7 Days December 20 - 26, 1996
Relax and enjoy the ambience ot the elegant Hotel Del Coronado.
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin San Diego, California
Friday Dec. 20 D
Palm trees, sailboats, sea life and wild animals are part of your Christmas in this Oceanside paradise of historic Coronado Island. Your hotel for the next six nights offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the cityscape of San Diego Bay and yacht-filled Glorietta Harbor. Meet your tour manager and fellow travelers at tonight's get-acquainted reception and dinner. HOTEL DEL CORONADO.
Sea World "The Nutcracker"
Saturday Dec. 21 BL
Explore beautiful San Diego, including Coronado, the Gasiamp Quarter and Balboa Park. Stop for lunch in La Jolla. Spend the afternoon at Sea World, housing marine life from around the world. Its most popular resident is Shamu, the famous performing three-ton killer whale. This evening, attend the San Diego Ballet's annual performance of "The Nutcracker."
Tijuana, Mexico
Sunday Dec. 22 BL
Nos vamos a Mexico! Cross the border for a full day of fun in Tijuana. Spend time on your own visiting the shops and enjoy an authentic Mexican lunch. Conclude your afternoon with a visit to the Tijuana Cultural Center.
Wild Animal Park
Monday Dec. 23 B
Visit the Wild Animal Park, where 2,000 animals roam free over 1,800 acres. Be sure to attend the animal shows and exhibits and enjoy a guided monorail tour of the park. Return to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure. Within your hotel are over 30 distinctive boutiques, galleries and haberdasheries filled with handcrafted gifts and collectibles.
Christmas Eve Scripps Institute
Tuesday Dec. 24 BLD
Spend time watching the fish at the aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography situated on a hilltop in La Jolla with a spectacular view of the ocean. After lunch at the elegant Westgate Hotel, return to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon at leisure before a special Christmas Eve dinner.
Christmas Day San Diego Zoo
Wednesday 9 Dec. 25 BD
Merry Christmas! Enjoy a morning harbor cruise with picturesque views of the city skyline. See historic ships, ship yards and modern Navy vessels and sail under the Coronado Bridge. Spend the afternoon exploring the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, which has over 3,200 rare and exotic animals. Enjoy a festive farewell Christmas dinner at the hotel.
Conclude San Diego
Thursday Dec. 26 B
It's time to bid farewell to this remarkable resort. Thank you for joining us for a San Diego Christmas. Travel with us again soon.
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1475 twin, $1955 single and $1350 triple (twin with roll-away) basis.
AIRFARE is additional.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT per person is $250 plus (optional) $75 per person fee for Tour Cancellation Protection.
FULL REFUND when you participate in the Tour Cancellation Protection Plan.
Please see the For Your Information section.
Average temperature: Hi 65, Low 48
TOUR NUMBER: SDC-673