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Itinerary

Day 1-2, Los Angeles & San Diego

Follow the coast to California's answer to winter weather, "always temperate" San Diego. With its world-famous zoo, revitalised downtown, Spanish flavour, SeaWorld Adventure Park, beaches, and perfect year-round climate, it is easy to agree with the locals who call their home "America's Finest City".Accommodation: Camping included

Day 3-4, Colorado River & Wild West Cowboy Camp

Then, spend a night along the mighty Colorado River, before venturing into Arizona's Sonoran Desert and a night at our authentic Wild West Cowboy Camp. With coyotes, hawks, and star-filled skies for company, we camp in beautiful isolation amidst unforgettable forests of giant saguaro cactus.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 5, Monument Valley

Monument Valley, a land of classic western scenery, is the Navajo Nation's greatest natural treasure. Take a jeep tour with the Navajo guides into remote areas made famous by scores of celebrated western movies.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6-7, Grand Canyon National Park

Just when the scenery seems unbeatable, journey to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Walk along the rim, hike down a canyon trail, or take a scenic flight; whatever the choice, it will forever create a vivid and indelible memory of this special place.Accommodation: 2 nights hotel approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.

Day 8-9, Las Vegas

On to an incredible man-made wonder in the desert - Las Vegas! "The City That Never Sleeps" boasts excellent variety shows, roller coasters, discount shopping and extraordinary architectural facades, as well as its famous bright lights, casino gambling and non-stop nightlife.Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 10-12, San Joaquin Valley & 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: Hotel paid locally approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms

Day 13-14, Pacific Coast & Los Angeles

After leaving our hearts in San Francisco, we travel south along the magnificent California coast, through Santa Barbara en route to Los Angeles, completing this remarkable journey with a tour of Hollywood.Accommodation: Camping includedTour ends at 18:00 hrs in Los Angeles on day 14.

Trip Details

Localpayments	Food Kitty: US$9 per dayEn-route Hotels: 5 nights hotel at approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms
Tourleader	Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
Transport	All transportation by private adventure vehicle
AccommodationIncluded	6 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)2 hotel nights in Las Vegas
Maxgroupsize	13
Endcity	LOS ANGELES
Startcity	LOS ANGELES
Included	Wild West Cowboy Camp, Tours of Hollywood & San Francisco, Overnight camping stay in authentic Navajo Indian hogan, Admission to Monument Valley, Admission to all National Parks & Monuments as per Flexible Night Stops
Optionalactivities	San Francisco Cable Car ride US$10-$20, Western Horseback Ride US$45-$95, San Diego Zoo US$25, Navajo Guided Jeep Tours US$40-75, Cycling US$20, Chuckwagon Dinner US$25, Grand Canyon Scenic Flights US$100-275, I-MAX Theatre US$8-$12, Roller Coasters US$5-15, Las Vegas clubs and casinos US$FREE-US$100, Limos in Las Vegas US$20, SeaWorld Adventure Park US$46, San Diego Water Sports US$20-$45, Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE
Nationalparks	Monument Valley, Grand Canyon

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