JimS
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Hi Olly,

Could you provide details of the optional excursions for this holiday. Also, I'd like to book an excursion to Alcatraz and I understand I should do this before going on the trip. Which day is the best day to book?

Regds

Jim

Olly
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Hi JimWe don't offer an excursion to Alcatraz but if you are keen to go and are happy to make your own arrangements, the best time would be early afternoon on Day 2, as you won't want to miss the included city tour of San Francisco. A lot of our customers do like to visit this famous prison, so you may well find a few of your fellow travellers are going there too. For information and tickets, visit www.alcatrazcruises.com.Other optional excursions are as follows:SAN FRANCISCOBay CruiseAn opportunity to see the sights from another viewpoint. This cruise takes in the Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland Bay Bridge and the prison island of Alcatraz.Price: $22.00 PALM SPRINGSHomes of the StarsPalm Springs is a favourite retreat for the rich and famous. Our excursion includes a tour of the stars’ homes and a visit to the Living Desert, the famous wildlife sanctuary for the world’s desert animals.Price: $35.00Aerial TramwayEnjoy the breathtaking views of the valley from the steepest vertical cable car rise in the US and the second steepest in the world. This is one of the greatest experiences in southern CaliforniaPrice: $30.00 LAS VEGASCity Lights TourTake the unique opportunity to enjoy a magic carpet helicopter ride over a world of neon and glitz. Prices From: $94.00Rat PackA spectacular musical production that celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world famous entertainers and performers, Frank Sinatra, Sammy David Jnr and Dean Martin. 3 course meal included.Price: $69.00Please note that Grand Canyon flights are subject to weather conditions:Visionary Air TourThe Visionary Air Tour offers a bird’s eye view of Hoover Dam and the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.Price: $179.00Grand Canyon National Park Airplane/Ground TourFlight to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Fabulous views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. Multiple stops at the South Rim scenic overlooks. One meal is included (box breakfast or box lunch depending on flight time).Price: $309.00Canyon Country 3 in 1Airplane/Helicopter/Boat Tour40 Minute airplane flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Airport. After landing experience a spectacular 4,000 foot descent by helicopter to the floor of the Grand Canyon and board your boat to cruise the Colorado River. Reboard your helicopter and ascend the Canyon walls. You will land on the rim of the Canyon and take a bus excursion of the Hualapai Rim plateau to enjoy unique views of the Canyon’s edge. A rustic buffet meal is included.Price: $428.00Indian Adventure & SkywalkRising 4,000ft (1,220m) from the canyon's floor and 70ft (20m) beyond its rim, the Skywalk is being described as an engineering first. The Skywalk is a horseshoe shaped viewing platform which opened in March 2007. Excursion includes; flight out, Skywalk and lunchPrice: $329.00Kind regards,Olly, your editor
tori
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dear jim

Was on this holiday last september. It was excellent. Booked the excursion tickets for alcatraz. EXCELLENT!! MUST GO.