such as Bell Rock, Chapel Butte or the Rock of Gibraltar. See the views from Submarine Rock or Chicken Point and hold on tight as you go around Mushroom Rock and descend down the Road of No Return! Head to the resort to work out, tan or lounge by the pool. Enjoy our farewell dinner and cherish memories that last well beyond summer’s end!
Excursions
Transportation
Complimentary Airport Greeting And Transfer
We will greet you at the airport after you come through immigration and customs. We transfer you to the accommodations with no added fee as long as you arrive in our designated times. Our staff will be wearing clothing with our Westcoast Connection logo and have a sign with your name on it for easy recognition upon arrival.
Transportation
Lesson Plan
This is truly the ultimate west coast teenage road trip! This program begins in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Then cruise down the coast and fall in love with the beaches of Santa Barbara and the most famous hotspots in LA & San Diego. Next, this summer adventure takes you into the American Southwest exploring the majesty of dramatically changing scenery with a stay in Vegas and grand finale in beautiful Scottsdale. Our summer program leaders are experts at creating a close, inclusive family atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. With so much adventure and excitement on this teen tour, you’re in for an unforgettable summer with plenty of new friendships ahead!
What It's Like
An adrenaline-filled program with the coolest activities, picture-perfect landmarks and a close group bond.
Program Highlights
- • Learn to surf with professional lessons in San Diego.
- • Sail our private charter across Lake Tahoe.
- • Magnificent National Parks: Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon.
- • Sea kayak off the coast of Santa Barbara.
- • Whitewater raft the rapids of the American River.
- • Explore Universal Studios' SUPER NINTENDO WORLD ™
- • Venice Beach, Rodeo Drive and Hollywood.
- • Waterski, wakeboard, kneeboard or tube Lake Tahoe.
- • Enjoy a Las Vegas show.
- • Visit Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
- • Experience Disneyland & Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
- • Venture into the Sedona desert on the Pink Jeep - Broken Arrow Tour.
Session Dates
Wonderful! Good News! You are not going to pay the full fee today, just a small deposit. After paying today, you will first get an enrollment form, and then receive a booking confirmation.
| Start | 6/27/2024 |
| End | 7/17/2024 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | $8,999.00 |
| Start | 6/29/2024 |
| End | 7/19/2024 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | $8,999.00 |
| Start | 7/1/2024 |
| End | 7/21/2024 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | $8,999.00 |
| Start | 7/3/2024 |
| End | 7/23/2024 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | $8,999.00 |
| Start | 7/27/2024 |
| End | 8/16/2024 |
| Duration | 3 Weeks |
| Price | $8,999.00 |
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