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Arizona And California Desert Trek
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A Winter trekking in the desert national parks of the South West and Grand Canyon |
Ref: EX-TAD
16 days
from £1285 (minimum 8 passengers)
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Destination:
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Winter trekking in the desert national parks of the South West and Grand Canyon
The desert parks of Arizona and California have long been regarded as a prime winter get-away. The stunning, ever changing scenery, combined with dry, sunny, warm days offer perfect trekking conditions. On our journey we will trek in well-known national parks such as Death Valley and Grand Canyon, as well as lesser known jewels such as Saguaro, Chiricahua and Joshua Tree. Several other hidden parks known only to locals, along with the attraction of trekking in an area teeming with Wild West history, make this a very varied journey. In Lost Dutchman we will trek through cholla cacti forests below towering cliffs, in Saguaro we explore dense forests of giant cacti and at the Grand Canyon we hike into the depth of the Canyon. Death Valley is a favourite among many and due to the heat only accessible to hikers in the winter months - we explore the slot canyons and sand dunes of this famous park. To round off the programme we have time in Las Vegas, Palm Springs and the city of angels – Los Angeles.
Trip Profile
5 daywalks and 6 half-day walks; altitude maximum 2100m, average 800m. Transport by private minibus. Grade B.
Group & Staff
Min. 8, max. 13; plus leader/driver.
Accommodation
5 nights hotel, 9 nights camping.
Food
Most meals while camping included; meals not included in hotels except 1 breakfast
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Day 1 | Depart London; Phoenix. | Day 2 | On to nearby Lost Dutchman State Park, camp below craggy peaks; cacti forest hike at sunset.
| Day 3 | Morning walk for bird watching; drive along Apache Trail, a cliff-hanging road with fantastic views to Chiricahua National Monument.
| Day 4 | Walk all day through gigantic eroded volcanic rock spires, once the hide-out of Apache warriors.
| Day 5 | Explore hidden ghost towns en route to Tombstone. On to Madera Canyon, hike in famous nature reserve. | Day 6 | Two day walks in Saguaro N.P. and a giant cacti forest. | Day 7 | As above | Day 8 | Morning hike in Sabino Canyon, a lush area famous for wildlife (elf owls, tarantulas, quails, doves, coyotes, foxes); afternoon drive to Grand Canyon – en route stop at Montezuma’s Castle. | Day 9 | All day hike at Grand Canyon.
| Day 10 | Optional heli flights; afternoon drive to Las Vegas. | Day 11 | Drive to Death Valley, half-day walk. | Day 12 | Hike all day in Death Valley.
| Day 13 | Drive to Joshua Tree N.P. – half-day walk, camp near Palm Springs, evening in town. | Day 14 | Drive to Los Angeles, afternoon visit Hollywood and explore Santa Monica.
| Day 15 | Depart Los Angeles.
| Day 16 | Arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 06 Nov 04
27 Nov 04 | *£1285 | 12 Dec 04** | *£1295 | 12 Feb 05 | *£1320 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment US$150 (approx. £100).
Optional single supplement £115 (hotels only)
Insurance £77
**Sun to Mon
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Arizona And California Desert Trek
A Winter trekking in the desert national parks of the South West and Grand Canyon
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