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Western USA Highlights
18 Days | Uncover the best of the west, from LA to San Fran
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Start
Santa Monica, United States
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Finish
San Francisco, United States
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Trip Code
SSRSC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
1 breakfast, 1 dinner
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Transport
Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (9 nights), Hotel (4 nights), Multishare cabin (2 nights), Multishare Hogan (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
From £4,095(18 days)
Trip Informations
Discover the captivating cities and natural attractions of the USA's west on an 18-day journey from lively Los Angeles to bayside San Francisco. Explore mother nature at its most diverse in Joshua Tree, Zion and Yosemite national parks, take a roadtrip stopping by Monumental Valley, Death Valley and the Grand Canyon, and join the high rollers and desert dwellers in Las Vegas. With a heap of outdoor excursions to choose from, some spectacular stretches of coastline and sensational city scenes, this is the ultimate round-up of the western USA's highlights.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Hike past sculpted sandstone formations, waterfalls and hanging gardens in Zion National Park, roasting s’mores around a campfire by night.
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Learn about Navajo culture and history during an included Jeep tour of Monument Valley, where the landscape is as surreal as it is beautiful, before spending a night in a traditional hogan hut.
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Hike through beautiful Joshua Tree National Park among the park's desert cactus gardens and unusual rock formations, before hitting the road on a section of Route 66.
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Explore Bryce Canyon, known for its crimson-coloured hoodoos which are spire-shaped rock formations.
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See the exquisite sandstone arches of the aptly named Arches National Park and witness spectacular desert colours during a sunrise hike to Delicate Arch.
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See the exquisite sandstone arches of the aptly named Arches National Park and witness spectacular desert colours during a sunset hike.
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The Grand Canyon National Park takes time to really discover – you'll spend two nights in the park, unlike on most trips, so there's a full day to explore properly and see the mighty canyon up close.
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Discover another side to Yosemite’s Towering granite cliffs, sequoia forests and epic night skies by hiking one of its best, lesser-known trails – Hetch Hetchy – with your expert guide.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip involves either a partial or full camping experience, giving you access to more remote destinations at close proximity, and the joy of camping under the night skies and beside a campfire. This is a participatory trip – a fancy way of saying you’re not just along for the ride, but you are part of a team! Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out with camp activities like food prep and washing up. It’s all about giving your new travel mates a hand, and everyone knows there’s nothing worse than trying to put up a tent on your own!
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That teamwork also extends to our optional food kitty of approximately USD 10 per day, run to cover the cost of meals. This kitty saves you worrying about stuff like where to get food or what exactly sales tax is, and actually helps keep your costs down. Instead of paying individually as you go, it means we can bulk purchase items and cook our own food – though there’s always the chance to use it for the occasional pizza night! 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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The USA is a big country. Travel times between some destinations can be long. You'll be spending a fair amount of time in a van with other travellers, so conditions may feel a little cramped. This allows you to see some stunning scenery and is all part of the adventure - you might even make some long-term friends.
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The desert areas of Utah can be very hot and dry, especially in summer. Although our private vehicles do have air conditioning, it has to work pretty hard to keep a full group cool. Keep in mind that while the desert can be hot during the day it can get quite chilly at night, so pack accordingly.
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You'll be travelling in a van with your group, so conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s simply the best way to get around, and you might even make some long-term friends.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Los Angeles
- DAY 2Joshua Tree National Park
- DAY 3Grand Canyon National Park
- DAY 4Grand Canyon National Park
- DAY 5Las Vegas
- DAY 6Zion National Park
- DAY 7Zion National Park
- DAY 8Monument Valley
- DAY 9Moab
- DAY 10Moab
- DAY 11Bryce Canyon National Park
- DAY 12Las Vegas
- DAY 13Las Vegas
- DAY 14Sierra Nevada / Keough Hot Springs
- DAY 15Yosemite National Park
- DAY 16Yosemite National Park
- DAY 17Yosemite National Park
- DAY 18San Francisco
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
1 breakfast, 1 dinner
airport_shuttle Transport
Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (9 nights), Hotel (4 nights), Multishare cabin (2 nights), Multishare Hogan (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
festival Activities
circleJoshua Tree National Park - Entrance Fee
circleGrand Canyon National Park - Entrance
circleZion National Park - Entrance Fee
circleMonument Valley - Jeep tour & overnight experience
circleArches National Park - Sunset Hike to Delicate Arch
circleDead Horse Point State Park
circleBryce Canyon National Park
circleCapitol Reef National Park
circleYosemite National Park - Entrance Fee
circleVisit to Mono Lake
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circleColorado River - Swimming - Free
circleJoshua Tree National Park - Hiking - Free
circleGrand Canyon - Hiking - Free
circleGrand Canyon - IMAX Movie - USD15
circleZion National Park - Walks - Free
circleZion - Narrows Hiking Gear Rental - USD30
circleMoab - Slickrock Hummer tour - USD100
circleArches National Park - Landscape Arch hike - Free
circleBryce Canyon National Park - Hiking - Free
circleLas Vegas - Big Apple Express roller coaster - USD15
circleLas Vegas - Mob Museum - USD27
circleLas Vegas - Monorail - USD5
circleLas Vegas - Bellagio Fountains - Free
circleLas Vegas - Eiffel Tower - USD22
circleYosemite - Cycling in Yosemite Valley - USD12
circleYosemite National Park - Hiking - Free
circleSan Francisco - Sunset catamaran cruise - USD45
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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 Los Angeles and finishes on arrival into San Francisco at approximately 5pm on Day 18.
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2. The group will be in 8 and 6 person dorms in Los Angeles, 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 is available on this trip however excludes night 1 (Los Angeles), night 8 (Monument Valley) and nights 9 & 10 (Moab) 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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