18-Day Budget Tour of California and Western National Parks
This epic journey travels up the Pacific Coast along Highway 1, stopping off at San Francisco, and then delves into the natural wonders of the National Parks of America’s West. This great value, young adults’ tour has you camping in amazing locations.
The California coast, the desert of the American southwest, and six epic national parks are all on the menu for this 18-day adventure. Starting in Los Angeles, drive up the rugged coastline of Highway 1 and spend some time getting to know San Francisco, before travelling across the central valley to fall in love with Yosemite. Next up, get ready for days filled with surfing on the beach, glamping in a private canyon, eating pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, wandering amid the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and visiting a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park. Fast-paced with non-stop good times, this trip will have your head buzzing in the absolute best way.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel (4 nights)
Hostel (2 nights)
Twin share, participation camping (11 nights)
EXPERIENCES
Hike in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
San Francisco orientation tour
Yosemite National Park visit
Nevada and Vernal Fall hike
Mariposa Grove visit
Grizzly Giant loop hike
Surf lesson on Hermosa Beach
Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
Drive along Route 66
Hike in Grand Canyon National Park
Visit to Horseshoe Bend
Bryce Canyon National Park visit
Zion National Park visit
Free time in Las Vegas
Death Valley National Park visit
Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments with hiking and walking excursions
Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
FOOD & DRINK
11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
Trip Pace
Moderate
Day 1 Los Angeles to Santa Margarita
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 Santa Margarita to Santa Cruz
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Santa Cruz to San Francisco
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
Meals included: Dinner
Day 5 Yosemite National Park
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 Yosemite National Park
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 Yosemite National Park to Hermosa Beach
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8 Hermosa Beach
Meals included: None
Day 9 Hermosa Beach to Joshua Tree National Park
Meals included: Lunch
Day 10 Joshua Tree National Park to Grand Canyon National Park
Meals included: Dinner
Day 11 Grand Canyon
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 12 Grand Canyon to Page
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 13 Page to Bryce Canyon
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 14 Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 15 Zion National Park
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 16 Zion National Park to Las Vegas
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 17 Death Valley National Park
Meals included: None
Day 18 Ridgecrest to Los Angeles
Meals included: None
