Ultimate California Northbound Overview

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      USD $1,360
      CAD $1,295
      AUD $1,255
      EUR €945
      GBP £805
      NZD $1,605
      ZAR R10,400
      CHF FR1,160
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Explore the iconic sights of California, Nevada and Arizona

Embark on a road trip under the hazy Californian sun, passing through some of the USA's best national parks including the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Joshua Tree and Yosemite. Drive down the infamous Route 66 and finish up amid the cultural contradictions of captivating San Francisco. Experience the colourful fragments of American culture and much more with memories sure to be vivid long after the tour has ended.

  • Follow the trail of stardust in Hollywood
  • Visit Joshua Tree National Park
  • Hike around the rim of the Grand Canyon
  • Road trip along iconic Route 66
  • See the neon lights of Las Vegas, Nevada's iconic city
  • Survey the stark landscape of Death Valley
  • Admire the granite cliffs of Yosemite National Park
  • Negotiate the steep streets of San Francisco

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Ultimate California Northbound Summary

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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/Lake Havasu

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. Lake Havasu is actually a reservoir on the Colorado River created in the 1930s. It's a popular place known for fishing, boating and hiking.

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 Sierra Nevada

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. A mountain range that runs for 640 km through California and Nevada, the Sierra Nevada is host to stunning mountain peaks, alpine lakes and beautiful wilderness areas.

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:

    Camping (with facilities) (4 nts), Hotel (3 nts)
  • Transport:

    Private vehicle
  • 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:

    470kg pp per trip
  • Notes:

    From 2013 all vehicles will have a free Wi-Fi hotspot service.

  • Total price from

    USD $1,360
    CAD $1,295
    AUD $1,255
    EUR €945
    GBP £805
    NZD $1,605
    ZAR R10,400
    CHF FR1,160
    *
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  • Per day from:

    USD $170
    CAD $161
    AUD $156
    EUR €118
    GBP £100
    NZD $200
    ZAR R1,300
    CHF FR145
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    • 4.74 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,360
      CAD $1,295
      AUD $1,255
      EUR €945
      GBP £805
      NZD $1,605
      ZAR R10,400
      CHF FR1,160
      *
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