National Parks of the West

Soaring peaks, sheer canyons, arid deserts, lush forests, mountain lakes and Pacific beaches - this tour is for those who want to see it all. Six states, eight National Parks, a western ranch and two cities thrown in for good measure!

Included Highlights:

Two night ranch stay including all meals and horseback riding
Whitewater rafting on Snake River
Guided walks and day hikes
National Parks and monuments: Pt Reyes, Craters of the Moon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon and Yosemite
All meals included when camping

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Itinerary / Highlights

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

Day 1-2: San Francisco to Point Reyes
Point Reyes National Seashore's striking coastal trails provide a warm up for what's to come.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 3-5: Lake Tahoe & Nevada
Trade the coast for the mountains. Two nights in Lake Tahoe provides plenty of time for exploring before we strike out across the beautiful desolation of the Nevada desert.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 6: Craters of the Moon National Monument
This "weird and wonderful" landscape contains three major lava fields covering half million acres! Clearly visible are the lava flows and tubes, volcanic cones and spatter cones, all laying in the cradle of Idaho's Snake River Plain. Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 7-8: Yellowstone National Park
Nature at it's best! This National Park is so large its boundaries cross into three states. Yellowstone has one of the highest concentrations of geothermal activity on the planet. Buffalo roam amongst the erupting geysers and steam rises from various rivers running through the park. A fire in the 1980s ravaged much of the park, which is now a living monument to nature's power of regeneration. Keep an eye out for elk, grizzly bears and wolves!
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 9-10: Grand Teton National Park & Jackson
Tucked away between Yellowstone and Jackson, Wyoming; the Grand Teton are one of the most dramatic landscapes in all of North America. The Teton range stretches for 40 miles and includes 8 peaks, 100s of lakes and a diverse array of wildlife. Don't miss the included Snake River rafting trip and the nightlife of Jackson, home to urban cowboys, cafes and western style saloons!
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 11: Salt Lake City
At the foot of the snow capped Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake shows off the most impressive backdrop of any city in America. Take advantage of a free afternoon to photograph the city's beautifully landscaped grounds, six-spired granite Salt Lake Temple and the domed Tabernacle, home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 12-13: Arches National Park
Stunning red sandstone arches have been created by a million years of wind whipping down the west slope of the Rocky Mountains. Here you will have the opportunity to hike to many of these incredible arches which are known by descriptive names such as, Landscape Arch and the famous Delicate Arch.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 14: Canyonlands National Park
There is a little known place in eastern Utah where the mighty Colorado and Green Rivers meet - these are the Canyonlands. Take in the panoramic views of this rugged red rock landscape from Dead Horse Point.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 15-16: Western Ranch
Try real cowboy life with a ranch house stay; horseback riding and home cooked meals included.
Accommodation: Ranch stay

Day 17: Bryce Canyon National Park
'Mysterious' and 'out of this world', are just a couple of descriptions offered by past visitors enchanted by Bryce Canyon National Park. With plenty of time to take advantage of the park's incredible system of trails, you will encounter a kaleidoscope of colours and a fantasyland of rock spires, that will leave you searching for your own description for this bizzare landscape.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 18-19: Zion National Park
Zion National Park mixes peaceful beauty with powerful landscapes. The tree-lined Virgin River supports fragile flora and fauna as it meanders below massive, cathedral-like sandstone walls, soaring several thousand feet into the sky. Choose from a wide variety of trails to explore Zion's high cliffs and cascading waterfalls. If you are feeling ambitious, enjoy the park's most famous challenge - Angels Landing - and be rewarded with one of the most breathtaking panoramas you will ever lay eyes on.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 20: Monument Valley
Home of the Navajo community, this special place is a perfect setting for incredible sunsets and sunrises. Opt to take a Navajo-guided backroads tour off the beaten track and experience the rich Native American culture of this tribe and an incredible array of rock formations.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 21-22: Grand Canyon National Park
No introduction is required here, but a two-night stop certainly is! This national landmark is 18 miles wide, 277 miles long and over a mile deep, making it one of the largest canyon systems in the world. Stroll the meandering South Rim Trail, hike your way down to Plateau Point, opt for a scenic flight or simply relax at the canyon's edge and enjoy a spectacular sunset over one the world's natural wonders.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 23-24: Las Vegas
Pamper yourself in luxury and decadence! Whether it's indulging in an all-you-can-eat buffet, trying your luck at one of the world famous casinos or partying the night away, Las Vegas is the ultimate entertainment experience.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 25-27: Sierra Nevadas & Yosemite National Park
Bike or wander the meadows or take a dip in the Merced River and enjoy hiking one of the many trails. Leave the crowds behind and take in the famous sites of Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls and Half Dome. The views are breathtaking, especially the granite formations of El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks.
Accommodation: Camping including meals

Day 28: Yosemite to San Francisco
Return to San Francisco, America's favourite city, for a final farewell.

Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in San Francisco on day 28.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

22 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag), 3 hotel nights & 2 ranch nights

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Optional Activities (paid locally)

Grand Canyon scenic flights US$160-$400
Navajo guided backroads tour US$50-$95
Country Western saloons US$5-$20
Mountain biking in Moab US$45-$95
IMAX theatre US$8-$12
Las Vegas casinos shows US$50-US$200
Limos in Las Vegas US$25
Mountain Hot Springs US$5-$15
Float trip on the Colorado River US$50-$100
Hum-V Tour US$60-$145
Lake Tahoe sunset catamaran cruise US$45
Cycling in Yosemite Valley US$20
Lake Tahoe casinos US$FREE

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