About this trip
Seven days from Las Vegas through three of California's biggest landscapes, from the salt flats of Death Valley to the granite walls of Yosemite.
You cover a lot of ground — this is a road trip built around big views and bigger trees, with long stretches of desert highway between stops.
A moderate-paced group trip for anyone who wants the national park highlights without planning the logistics themselves.
What you'll do
- Explore the extreme heat and low elevation of Death Valley National Park
- Drive the long, straight desert roads between parks
- Stand among the giant Sequoias in Sequoia National Park
- Take in the granite cliffs and valleys of Yosemite National Park
- Covers three national parks in a week, so expect a fair amount of driving between stops
- Rated moderate — involves hiking and time outdoors rather than just sightseeing from the coach
Worth it if you're flexible about van comfort and want stellar park access with a quality guide. Think twice if you need spacious seating or prefer staying near parks rather than driving daily.
- Guide quality transforms the trip: knowledgeable, engaging, responsive to group mood and questions.
- Van is genuinely cramped even for shorter travellers; limited legroom and no day-pack storage throughout.
- Full day in Yosemite allows self-directed exploration; parks themselves consistently deliver on expectations.
- Heavy driving schedule with hotels distant from parks; some travellers would pay more for closer accommodation.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,565, about 27% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Las Vegas · 27 Sept – 28 Sept
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