California Discovery Overview

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      USD $1,136
      CAD $1,080
      AUD $1,046
      EUR €783
      GBP £663
      NZD $1,338
      ZAR R8,666
      CHF FR963
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Discover stardust, desert and waterfalls on America's West Coast

The West Coast of America offers a myriad of delights for the Intrepid traveller. From the big city lights of Los Angeles and the emerald San Francisco Bay to the vast expanses of the Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley - this is a region of constant contrasts. Throw in a visit to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, the waterfall wonderland of Yosemite and the irrepressible buzz of Las Vegas for good measure and you have an incredible Californian discovery tour.

  • Launch into West Coast culture in the glitzy city of Los Angeles
  • Discover iconic Joshua trees in a surreal setting
  • Travel across the vast Californian desert
  • Peer down into the vast mouth of the Grand Canyon
  • Take a tour down the iconic Las Vegas strip
  • Inspect bizarre rock formations in Death Valley
  • Explore Yosemite National Park
  • Soak up the sights of San Francisco Bay

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Day 1 Los Angeles

Stars, surf, superficiality and sunshine - Los Angeles is a bold, sprawling city with a pronounced swagger and a surprising amount of charm.

Day 2 Joshua Tree National Park

Owing its worldwide fame to U2, the Joshua Tree National Park lies within the Mojave and Colorado deserts and is striking for its rock formations and incredible night skies.

Day 3 Grand Canyon

Words don't do justice to the Grand Canyon, a stunning 1.5 km deep gorge formed by over six million years of erosion from the Colorado River.

Days 4-5 Las Vegas

To witness the roll of the dice, the brightness of the lights and the general ostentatiousness of Las Vegas is a quintessential American experience.

Day 6 Death Valley

Located within the Mojave Desert, Death Valley is one of North America's hottest places. Despite its grim name, the area is beautiful and full of life.

Day 7 Yosemite National Park

If heaven descended to Earth, it would probably look like Yosemite. One of America's most popular national parks, its waterfalls, dramatic cliffs and wilderness areas are breathtaking.

Day 8 San Francisco

As a truly multicultural city, San Francisco has a wealth of cuisines, cultures, artistic events and eclectic scenes over every hill and around every corner.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Los Angeles, United States
  • Finish:

    San Francisco, United States
  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 13
  • Ages:

    Min 12
  • Meals:

    No meals included
  • Accommodation:

    Cabin (1 nt), Hostel (1 nt), Hotel (5 nts)
  • Transport:

    Private vehicle, Van
  • Included activities:

    Death Valley National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Las Vegas Strip tour, Route 66, Yosemite National Park

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    541kg pp per trip
  • Notes:

    1. Accommodation will vary for travel from Nov to end March. At this time we stay 6 nights hotel, 1 night hostel.
    2. From the start of April sleeping bag is required.
    3. Recommended earliest possible flight departure time is 8:00pm on day 8.
    4. From 2013 all vehicles will have a free Wi-Fi hotspot service.

  • Total price from

    USD $1,136
    CAD $1,080
    AUD $1,046
    EUR €783
    GBP £663
    NZD $1,338
    ZAR R8,666
    CHF FR963
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  • Per day from:

    USD $142
    CAD $135
    AUD $130
    EUR €97
    GBP £82
    NZD $167
    ZAR R1,083
    CHF FR120
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    • 4.63 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,136
      CAD $1,080
      AUD $1,046
      EUR €783
      GBP £663
      NZD $1,338
      ZAR R8,666
      CHF FR963
      *
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