Western Sun

Itinerary

Day 1, Los Angeles & Santa Barbara

What better start than a tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills en route to Santa Barbara, "a gem of a coastal city" with a decidedly Spanish flair.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 2-3, 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.

Day 4-6, Yosemite National Park & San Joaquin Valley

Leaving San Francisco, we travel east through "Gold Country" into the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the forested granite peaks of Yosemite National Park. This park offers pristine wilderness, spectacular scenery and fantastic hiking opportunities.Accommodation: 3 nights hotel included

Day 7-8, Death Valley National Park

Next, the perfect winter destination: Death Valley National Park. In summer, the hottest place on earth, but now a winter playground offering incredible sunsets, hiking, brilliant night skies and sightseeing opportunities from Dante's View, Zabriskie Point, Golden Canyon and the Great Sand Dunes.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 9-11, Las Vegas & Zion National Park

Back to the modern world with a bang - Las Vegas - the greatest show on earth! Cruise "The Strip" in a super-stretch limo, indulge in an all-you-can eat buffet, take in a show or just watch the amazing crowds, neon signs and attractions that many hotel casinos have to offer. 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. The Southwest's most famous National Parks are next starting with Zion National Park. Zion mixes peaceful beauty with powerful landscapes. The tree-lined Virgin River supports fragile flora and fauna as it meanders below massive, cathedral-like, sandstone walls soaring several thousand feet into the sky. Hike to Emerald Pools or down the Bright Angel Trail.Accommodation: 3 nights hotel included

Day 12, Monument Valley

Experience Native American life first-hand, staying in an authentic Navajo hogan surrounded by the spectacular beauty of their land, the Monument Valley region. Take a jeep tour with the Navajo guides into remote areas made famous by scores of celebrated western movies.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 13-14, 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 15-17, Sonoran Desert, Tucson & Joshua Tree National Park

South to the Sonoran Desert, stark, but strikingly scenic. You have the option to camp with local cowboys-no luxury, but an adventure you can't arrange on your own! Next, on to Tucson, home of the giant Saguaro cactus groves, and the living Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Back into California and Joshua Tree NP, with "out of this world" rock formations amidst incredible desert vistas.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 18-20, San Diego & Los Angeles

San Diego not only has the best climate in America but also beautiful beaches, SeaWorld Adventure Park and a fascinating zoo. Back to LA and our included Disneyland visit complete an incredible winter adventure.Accommodation: Camping includedTour ends at 18:00 hrs in Los Angeles on day 20.

Trip Details

Localpayments	Food Kitty: US$9 per dayEn-route Hotel: 4 nights hotel approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms
Tourleader	Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
Transport	All transportation by private adventure vehicle
AccommodationIncluded	9 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)6 hotel nights
Maxgroupsize	13
Endcity	LOS ANGELES
Startcity	LOS ANGELES
Included	Overnight camping stay in authentic Navajo Indian Hogan, Tour of San Francisco, Admission to Disneyland, Admission to all National Parks and Monuments as per the Flexible Night Stops
Optionalactivities	Grand Canyon Scenic Flights US$100-275, I-MAX Theatre US$8-$12, Cycling US$20, Chuckwagon Dinner US$25, Western Horseback Ride US$45-$95, Las Vegas clubs and casinos US$FREE-US$100, Limos in Las Vegas US$20, San Francisco Cable Car ride US$10-$20, San Diego Zoo US$25, SeaWorld Adventure Park US$46, San Diego Water Sports US$20-$45, Arizona Desert Museum US$10, Great shopping: US$your credit limit!, Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE
Nationalparks	Monument Valley, Yosemite, Death Valley, Zion, Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2008-11-03	2008-11-22	0
2008-11-17	2008-12-06	4+
2008-12-15	2009-01-03	4+
2008-12-28	2009-01-16	4+
2009-01-26	2009-02-14	4+
2009-02-16	2009-03-07	4+
2009-02-23	2009-03-14	4+
2009-03-16	2009-04-04	4+

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