WESTERN WONDER(Trip #63810)

Tour Overview

What a week in the US Southwest. A double dose of national park adventure, sandwiched right between two of its most unforgettable cities. This trip can promise canyons, casinos and cacti. Yep, this is the Big Country, make no mistake!

This quick taste of the western USA highlights the area's two most important National Parks, the wonders of incomparable Las Vegas, and the desert splendour of the Colorado River region, all sandwiched between America's loveliest city, San Francisco, and its most unique, Los Angeles.

For over 35 years, TrekAmerica has been tempting travellers away from the "package" tour approach and into the world of young, fun and exciting small group adventures for 18-38 year olds. Over the years, we have brought together a hearty group of international explorers who have criss-crossed the continent over 10,000 times. This is the world of TrekAmerica - the specialists in "off the beaten path" adventures across the Americas. So why not challenge yourself...not your budget.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1-2: - Los Angeles, Colorado River & Grand Canyon
After a short tour of Hollywood we bid the City of Angels farewell and head through California to the deserts of Arizona. After spending an evening along the Colorado River we explore America's premier National Park, and find out why it is called the Grand Canyon. Visit the viewpoints, hike the trails, or take a scenic flight for a bird's-eye view - no matter what, you will not believe your eyes.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 3-4: - Las Vegas
Next, Las Vegas - the greatest show on earth! Cruise "The Strip" in style with the included limousine tour, then indulge in an all-you-can eat buffet, take in a show or just watch the amazing crowds, neon and attractions that many hotel casinos have to offer. And if that's not enough, take a helicopter flight down The Strip or just gamble the night away in one of the world class casinos.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 5-7: - Yosemite and San Francisco
Heading through Central California we take a scenic drive into the Yosemite National Park region and a chance to hike, bike, or float through the extraordinary landscape of glacier-carved granite monoliths, spectacular waterfalls and groves of giant Sequoia trees - the largest living things on earth! If you want a real challenge, try the 17 mile round trip hike to the top of Half Dome! On our last day together we head back west through California's gold country, where in 1848 the finding of a single nugget triggered a stampede of gold-seekers known as the 49'ers, before arriving at the home of the beatnik generation, San Francisco.
Accommodation: Camping included

Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in San Francisco on day 7.