WESTERN WONDER

7 days from

Route 66
DEPARTS LOS ANGELES to SAN FRANCISCO
Trek Code:
W1L
Destination:
USA West
Departs:
Apr-Oct
Accommodation:
Camping
Age Range:
18-38
Best of Trek:
  • > Explore Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Park
  • > Tour Vegas in style with an included limousine ride
  • > Grab a shot with the iconic Route 66 sign
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Tour Overview

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

Included Highlights
  • > Limousine tour of Las Vegas
  • > Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset
  • > Walk amongst towering granite peaks
  • > Get your kicks on Route 66
  • > Scenic walks and hikes
  • > National Parks - Yosemite and the Grand Canyon
  • > Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
  • > All transportation by private adventure vehicle
  • > 4 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag)
Optional Activities (paid locally)
  • > Great National Park hikes US$FREE
  • > Scenic Grand Canyon helicopter flight US$160-$400
  • > IMAX theater US$8-$12
  • > Las Vegas casinos shows US$20-$200
  • > Cycling in Yosemite Valley US$20
  • > Las Vegas helicopter flight: US$80-$350
Mini Adventures

Our range of 3 - 4 day Mini Adventures are just the ticket for extending your tour and experiencing North America's most incredible 'must see' highlights. Check out the following adventures relevant to this tour.

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  • CALIFORNIA COAST SOUTHBOUND
  • > California Coast and culture
    > San Francisco skyline views
    > Santa Cruz's famous boardwalk
    > Rugged Big Sur shoreline
    > Monterey bars and shopping
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City Tours

If you are spending extra time in our gateway cities, you can now plan in advance by pre-booking unique city sightseeing day tours in addition to your TrekAmerica trip.

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  • LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO
  • All city day tours are operated by local experts who are dedicated to take you behind the scenes so you know it like a local! When booking your TrekAmerica trip, simply select your chosen city tour from the Tour Extras section on the online booking form.

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Private Departures

Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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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 guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

As this tour departs at 0730 in the morning we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel. Please request at the time of booking.

This tour also departs from San Francisco

Local Payments - Food Kitty: US$10 per day. En-route Hotels: Approx US$30 x 2 nights

  • 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 on day one to the vast swathes of Arizona's cactus-prickled desert. 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. Keep your feet firmly on the ground or swoop above it all on an optional flight. One thing's for sure though, this place looks incredible from any angle, especially walking along the rim at sunset.
    Accommodation: Camping included

  • Day: 3-4 Las Vegas

    Next, Las Vegas - the greatest show on earth! The Strip, the shows, the casinos, the clubs; Sin City's glitziest and brashest spots are sure to impress as you cruise the Las Vegas Boulevard on an included limo ride! Hop onto one of the world's highest thrill rides at Vegas' Stratosphere and it won't just be your head that's spinning. 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: 5-6 Yosemite National Park

    Heading through Central California we take a scenic drive into the Yosemite National Park region and a chance to hike or bike through the extraordinary landscape of glacier-carved granite monoliths and spectacular waterfalls. Keep your eyes peeled for black bears. Coyote roam freely as well and when the sun goes down, their howling often echoes amidst pines and sequoias. Admit it, this is what clicks the spirit of the great outdoors up a notch or two.
    Accommodation: Camping included

  • Day: 7 San Francisco

    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.

    This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

This tour also departs from San Francisco

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If your chosen date is not available, this tour also departure from San Francisco

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