ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH
21 days,
from
SEATTLE
to
LOS ANGELES
Also departs from
Los Angeles
| Trek Type: | TrekAmerica (18-38's) |
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| Destination: | USA West |
| Accommodation: | Camping |
| Trek Code: | RMS |
TREK IT OUT!!
- 7 National Parks including the Grand Canyon & Yellowstone
- Western ranch stay with meals
- Wildlife in Yellowstone
TOUR OVERVIEW
This unique tour traverses three distinct regions of the West to create an incredible combination of beautiful mountains, national parks, cowboy country, Indian lands, desert lakes and cities. With a week each in the Cascades/Northern Rockies area, the Colorado Rockies and the Desert Southwest, this is truly the complete Western experience - Rocky Mountain style!
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
- Authentic Western Ranch stay
- Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset
- Wildlife viewing (bear, elk, bison)
- Native American museum
- Scenic walks and hikes
- City tour of Las Vegas & Hollywood
- National Parks - Mt Rainier, Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell and Zion
- Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
- All transportation by private adventure vehicle
- 18 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag) and 1 night Western Ranch stay
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (paid locally)
- Whitewater Rafting (in season) US$60-$175
- Great national park hikes US$FREE
- Mountain Biking US$45-$95
- Grand Canyon Scenic Flights US$135-$400
- Monument Valley Navajo guided jeep tour US$50-$95
- Western horseback riding US$45-$95
- IMAX Theater US$8-$12
- Las Vegas clubs and casinos US$50-US$150
- Limos in Las Vegas US$25
- Mountain Hot Springs US$5-$15
- Western Rodeo (in season) US$9-$18
- Lake Powell Waverunners US$50
- Gold Rush Towns US$5-$10
- Kayaking US$45-$100
PRIVATE DEPARTURES
Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.
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FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
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Day: 1
Seattle & Mt Rainier National Park
From the Emerald City, Seattle, travel a short distance to the jewel of the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier National Park. A spectacular start as hiking trails jag up and down and pine trees cling on for all they're worth. An afternoon hike will be on offer considering there are over 300 miles available on the parks' network of trails.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 2
Montana
Into Big Sky cowboy country of Montana. The alpine meadows, snow-streaked peaks and glinting lakes of Montana's wilderness will be sure to impress!
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 3-4
Glacier National Park
If the scenic ice-carved valleys and hikes along turquoise lakes don't get you snaphappy in Glacier National Park, nothing will. Grizzly bears, moose, elk, mountain goats, marmots and a host of birds and small animals call Glacier home. Hike in one of the most beautiful and natural settings for an incredible introduction to the Rocky Mountains.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 5
Western Ranch Stay
Playing hard, eating well and telling tales are all in a day's fun at our inclusive mountain ranch!
Accommodation: Ranch included
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Day: 6-7
Yellowstone National Park
Heading out of Montana into Wyoming, we reach Yellowstone National Park for a glorious two-night stay. View explosive geysers and colourful waterfalls while exploring the world's oldest and most famous national park. Keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife. Bison, moose and elk roam the park - best be quick on the draw with your camera.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 8-9
Grand Teton National Park & Jackson
Next, wonderful views and hikes await in majestic Grand Teton National Park. With few foothills to speak of, the jagged peaks here rise like teeth from lush, flat meadows against bright blue sky. Check out Inspiration Point; that name is no exaggeration and the hike will keep you smiling. Wild West? You betcha. Next we visit the truly western town of Jackson, Wyoming. Rafting the raging Snake River rapids, one of America's last great untamed rivers, should get that adrenaline pumping. So might a shot of 'Red-Eye' Whiskey at the Silver Dollar Saloon.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 10-12
Wyoming & Rocky Mountain National Park
Back on the highway, those mountaintops rarely slide from sight. Colorado, here we come, for two days exploring the heart of the Rockies at the spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park. You may find company on the trails: bighorn sheep can occasionally be found hanging out here too.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 13-14
Arkansas River & Colorado Rockies
Continue the adventure by facing raging rapids by whitewater raft. Take our word; the Arkansas River is one heck of a rush. Then travel along America's spectacular mountain roads to old gold rush towns such as Ouray or Telluride. Walking and biking in the craggy scenery demands strong legs and lungs and nearby hot springs provide relief.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 15
Monument Valley
We head to the Navajo Tribal Lands of Monument Valley. The only things to pre-date the origins of Native American culture are the towering buttes and mesas which dominate the awe-inspiring landscape. Take the opportunity to experience it close-up with an optional jeep ride and a Navajo Indian Reservation visit before setting up camp on the edge of Monument Valley. What a place to swap campfire stories and songs.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 16-17
Grand Canyon National Park
Next we come face to face with the most awe-inspiring national park of them all, Grand Canyon. Nothing you have ever seen before will prepare you for this spectacular site! Lace your trusty boots and tread Bright Angel Trail to Indian Gardens or Plateau Point for a heady view... or take to the sky on a scenic flight for a bird's eye view. One thing's for sure though, this place looks incredible from any angle, especially walking along the rim at sunset or sunrise.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 18-19
Lake Powell & Zion National Park
Lake Powell, formerly the great Glenn Canyon, offers an unsurpassed desert experience. Ride a waverunner across the clear blue waters or just relax on the shore and take in the beauty of this man-made oasis. Onwards to Zion National Park to swim and to explore the hidden canyons or maybe hike to Angels Landing. Okay, so getting up there can be devilish at times, but the famous trail puts Zion on a 360-degree display of this magnificent national park.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 20
Las Vegas
With a sudden burst of neon, Vegas is right in your face - the greatest show on earth! Cruise "The Strip" in a super-stretch limo, indulge in an all-you-can eat buffet, take in a show or just watch the amazing crowds, neon signs and attractions that many hotel casinos have to offer. And if that's not enough, take a helicopter flight back down The Strip or just gamble the night away in one of the world class casinos.
Accommodation: 1 en-route hotel nights paid locally
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Day: 21
Los Angeles
Beyond the Mojave Desert, LA awaits... where the sun goes down and the stars come out. One tour of Hollywood later and
the curtain finally comes down.
Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in Los Angeles on day 21.
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