20 Days | Head out on an all-encompassing adventure of the western USA
Set out on a 20-day adventure that mixes the vastly varied landscapes of western USA with some of its most famous cities. Start in the red canyon country of the southwest with visits to Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, take a Navajo-guided tour of Monument valley and walk the rim of the Grand Canyon. After a stop in Vegas it’s across the Mojave and into California, where the towering timber of Sequoia and Redwood national parks awaits. Stay in San Francisco, spend two nights exploring Yosemite National Park, see the deepest lake in the US at Crater Lake National Park, stop for a wine tasting in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and take in the Multnomah Falls in Columbia River Gorge. Add in a break in Portland, a visit to Olympic National Park and Hoh Rainforest before ending in Seattle.
Trip overview
- Start
- Las Vegas, United States
- Finish
- Seattle, United States
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- United States
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SSSGC
- Walk among the deep canyons and hoodoos of the southwest’s red rock landscapes in Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon national parks with an expert leader.
- Learn about the culture and history of Monument Valley during a Navajo guided tour, followed by a traditional homecooked, family-style Navajo lunch.
- Experience world-famous Yosemite National Park, taking in the breathtaking scenery as well as the pristine night sky as you go on leader-led walks both day and night.
- Get a taste of some of the west coasts’ most iconic cities, mixing the incredible landscapes with stops in Las Vegas, San Franciso, Portland and Seattle.
- Walk among (and sometime inside!) the biggest and tallest trees in the world at Sequoia and Redwoods national parks, before exploring the magic Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park.
- Some of the best scenery in National Parks are found on hikes. So, while this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities. You’ll also need to be prepared with hiking shoes, a water bottle and a day pack.
- You’ll be travelling through deserts, mountains and rainforests where the temperature and precipitation can vary greatly. Crater Lake can be cold and have snow on the ground even into June. Make sure you pack the appropriate clothing for all weather.
- This trip includes time spent travelling in a vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
Itinerary
Inclusions
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Private vehicle
Hotel (17 nights), Motel (1 night), Lodge (1 night)
- Zion National Park - Walks
- Bryce Canyon - Leader-led Walk
- Horseshoe Bend Visit
- Lake Powell - Kayaking
- Monument Valley - Navajo guided 4x4 Jeep tour including traditional lunch
- Sequoia National Park
- Sequoia National Park - Leader-led hike
- Yosemite National Park - Stargazing with Yosemite Conservancy Naturalist
- Yosemite National Park - Entrance Fee
- Yosemite National Park - Leader-led hike
- Yosemite - Pizza Picnic Dinner
- Yosemite National Park - Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point
- San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge walk
- Redway - Avenue of the Giants
- Redwood National Park
- Crater Lake National Park - Entrance Fee
- Willamette Valley - wine tasting and vineyard visit
- Portland - leader led walking tour
- Columbia River Gorge visit
- Columbia River Gorge - Multnomah Falls
- Kalaloch Beach Walk
- Seattle - Leader-led orientation
- Hoh Rainforest - Olympic National Park
- Page - Antelope Canyon Tour - USD70
- Las Vegas - Neon Museum Tour - USD29
- San Francisco - Sunset catamaran cruise - USD45
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 8 am on Day 1 in Las Vegas. Please make your own way to the Joining Point listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. Your trip ends at check out on Day 20 in Seattle. If you would like to spend more time in Seattle we can happily request additional nights - please speak to your booking agent.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. During the months of November and December we are often unable to kayak on Lake Powell. Instead we will explore Peekaboo Canyon or Antelope Canyon by foot instead.
Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.
Read Essential Trip InformationReviews
Check back later or explore reviews for similar trips.