National Parks & Bright Lights

15 days,San Francisco to Los Angeles
Trip Code: NUNP

Searching for stars in Los Angeles, meeting the Navajo in stunning Monument Valley, marvelling at the Grand Canyon, hiking in the beautiful Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks, rolling the dice in Las Vegas.

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From the Golden Gate Bridge to glowing canyon walls at sunset, this trip captures the beauty of the cities and wilderness of the Western US. It’s perfect for the traveller looking to breathe in the scent of sequoias of Yosemite by day but wanting the comforts of a hotel at night. Prepare yourself for otherworldly ‘hoodoos’ in Bryce Canyon National Park and the desert scenery in Death Valley—the lowest spot on the continent—before taking an optional helicopter ride above the incomparable Grand Canyon. You won’t just visit the West Coast—you’ll live it.

What's Included

Free Wi-FiThis 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 and national monuments with hiking and walking excursions, orientation tours of San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. Entrance fee to Montezuma Castle, guided Navajo Jeep tour in Monument Valley, sunset pizza at the rim of the Grand Canyon.
  • 1 dinner. (Allow USD375-400 for meals not included.)
  • Centrally located hotels (14 nts)
  • Air conditioned private touring van, walking
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
Map of the route for National Parks & Bright Lights
Places Visited
  • United States
Day 1 San Francisco

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 San Francisco/Yosemite NP

After a morning in San Francisco, drive to Yosemite National Park.

Day 3 Yosemite NP

Take short hikes (weather permitting) to majestic waterfalls, clear lakes, beautiful meadows or walk amongst giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park. Optional bike rentals in Yosemite Valley (summer only).

Day 4 Yosemite NP/Bakersfield

Continue exploring Yosemite in the morning on foot (weather permitting). Continue on to Bakersfield.

Day 5 Death Valley/Las Vegas

Visit one of the country's most rugged landscapes, legendary Death Valley. Explore the 'City of Lights', Las Vegas, as you stroll along the famous Vegas Strip. Option to take a VIP limo experience or take in a show.

Day 6 Las Vegas

Full day to explore Las Vegas.

Day 7 Zion NP/Bryce Canyon NP

Visit Zion, Utah's oldest National Park. Spend time exploring towering cliffs and massive canyon walls hiking (weather permitting) diverse and exciting trails. Arrive in Bryce Canyon and witness one of the most spectacular sunsets in the Southwest.

Day 8 Bryce Canyon NP/Lake Powell

Explore Bryce Canyon National Park on trails (weather permitting) among the amphitheaters and multi-coloured rock pinnacles called hoodoos before heading to Lake Powell. Option to enjoy a cowboy steak dinner and sunset horseback riding (seasonal).

Day 9 Lake Powell/Monument Valley

Visit the Glen Canyon Dam and take a short hike to the famous Horseshoe Bend, shaped by the Colorado River. Discover one of the most majestic places on earth, Monument Valley. Explore this sacred place on a jeep tour led by a Navajo guide.

Day 10 Monument Valley/Grand Canyon NP (1D)

Continue to the Grand Canyon. Wander along trails, admire awe-inspiring views and have a pizza dinner at the rim of the Grand Canyon. Option to take a helicopter flight or watch the IMAX Grand Canyon movie.

Day 11 Grand Canyon National Park/Sedona/Scottsdale

In the morning visit Slide Rock State Park. Stop in stunning Sedona on your way to the Valley of the Sun. Stop at Montezuma Castle. In the evening, enjoy a night out in downtown Scottsdale.

Day 12 Scottsdale/San Diego

Visit the Imperial Sand Dunes before heading to San Diego.

Day 13 San Diego

Option to visit Old Town, the Gaslamp district, Sea World or the San Diego Zoo. Opt for surf lessons or rent boogie boards to play in the waves (seasonal).

Day 14 San Diego/Los Angeles

Welcome to Los Angeles. See the stars on the most famous sidewalk in Hollywood on an orientation tour. Drive through Beverly Hills and check out Rodeo Drive.

Day 15 Los Angeles

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