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18 to 35s
Real San Francisco to LA
13 days • 4.8
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Start
San Francisco, USA
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Finish
Santa Monica, USA
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Trip Code
SSYG
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Transport
Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (8 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Hostel (multishare) (1 night)
From £2,015(13 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Cover Yosemite’s many trails over two full days and three nights dedicated to the park, exploring with your leader and having your own time to hike or bike your way around.
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Discover Utah’s natural wonders at Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park – home to red-walled cliffs, towering hoodoos and vast horizons.
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Spend two nights getting your fill of the winding gorges and rock formations of the Grand Canyon, and take a leader-led tour of the South Rim.
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Appreciate the spectacle of Vegas as you explore this glitzy, neon-filled city at all hours of the day with plenty of time and flexibility to do as you please – night out, anyone?
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Bookend your trip with visit to two of the United States’ most iconic cities. Check out San Francisco’s highlights at your own pace, and then finish with the bright lights of Los Angeles.
Is this trip right for you?
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Your accommodation on this trip will be a combination of camping and budget hotels. On the days you’re camping, this will be a participatory trip – meaning you should be prepared to help with activities like setting up camp, food prep and washing up. We’ll provide tents, sleeping pads and camp cookware, but you’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
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That teamwork also extends to our optional food kitty of approximately USD 20 per day, run to cover the cost of meals. The kitty is optional and for your convenience, so if you've got specific dietary requirements you can opt out and purchase (and cook) your own food.
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From the steep hiking trails of the various national parks to the hilly San Francisco, this trip can involve a lot of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best to have at least a moderate fitness level.
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This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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You’ll be travelling through deserts and mountains, which means temperatures can vary significantly from hot to cold. Research the weather conditions to determine the best time to travel for you, and come prepared with adequate clothing.
Itinerary
Traverse the national parks, coasts and cities of California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah
Head out on an iconic 13-day road trip from San Franciso to Los Angeles, stopping in at the best of the West’s national parks along the way. See desert landscapes in Bryce Canyon National Park, mountain ranges in the Sierra Nevada, the great expanses of the Grand Canyon and the iconic trails of Yosemite. Sprinkle in a ride along the famous Route 66, and two nights soaking in the bright lights of Las Vegas, all with a group of new friends and an expert local leading the way, this trip has all your bases covered.
- DAY 1Day 1 • San Francisco
- DAY 2Day 2 • Yosemite National Park
- DAY 3Day 3 • Yosemite National Park
- DAY 4Day 4 • Yosemite National Park
- DAY 5Day 5 • Sierra Nevada
- DAY 6Day 6 • Las Vegas
- DAY 7Day 7 • Las Vegas
- DAY 8Day 8 • Zion National Park
- DAY 9Day 9 • Bryce Canyon National Park
- DAY 10Day 10 • Grand Canyon National Park
- DAY 11Day 11 • Grand Canyon National Park
- DAY 12Day 12 • Grand Canyon to Lake Havasu
- DAY 13Day 13 • Joshua Tree National Park to Los Angeles
Inclusions
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Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (8 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Hostel (multishare) (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleYosemite National Park - Entrance Fee
circleYosemite National Park - Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
circleMono Lake - Visit
circleZion National Park - Entrance Fee
circleZion National Park - Leader-led hike
circleBryce Canyon National Park - Entrance Fee
circleGrand Canyon National Park - Entrance Fee
circleGrand Canyon - Leader-led South Rim tour
circleSeligman - Route 66
circleJoshua Tree National Park - Entrance Fee
museum Optional activities
circleYosemite National Park - Hiking - Free
circleYosemite - Cycling in Yosemite Valley - USD12
circleYosemite - River Float Raft Rental (seasonal) - USD30
circleBishop - Keough Hot Springs - USD15
circleLas Vegas - Monorail - USD5
circleLas Vegas - Eiffel Tower - USD22
circleLas Vegas - Mob Museum - USD27
circleLas Vegas - Neon Museum - USD20
circleLas Vegas - Bellagio Fountains - Free
circleBryce Canyon National Park - Hiking - Free
circleGrand Canyon - IMAX Movie - USD15
circleJoshua Tree National Park - Hiking - Free
Dates and availability
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£2,239£2,015
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£2,239£2,015
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,327£2,094
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,327£2,094
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£2,530£2,277
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£2,327£2,094
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,239£2,127
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Saturday May 02, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,349
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Saturday May 16, 2026
Thursday May 28, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,349
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Saturday Jun 06, 2026
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,349
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Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Thursday Jul 02, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,349
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Saturday Jul 04, 2026
Thursday Jul 16, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,349
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Saturday Jul 11, 2026
Thursday Jul 23, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,442
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Saturday Jul 18, 2026
Thursday Jul 30, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£2,442
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Saturday Aug 01, 2026
Thursday Aug 13, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,442
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Important notes
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1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6:00pm on Day 1 in San Francisco and finishes on arrival into Los Angeles at approximately 4pm on Day 13 (depending on traffic). The arrival time into Los Angeles depends on each group, but if you decide to fly out on this day, please don't book a flight before 9 pm.
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2. In San Francisco the group will be in 8 and 6 person dorms, with shared bathrooms. The hostel will do their best to separate the group by gender, but it's not guaranteed.
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3. A single supplement to have your own room (or tent) is available on this trip however excludes night 1 (San Francisco) where you will be in shared accommodation.
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4. A sleeping bag is required for this trip.
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5. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
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6. We are not able to book airport shuttle services for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
Reviews (15)
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Sophie
Jun 11, 2024
Loved the trip, I had a great group and lots of fun, enjoyed all the hikes and national parks
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Alice
Oct 10, 2023
Highly recommend this trip if you enjoy the outdoors! You will see some amazing natural wonders and get to hike some great trails. Also great to do as a solo traveller as you’ll meet like-minded people!
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Lydia
Aug 17, 2023
Justin was a fantastic guide, this was my first Intrepid trip and he far exceeded expectations and made it the best trip I have ever been on. Justin was very knowledgable and his passion for adventure made the trip as amazing as it was, he joined us for all activities and was always relaxed and organised. I will be recommending to others and will be booking another trip very soon.
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Laura
May 27, 2023
If Yosemite and Grand Canyon are on your list. This trip is the way to discover and explore them! Amazing experience with lovely likeminded people. Camped under the stars one night and a quick stop in vegas the next to see the madness there!
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Jordan
Sep 16, 2022
This trip was fantastic! The format of the trip (communal camping and cooking) created a cohesive atmosphere and as a resultI left the trip with many friends. The national parks were beautiful and the hikes were fun.
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Isabel
Sep 13, 2022
I loved this trip! It allowed me to see so many amazing places and do so many things in a relatively short amount of time. You form a great sense of community with the other people on the trip, and it’s a great opportunity to meet likeminded people from different backgrounds to you. The camping element helps form those group bonds because you have to work together as a team. This was my first intrepid trip (/any form of group tour) and I would do it all over again :)
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Owen
Aug 28, 2022
The tour was an unbelievable experience and met some amazing people and seeing some unreal places with each place being so unique! The tour guide, Aiden, was excellent and really read the group really well. Would recommend the tour to anyone!
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Kristin
Aug 25, 2022
The real LA to san francisco trip was so much better than expected, our tour guide Chadwick was so friendly and knowledgable and the national parks were some of the best experiences of my life. I would highly recommend!
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Thorben
Aug 25, 2022
The tour was really fun and it was a great experience. I was a bit skeptical at first but our tour guide, Chadwick, absolutely hit it out of the park. I have never felt so safe and well taken care of during a guided trip before. I would definitely recommend it. It was a great experience!
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Elizaveta
Aug 23, 2022
Amazing trip! The tour guide Aiden was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. The itinerary allows you to visit the main places and gives enough time to fully experience them. Would highly recommend this tour and the Intrepid in general.