California & Arizona Tours

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Tour Overview

The perfect California, Nevada and Arizona cocktail. The Pacific Coast sets an ultra mellow tone while a heady blend of adrenaline-fuelled cities adds real zip and zest to the mix. Serve on the rocks; none beat those around the Sierra Nevada and Grand Canyon.

• > Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset
• > Walk the Golden Gate Bridge
• > Scenic walks and hikes
• > City tours of Hollywood, Las Vegas and San Francisco
• > Sightseeing in San Diego
• > National Parks - Yosemite and the Grand Canyon
• > Walk amongst towering granite peaks
• > Scenic coastal Highway One
• > Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
• > All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• > 13 hotel/cabin/hostel nights on a multi-share basis

• > Great National Park hikes US$FREE
• > SeaWorld Adventure Park US$59
• > Scenic Grand Canyon helicopter flight US$160-$400
• > IMAX theater US$8-$12
• > Las Vegas casinos shows US$20-$200
• > Limos in Las Vegas US$30
• > San Diego Zoo US$37
• > San Diego water sports US$20-$45
• > Las Vegas helicopter flight: US$80-$350
• > Extreme hummer tour US$75-$145
• > San Francisco Cable Car Ride US$10-$20
• > Sunset Sailboat Cruise US$35-$95 (Available in season only)
• > Cycling in Yosemite Valley US$20 (Available in season only)

We use a combination of hostels, hotels and cabins on our Westerner2 BLT. Most cabins are multi-share rooms sleeping 4 to 6 people with shared facilities and hostel nights are generally arranged on a single sex, multi-share basis, subject to availability. Where possible we will keep the group together and try to accommodate couples; however twin rooms cannot be guaranteed. A sleeping bag is not required on the trip.

This tour will now spend 2 nights in Santa Barbara and updates the itinerary published in the 2011 brochure.

If you are spending extra time in our gateway cities, you can now plan in advance by pre-booking unique city sightseeing day tours in addition to your TrekAmerica trip.

• LOS ANGELES

• All city day tours are operated by local experts who are dedicated to take you behind the scenes so you know it like a local! When booking your TrekAmerica trip, simply select your chosen city tour from the Tour Extras section on the online booking form.


• > View City Tours

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 night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

As this tour departs at 0730 in the morning we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel. Please request at the time of booking.

This tour now spends two nights in Santa Barbara and updates the itinerary published in the 2011 brochure.

Local Payments - All meals paid individually in local restaurants.

• Day: 1-2 Los Angeles & San Diego

  On day one we say goodbye to LA's champion Lakers and hello to the sunny beaches of San Diego. Catch a wave at a surf lesson, check out SeaWorld's penguins and most famous resident, Shamu, or if you prefer terra firma, hang out with the monkeys at San Diego Zoo.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

• Day: 3 Lake Havasu

  From the California coast, cruise the freeway towards Arizona's Lake Havasu, home of the original London Bridge and "Little Britain" community. En route we'll climb the biggest Sand Dunes of California , so bring your sun-cream!
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

• Day: 4-5 Grand Canyon National Park

  One of the true wonders of the world, Grand Canyon National Park is immense and its sunrise is unforgettable. Over 450km long, 25km wide and over 1.5km deep. Pack your best boots and don't forget your camera for a sunrise/sunset hike along the rim. For the more ambitious take the long hike down Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, or choose the "bird's eye" view on a scenic flight. Watching the sinking sun paint it amber, maroon and red, its breathtaking immensity still blows you away.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

• Day: 6-7 Las Vegas

  With a sudden burst of neon, Vegas is right in your face - Viva Las Vegas! This is the party capital of the USA but watch out though - some dub this place 'Lost Wages'! Cruise the strip in a stretch limo, or better yet a stretch Hummer! Enjoy a feast at the Luxor's deluxe buffet, experience the Bellagio's water-show and New York New York's roller coaster before checking out Coyote Ugly and clubbing all night long.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

• Day: 8-9 Yosemite National Park area

  Leaving the bright lights of Las Vegas, return to California and its most famous national park, Yosemite. Both easy and challenging hikes bring you face to face with stunning glacier-carved granite monoliths, deep valleys, giant sequoias and spectacular waterfalls. Once deep inside Yosemite, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including black bears.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

• Day: 10-11 San Francisco

  One of the most vibrant cities in the USA, San Francisco has got it all! We'll tour the city, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, speak Chinese in China Town, and also check out North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf. View the Bay and Alcatraz on an optional sunset sailboat cruise, then the party people can flock to trendy bars and clubs in North Beach or Haight-Ashbury and that friendly vibe gets even better.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

• Day: 12-13 Santa Barbara

  From big city to beach towns, California's pristine coastline and the wilderness of Big Sur make for a spectacular drive south, leaving plenty of time to explore the world famous Santa Barbara and its Spanish Mission before the nightlife begins.
  Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

• Day: 14 Los Angeles

  LA, the City of Angels, is the 2nd largest in America and home to countless stars. We'll tour the city and Hollywood Boulevard before visiting LA's iconic Hollywood sign and finishing this trip of a lifetime!
  
  This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

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You can easily book your trek online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe and protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

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