b'YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKHIGHLIGHTS OF AMERICAS WEST COAST12 DAYS FROM 2,595Explore the captivating West Coast of America. This holiday takes us from bohemian San Francisco to iconic Los Angeles, by way of the sights and sounds of fabulous Las Vegas, the incredible Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park.THE GRAND CANYON RAILROADOpened in 1901, the Grand Canyon Railway carried passengers and supplies over the sixty five-mile distance from the Arizona town of Williams to the Grand Canyon Village at the canyons South Rim. Nowadays, it takes us back in time on a journey through Arizonas wild west landscapes. The terrain varies from pine forest to open prairies, backed by the mountainous San Francisco Peaks and, if were lucky, we might get a glimpse of the native wildlife including several species of deer, elk, coyotes and a variety of birds including Californian Condors.We step back in time and ride in classic 1950s carriages with comfortable bench seats. The largepicture-windows are a great way to admire the views. 54 USA'