Bring Out the Top Gun in You
Look forward to some culinary masterpieces in the Gas Lamp District’s chic eateries. Soar through the sky in a fighter jet and hop on board one of the longest serving aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy. Finally, take to the epic coastal roads in a Harley, true Top Gun style.
| Best travel time | ALL YEAR ROUND |
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| Ideal Length | 7 DAYS |
| Flight time | 12HRS 30MINS FROM HONG KONG 12HRS FROM BEIJING 11HRS 20MINS FROM SHANGHAI |
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Listen up adrenaline junkies; this is one exclusive trip of blockbuster proportions which will see you soaring through the sky in a fighter jet, whisked on board one of the longest serving aircraft carriers before riding off into the sunset on a Harley. Oh yes, this is the Top Gun’s San Diego.
LIVE IT UP IN LA LA LAND
Touchdown in L.A., wander down the walk of fame, visit a movie set, eat your way around the farmers market and The Grove, stroll along Santa Monica pier – whatever you’re after, be it art, food, nightlife, beaches… the City of Angels has it. Rest up in total style at a British style Hollywood hotel. It boasts a spectacular rooftop pool and Gordon Ramsay loves it so much that he has four restaurants and bars there. Squeeze in some star spotting and boutique shopping before heading to San Diego.
Sky is limit
You’ll be whisked off to your luxury bolthole in San Diego, the lavish Zen-inspired hotel. Right in the heart of the downtown Gas Lamp District, it’s the perfect spot to explore the city’s creative side and experience the culinary masterpieces of its cutting edge eateries. Renowned for gorgeous open spaces and expansive Pacific vistas, let Journeys by Chance be your guide to the best bits of this alternative city. Once settled into the full swing of San Diego living, get set to make your teenage dreams come true. Yep, in the capable hands of a jet pilot, launch into the air onboard an L-39 Jet Fighter and have the footage to prove it. As you’re briefed on your mission in the hanger, don your jump suit before you climb into your legendary Soviet jet trainer while the camera roles. Feeling the need for speed, await for the go-ahead from the control tower and feel your heart begin to pound faster and faster. Before you know it, it’s ready, set, lift-off. Climbing at a rate of 4000 ft per minute, the camera will capture the dramatic, sun scorched desert landscapes below you, before you tackle the G-Force while you loop and roll in the sky. Once back down on earth you get to edit the film and capture the best bits of your momentous ride. Great balls of fire!
EARN YOUR NAVY STRIPES
Film buffs, you’re in for a treat, as we’ll get you on board one of the longest serving aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy, the USS Midway docked in Downtown San Diego. Explore the ins and outs of this enormous ship (it boasts a 4 acre flight deck) before swapping heavy artillery for soft sand. With stretches of gorgeous coastline to explore and a plethora of beaches to choose from, its time to hit the surf. For a slice of bona fide Californian beach life, head to the infamous Mission beach. In true Top Gun style, grab your mates and take on the masters of beach volley ball, with your shoes (and shirt) off, take to the court and show off your skills.
Take My Breath Away
So you’ve tamed the skies, taken to the water, what’s next you say? The open roads of course. No Top Gun experience would be complete without a Harley ride along the epic coastal roads to take your breath away. With the Pacific breeze rolling in and the sun fading into the horizon, it’s no wonder they call it California dreaming.
