Basix
Explorer
Vegas to San Fran
6 days • 4.4
4.5
Excellent
7 reviews
6 days
Start
Las Vegas, USA
Finish
San Francisco, USA
Trip Code
SSRH
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with facilities (4 nights)
From £915(6 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Spend three nights camping near Yosemite National Park with two full days of exploration. With so many options on what to do, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Stroll through The Tunnel Tree, a sequoia so large the trail had to be cut through the centre of it during a hike to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias.
Settle in and immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of your surroundings with nights spent camping under the stars.
With a knowledgeable leader getting you from place to place, all you’ve got to worry about is snapping the best photo and getting the most out of your Californian road trip.
Where better to end your adventure than in San Francisco, the eclectic, multicultural 'City by the Bay'. With the option to extend your visit a couple of days, you won’t be wanting to go home just yet.
Is this trip right for you?
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.
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.
From the steep hiking trails of Yosemite to the towering hills of 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 if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
You'll be travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. 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.
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
Hit the road in search of California’s best
City, coast, hot springs, national parks and a whole load of wide-open roads – take on Vegas to San Fran on this six-day adventure. Stop in the Sierra Nevada mountains, pass by Mono Lake and make your way to the extraordinary Yosemite National Park. With two full days spent here, marvel at Half Dome and hike to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, before having the time to choose your own adventure. Finish up in the culture-filled hub of San Francisco, and toast to one incredible journey!
Inclusions
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with facilities (4 nights)
Included activities
Yosemite National Park - Entrance Fee
Mono Lake - Visit
Yosemite National Park - Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Optional activities
Las Vegas - Mob Museum - USD27
Las Vegas - Monorail - USD5
Las Vegas - Bellagio Fountains - Free
Las Vegas - Eiffel Tower - USD22
Las Vegas - Neon Museum - USD20
Bishop - Keough Hot Springs - USD15
Yosemite - Cycling in Yosemite Valley - USD12
Yosemite National Park - Hiking - Free
Yosemite - River Float Raft Rental (seasonal) - USD30
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Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6:00pm on Day 1 in Las Vegas and finishes on arrival into San Francisco at approximately 5pm on Day 6.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. As this is a camping trip please bring with you a sleeping bag, pillow and towel.
4. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
5. We are not able to book airport shuttle service 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 (7)
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Emily
Jul 31, 2024
This short trip was ideal to see the main views of Yosemite - the place that I consider my favourite. Our tour leader Nicholas was amazing throughout and tried to include as much as he possibly could in a short amount of time. There were long driving days but these were broken up with short trips into national forests and stop offs for snacks! Thanks to Nick for an amazing trip and showing us the best bits!
Eduardo
Nov 03, 2023
Fantastic itinerary, wonderful tour leader (Chris went above and beyond making sure we experienced not only all the inclusions in the itinerary but plenty of bonus stops, he was approachable, friendly and knowledgeable -an ace!-) and truly incredible sights and hikes at Yosemite. The impromptu San Fran drive in tour was great as well.
Sarah
Oct 10, 2023
This trip was beyond my expectations. The itinerary was great and our guide Steve was so knowledgeable. He was able to take us to places you simply would have trouble finding if you were getting there yourself. We were very lucky with the weather, hot during the day, but we needed hats and warm clothes in the evening. I was glad I took a woolly hat!. The camping was great fun and the group itself aging from twenties to seventies got on so well together. I could not recommend this trip more highly.
Niklas
Aug 14, 2022
I always associated big cities and big money with the US. This trip showed me the unexpected and beautiful sides of the country in the national parks!
Barbara
Aug 28, 2021
If you like camping and hiking this is a great trip especially for young people. I feel I got an intensive look at Yosemite. Lisa really knew the park well and shared it with us
Olivia
Jun 04, 2024
The tour was great, particularly Yosemite National Park, however our itinerary changed due to the Tioga Pass being closed which was a real bummer. We spent a lot of time sitting on the bus.
sophie
Jul 13, 2023
Intrepid's inclement weather plan included no activities days 1-3 and camping in parking lots. Drove 19 hours total. I only enjoyed the cumulative 16 hours we spent in Yosemite. Would not recommend.
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