Western USA National Parks Explorer
This small group escorted trip of the western USA national parks and major cities has a non-stop itinerary that packs in the highlights of this land of the American Dream. Epic landscapes follow one after the other. From staring down into the depths of the Grand Canyon to being on top of the world looking over Yosemite National Park, each day on this trip brings mind-blowing scenery. If two-weeks aren’t enough, longer itineraries are available that include the ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde, and watching the sun set over Arches National Park.
- San Francisco – The Golden Gate Bridge and the hippy Haight Ashbury district
- National Parks – Hike in Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon; the unique landscapes of Capitol Reef and Yosemite
- Las Vegas – End the trip in America’s surreal and extravagant playground
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
12 Nights comfortable hotel
2 Nights hotel
2 Nights premium hotel
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader / Driver
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Join trip in San Francisco
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Sightseeing tour including the Golden Gate Bridge, free afternoon
Meals Provided: None
DAY 3 Transfer to Yosemite National Park, walks in the park
Meals Provided: None
DAY 4 Yosemite National Park on foot
Meals Provided: None
DAY 5 Travel to Bishop via Tenaya and Mono Lakes
Meals Provided: None
DAY 6 Journey through Death Valley to Las Vegas
Meals Provided: None
DAY 7 Head to Zion National Park
Meals Provided: None
DAY 8 Walk on the trails of Zion National Park
Meals Provided: None
DAY 9 Early morning at Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon, time to discover this Natural Wonder
Meals Provided: None
DAY 10 Transfer to Capitol Reef National Park and Moab
Meals Provided: None
DAY 11 Hikes in Arches National Park
Meals Provided: None
DAY 12 Drive to Mesa Verde National Park; afternoon guided tour, continue to Cortez
Meals Provided: None
DAY 13 Travel to Monument Valley; optional afternoon Jeep Tour with a Navajo guide
Meals Provided: None
DAY 14 Optional visit to Antelope Canyon, drive to the Grand Canyon
Meals Provided: None
DAY 15 Walks at the Grand Canyon; optional Helicopter Flight
Meals Provided: None
DAY 16 Return to Las Vegas via Route 66
Meals Provided: None
DAY 17 Tour ends Las Vegas
Meals Provided: None