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California

 California is the most populous state in the United States, and the third largest by land area, after Alaska and Texas; it is also the second most populous sub-national entity in the Americas, behind only São Paulo, Brazil. California is located on the West Coast of the United States, bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the northeast, Arizona to the southeast, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Its four largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco. Much of the state has a Mediterranean climate, with cool, rainy winters and dry summers. The cool California Current offshore often creates summer fog near the coast. Further inland, one encounters colder winters and hotter summers.  California's geography ranges from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east, to Mojave desert areas in the southeast and the Redwood–Douglas fir forests of the northwest. The center of the state is dominated by the Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world. California is the most geographically diverse state in the nation, and contains the highest (Mount Whitney) and lowest (Death Valley) points in the contiguous United States. Almost 40% of California is forested, a high amount for a relatively arid state.

Tours Featuring California

3 Day Yosemite National Park Discovery - Ansel Adams' Playground (Value)
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from $445 pp*


Highlights: Yosemite National Park

Have a close encounter experience with nature at Yosemite National Park, one of the largest and least fragmented habitat blocks in the Sierra Nevada on this weekend getaway into the wild.
4 Day US Open 2012 Golf Tournament - Bronze Package (Value)
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from $1,695 pp*


Highlights: San Francisco

Featuring centrally located accommodations, VIP tickets & hospitality to the Final Sunday, and the chance to watch the most famous golfers.
5 Day San Francisco Discovery (Value)


Highlights: San Francisco

Emmerse yourself in one of North America's most popular cities- San Francisco! Includes airport transfers, comfortable accommodation, a sunset cruise, and a shared city tour with a visit to Alcatraz prison.
9 Day Pacific Coast and Canyons - Western American Circuit (Value)
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from $2,660 pp*


Highlights: Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Scottsdale

Visit some of the most beautiful, iconic National Parks the United States has to offer with a mix of private and group touring.
10 Day Jet Set Series: Group Journey through the West (Value)
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from $3,385 pp for 2 people travelling (triple and quad rooms available)*


Highlights: Los Angeles

Jet set around California and the great National Parks of the West and see all the top sites on this group tour complete with a private jet.
10 Day Jet Set Series: Independent Journey through the West (Value)
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from $3,750 pp for 2 people travelling (triple and quad rooms available)*


Highlights: Los Angeles

Have the freedom to explore the great American West with a private jet interconnecting the top sites in the area and a rental car in each location.
14 Day Coast to Coast Circuit (Value)
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from $3,470 pp*


Highlights: Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Niagara Falls, Scottsdale, Washington DC

Travel Coast to Coast frim the bustle of New York City in the North East to the glistening beaches of California in the Pacific South West. Enjoy a mix of private and group touring.
20 Day Aloha America - The Western Circuit with an Hawaiian Island Hop (Value)
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from $3,750 pp*


Highlights: Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mammoth Lakes, Pismo Beach, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Yosemite National Park

Embark on an epic journey with a mix of private and group tours which takes you on a round trip tour from California to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. You will take in a diverse range of attractions and locations on your 20 day sunshine vacation.
4 Day San Francisco City Break (Value)
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from $470 pp*


Highlights: San Francisco

Roll up and down as you tour the sloping streets of San Francisco. Cool fog, hot restaurants, cultures to experience, neighborhoods to explore and always more to discover. Get to know this electric bay-side metropolis by cable car, bicycle and ferry.
4 Day Los Angeles City Break (Value)


Highlights: Los Angeles

An affordable city break to Los Angeles including private airport pick up transfer, shared guided tour, optional activities and a centrally located, comfortable hotel.
5 Day A Vineyard Venture through Napa Valley (Value)
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from $1,400 pp*


Highlights: Napa Valley, San Francisco

This trip is ideal for connoisseurs of culinary arts and lovers of vinters masterpieces. Spend time taking in the best the Valley has to offer on this experiential Napa getaway. Enjoy the iconic Wine Train Tasting tours, visit both mainstream and boutique wineries.
15 Day The Rocky Mountain Frontier Circuit (Value)
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from $2,880 pp*


Highlights: Bryce Canyon National Park, Cheyenne, Cody, Grand Canyon National Park, Jackson Hole, Las Vegas, Mammoth Lakes, Pismo Beach, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Yellowstone NP

Travel across the Old West, visiting National Parks along the path of the famous Rocky Mountains as you make your way towards California. Enjoy a mix of private and group tours on your journey through time.
4 Day The 69th Annual Golden Globes Awards (Premium)
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from $29,695 pp*


Highlights: Los Angeles

Live it up at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards with VIP access, a chauffered limousine and an epic after party!
4 Day US Open 2012 Golf Tournament - Silver Package (Premium)
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from $3,460 pp*


Highlights: San Francisco

Featuring luxury accommodations, VIP tickets & hospitality, private transfers and the chance to watch the most famous golfers.
5 Day Elton John's VIP Oscar Party (Premium)
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from $15,500 pp*


Highlights: Los Angeles

This is the single most important night in Hollywood - celebrate with L.A.'s VIP's with the Rocket Man himself! Complete with tickets to Elton John's exclusive Oscar party.
5 Day Surfing USA In Style (Premium)
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from $2,395


Highlights: Santa Monica

Cruise down Pacific Coast Highway in your Convertible, stay at sleek hotels, hit the beach and learn how to ride the waves on this stylish surfing trip.
5 Day The 54th Annual Grammy Awards (Premium)
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from $9,695 pp*


Highlights: Los Angeles

Be in the heart of the action at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards - the biggest night in the Music Industry!
5 Day Kidtastic Surfing USA (Premium)
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from $1,250 to $1,465pp *


Highlights: Los Angeles

Ride the Pacific Coast waves like a pro off the beaches of Santa Monica. There is no better place in mainland America to learn how to surf than under the Californian sun. The whole family will enjoy this trip complete with entrance into Disney Land and Universal Studios Theme Parks.
5 Day L.A. Discovery (Premium)


Highlights: Los Angeles

The question in Los Angeles is never what to do, but where to begin. On this premium tour, you will see some of the best L.A. has to offer!
5 Day Los Angeles - VIP Access (Premium)
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from $6,795 pp based on 4 people*


Highlights: Santa Monica

Get exclusive VIP access to L.A.'s hottest spots: attend a Leno's Late Night Show and even go behind the scenes on a taping of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Cruise the O.C. in a Hummer and take Rodeo Drive by storm!
7 Day L.A. to Vegas Highlights (Premium)


Highlights: Las Vegas, Los Angeles

Discover the best of L.A. and the bright lights of Fabulous Las Vegas.
9 Day Whales, Bears and Sequoias Experience (Premium)
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from $2,205 pp*


Highlights: San Francisco

A journey through California's nature and wildlife havens takes you whalewatching on the pacific coast, walking through the gigantic trunks of the everlasting coastal redwood, and on a scenery and wildlife trek through the lush and picturesque Yosemite National Park.
10 Day California & the Mexican Riviera Cruise (Premium)
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from $ 1,708 pp*


Highlights: Los Angeles, Mexican Riviera Cruise

Effortlessly experience the charming villages, bustling cities, local markets and colourful cultures of the Mexican Riviera on this luxurious cruise. Includes Los Angeles accommodations, private city tour & transfers.
10 Day Mexican Riviera Cruise (Premium)
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From $2,390 pp*


Highlights: Mexican Riviera Cruise, San Diego

Experience San Diego with your private guide before you embark on a cruise voyage which includes Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas in one incredible cruise voyage of the Mexican Riviera. Includes a private shore excursion to Cabo San Lucas.
17 Day Panama Canal Cruise (Premium)
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$3,366 pp. Contact us for the best promotion available.*


Highlights: Los Angeles, Panama Canal Cruise

Explore Los Angeles with your private guide, before you embark on a cruise voyage through what many consider to be the "eighth wonder of the world"- the Panama Canal, conquering the continental divide.
4 Day Napa Valley Festival Del Sole 2012 (Premium)
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from $2,495 pp*


Highlights: Napa Valley

"Come quickly, I am drinking the stars!" —Dom Pérignon upon discovering champagne There are few events in life where the stars truly do align. Napa Valley's annual Festival Del Sole is one of them.
4 Day Tuscan Villa in California (Luxury)
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from $ 7,500 pp (8 guests in 4 bedrooms)*


Highlights: Ojai

Experience Los Angeles by private flight charter and escape to a private and exclusive luxury villa retreat in the outskirts of the Californian coast. Over 10,000 square feet of fully-serviced Italian villa-style accommodation awaits you, offering a haven from your daily stresses. Relax with some complimentary golf, massage and personal training services, available to you entirely within the property grounds.
5 Day Monterey Motorsport Weekend (Luxury)
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from $17,895 pp*


Highlights: Carmel by the Sea

Come live it up in Northern California at the Concours D'Elegance and the Monterey Rolex Masters at Laguna Seca. This is the ULTIMATE Vintage Car Lover's weekend. Period.
6 Day US Open 2012 Golf Tournament - Gold Package (Luxury)
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From $6,595 pp*


Highlights: San Francisco

Featuring luxury accommodations in the heart of down town San Francisco, the full 4 days of VIP tickets & hospitality, private transfers and the chance to watch the most famous golfers.
7 Day Blue Whale Photography Expedition (Luxury)
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from $10,082 pp*


Highlights: San Diego

Get ready for the snorkeling and wildlife photography adventure of a lifetime! Head out to sea in search of the largest animal to ever exist on our planet, the magnificent blue whale.
9 Day Great White Shark Photography Expedition (Luxury)
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$7,209 pp*


Highlights: San Diego

Experience an unforgetable adventure on this expedition cruise. Underwater photographers and thrill seekers alike will get up close to experience the ultimate apex predator in its natural environment; the great white shark.
9 Day Napa, San Fran and Pebble Beach Getaway (Luxury)
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from $7,295 pp*


Highlights: Napa Valley, Pebble Beach, San Francisco

An exquisit journey through Napa valley, San Francisco and Monterey including tee times at Pebble Beach! Enjoy private airport and mid trip transfers, exclusive tours, and choose from a multitude of optional activites to make this trip exactly what you desire!
5 Day Pebble Beach Golf Getaway (Luxury)
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from $5050 pp*


Highlights: Pebble Beach

Rally your four-some together for a trek down to golfing mecca. Take in a round (or two) on the sacred grounds of Pebble Beach.
* USD per person, double occupancy, private tour with own vehicle. Subject to change. Per person rate typically lower for a large group.
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