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 nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
Local Payments - All meals paid individually in local restaurants.
Day: 1-2 Los Angeles & San Diego
On day one we say goodbye to LA's champion Lakers and hello to the sunny beaches of San Diego. Catch a wave at a surf lesson, check out SeaWorld's penguins and most famous resident, Shamu, or if you prefer terra firma, hang out with the monkeys at San Diego Zoo.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included
Day: 3 Lake Havasu
From the California coast, cruise the freeway towards Arizona's Lake Havasu, home of the original London Bridge and "Little Britain" community. En route we'll climb the biggest Sand Dunes of California , so bring your sun-cream!
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included
Day: 4-5 Grand Canyon
One of the true wonders of the world, Grand Canyon National Park is immense and its sunrise is unforgettable. Over 450km long, 25km wide and over 1.5km deep. Pack your best boots and don't forget your camera for a sunrise/sunset hike along the rim. For the more ambitious take the long hike down Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, or choose the "bird's eye" view on a scenic flight. Watching the sinking sun paint it amber, maroon and red, its breathtaking immensity still blows you away.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included
Day: 6-7 Las Vegas
With a sudden burst of neon, Vegas is right in your face - Viva Las Vegas! This is the party capital of the USA but watch out though - some dub this place 'Lost Wages'! Cruise the strip in a stretch limo.or better yet.a stretch Hummer! Enjoy a feast at the Luxor's deluxe buffet, experience the Bellagio's water-show and New York New York's roller coaster before checking out Coyote Ugly and clubbing all night long.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included
Day: 8-9 Yosemite National Park
Leaving the bright lights of Las Vegas, return to California and its most famous national park, Yosemite. Easy or challenging hikes will bring you face to face with stunning glacier-carved granite monoliths, deep valleys, giant sequoias and spectacular waterfalls. Once deep inside Yosemite, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including black bears.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included
Day: 10-11 San Francisco
One of the most vibrant cities in the USA, San Francisco has got it all! We'll tour the city, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, speak Chinese in China Town, and also check out North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf. View the Bay and Alcatraz on an optional sunset sailboat cruise, then the party people can flock to trendy bars and clubs in North Beach or Haight-Ashbury and that friendly vibe gets even better.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included
Day: 12-13 Santa Barbara
From big city to beach towns, there will be plenty of time to explore the world famous Santa Barbara and its Spanish Mission before the nightlife begins.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included
Day: 14 Los Angeles
LA, the City of Angels, is the 2nd largest in America and home to countless stars. We'll tour the city and Hollywood Boulevard before visiting LA's iconic Hollywood sign and finishing this trip of a lifetime!
Tour ends at approx 17:00 hours in Los Angeles on day 14.
Tour Inclusions:
> Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset
> Walk the Golden Gate Bridge
> Scenic walks and hikes
> City tours of Hollywood, Las Vegas and San Francisco
> Sightseeing in San Diego
> National Parks - Yosemite and the Grand Canyon
> Walk amongst Giant Sequoias
> Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
> All transportation by private adventure vehicle
> 13 hotel/cabin/hostel nights on a multi-share basis
Tour Exclusions:
> Great National Park hikes US$FREE
> SeaWorld Adventure Park US$59
> Grand Canyon scenic flights US$160-$400
> IMAX theatre US$8-$12
> Las Vegas casinos shows US$50-US$200
> Limos in Las Vegas US$25
> San Diego Zoo US$37
> San Diego water sports US$20-$45
> Las Vegas helicopter flight: US$80-$350
> San Francisco Cable Car Ride US$10-$20
> Sunset Sailboat Cruise US$35-$95 (Available in season only)
> Cycling in Yosemite Valley US$20 (Available in season only)
What to Bring:
Sleeping Bag
Warm Clothing
Torch
Walking Shoes
Waterproof Jacket
What NOT to Bring
Tent and camping equipment
Terms & Conditions
See website for full details
Phone: 44 (0) 208 682 8920
TrekAmerica Travel Ltd
16/17 Grange Mills
Weir Road, London SW12 0NE
United Kingdom
Email: info@trekamerica.co.uk
Web: http://www.trekamerica.com
TrekAmerica's distinctive style of travel offers something different to your ordinary guided tour or package holiday. Now in our fourth decade of discovery, we have the knowledge and experience to share with you the old favourites and a few of our secret spots you won't find on a map.
But even after almost 40 years, the mystery of the open road beckons as strong as ever. Staying true to our mantra of "fun, freedom & flexibility", you never know what you'll find around the corner. Inviting the unknown, welcoming the unexpected and creating the unimaginable is what TrekAmerica is all about.