With Contiki a touring day means variety.  The pace is never rushed when sightseeing by coach, you move at a quiet pace that leaves you time to drink in the scenery and take that great photograph.  You have the choice if you want to go and explore for the day on your own or with friends. - Contiki



In February 1996 I embarked on the first of what would prove to be many Contiki tours of the USA.
The following pages contain a travelogue and many photos of my trip.  I hope you all enjoy!


Day 1

Day 2

Day 3
Day 3: San Diego to Phoenix

Day 4
Day 4: Phoenix to the Grand Canyon

Day 5
Day 5: Grand Canyon at Leisure

Day 6
Day 6: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas via Hoover Dam

Day 7
Day 7: Las Vegas at leisure

Day 7
Day 8: Las Vegas to Bass Lake

Day 7
Day 9: Yosemite National Park from Bass Lake

Day 7
Day 10: Bass Lake to San Francisco

Day 7
Day 11: San Francisco sightseeing

Day 7
Day 12: San Francisco to Santa Barbara

Day 7
Day 13: Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (Anaheim)