PACIFIC COAST
14 days , from LOS ANGELES to SEATTLE
| Trek Code: | PC |
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| Destination: | USA West |
| Departure Months: | Apr - Sep |
TREK IT OUT!!
- Vibrant West coast cities
- Sunset sailboat cruise
- Giant Redwoods & volcanic peaks of this scenic coast
TOUR OVERVIEW
The Pacific Coast Trail ... famed for its giant Redwoods and volcanic peaks. This incredibly scenic route offers a diverse range of attractions such as isolated, unspoilt beaches, hiking in coastal rain forests and the big city attractions of Los Angeles and San Francisco. See and experience the far western states of California, Oregon and Washington.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
- All transportation by private adventure vehicle
- 11 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
- Puget Sound Ferry crossing
- Sunset Sailboat Cruise
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (paid locally)
- Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE
- Coastal Sea Kayaking US$45-$250
- Extreme Jetboat Ride US$40
- San Francisco Cable Car ride US$10-$20
- Sea Aquarium US$25
- Sand Dune Buggies US$35
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FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the help of your Trek Leader and fellow trekkers you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
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Days: 1-2
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara & Big Sur
Experience Hollywood close-up with a brief tour of this legendary area, before heading west for the first of two nights on the coast, first at Santa Barbara, a "gem of a coastal city" with a decidedly Spanish flair. Then, take California's most famous road - Pacific Coast Highway 1 - up the coast to Big Sur, where Redwood forested mountains meet beautiful sandy beaches along a windswept craggy shore.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 3-4
Yosemite National Park
The Sierra Nevada mountains beckon with the towering peaks of Yosemite National Park. We have two days to hike, bike, or float through this 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!
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 5-6
San Francisco
Next, "Everybody's Favourite City", San Francisco, with its endless options: walk or mountain bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, ride the cable cars up and down the fabled, steep streets, view the Bay and Alcatraz from the ferry boat ride or Fishermans Wharf, shop in Chinatown and Union Square, and experience the varied nightlife in North Beach or Haight-Ashbury!
Accommodation: 2 nights hotel approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.
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Days: 7-8
Redwood National Park
Making our way up the California Coast, we pass though small quaint coastal towns en route to Redwoods National Park, home of the tallest trees in the world and some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on the Pacific Coast.Take a hike amidst the groves of these magnificent trees or stroll along a shoreline seemingly untouched by civilisation.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 9-10
Oregon Coast & Mt St Helens
Making our way up the California Coast, we pass though small quaint coastal towns en route to Redwoods National Park, home of the tallest trees in the world and some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on the Pacific Coast.Take a hike amidst the groves of these magnificent trees or stroll along a shoreline seemingly untouched by civilisation.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 11
Mount Rainier National Park
Journey into the heart of the Cascade Mountains to Mount Rainier National Park. Many hikes will be on offer considering there are over 300 miles available on the parks' network of trails, everything from easy walks through the forests to heart pounding climbs up to the mountain's glaciers. Of course just relaxing at the scenic campground or visiting the information centres is also an option.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 12-14
Olympic National Park & Seattle
Finally, Washington's jewel,Olympic National Parks, offer a wide range of vistas including glaciated snowy peaks, spectacular coastal beaches and an ancient rain forest to explore and enjoy. Leaving the mountains of the Olympic Peninsula behind we journey across Puget Sound aboard the delightful commuter ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle. Experience the laid back downtown attitude of Seattle, home of the original Starbucks.
Accommodation: Camping included.
Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Seattle on day 14.
TOUR: PC PACIFIC COAST departing from LOS ANGELES
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