North America › United States
experience america’s best national parks
£
PRICE PER DAY MY OWN ROOM
209 £
75
1199 £
TOUR ONLY
Canyon Country & Coasts 16 days › San Francisco to Las Vegas
✓ Strolling the streets of San Francisco ✓ Stargazing in Los Angeles ✓ Marvelling at cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle ✓ Peering over the Grand Canyon ✓ Hiking the best of the West’s national parks
Speckled with national parks, bustling cities, natural treasures and must-see monuments, the Southwest—America’s great wide open— is a living postcard. On this trip, you’ll venture inland from the Pacifi c Coast of California to the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, camping outdoors and connecting with a side of this great country most rarely see. Paired up with an attentive and knowledgeable Group Leader, this trip is perfect for nature-minded travellers eager to see the best of the Southwest in a short period of time.
Itinerary & Sightseeing
Day 1-3 San Francisco/Big Sur/Santa Barbara (1B,1L,2D) Take in the sites on an orientation tour of San Francisco. Wind the roads of the coast, checking out Big Sur and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Enjoy a campfire at Cachuma Lake. › Day 4-6 Los Angeles/San Diego (2B,1L,2D) Take in the sights on city tours of LA and San Diego. Opt to check out Universal Studios or surf the waves of the Pacific coast. › Day 7 Scottsdale (1B,1L) Visit the Imperial Sand Dunes, the largest mass of sand dunes in California. Travel to Scottsdale for a real southwest cowboy town experience. › Day 8-9 Grand Canyon National Park (1B,2L,2D) Visit Montezuma Castle. Enjoy dinner at the canyon rim at sunset. Hike and explore the ‘Grandest of Canyons’, and take an optional helicopter flight for a bird’s-eye view. › Day 10-11 Lake Powell/Monument Valley (2B,2L,1D) Visit the Glen Canyon Dam. Take an optional tour of Antelope Canyon. Learn about Navajo culture at Monument Valley and opt for a 4x4 excursion with a Navajo guide. › Day 12-13 Moab (2B,1L,1D) Hike in Canyonlands National Park, take in sunset at Dead Horse Point and visit the rock formations of Arches National Park. Opt to go rafting or mountain biking. › Day 14 Bryce Canyon National Park (1B,1L,1D) Drive along isolated Scenic Byway 12. Learn about the Fremont culture and view petroglyphs at Capitol Reef National Park. See how it’s done on an optional rodeo visit (seasonal). › Day 15-16 Zion National Park/Las Vegas (1B,1L) Hike in Zion National Park. Explore Las Vegas along the famous Vegas Strip.
88 Energy Level
What you need to know Tour Code: NUFVG
What’s included: Entrance fees to all National Parks and National Monuments with hiking and walking excursions. Orientation tours of San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. Drive California’s scenic Highway 1 including Monterey and Big Sur. Entrance fee to Montezuma Castle. Discover Oak Creek Canyon. Sunset pizza at the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Accommodation: Hotels (4 nts), participation camping (11 nts). Transport: Air-conditioned private touring van. Group size: Max 13, avg 10. Group leader: Group Leader throughout. Meals included: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners. B = breakfast, L = lunch and D = dinner. Meal budget: Allow USD150-175 for meals not included.
Discovery USA
Big Sur San Francisco
Los Angeles San Diego Scottsdale
Monument Valley
Canyon NP Zion NP Las Vegas Canyon NP
Powell Grand
Lake Bryce Moab
This tour runs in the following months: Jan
May Sep
Feb Jun Oct
Mar Jul
Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of tour dates and prices visit
www.edgeadventures.com/tours/nufvg
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