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USA – Newport Beach, Los Angeles Stopover

3 days

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Day 1

Arrive in Los Angeles, drive to Newport Beach and relax by the sea.

Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and be taken by private transfer to your hotel in the picturesque harbour of Newport Beach about an hour south of Los Angeles. A relaxed location away from the hustle of LA, you’ll find peaceful respite with friendly hospitality in a beautiful setting. Relax by the sea, take a stroll along Newport Beach or head a few miles south into the Crystal Cove State Park which has 3.2 miles of beautiful coastline and 18 miles of hiking trails within 2,400 acres of inland wilderness. Dinner can be had at the waterfront restaurant or in the adjacent town.

Day One (6)

Day 2

Day trip to Catalina Island.

You’ll start today with an hour-long ferry ride to Catalina Island. Situated just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Santa Catalina Island is a rugged paradise well worth a visit.

Experience the picturesque main town of Avalon, strolling the waterfront promenade and indulging in fresh seafood; pack your swimwear for exquisite beaches like Two Harbours and Lovers Cove; hike stunning trails like the Trans-Catalina Trail or the Garden to Sky Summit Trail; pre-book golf at Catalina Island Golf Course; or take a glass-bottom boat tour to observe the islands’ fascinating marine life. The last ferries back to your hotel leave around 8.30-9pm so you can easily make a full day of your visit.

Day Two (5)

Day 3

Depart Los Angeles for your next destination.

Take a private transfer back to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from your hotel in Newport Beach.

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  • Heloise
    Heloise Buxton - Travel Expert

    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

  • Juliet
    Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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  • Sophie
    Sophie Barber - Travel Expert

    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

  • Maggie
    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

  • Steve Yates
    Steve Yates - Travel Expert

    Steve has travelled extensively over the years, experiencing destinations in many different ways. From backpacking through basic hostels, hitchhiking and taking overnight buses, to enjoying stays in some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and lodges, he has developed a deep appreciation for every style of travel

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