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Departing ‘The City of Angels’ you'll travel up the sparkling Californian coastline towards Santa Barbara and enjoy some time exploring the pier and shops, or relaxing on the beach. Known as 'The American Riviera', you'll find no shortage of palm trees to sit beneath. Continue onto San Luis Obispo where a night under the Californian stars and chance to swim in the Pacific Ocean will be just the thing to finish the perfect day.

Prepare to be wowed as you witness thundering waterfalls, granite peaks and towering Giant Sequoia trees in stunning Yosemite National Park. Amazing scenery lies around every corner as well as an abundance of wildlife. Look out for bears, coyotes and other wildlife that calls the park home. To be part of the action why not take a float trip on the Merced River or hike the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls for jaw-dropping views every step of the way?

Visit Rachel in Nevada, the closest town to the former secret US Air Force site known as Area 51 and a very popular destination with UFO hunters! Make a stop at Little A'Le Inn Bar for close encounters of the alien kind. Head to Zion National Park and for unbelievable 360 degree views, hike colourful canyons up to Angels Landing. The hike itself will leave you breathless in more ways than one! If you prefer to take the low road, lace up your boots and prepare to get wet as you wade through the magnificent Narrows, deep-cut canyons between cathedral-like sandstone walls that have been carved out by the Virgin River. Whether you're up top or down below, you'll get a real sense of how unique and beautiful this place is and Zion will blow your mind!

In the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is packed full of cliffs, petroglyphs, canyons and domes and you've only got Mother Nature to thank for that. From one incredible place to the next, you're in Utah's undisputed adventure capital, which guarantees non-stop fun for everyone! With two days at Arches National Park you'll have plenty of time to explore some of the 2,000 gravity defying sandstone arches. Take a sunset stroll and watch as the sun sets over Delicate Arch or, for the action lovers, hire a mountain bike for some adrenaline pumping cycling along Moab's slick rock path or take an off-road Hummer tour. For the ultimate adventure head down the Colorado River on an optional float trip and see this stunning place from a different perspective.

It's time for the main event, the mighty Grand Canyon! Nothing you've ever seen before will prepare you for this spectacular sight. Hike from the forest above to the desert below, or take an optional helicopter flight above it all and marvel at the brilliant colours. To capture the Grand Canyon in all its glory, wait for sunset or sunrise when the colours really will amaze! We recommend a hike on the Bright Angel Trail down to Plateau Point for views of the Colorado River and soaring condors. This is definitely one for your 'natural wonders of the world' tick list.

From one extreme to the other, you leave the Vegas’ crazy party scene in favour of a more relaxed time chilling out on one of California's awesome beaches, perfect for nursing those sore heads. San Diego is all about bronzed bodies, big shades and board shorts! With your trip almost at an end, it's time to make sure you head home with an awesome Californian tan, so head to Mission Beach, one of the best beaches on the West Coast. Later, check out the Gaslamp Quarter at the heart of San Diego's nightlife, and soak up a blazing Californian sunset as the sun goes down on what’s been an awesome day.