School Tours - USA, Living With The Lions Sports Travel

DESTINATIONS - USA

USA SPORTS - RUGBY / HOCKEY / NETBALL / FOOTBALL / GOLF / TENNIS / SWIMMING / BASKETBALL

USA - GENERAL INFORMATION

CAPITAL: Washington DC

CURRENCY: US Dollar

FLYING TIME: Approx. 9 hours

VISA REQUIREMENTS: Not required for British passport holders

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English

POPULATION: 307 million

USA - SAMPLE ITINERARY (California)

Day 1 - IN FLIGHT / LOS ANGELES
On arrival at Los Angeles International Airport transfer to your hostel accommodation in Los Angeles for three nights. Remainder of the evening at leisure.

Day 2 - LOS ANGELES
A full day out in Disneyland.

Day 3 - LOS ANGELES
Morning free for sightseeing in Los Angeles. Take the opportunity to shop on Rodeo Drive. Visit Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard, a tribute to over 2000 artists who have made significant contributions to film, radio, television, theatre and the recording industries.
Match 1 v local school/club. Aftermatch function.

Day 4 - LOS ANGELES / MONTEREY
Today you will depart Los Angeles and transfer to Monterey for an overnight stay.
Remainder of the day at leisure. Take the option of visiting the Old Fisherman’s Wharf for an evening of entertainment.

Day 5 - MONTEREY / SAN FRANCISCO
This morning take an optional Harbour Cruise on the glass-bottomed boat Mermaid is the best way to get a sea lion's-eye view of the harbor. Enjoy seeing (and photographing) the sea lions, otters, cormorants and other critters. In the afternoon you will depart Monterey and transfer to San Francisco where you will take hostel accommodation for five nights.

Day 6 - SAN FRANCISCO
Day at leisure in San Francisco. You will have an opportunity to visit the Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Union Square. You can’t really say you’ve been to San Francisco unless you have taken a ride on the clanking cable car.
Match 2 v local school/club. Aftermatch function.

Day 7 - SAN FRANCISCO
Full day at leisure for sightseeing in San Francisco.Take the opportunity of visiting the Fisherman’s Wharf with its shops and plethora of great seafood restaurants. See vestiges of the old fishing crafts used by the Italian immigrants who brought the Wharf to life after the Gold Rush. Visit Alcatraz where the notorious criminals such as Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly did time. One visit to this foreboding island and you will know why escape was so appealing!

Day 8 - SAN FRANCISCO
Match 3 v local school/club. Aftermatch function.

Day 9 - SAN FRANCISCO
Today you will have an opportunity of visiting the Submarine USS Pampanito at Fisherman's Wharf. This authentic, World War II submarine - with near perfect restoration - offers visitors an unforgettable experience. Individuals and groups will feel history unfold, seeing how the crew of 80 men lived for weeks on end in amazingly tight quarters. Many original artifacts are on display. Exclusive iPod audio tour features Pampanito crewmen telling real-life war stories. The gift store is chock full of gifts, books, video/DVDs and memorabilia. National Historic Landmark.

Day 10 - SAN FRANCISCO / SACRAMENTO
Today you will depart San Francisco and transfer across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sacramento where you will take hostel accommodation for two nights. Remainder of the day free at leisure in Sacramento.

Day 11 - SACRAMENTO
Match 4 v local school/club. Aftermatch function.

Day 12 - SACRAMENTO / LAKE TAHOE
Today you will depart Sacramento and transfer to Lake Tahoe where you will take hostel accommodation for two nights. On arrival in Lake Tahoe you will have remainder of the day free at leisure to pursue individual interests. Take an opportunity to play golf at one of the local golf clubs.

Day 13 - LAKE TAHOE
Full day free at leisure. Try many of the activities offer in Lake Tahoe such as Sand Buggies, Jeep & Hammer tours and much more.

Day 14 - LAKE TAHOE / SAN FRANCISCO
Today you will depart Lake Tahoe and transfer to San Francisco where you will take hostel accommodation for the last night on tour.Remainder of the day free at leisure in San Francisco. Take the opportunity to complete your shopping and sightseeing.

Day 15 - SAN FRANCISCO / IN FLIGHT
Today you will board a coach and transfer to San Francisco International Airport where you will board your return flight home.

Day 16 - HOME
Arrive London

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