About this trip
This 13-day road trip runs from San Francisco down to Los Angeles, threading together some of the West's best-known national parks along the way. Expect desert canyons, mountain ranges and long stretches of open road, all with a group and a local leader who knows the route.
Nights are split between camping and budget hotels, with a stretch along Route 66 and two nights in Las Vegas breaking up the wilderness stops. It's a trip that mixes proper outdoor time with a bit of neon glitz.
What you'll do
- Explore the desert landscapes of Bryce Canyon National Park
- Drive through the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges
- Take in the scale of the Grand Canyon
- Walk the trails of Yosemite National Park
- Cruise a stretch of the historic Route 66
- Spend two nights in Las Vegas
- Camping nights are participatory — you'll help set up camp, cook and clean up, so bring your own sleeping bag and pillow
- An optional food kitty of around USD 20 a day covers group meals, with the option to opt out if you have specific dietary needs
- Involves a fair amount of walking and time in a private vehicle with the group, so come with a moderate fitness level and be ready for close quarters
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £2,225, about 37% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in San Francisco · 19 Sept – 20 Sept
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