USA Road Trip: Big Cities & West Coast Parks
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USA Road Trip: Big Cities & West Coast Parks
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15 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
If you want to explore six national parks, surf on the beach, eat pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, and see some of the tallest trees in the world then this is the adventure for you.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Yosemite National Park visit and hikes
- Surf lesson in southern California
- Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
- Drive along Route 66
- Grand Canyon sunset pizza dinner
- Visit to Horseshoe Bend
- Bryce Canyon National Park visit
- Zion National Park visit
- Death Valley National Park visit
- Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments with hiking and walking excursions
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (5 nts), participation camping (9 nts).
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
Transport
- Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.
Group Leader
- 1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Hike the amazing Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park
- Catch a few waves with a surf lesson in southern California
- Enjoy a drive down Route 66
- Visit Horseshoe Bend
- Enjoy stargazing and nights sitting around the campfire as a group
- Travel to a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park.
Trip Details
15 days
Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.
English
San Francisco, United States
Los Angeles, United States
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: San Francisco/Yosemite National Park
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Picturesque valleys, vast wilderness, powerful waterfalls, elusive wildlife, ancient sequoias and more than 16 types of granite make up this internationally recognized national park. Hike the trails, get up close to ancient rock formations and take panoramic photos of this gorgeous landscape. Keep an eye out for black bears, deer, and coyotes. Activity - Tuolumne Grove trail is a 2 hour round-trip hike down to see a couple dozen mature Giant Sequoias, including one you can walk through. These are some of the oldest and largest living entities on the planet. It’s an experience you are sure to remember. Elevation at trailhead: 6,200 feet (1,860 meters)Accommodation - Indian Flats Campground
Day 2: Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Village is a great starting point for launching into your adventure. Your CEO will help you get oriented to visit the Ansel Adams gallery, Ahwahnee Museum and the Yosemite Visitor Center. Here you can start a valley hike or catch a free shuttle around the park.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Picturesque valleys, vast wilderness, powerful waterfalls, elusive wildlife, ancient sequoias and more than 16 types of granite make up this internationally recognized national park. Hike the trails, get up close to ancient rock formations and take panoramic photos of this gorgeous landscape. Keep an eye out for black bears, deer, and coyotes. Free_time - Take advantage of free time to further explore this magnificent park with its granite rock formations and many waterfalls.Accommodation - Indian Flats Campground
Day 3: Yosemite National Park
This park is a hiker's paradise filled with different options for every skill level. From miles of trekking to short walks featuring amazing views, you won't have a hard time finding a trail to set out on and enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and make sure to take plenty of pictures. In the evening relax around the fire and swap stories with your group.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Picturesque valleys, vast wilderness, powerful waterfalls, elusive wildlife, ancient sequoias and more than 16 types of granite make up this internationally recognized national park. Hike the trails, get up close to ancient rock formations and take panoramic photos of this gorgeous landscape. Keep an eye out for black bears, deer, and coyotes. Activity - Follow a paved path for a mile (1.6km) up to the Vernal Falls’ footbridge, an almost totally uphill journey, then climb steep steps on the Mist Trail up to Vernal Falls (3.9km roundtrip). Enjoy a spectacular vantage point from the top of the falls. Continue along the John Muir Trail to reach Nevada Falls (8.7km roundtrip), along rocky switchbacks. Return along the John Muir Trail to get back to camp. Free_time - Take advantage of free time to further explore this magnificent park with its granite rock formations and many waterfalls.Accommodation - Indian Flats Campground
Day 4: Yosemite National Park/Venice Beach
After the forests of Yosemite the beaches of southern California will be a welcome change for some time to relax and recharge. So suit up, grab a towel, find a volleyball, and live out those California beach fantasies with your friends.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Take advantage of your hotel located just across the street from the beach and explore Venice Beach. Walk the beach for sunset, go out for some food at one of the restaurants, or wander to the end of the pier with an ice cream cone in hand.Accommodation - The Inn At Venice Beach
Day 5: Venice Beach
Afterwards, enjoy free time on Venice Beach to lounge in the sun, walk out to the pier, or find a beachfront cafe with a table outside for some people watching. Or choose to rent bikes or surf boards and continue the adventure. Your only dilemma today should be deciding which burrito place you want to eat at.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hit the beach and get ready to hang ten with a surf lesson. Spend some time in the water getting friendly with the waves, practice paddling, then pop up to balance on the wider, softer beginner boards as you glide through the water and dismount in the sand.Free_time - Take advantage of your hostel located just across the street from the beach and explore the area. Walk the beach for sunset, go out for some food at one of the restaurants, or wander to the end of the pier with an ice cream cone in hand.Accommodation - The Inn At Venice Beach
Day 6: Venice Beach/Joshua Tree National Park
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Discover the rugged rock formations and iconic Joshua trees that gave this National Park it's name. Go for a hike, keep a sharp eye out for desert wildlife, and take in the incredible scenery.Activity - Hike the trails in Joshua Tree NP, get up close to the iconic trees, climb a rock outcrop and watch for desert wildlife. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Super 8 Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree
Day 7: Joshua Tree National Park/Grand Canyon National Park
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Head to the rim of the Grand Canyon at sunset. Point your camera in any direction and capture memorable shots as the shifting light plays off the layers of red, yellow, and brown rock. This is truly one of the great wonders. Enjoy the moment.Activity - Find a spot to sit and dig in to the most scenic dinner you've ver had! Enjoy some pizza as the sun sets over the Grand Canyon offering breathtaking views while the canyon walls glow red and orange in the fading light. This is truly one of the great wonders. Enjoy the moment.Accommodation - Mather Campground
Day 8: Grand Canyon
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Opt to hike along the rim or down into the canyon. Experience breathtaking scenery with spectacular views. Bring lots of water, a hat and plenty of energy. Remember -- hiking down is optional, hiking back up is mandatory! Accommodation - Mather Campground
Day 9: Grand Canyon/Page/Bryce Canyon
Then, lace up those hiking boots for a visit to Horseshoe Bend, a geological masterpiece that has been sculpted by the Colorado River. Walk to the overlook where you can hike along the rim and stare down into the flowing river far below. Snap some photos with your friends and just enjoy the moment. Finish the day with a picturesque drive to your camp in Bryce Canyon.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take a short hike to this spectacular horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River. Stand atop steep orange-coloured sandstone cliffs and look out at Horseshoe Bend. Peer down more than 300m (1,000 ft) at the emerald river below.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground
Day 10: Bryce Canyon
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - See a sight like no other at this giant forest of stone made up of collection of massive natural amphitheaters. This park contains hundreds of thousands of eroded spires, pinnacles, and other shapes as far as the eye can see.Free_time - Spend your free time wandering this wonderful national park. Check out the Queen Garden and Navajo loop trails, walk along the rim trail, visit Sunrise point and Inspiration point and take plenty of pictures of the famed hoodoos.Accommodation - Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground
Day 11: Bryce Canyon/Zion National Park
You'll have free time in the afternoon and evening to become acquainted with your surroundings. The only rule is to have a good time!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a visit to an off-the-radar expanse of photographic bliss; Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. Hike through the park leaving footprints in the sand and enjoy a scenic overlook of Utah’s surrounding landscape of pink hues and vibrant blue skies on the Colorado Plateau. It’s a unique geological feature that you shouldn’t miss.Free_time - Enjoy yourself in Springdale just outside of Zion National Park. Walk back into the park on foot, play some games, or simply relax in the gorgeous surroundings of the canyon.Accommodation - Zion Canyon RV Resort & Campground
Day 12: Zion National Park
Admire the monumental sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that tower into the sky and remember you can choose to turn around on these hikes at any point. In the evening enjoy leisure time back at camp. Once it gets dark get ready to sit around the campfire and roast some marshmallows as a group.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Admire monumental sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that tower into the sky. Experience diverse plant and animal life, and wade through water in a narrow slot canyon as the park transitions from desert to forest. Gaze at the awe-inspiring beauty of the high plateaus, striking towers, temples, mesas, and the earth's tallest-known sheer sandstone walls.Accommodation - Zion Canyon RV Resort & Campground
Day 13: Zion National Park/Las Vegas
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy some free time in Las Vegas to explore the strip, take in a glitzy show, or try you luck at a Casino. Feeling hungry? Grab a bite to eat and people watch because hey, it's Vegas, and you're bound to witness something interesting.Accommodation - Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Day 14: Death Valley National Park
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Death Valley is one of America’s most extreme locations – from sand dunes and desert, to badlands, towering peaks, and a basin that actually registers below sea-level, this is sure to be an unforgettable stop. Hottest. Driest. Lowest. There’s a bit of everything here on the border of California and Nevada.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Clarion Pointe Ridge
Day 15: Ridgecrest/Los Angeles
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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From
AUD $5499
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
If you want to explore six national parks, surf on the beach, eat pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, and see some of the tallest trees in the world then this is the adventure for you.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 30 Jun 2026
Customer Reviews
09/09/2023
Trustworthy company Packed tours Good value Good people
08/12/2023
It has been an amazing trip for someone in my age (might not suit everyone though)!
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
09/09/2023
Trustworthy company Packed tours Good value Good people
08/12/2023
It has been an amazing trip for someone in my age (might not suit everyone though)!
07/08/2023
Great but the itinerary and value could be better.
07/08/2023
Durch die Planung der Tour ist gesichert, dass die Zeit am besten genutzt wird und man in der doch kurzen Zeit das beste erlebt, was Ÿberhaupt mšglich ist.
07/08/2023
Always very good itineraries and very good experience with these kind of trips. Before my Cuba trip and this one, I would have rated it with a 10, but given I got 2 experiences that are not meeting the previous G Adventures standard I did experience on previous trips, I am a bit more reserved to give a perfect score.
06/17/2023
Perfect way for solo travelers
08/27/2023
The tour itself, all the great experiences and the nice people
08/13/2023
My CEO Collin was an absolute legend! His knowledge and passion was incredible. He made the trip what it was. don't get me wrong, the scenes were incredible but without his organization, skills, knowledge and passion this trip would not have been as half as good as it was. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life. I would like to thank G Adventures for giving us Collin. The group really gelled well except right at the end. I do feel that adding extra people on to the tour part way through the trip ruins the dynamic a bit. Especially as the group have gelled together and then a few more variables are added into the mix which rocks the boat. All in all a 10 out of 10 experience. Massive thank you to Collin Stephenson! Legend!
07/16/2023
Had an amazing Adventures with a fabulous guide and although I was okay with it the days were full on and could take it's toll on some people
07/16/2023
Client experience
07/02/2023
See lots in a short space of time and with a group of similar minded people
07/02/2023
I would recommend G as a company but perhaps not a camping style trip
06/18/2023
The tour was everything I expected and so much more.
06/18/2023
it's a great way to meet new people and see many things. And also get some background on places because you're guided by a local
06/18/2023
Amazing experience. Well run
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