Escorted Group Tour
The Las Vegas Experience
9 Days – Travelling via Hawaii
NZD/AUD $3,950
ex Auckland
Per person twin share
Return airfares via Hawaii included.
Single supplement – sole use of room NZD/AUD $325.
Early Bird Special
Book early and receive a 40-minute Grand Canyon helicopter flight for just $30 (see brochure for more details). Offer extended to 30 August 2019
Tour Dates
9 October 2019 – 17 October 2019
10 July 2019 – 18 July 2019 (Fully Booked)
Tour Outline
Hawaii & Las Vegas small group tour
Your tour leaders Athol and Diane Greentree invite you to join them on this easy paced tour of Las Vegas and Nevada, travelling via Hawaii. The tour is ideal for the mature age traveller with no driving required, all transport is provided. Sample food from top chefs, enjoy fabulous buffets, take in a show or try your luck at one of the casinos, shop for top brands at discount prices on the included shopping tours and take in the sights at the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon.
Optional Hawaii stopover
A two-night (three day) stopover in Honolulu on the way to or from Las Vegas is available for NZD/AUD $250 per person twin share .
“The Hawaii and Las Vegas trip was one of our favourite holidays….we had a wonderful time. “ – D & G
“Was a good trip, lovely people thanks again” – JR
ACCOMMODATION
We use four hotels on tour. Two in Las Vegas, another in Laughlin, Nevada (For the Grand Canyon Side Trip) and another in Honolulu for the optional stopover. Most offer resort style facilities and spacious rooms with one king or two queen beds. More detail on accommodation is in the tour brochure.
ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING
Meals are not included but our Las Vegas hotels offer an excellent range of eating and drinking options. The buffet restaurant at Sam’s Town is particularly good value. Breakfast is $5.99 Lunch $7.99 Dinner $9.99 (all plus tax with players card). Many people like to attend a show while in Vegas. Your tour hosts will assist with advice on where and how to book at discounted prices.
TRANSPORT
Airport transfers at Las Vegas are included. The group will have use a minibus for the included shopping and sightseeing tour, the Hoover Dam tour and Grand Canyon side trip. Having our own dedicated transport allows us to be flexible with sightseeing and comfort stops. The Las Vegas hotel provides a free shuttle service to/from the Strip and Downtown.
INCLUDED DAY TOURS
Included in the holiday package are shopping and sightseeing day tours which include a visit to the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West. Your tour leaders will also lead a short walking tour of the famous Las Vegas Strip and selected casinos. We then travel the rest of the Strip by local bus finishing at the fabulous Fremont Street Experience.
Grand Canyon side trip
For many the highlight of your holiday will be the included side trip to the Grand Canyon West Rim. We have two nights at Laughlin, NV located around an hour’s drive from the Canyon. We have four-five hours at the Canyon with plenty of time to view the magnificent scenery and enjoy the optional glass walkway or a helicopter flight. The following day we drive part of Old Route 66 and visit the interesting town of Oatman, AZ.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Auckland–Hawaii – Las Vegas Depart Auckland late evening Cross date line and arrive in Honolulu late morning same day . Clear customs and transfer for internal flight to Las Vegas. On arrival transfer to Las Vegas Hotel
Day 2: Las Vegas – Join your tour leaders on a short walking tour of the famous Las Vegas Strip. We then travel by local bus to the fabulous Fremont Experience
Day 3: Las Vegas – Free day
Day 4/5: Las Vegas – Laughlin – Grand Canyon West Rim side trip with optional helicopter flights and Glass Walkway viewing. Visit old Oatman AZ a former mining town located on Old Route 66 – Boat tour on Colorado River
Day 6/7: Laughlin – Las Vegas – Return to Las Vegas mid-morning with time for shopping at Outlet Mall Following day – Hoover Dam visit including powerhouse tour – Afternoon free
Day 8/9: Las Vegas – Auckland – Return Travel via Hawaii – Arrive Auckland 10:00 PM Travel to Sydney requires overnight stopover in Honolulu
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