“Worth it if you value expert guides and hassle-free logistics. Think twice if you need reliable wifi or budget accommodation perks.”
- About £180/day across 4 days
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Cheaper per day than 3 of 4 similar trips we compared
- 5.0★ from 5 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Four days on the road through some of California's biggest landscapes, camping along the way as you move from the Mojave Desert into Death Valley, up through the Sierra Mountains to Yosemite, then down to San Francisco.
It is a fast-moving route covering desert, mountains and city in a short space of time, with nights under open sky and a couple of proper hikes built in.
A group willing to camp and keep moving each day.
What you'll do
- Cross the Mojave Desert
- Explore Death Valley
- Drive through the Sierra Mountains
- Hike in Yosemite
- Camp out under starry desert skies
- Finish in San Francisco
- Camping-based trip, not hotels
- Fast pace — four days covers desert, mountains and city
- Live guide commentary is in English, with an app offering translated commentary in several other languages
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Experienced fun and knowledgeable Expert Local Tour Guide. Book a Private Tour (minimum purchase of 8 seats) and enjoy a totally private tour with just you and your expert tour guide! Private tours require a minimum purchase of 8 seats. But we will be happy to accommodate any size group from 1+ guests. Tents are twin share/ triple.
- Activities: City Tour of San Francisco Tour of Death Valley National Park Yosemite walks and hikes National park entry fees (excludes additional non US resident park fees)
- Transport: Private transport provided in an SUV or mini bus, modern, spacious and fully air conditioned.
- Accommodation: 3 nights camping with all equipment provided- Camp under starry skies!
- Meals: Local food kitty to cover 3 breakfasts, 4 picnic style lunches and 3 evening meals $80 pp
- Activities: Gratuities not included Local food kitty payment of $80 pp to cover 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 camp meals. Non US resident park fees. (applicable to non US residents only)
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 16 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Las Vegas
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Las Vegas — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you value expert guides and hassle-free logistics. Think twice if you need reliable wifi or budget accommodation perks.
- Guide quality is genuinely exceptional; Chelsea and Haley take you to hidden spots and handle all driving stress.
- Campgrounds positioned close to parks remove planning headaches; you show up and the itinerary is sorted.
- Lodging wifi charges are shockingly expensive, reportedly exceeding cruise ship rates in remote areas.
- Solo travellers find it genuinely rewarding; group vibe depends heavily on your guide's personality.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Las Vegas
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On a budget?
Hostels in Las Vegas for the night before your tour · 1 Aug – 2 Aug
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Common questions
How long is Death Valley Yosemite San Francisco Camping?
It's a 4-day trip. It starts in Las Vegas and finishes in San Francisco.
How much does Death Valley Yosemite San Francisco Camping cost?
The land price starts from £718 per person for the 4-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 3 meals (3 breakfasts), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 12 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
What's the accommodation like?
Expect shared accommodation across the route. The day-by-day above names where you sleep each night.
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