How extensive are each of the hikes and is there special clothing and equipment required for the hikes?

This tour is a physical rating of a 3 - which is Average and nothing too strenuous. The most you will walk a day is around 2-3km.

What is the charge for single person?

If you are happy to share with another solo traveller of the same gender, there is no additional charge.

Are there restrooms on the buses? Could we take a day trip to Napa instead of San Fransisco tour?

For this trip we use 15-seat vehicles with internal luggage storage for up to 13 people plus a CEO. These vans are durable vehicles that allow us to drive on most types of roads in North America. There are no restrooms on the vehicle, however frequent stops will be made along the way. Unfortunately we are unable to customize the itinerary to visit Napa instead of participating in the city tour, however you would be welcome to do this independently. Please bear in mind, the tour group will not arrive into San Fransisco until the afternoon.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Las Vegas Strip exploration
- Evening show tickets
Day 2
Las Vegas to Zion National Park
Las Vegas to Zion National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Zion National Park Visit
- Watchman Trail Hike
Landmarks
Zion National Park
Watchman Trail
Day 3
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- The Narrows Guided Hike
Optional Activities
- Gear rentals including Gore-Tex dry pants, canyon shoes, and neoprene socks (winter months)
- Hiking poles rental (available year-round)
- Alternative activities if hike is cancelled due to weather (available at additional cost)
- Stay and relax at the lodge
Landmarks
The Narrows
Zion National Park
Day 4
Bryce Canyon to Page
Bryce Canyon to Page
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bryce Canyon National Park Visit
Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Page
Day 5
Page to Grand Canyon
Page to Grand Canyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a Navajo-inspired restaurant and trading post)
Included Activities
- Antelope Canyon Tour
- Horseshoe Bend Hike
Landmarks
Antelope Canyon
Horseshoe Bend
Grand Canyon National Park
Day 6
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon Exclusive
Landmarks
Grand Canyon South Rim
Historic Village District, Grand Canyon
Bright Angel Trail
Day 7
Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas
Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lowell Observatory Experience
- Seligman (Route 66) Visit
Landmarks
Lowell Observatory
Route 66
Seligman, Arizona
Day 8
Las Vegas to Death Valley
Las Vegas to Death Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Death Valley National Park Visit
Landmarks
Death Valley National Park
Twenty Mule Team Canyon
Badwater Basin
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Zabriskie Point
Day 9
Death Valley National Park to Sequoia National Park
Death Valley National Park to Sequoia National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Father Crowley Vista Point hike
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes exploration
Landmarks
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Father Crowley Vista Point
Rainbow Canyon
Panamint Valley
Sierra Nevada
Sequoia National Park
Death Valley National Park
Day 10
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sequoia National Park Naturalist Hike
- Sequoia Parks Conservancy Stargazing
Landmarks
General Sherman Tree
Big Tree Trail, Sequoia National Park
Day 11
Sequoia to Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia to Kings Canyon National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon National Park Visit
Landmarks
Kings Canyon National Park
Grant Grove
Cedar Grove
Day 12
Kings Canyon to Yosemite National Park
Kings Canyon to Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park Visit
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Day 13
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yosemite Naturalist Experience
Optional Activities
- Ansel Adams Studio visit
- River relaxation with Half Dome views
- Yosemite Bike Rental
- Yosemite National Park Hike
Landmarks
Yosemite Valley
Half Dome
Ansel Adams Studio
Day 14
Yosemite to San Francisco
Yosemite to San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- San Francisco City Tour
Optional Activities
- Local farm stand produce sampling
- Sunset Sailing San Francisco
Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Haight-Ashbury
Golden Gate Park
Palace of Fine Arts
Union Square
Fisherman's Wharf
Alcatraz Island
Day 15
San Francisco
San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Zion National Park
Watchman Trail

Landmarks
The Narrows
Zion National Park

Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Page

Landmarks
Antelope Canyon
Horseshoe Bend
Grand Canyon National Park

Landmarks
Grand Canyon South Rim
Historic Village District, Grand Canyon
Bright Angel Trail

Landmarks
Lowell Observatory
Route 66
Seligman, Arizona

Landmarks
Death Valley National Park
Twenty Mule Team Canyon
Badwater Basin
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Zabriskie Point

Landmarks
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Father Crowley Vista Point
Rainbow Canyon
Panamint Valley
Sierra Nevada
Sequoia National Park
Death Valley National Park

Landmarks
General Sherman Tree
Big Tree Trail, Sequoia National Park

Landmarks
Kings Canyon National Park
Grant Grove
Cedar Grove

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan

Landmarks
Yosemite Valley
Half Dome
Ansel Adams Studio

Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Haight-Ashbury
Golden Gate Park
Palace of Fine Arts
Union Square
Fisherman's Wharf
Alcatraz Island

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Meals
Additional Services
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Peter5.0•June 2026
Charlie did a fabulous job the whole trip. He could not have been more accommodating to ensure that each of the 11...
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John4.0•October 2025
Overall our experience was excellent. We got to see some incredible parks and views that we will cherish forever. Our...
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Monica5.0•July 2025
Charlie was an excellent "CEO" tour guide. He did a great job keeping everyone on schedule and well informed...
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Gregory
Asked on January 28th, 2024
How extensive are each of the hikes and is there special clothing and equipment required for the hikes?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024
  This tour is a physical rating of a 3 - which is Average and nothing too strenuous. The most you will walk a day is around 2-3km.
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Olivia
Asked on August 30th, 2022
What is the charge for single person?
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Single supplement
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2022
  If you are happy to share with another solo traveller of the same gender, there is no additional charge.
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  Olivia
  Traveler•Written September 2022
  You say "The cost of "My Own Room" is 3759.00 USD." is that in addition to the price of $5694 for a total of $9453? That's quite a bit more than i was expecting.
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2022
  Yes, the cost of 'My Own Room' is in addition to the tour price. Our National Geographic Journey's are Upgraded tours so 'My Own Room' tends to cost more than other travel styles.
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Tamara
Asked on April 3rd, 2022
Are there restrooms on the buses? Could we take a day trip to Napa instead of San Fransisco tour?
Tour Details
Transport
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2022
  For this trip we use 15-seat vehicles with internal luggage storage for up to 13 people plus a CEO. These vans are durable vehicles that allow us to drive on most types of roads in North America. There are no restrooms on the vehicle, however frequent stops will be made along the way. Unfortunately we are unable to customize the itinerary to visit Napa instead of participating in the city tour, however you would be welcome to do this independently. Please bear in mind, the tour group will not arrive into San Fransisco until the afternoon.
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  Tamara
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  Don't you think we'll see plenty of Big Trees in Yosemite?
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2022
  While Bindlestiff Tours only operate tours in US National Parks! If you went for the Bindlestiff Tour, you would still see plenty of HUGE trees in Yosemite. There are Sequoia's in Yosemite as well!

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