Strolling the hills of San Francisco, hiking Yosemite, taking a chance in Las Vegas, savouring the sunset at the Grand Canyon, learning about the Navajo, witnessing bats in flight at Carlsbad Caverns, looking for aliens in Roswell, dancing in New Orleans.
Bats in Texas, aliens in Roswell, pretty much everything else in San Francisco—get off the well-worn tourist trail and really discover the south and west of the United States. After leaving fabulous New Orleans, you'll explore some of the most incredible natural wonders anywhere—the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Yosemite—then trade wildlife for the nightlife in Las Vegas. It's the ultimate roadtrip. Now, let's get rolling.
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 San Francisco, Las Vegas and New Orleans, guided tour of the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde, pizza dinner at the grand canyon, ranger guided cave tour in Carlsbad,
- 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners. (Allow USD100-125 for meals not included.)
- Centrally located hotels (4 nts), participation camping (11 nts)
- 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 New Orleans. See trip code NUFO.
Day 1 New Orleans
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Lafayette/Houston (1L,1D)
Get a taste of the 19th century in Lafayette. Continue on to Houston.
Day 3 The Alamo/San Antonio (1B,1D)
Head to historic San Antonio and learn about the Alamo. Walk amongst historic missions.
Day 4 Fort Stockton/Carlsbad (1B,1L,1D)
Visit Carlsbad Caverns' underground chambers then witness nearly 400,000 bats exit in the evening.
Day 5 Santa Fe (1B,1L,1D)
Continue back in time to historic Santa Fe.
Day 6 Santa Fe (1B,1D)
Free day to explore Santa Fe.
Day 7 Taos/Durango (1B,1L,1D)
Head to Taos. Stroll around or take an optional visit to Taos Pueblo.
Day 8 Mesa Verde NP/Monument Valley (1B,1L)
Drive to Mesa Verde National Park for a guided hike to cliff dwellings. Continue to Monument Valley. Option to take a Navajo-led jeep tour.
Day 9 Grand Canyon NP (1B,1L,1D)
Travel to the Grand Canyon. Hike the trails or take an optional helicopter flight.
Day 10 Las Vegas (1B)
Arrive in Las Vegas in time for a guided city tour. Option to take a limousine tour.
Day 11 Las Vegas
Free day to explore Las Vegas.
Day 12 Death Valley NP/Bishop (1L,1D)
Visit legendary desolate Death Valley. In the evening, enjoy secluded hot springs.
Day 13 Yosemite NP (1B,1L,1D)
Visit the rock towers of Mono Lake. Take scenic Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park.
Day 14 Yosemite NP (1B,1L,1D)
Full day to explore. Hike or rent a bike.
Day 15 San Francisco (1B,1L)
Guided city tour of San Francisco. Option to take a cable car, rent bikes and enjoy a sunset sailing.
Day 16 San Francisco
Depart at any time
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