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Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade

Description

Everything’s coming up roses on this special tour of Los Angeles, starting with a festive gala complete with beats, bites, and bubbly to ring in the New Year L.A. style. The celebration continues New Year’s Day with Pasadena’s famous Tournament of Roses Parade! Enjoy reserved grandstand seats, an official commemorative program, and prime viewing of the spectacular floral floats and marching bands from around the world. Stop and smell the roses at the post-parade viewing area to get an up-close look at the intricate artistry of flowers, plants, and seeds in the float designs. Your California vacation includes guided sightseeing in Los Angeles, visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, special New Year’s Day lunch, and a farewell dinner at a popular local L.A. eatery.
 

Inclusions

  • 4 nights’ accommodations
  • Guided sightseeing of Los Angeles
  • Visit Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
  • Reserved grandstand seating at Tournament of Roses Parade
  • FloatFest following the parade
  • 4 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 2 dinners

Attractions

  • Tournament of Roses Parade
  • FloatFest
  • Ronald Regan Presidential Library
  • Sightseeing tour of LA

Welcome to California

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

The City of Angels

Depart on a Los Angeles city tour that takes you from Olvera Street, the oldest thoroughfare in the city, to Hollywood. Then visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. This evening, join your travel companions at an exclusive New Year’s Eve dinner & gala, complete with hats, party favors and of course, champagne! We celebrate on New York time as the iconic ball drops in Times Square.

Everything's Coming Up Roses

Happy New Year! Get ready for one of the world’s most popular parades—you’ll see it live! Your host has specially selected reserved grandstand seating only minutes from the beginning of the parade route for prime viewing. After the parade, return to the hotel for a New Year’s Day lunch. Later, for those who wish, join a trip to Santa Monica for a walk on the famous pier, shopping on the 3rd Street Promenade, or relaxing on the beach.

The Ultimate Flower Arrangement

This morning, enjoy the opportunity to view the amazing Rose Parade floats in the post-parade viewing area. For many visitors, seeing the magnificent Rose Parade floats up close is the highlight of the entire event, allowing you to get up close to these intricately designed floats – made entirely of flowers, plants, and seeds. Take the opportunity for a wonderful photo opportunity as you marvel at the hours of dedication and craftsmanship devoted to each design.

Enjoy a very special farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

Until We Meet Again

Your New Year celebration ends with breakfast this morning.

Trip Notes

• The parade and post-parade view areas are large, and guests should be prepared for easy yet sustained walking.
• Airport transportation is included on Day 5 from the Los Angeles tour hotel to the Los Angeles International Airport at prescheduled times.

Not Included

  • Airfare unless stated in the tour itinerary
  • Airline/government taxes/fees
  • Airline baggage fees
  • Airline seat assignments
  • Personal expenses and items of a personal nature.
  • Spending money/souvenirs.

Departure Dates/Rates

Per Person Rate

Occupancy

Status

$ 2,529.00

Double

Available

Per Person Rate

Occupancy

Status

$ 2,799.00

Double

Available

Per Person Rate

Occupancy

Status

$ 2,999.00

Double

Available

Reservation Form

The terms and conditions contained in this Tour Participation Agreement (the “Agreement”) govern the relationship between you (the “traveler”) and Funway Travel Group, d/b/a Funway Travel & Tours, Happy Trails, See America First Tours, American Heritage Tours, and Select Journeys of Faith.  By reserving a tour or other travel with Funway Travel Group (a “trip”), you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. 

Based on exchange rates, airfares, fuel prices/surcharges and land costs, all prices are subject to increase prior to the time of booking.  All prices are in U.S. dollars.  While Funway makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of its publications, it cannot be held responsible for typographical or printing errors (including prices).  All discounts, promotions, and sales are subject to the specific terms listed for that price.  All prices are subject to the terms and conditions of the individual service provider who reserves the right to adjust/amend prices at any time prior to reservation confirmation.

Unless otherwise specified, rates are listed per person based on double occupancy.  “Air inclusive” rates are based on current airfares and may vary by carrier and departure airport.  “Air inclusive” rates include airport departure fees, fuel surcharges, government fees, and taxes.  They do not include additional fees for advance seat assignments, baggage, carry-on fees, or other airline imposed ancillary charges.

A reservation deposit is required for all tours at the time of reservation, which includes the services of Funway to secure your space on tour and defrays a portion of costs related to initial planning and preliminary reservations with airlines, hotels, and other suppliers that occur months, if not years before departure.  The reservation fee is fully refundable if you cancel within 72 hours of reserving the tour.  After 72 hours, the reservation deposit becomes non-refundable and the Standard Cancellation Policy applies.  (See Cancellations and Modifications Section).  If you are booking 60 days or less prior to the tour’s schedule departure, you are required to pay in full at time of booking and all cancellation policies will immediately apply.

Deposit Amount

  • Single day tours require full payment at time of booking.
  • Tours 2 to 4 days in length require a deposit of $ 150.00 per person at time of booking.
  • Tours 5 to 7 days in length require a deposit of $ 350.00 per person at time of booking.
  • Tours longer that 7 days in length require a minimum $ 500.00 per person deposit at time of booking.  

Final payment is due to Funway Travel & Tours no later than 120 days prior to your scheduled departure date.

Funway’s payment plans are set up to make paying for your travel experience easier.  Your Funway representative will work with you to tailor a payment plan that fits your or your group’s needs. 

Automatic Payments

If you chose to have your payments made automatically, Funway will bill your credit card on the scheduled payment date for the amount provided in your payment schedule.  If you choose to set up automatic payments, please advise your Funway representative at time of booking so we can provide you with the necessary forms to complete this plan.

Travelers are responsible for providing full, legal name as it appears on their birth certificate, state issued driver’s license, or passport.  Patriot Act regulations also require each traveler to provide gender and date of birth.  Failure to provide accurate information may result in traveler being denied boarding.  NOTE:  Effective May 2025, state issued driver’s license must comply with REAL ID regulations in order to board an aircraft or enter federally operated buildings.

Effective June 1, 2022, IATA (International Air Transport Association) requires all travelers to provide a valid telephone number along with an email address when confirming reservations for air travel.  This information will be used by the airline to notify traveler of any delays or cancellations on day of travel.

It is the responsibility of the traveler to have all necessary travel documents.  Although we make every attempt to keep up with regulations, Funway Travel & Tours is not responsible for providing information about government-imposed travel restrictions, terms, conditions, or any similar requirements. Traveler’s needing assistance with obtaining passports and visas should contact Funway Travel & Tours.  Passports must be valid for at least six months following the tour’s return to the United States.

Traveler’s entering certain countries may be required to provide proof of vaccination for, but not limited to, yellow fever, malaria, small pox, and COVID-19.  Each traveler is solely responsible for obtaining prior to departure all entry and exit required vaccinations.

Airfares reserved through Funway may not allow changes or cancellation and may charge fees for changes and cancellations.  Traveler will be responsible for any charges resulting from flight changes or flight cancellations made at your request after flights are ticketed.  Seat requests will be taken at the time of booking but cannot be guaranteed.  If flight is reserved using “basic economy” fares, seat assignments are not possible and seating will be assigned at check-in. 

NOTE: Some fares require additional fees for seat assignments which are not included in the costs of the original airfares.

Once a traveler is ticketed, the traveler is responsible for any costs associated with changes including but not limited to name correction, change in gateway, routing preferences or departure time. 

Traveler MUST travel on all legs of the itinerary.  If one portion of the flight itinerary is not used, the remaining portions will be cancelled by the airline without refund.  Traveler will be responsible for purchasing new tickets and paying any additional service fees charged by the airlines.  If a traveler misses a leg of the flight itinerary resulting in a delayed arrival there is no reimbursement for the missed portions of the trip.

Air carrier responsibility regarding delays and cancellations changes frequently and in most cases the carrier is not responsible for providing accommodations or meals to travelers.  These policies may change at any time pending government regulations.  Funway is not responsible for costs associated with airline schedule changes, personnel strikes impacting service, flight cancellations, or airline delays due to weather, mechanical requirements, capacity, or any other reason.  If a scheduled flight is cancelled, it is the responsibility of the traveler to contact Funway and notify us once alternative arrangements have been confirmed so we may make adjustments to tour services scheduled upon arrival.  Failure to notify Funway of any changes may result in cancellation of additional services without refund.

Cruises reserved through Funway are subject to the individual policies of the line providing the cruise as well as the Jones Act of 1917. 

Standard rooming, which is included in your trip, is up to four people per room.  Room occupancy is regulated by the hotel property in accordance to company policies and restrictions of the local fire codes.  You will be staying in twin, double, or bunk beds with other travelers of the same gender from your group.  Roommates should be chosen by the group leader and a rooming list needs to be provided to Funway no later than 60 days prior to tour departure.

You can request roommates upon enrollment for your tour and Funway will make every effort to assign a roommate of the same sex.  However, this is not always possible and single travelers will need to pay the single supplement for a private room.  Single share rooms are subject to availability at all accommodations and are not guaranteed.  At no time, nor for any reason, will an employee of Funway be allowed to share a room with a tour guest.

Optional excursions may require a minimum number of participants in order to run.  Minimum requirements vary for each excursion and are subject to change.

Each tour begins when your flight takes off from the departure airport and ends when your flight lands at the return airport.  Please note that there may not be a Funway representative present at domestic gateways, on flights to/from tour, or after drop-off at the airport at the end of your tour. 

Travelers making their own flight arrangements must ensure their scheduled itinerary arrives prior to departure time of the tour.  Individual flight itineraries need to be submitted to Funway no later than 30 days prior to departure.  Funway is not responsible for any flight delays, cancellations or route changes, nor any expenses incurred by said changes when travelers make their own flight arrangements.

The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs Funway incurs months, if not years, before groups ever depart.  Notice of cancellation from a Funway tour will only be accepted from the traveler and must be provided in writing.  The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which Funway receives written notice.  To qualify for a refund in accordance with Funway’s Standard Cancellation Policy, you will need to have agreed to the Booking Conditions and Release Agreement and all payments must be received on time.  In addition to providing written notice of cancellation, we recommend you also call us to ensure we received your notice and so that that we can best review your options.

Standard Cancellation Policy

Based on the date Funway receives written notification of cancellation, you will be refunded for the balance paid minus the applicable cancellation fee, trip protection insurance, and any other non-refundable fees or charges.

Cancellation Fees

30 days prior or less = No refund

31 – 60 days prior = $500 fee

90 – 120 days prior = $250 fee

120 + prior = $50 fee

Cancellation or Modifications Required beyond Our Control

Funway shall not be liable for any traveler for the need to cancel, modify or postpone the tour as a result of events that are beyond Funway’s reasonable control.  These matters include such “acts of God” or force majeure events as actual or threats of epidemics or pandemics, or other public health issues or emergencies, severe weather events or natural disasters such as but not limited to hurricanes earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, fires, floods, volcanic activity, or landslides, war, terrorist activities, instability in a destination location, incidents of violence, riot, sabotage, civil sanctions, actual or potential quarantines, or other restrictions affecting travel in, to, or around a location, disruption to transportation, chemical or radioactive contamination, or any other reason that makes it actually or potentially impossible or illegal for Funway to conduct the tour as originally contracted.  Funway incurs substantial non-recoverable costs and expenses of its own in planning, preparing, and pre-paying amounts for such tours.  Accordingly, if Funway cancels a tour for any such reason, travelers will receive a Funway future travel voucher for all monies paid, less the cost of any insurance protection.  The value of the voucher is nonrefundable in the event of traveler cancellation from a rebooked tour.  Cancellation and modification, or postponement by Funway for causes described in this section shall not be a violation to its obligations to any traveler and will not be deemed a “Failure to provide travel services.

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Baggage insurance is available through our partnership with Blue Ribbon Bags.  Regardless of your destination or the airline you travel with, you can rest easy knowing your bags are covered with our protection plans.

With every purchase of travel insurance through our partners at Yonder, you will feed a hungry child for a week.  Ask your reservation agent for more details.

You can now experience our amazing world in the knowledge that your travel is a force for good.  Trees are one of the most powerful absorbers of carbon emissions – by planting trees in developing countries as you travel, you’ll also help restore ecosystems, biodiversity & support local communities through the dignity of employment – together building a more sustainable and equitable world.

Every time you travel on a tour designed by Funway Travel & Tours we plant trees to help offset your carbon footprint.  It’s simple… You travel, we calculate and translate the CO2e into a number of trees and then plant them in developing countries where they will grow to work for our environment.