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A Group tour: An active journey from San Francisco to Las Vegas through the Wests stunning National Parks, including Yosemite, Death Valley and the Grand Canyon. |
Ref: EX-AFL
16 days
from £0 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
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Americas West is famous for its diversity of landscapes and beauty, and so it is no surprise that National Parks are liberally sprinkled along our route. What is remarkable is that each Park is different and special in its own right, and these combine well with the cities of San Francisco and Las Vegas to create an unforgettable journey. Starting at San Francisco on the verdant Pacific coast, we cross the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada at Yosemite and explore the desolate Mojave Desert at Death Valley. On to Zion, with its sheer red rock walls, while Bryce stuns and enchants with delicate multi-coloured stone towers. At Lake Powell we have a chance to explore the intricately sculptured Antelope Canyon, or take a boat cruise to Rainbow Bridge. A favourite among many and a true highlight of the trip is a jeep safari through Monument Valley. Finally, two days hiking at the incredible Grand Canyon round off a superb trip.
Trip Profile
A varied trip with 7 daywalks and 2 half-day walks, so you need to be fit. Travel by minibus. Optional activities include horse riding, boat cruises, slot canyon hikes and helicopter flights. Mostly warm weather, hot in Death Valley and Las Vegas. For the departures in April and May we may not be able cross the Tioga Pass (Yosemite) into the high Sierras and will take a lower route via Bakersfield (see Trip Notes for details).
Group & Staff
min. 6, max. 13, plus leader/driver.
Accommodation
12 nights in hotels/lodges, 2 nights basic cabin at Yosemite (3-4 persons per cabin).
Food
3 breakfasts and 11 lunches included. |
Day 1 | Fly to San Francisco. | Day 2 | Explore San Francisco and drive to Yosemite N.P. | Day 3 | Yosemite N.P., optional walk to Half Dome (2695m.). | Day 4 | Optional hike on Mt. Dana (3978m.) or walking at Glen Aulin Canyons. Drive over the Tioga Pass into the desert of the Eastern Sierra, sunset walk at Mono Lake. | Day 5 | Death Valley; transfer to Las Vegas. | Day 6 | Drive to Zion N.P., afternoon walk at Secret Canyon. | Day 7 | Hike Angels Landing and wade in the Narrows. | Day 8 | Walking in Bryce N.P. | Day 9 | As above | Day 10 | Wilderness drive through to Lake Powell. Free afternoon for optional boat trips or slot canyon hikes. | Day 11 | Monument Valley, optional jeep excursions with Navajo guides. | Day 12 | Walking in the Grand Canyon. | Day 13 | As above | Day 14 | Optional helicopter flight or sunrise walk; afternoon drive to Las Vegas. | Day 15 | Depart Las Vegas. | Day 16 | Arrive London. |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment US$150 (approx. £100)
Optional single supplement £260
Insurance £77
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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National Parks of the West
A Group tour: An active journey from San Francisco to Las Vegas through the Wests stunning National Parks, including Yosemite, Death Valley and the Grand Canyon.
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