Winter Tours in America

Tour Overview

Climb aboard and experience this land the active and fun TrekAmerica way. Hike, bike, and horseback ride in stunning settings, enjoy city nightlife, and build small-group friendships around glowing campfires.

Included Highlights

Westerner

> Overnight Cowboy Camp including "chuckwagon" dinner & breakfast
> Overnight in traditional Navajo Indian "Hogan"
> Navajo Indian guided 4x4 tour of Monument Valley
> Scenic walks and hikes
> Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset
> Walk the Golden Gate Bridge
> Scenic walks and hikes
> City tours of Las Vegas, San Francisco and Hollywood
> Sightseeing in San Diego
> National Parks - Monument Valley & Grand Canyon
> Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
> All transportation by private adventure vehicle
> 6 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag)

Free Wi-Fi on the road

You can now check your email and update Facebook, Twitter and TrekAmerica Live while on the road with our wi-fi enabled vehicles. (Maximum 5 users at a time. Fair usage restrictions may apply. Only available in USA & Alaska).

Optional Activities (paid locally)

> Great National Park hikes US$FREE
> SeaWorld Adventure Park US$79
> Grand Canyon helicopter flight US$220-$280
> Cycling US$20
> Western horseback riding US$45-$95
> Roller coasters US$5-$15
> IMAX theater US$12
> Las Vegas casino shows US$20+
> Limos in Las Vegas US$30
> Rollerblading US$10-$20
> San Diego Zoo US$42
> San Diego water sports US$20-$45
> San Francisco cable car ride US$10-$20

Itinerary update

The itinerary and duration of this tour will be changing for all 2014 departures. This tour will now be 13 days in duration and will end in San Francisco. For more details click here >

City Tours

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.

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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 night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

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

Itinerary update

The itinerary and duration of this tour will be changing for all 2014 departures. This tour will now be 13 days in duration and will end in San Francisco. For more details click here >

Local Payments - Food Kitty: Budget US$100 total. En-route Hotels: Approx US$40 x 7 nights

Important: You will need adequate travel insurance to join this trip. Download our insurance tips pdf for more information.

Day 1-2: Los Angeles & San Diego

On day one we leave LA to follow the coast south to California's answer to winter weather, "always temperate" San Diego. A perfect climate, great zoo and heaps of Spanish charm see your trip off to a flyer. Get drenched by SeaWorld's killer whales, unleash some long-lost skating moves then rub shoulders with the surf set in laid-back beach haunts. It's easy to agree with the locals who call their home "America's Finest City".
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 3-4: Colorado River & Wild West Cowboy Camp

Along California's watery border with Arizona we'll pick a prime spot to pitch canvas out under the desert stars. Head further into Arizona's and a night at our authentic Cowboy Camp to do the Old West thing. Saguaro cacti cast familiar shapes, across the Sonora Desert brush with coyotes, hawks, and star-filled skies for company Enjoy delicious meals and opt to horseride under the desert sky.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 5: Monument Valley

Monument Valley, a land of classic western scenery, is the Navajo Nation's greatest natural treasure. Say 'Howdy' to your Indian hogan. Yep, that's a traditional clay and wood Navajo dwelling; and after touring this wondrous natural movie set with our Navajo guide, there's no better place to lay your head.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6-7: Grand Canyon National Park

Just when the scenery seems unbeatable, journey to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and gaze spellbound into the depths, hike down a canyon trail, or take a scenic flight for a "bird's eye" view. The best bit? Perhaps awaking to the most stunning sunrise nature can summon.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 8-9: Las Vegas

On to an incredible man-made wonder in the desert - Las Vegas - "The City That Never Sleeps". So much leftfield stuff is part and parcel of Sin City: Caesars Palace mall attendants in full centurion garb; a mock volcano erupting through the evening and newly-weds partying on The Strip. Its brash, its bizarre, its brilliant! Catch a show, ride a roller coaster and enjoy its famous bright lights, casino gambling and non-stop nightlife.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 10: San Joaquin Valley

Delve into the 'nation's salad bowl', a vast tract striped with crops galore, and often dressed with wispy winter fog.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 11-12: San Francisco

Next, "Everybody's Favourite City", San Francisco, with its endless options: walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, ride the cable cars up and down the fabled, steep streets, view the Bay and Alcatraz, shop in Chinatown and Union Square and chill in ex-hippie heaven, Haight-Ashbury. Later, dress to impress as the North Beach bars compete for your custom.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 13-14: Pacific Coast & Los Angeles

After leaving our hearts in San Francisco, we travel south and the winding roads showcase cracking coastal views as LA looms large once again. Get into celeb-spotting mode; we're touring Hollywood and you never know your luck.
Accommodation: En-route hotel paid locally on day 13.

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.

Book Your Trip Online

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.

The itinerary and duration of this tour will be changing for all 2014 departures. This tour will now be 13 days in duration and will end in San Francisco. For full details see link on the Itinerary tab.

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How to Book Online
1. Pick your chosen available departure date.
2. Select the number of passengers to book.
3. Click on the book button to be taken to our secure online booking engine.
4. Complete all personal details and payment information.
5. Your tour will be confirmed immediately by e-mail.