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I was wondering if the Real LA to San Francisco by Intrepid tour is able to cater to those with a vegan diet?

We welcome all travellers and do our utmost to accommodate dietary requirements wherever possible. On this trip, you will be passing through cities and have plenty of opportunities to source your own meals, so I feel confident you will be able to find some vegan options. On the camping sections of this trip, there is an optional kitty, where travellers are encouraged to contribute to a central fund which is used to buy groceries which then supply meals to the entire group. On camping nights, food is usually cooked together on a stove, or barbecued over the camp fire. This usually comprises of salads, grilled meats and cooked pasta, rice and vegetables. Breakfast is usually milk, coffee, tea, cereals, bread, jam, butter etc. You may wish to opt out of the kitty, and instead purchase and prepare food that is suitable to your individual needs on these nights. We will always have some food that is suitable to your dietary requirements, sometimes it may just mean missing out on certain elements of the meal. We do also advise bringing along some snacks of your own, just in case! But, we will definitely be able to accommodate you!

I am 19 years old and am hoping to go on a trip like this to meet others around a similar age to me. On the description it shows the age range as being from 18-29, however please would you be able to tell me whether you have a lot of younger travellers booking this trip?

Currently there are two solo female travellers, one 29 years old and the other 23. Hopefully this gives you some clarification on the kind of passengers that we have going so far!

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Enough packed in without feeling too rushed! Good facilities and all the canp sites were of a good quality!
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Day 1
San Francisco
San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Visit Golden Gate Bridge
- Visit Palace of Fine Arts
- Self-paced walking tour of San Francisco
- Shopping on Haight Street
- Tram ride to the waterfront
- Dinner with group
Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Palace of Fine Arts
Day 2
San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
Included Activities
- Drive to Yosemite National Park
- Yosemite National Park entrance
- View of Half Dome
Landmarks
Half Dome
Yosemite National Park
Day 3
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Included Activities
- Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias guided hike
- Yosemite Valley exploration
- View Yosemite Falls
- View Half Dome
- View Merced River from Sentinel Bridge
Optional Activities
- Nevada Falls hike (4 to 5 hours)
- Mirror Lake hike (45 minutes)
- Additional hiking on various trails
Landmarks
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Falls
Sentinel Bridge
Nevada Falls
Mirror Lake
Day 4
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Optional Activities
- Bike rental and cycling in Yosemite Valley
- Museum visit
- Photo gallery visit
- Shops and restaurants visit
- Merced River float (seasonal)
- Mist Trail hike
- Four Mile Trail hike
- Additional hiking on various trails
Landmarks
Yosemite Valley
Mist Trail
Four Mile Trail
Day 5
Yosemite to Bishop
Yosemite to Bishop
Included Activities
- Mono Lake visit
Optional Activities
- Erick Schat's European-style bakery
- Keough Hot Springs visit
Landmarks
Mono Lake
Tioga Pass
Day 6
Bishop to Las Vegas
Bishop to Las Vegas
Optional Activities
- Shopping on the Strip
- World-class stage show
- Las Vegas Sphere visit
- People-watching on the Strip
- Dinner at celebrity chef restaurants
Landmarks
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Sphere
Day 7
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Optional Activities
- Eiffel Tower visit
- Bellagio Fountains viewing
- Museum visits
- Shows
- Clubs
- Restaurants
- Las Vegas Monorail
- Mob Museum visit
- Neon Museum visit
Landmarks
Bellagio Fountains
Eiffel Tower (Las Vegas)
Mob Museum
Neon Museum
Day 8
Las Vegas to Zion National Park
Las Vegas to Zion National Park
Included Activities
- Zion National Park entrance
- Leader-led hike in Zion
Landmarks
Zion National Park
Virgin River
Day 9
Zion to Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion to Bryce Canyon National Park
Included Activities
- Bryce Canyon National Park entrance
- Rim drive and viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Bryce Canyon hiking
Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Day 10
Bryce Canyon to Grand Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon to Grand Canyon National Park
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon National Park entrance
- Rim walk and sunset viewing
Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
Colorado River
Day 11
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon South Rim leader-led tour
- Granite Rapids viewpoint
- Monument Canyon viewpoint
- Hermit's Rest
Optional Activities
- Bike rental in Grand Canyon
- Additional hiking and exploration
- IMAX Movie
Landmarks
Grand Canyon South Rim
Hermit's Rest
Monument Canyon
Granite Rapids
Day 12
Grand Canyon to Joshua Tree National Park
Grand Canyon to Joshua Tree National Park
Included Activities
- Route 66 stop in Seligman
- Joshua Tree National Park entrance
Optional Activities
- Joshua Tree hiking
Landmarks
Seligman
Joshua Tree National Park
Route 66
Day 13
Joshua Tree to Los Angeles
Joshua Tree to Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Venice Beach visit
- Santa Monica Pier visit
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks
Venice Beach
Santa Monica Pier

Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Palace of Fine Arts

Landmarks
Half Dome
Yosemite National Park

Landmarks
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Falls
Sentinel Bridge
Nevada Falls
Mirror Lake

Landmarks
Yosemite Valley
Mist Trail
Four Mile Trail

Landmarks
Mono Lake
Tioga Pass

Landmarks
Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Sphere

Landmarks
Bellagio Fountains
Eiffel Tower (Las Vegas)
Mob Museum
Neon Museum

Landmarks
Zion National Park
Virgin River

Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park

Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
Colorado River

Landmarks
Grand Canyon South Rim
Hermit's Rest
Monument Canyon
Granite Rapids

Landmarks
Seligman
Joshua Tree National Park
Route 66

Landmarks
Venice Beach
Santa Monica Pier

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Nathaniel4.0•August 2022
In general a really good trip! Enough packed in without feeling too rushed! Good facilities and all the canp sites...
In general a really good trip! Enough packed in without feeling too rushed! Good facilities and all the canp sites were of a good quality! The tour leader did a pretty good job, she had the answers to all questions which we asked and had a fun side to her also (Ellen). The only issues which I had are as following; The food wasn't particularly good. For the price paid for the trip more meals should be covered or some money should have been put aside to go towards the food kitty. We paid a total of $105 which seems a bit steep especially for the food which we got. I understand that inflation has likely caused this but I then expect to be compensated for it. Secondly I would have liked more effort from our tour leader to get us all involved in games around the campfire or when we have spare time. I understand this is partly down to us but if it came from the leader (especially at the start of the trip) it would have made a more enjoyable trip! Then finally, just a suggestion with this particular trip is that for the first night staying in Joshua Tree National Park. The temperature outside was around 30°c all night which prevented us all from getting a proper sleep. This made everyone uneasy for the rest of the trip. I suggest a change in itinerary and have us stay somewhere indoors. But overall a very enjoyable trip and will certainly be looking to book with you again!Show more
Traveled in August 2022
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for your review, Nathaniel! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us, and appreciate the constructive feedback. We do offer many different types of trips through this region with different inclusions of meals and either hotels or camping accommodations so that individuals can choose the trip that's best for them! We're always trying to improve our trips and trip information and will certainly keep this in mind for future updates. We look forward to welcoming you on another trip soon!
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Sheila
Asked on July 6th, 2022
Do you have shorter trips that would do Joshua tree?
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Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  Unfortunately, our August 7th departure is fully booked. Were you still interested in booking a tour with us? We can look into some other options if you are still interested.
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Victoria
Asked on June 5th, 2022
I was wondering if the Real LA to San Francisco by Intrepid tour is able to cater to those with a vegan diet?
Meals
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2022
  We welcome all travellers and do our utmost to accommodate dietary requirements wherever possible. On this trip, you will be passing through cities and have plenty of opportunities to source your own meals, so I feel confident you will be able to find some vegan options. On the camping sections of this trip, there is an optional kitty, where travellers are encouraged to contribute to a central fund which is used to buy groceries which then supply meals to the entire group. On camping nights, food is usually cooked together on a stove, or barbecued over the camp fire. This usually comprises of salads, grilled meats and cooked pasta, rice and vegetables. Breakfast is usually milk, coffee, tea, cereals, bread, jam, butter etc. You may wish to opt out of the kitty, and instead purchase and prepare food that is suitable to your individual needs on these nights. We will always have some food that is suitable to your dietary requirements, sometimes it may just mean missing out on certain elements of the meal. We do also advise bringing along some snacks of your own, just in case! But, we will definitely be able to accommodate you!
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Tony
Asked on January 21st, 2022
I am 19 years old and am hoping to go on a trip like this to meet others around a similar age to me. On the description it shows the age range as being from 18-29, however please would you be able to tell me whether you have a lot of younger travellers booking this trip?
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Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2022
  Currently there are two solo female travellers, one 29 years old and the other 23. Hopefully this gives you some clarification on the kind of passengers that we have going so far!
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  Tony
  Traveler•Written January 2022
  I'm slightly worried that I could miss out on events due to the legal age to be drinking alcohol in the USA being 21. Will all of the organised activities be inclusive even if you are not of legal age to drink? Is all of the camping equipment included? Including things such as sleeping bags and cooking equipment?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
  This itinerary is focused on the National Parks and enjoying the outdoors. Most of the activities are hiking and exploring focused. Obviously the few days in Las Vegas my include a bit of drinking for those who are of age but it is not the focus of the itinerary by any means. Yes, We provide a complete set of camping and cooking equipment. This includes roomy easy-to-pitch tents, which are shared by only two people and are equipped with thin foam rubber mattresses and vinyl floors.
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  Tony
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  Is there an update on anyone else booking onto this trip? Do you also need a minimum amount of people booked to be able to confirm that this trip is going ahead?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2022
  There has to be a minimum of 1 traveler booked on this departure in order for it to run. Our upcoming May 26th departure date has 7 travelers confirmed and 1 person holding space so far. The youngest person in the group is 22 and the oldest is 29. All our May departures are being evaluated right now. I expect that this tour will run, but it still has to pass all the necessary safety protocols.

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