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Chicago to San Francisco Road Trip
16 days, Chicago to San Francisco
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Remember the country they sing about in "America the Beautiful"? The one with the spacious skies, gleaming alabaster cities, and majestic purple mountains? It’s still out there. Come see it with us. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoorsy folk who want to see the country by day and revel downtown by night, this tour takes you across the Great West, from the City of Big Shoulders through Yellowstone and Yosemite and past herds of grazing bison to the City by the Bay. In a word: Perfect.
16 days
Chicago to San Francisco
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Trip Code: NUCF
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Places visited
- United States
Itinerary
Day 1Chicago
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Chicago/Frontenac
Tour the Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee and enjoy a beer tasting, then camp on the banks of the Mississippi River.
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DinnerDay 3Frontenac/Sioux Falls
Enjoy a free morning at the largest shopping mall in America – the Mall of America. Afterwards, venture into South Dakota and head into the Great Plains and lands of the Sioux.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Sioux Falls/Badlands National Park
Travel through the Badlands before reaching the Black Hills.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Badlands National Park/Custer State Park
Discover moon-like landscapes on the trails of the Badlands, then drive to Custer SP. Dodge free-roaming bison herds while exploring Custer's diverse lands.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Custer State Park/Devils Tower
Check out the larger than life ex-presidents of Mount Rushmore, tour around Crazy Horse Memorial, and stop off at Deadwood en route to Devils Tower in Wyoming.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Devils Tower/Bozeman
Check out the the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument en route to the university town of Bozeman, Montana.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 8Bozeman/Yellowstone National Park
Travel to Yellowstone, the world's first national park, and be in awe of the colourful geysers, powerful waterfalls, exciting wildlife, and contrasting scenic beauty around every corner.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Yellowstone National Park
Spend the day exploring the highlights of the Southern Loop.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Yellowstone National Park/Jackson
Cross the Continental Divide en route to Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy the view of more than 12 peaks that make up this beautiful drive. Opt to visit a cowboy bar for Western line dancing and live music.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 11Jackson/Twin Falls
Choose to go whitewater rafting or horseback riding during a free morning, then cross the border into Idaho. Stop off at Shoshone Falls en route.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Twin Falls/Reno
Sit back and relax during a road trip day, crossing into Nevada. Enjoy the bright lights both in and outside the casinos in "The Biggest Little City in the World."
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Breakfast | LunchDay 13Reno/Lake Tahoe
Arrive to Lake Tahoe after a short drive. Enjoy a free afternoon for hiking, lake activities or relaxing.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 14Lake Tahoe/Yosemite National Park
Marvel at the spectacular views of Yosemite National Park's magnificent peaks and granite domes while enjoying one of most scenic drives in California: Tioga Pass!
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 15Yosemite National Park
Enjoy free time in Yosemite National Park.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 16Yosemite National Park/San Francisco
Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way into one of America's most popular cities. Trip ends upon arrival to San Francisco. Take an optional cable car ride over the steep hills or explore the city by bicycle.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Miller Brewery Tour and Tasting, Milwaukee
- Your Discover Moment: Yosemite National Park
- Entrance fees to all national parks, state parks, and national monuments with hiking and walking excursions
- Mall of America visit
- Wall Drug visit
- Deadwood visit
- Tioga Pass (seasonal)
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/hostels (2 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (13 nts).
Meals
13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Allow USD190-250 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
1 or 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) throughout, depending on group size.
Departures
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