Taking a dip in the Colorado River, stargazing in Los Angeles, experiencing a Grand Canyon sunset, breaking a sweat in Death Valley, rolling the dice in Las Vegas, camping under the stars, strolling the hills of San Francisco, hiking in Yosemite.
LA, Frisco, Vegas, the Grand Canyon—they might as well rename this whole region ‘The American Best.’ Steel yourself for 8 days of 24-hour thrills as you dive headfirst into the best the West has to offer. Scour the streets of classic American cities in search of the classic American meal—the venerable hamburger—then escape the grid to camp and explore in Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. Add in a streetwise local CEO to keep you headed in the right direction and you’re all set for a whirlwind adventure you won’t soon forget, if ever.
What's Included
This adventure boasts vans fitted with wi-fi for up to five users at a time. Check your email, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet to your friends.- Entrance fees to all National Parks with hiking and walking excursions. Guided city tours of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco. Visit the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City. Sunset pizza at the rim in Grand Canyon. Explore Route 66. Visit secluded hot springs in Bishop.
- 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners. (Allow $50-$75 for meals not included.)
- Centrally located hotels (3nts), Participation camping (4nts)
- Air conditioned private touring van
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
Places Visited
- United States
Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse, from San Fransisco to Los Angeles. See trip code NUFA.
Day 1 Los Angeles
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Joshua Tree NP/Lake Havasu (1L,1D)
Guided city tour of Los Angeles. Head to Joshua Tree National Park and take short hikes among the famous Joshua trees. At Lake Havasu, cool off and enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the Colorado River.
Day 3 Grand Canyon NP (1B,1L,1D)
Visit the Grand Canyon. Take short hikes and enjoy a pizza dinner at the rim at sunset.
Day 4 Grand Canyon NP/Las Vegas (1B,1L)
Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Grand Canyon with an optional helicopter flight. Travel Route 66 and stop at one of the wackiest burger joints around. Explore Las Vegas with a guided tour along the Strip. Optional Vegas VIP limo experience.
Day 5 Death Valley NP/Bishop (1D)
Visit legendary Death Valley. Enjoy secluded hot springs.
Day 6 Yosemite NP (1B,1L,1D)
Head to Yosemite National Park on one of most scenic drives in California, the Tioga Pass. Take short hikes to majestic waterfalls, lakes and meadows or walk amongst giant sequoias. Option to rent bikes in Yosemite Valley.
Day 7 San Francisco (1B,1L)
Guided tour of San Francisco. Take an optional cable car ride over the steep hills or rent bikes and explore the city on wheels. Optional sunset sailing in the evening.
Day 8 San Francisco
Depart at any time.
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