I see there are no available dates on the USA national parks Explorer tour. Is it possible you will be planning this in 2027? I'm looking to go either spring or early summer before it gets too hot.

Yes the dates are sold out for 2026 I cannot guarantee more departures will open up but you can check with us in September or October if there are any new dates available as normally new departures will be released during this time

Where and what time would we meet on day 1? Trying to figure out if a flight is doable from Baltimore to LAX on July 25 or if I would have to fly in the day before.

For this tour, the flight must arrive by or before 12:00pm on Day 1. If this is not possible, then it's best to arrive a day before.

Why does this tour unavailable in December 2025?

We do not run tours in this region in the winter.

Could you please add us to the waitlist? A small correction to the message below, I would've liked to book for 2 travellers (2 adults). Do you need any other personal info from us for the waitlist?

Unfortunately the departure from 4th June to 19th June is fully booked, we can always add to the waitlist in case a space does open up and become available.

Does private vehicle mean that we need to drive, or there will be a driver?

Private vehicle means that it will just be for your group of travellers and will not include members of the public such as a coach bus.

Please give more details than on your website about accomodation of this tour...motel ? hotel 3 stars or...?

This trip uses 2-3 star hotels and motels in cities and near park entrances. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.

USA National Parks Explorer

16 days

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From Los Angeles to San Francisco

4.9 (7 reviews)

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It was a good tour, it covered most of the tour description of this tour. I enjoyed this National Park tour.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Los Angeles to Joshua Tree
Los Angeles to Joshua Tree
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2
Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree
Included Activities
- Joshua Tree National Park Visit
Landmarks
Joshua Tree National Park
Day 3
Joshua Tree to Zion National Park
Joshua Tree to Zion National Park
Accommodation
Hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott)
Optional Activities
- Explore Las Vegas Strip
- Lunch in Las Vegas
Day 4
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott)
Included Activities
- Zion National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Angels Landing Hike (requires advance permit via National Park lottery system at https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm)
Landmarks
Zion National Park
Day 5
Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch along the way)
Accommodation
Lodge (Bryce View Lodge)
Included Activities
- Bryce Canyon National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Queen's Garden Hike
- Navajo Loop Trail Hike
- Rim Trail Hike
Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Inspiration Point
Day 6
Bryce Canyon to Monument Valley
Bryce Canyon to Monument Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hampton Inn Kayenta)
Included Activities
- Horseshoe Bend Hike
Optional Activities
- Antelope Canyon Tour with local Navajo guide (USD 105 per person)
Landmarks
Antelope Canyon
Horseshoe Bend
Monument Valley
Day 7
Monument Valley to Grand Canyon National Park
Monument Valley to Grand Canyon National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Cameron Trading Post)
Accommodation
Lodge (Red Feather Lodge)
Included Activities
- Monument Valley Navajo guided jeep tour
- Grand Canyon Sunset viewing
Landmarks
Monument Valley
Grand Canyon
Cameron Trading Post
Day 8
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Accommodation
Lodge (Red Feather Lodge)
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon Hike
Optional Activities
- Bright Angel Trail Hike (Free)
- Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour (284-309 USD per person)
Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim
Day 9
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Nugget Las Vegas)
Optional Activities
- Explore Las Vegas Strip
- See a Las Vegas Show
- Dine in Las Vegas
- Gamble in Las Vegas Casinos
Day 10
Las Vegas to Death Valley to Bakersfield
Las Vegas to Death Valley to Bakersfield
Accommodation
Hotel (Four Points Sheraton Bakersfield)
Included Activities
- Death Valley National Park Visit
Landmarks
Death Valley National Park
Furnace Creek
Badwater Basin
Zabriskie Point
Day 11
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park
Accommodation
Hotel (Wyndham Visalia)
Included Activities
- General Sherman Giant Forest Hike
- Sequoia National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Sequoia Stargazing
Landmarks
Sequoia National Park
General Sherman Tree
Giant Forest
Congress Trail
Day 12
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Wyndham Visalia)
Included Activities
- Buena Vista Peak Hike
- Sequoia National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Grant Grove visit
Landmarks
Sequoia National Park
Grant Grove
Buena Vista Peak
Day 13
Sequoia National Park to Yosemite National Park
Sequoia National Park to Yosemite National Park
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakhurst)
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park Visit
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Half Dome
El Capitan
Bridalveil Fall
Day 14
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakhurst)
Included Activities
- Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls Hike
- Yosemite National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Lower Yosemite Fall Trail walk
- Bridalveil Fall Trail walk
- Yosemite Bike Rental (12 USD per person)
- Yosemite National Park Hike (Free)
- Yosemite Bike Rental (30-40 USD per person)
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Mist Trail
Vernal Fall
Nevada Fall
Half Dome
Liberty Cap
Mount Broderick
Lower Yosemite Fall
Bridalveil Fall
El Capitan
Day 15
Yosemite National Park to San Francisco
Yosemite National Park to San Francisco
Accommodation
Hotel (Stanford Court Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Golden Gate Bridge Visit
- Golden Gate Bridge Walk
- Haight Ashbury Walking Tour
- Fisherman's Wharf Exploration
Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Park
Haight Ashbury
Fisherman's Wharf
Day 16
San Francisco
San Francisco
Optional Activities
- San Francisco Breakfast
- Cable Car Ride San Francisco (7 USD per person)
- San Francisco City Tour
- Sunset Sailing San Francisco

Landmarks
Joshua Tree National Park

Landmarks
Zion National Park

Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Inspiration Point

Landmarks
Antelope Canyon
Horseshoe Bend
Monument Valley

Landmarks
Monument Valley
Grand Canyon
Cameron Trading Post

Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim

Landmarks
Death Valley National Park
Furnace Creek
Badwater Basin
Zabriskie Point

Landmarks
Sequoia National Park
General Sherman Tree
Giant Forest
Congress Trail

Landmarks
Sequoia National Park
Grant Grove
Buena Vista Peak

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Half Dome
El Capitan
Bridalveil Fall

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Mist Trail
Vernal Fall
Nevada Fall
Half Dome
Liberty Cap
Mount Broderick
Lower Yosemite Fall
Bridalveil Fall
El Capitan

Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Park
Haight Ashbury
Fisherman's Wharf

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Bryce View Lodge
Lodge
day 5
Hampton Inn Kayenta
Hotel
day 6
Red Feather Lodge
Lodge
Days 7, 8
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Hotel
day 9
Four Points Sheraton Bakersfield
Hotel
day 10
Wyndham Visalia
Hotel
Days 11, 12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakhurst
Hotel
Days 13, 14
Stanford Court Hotel
Hotel
day 15

All accommodations are subject to change

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4.9

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

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4.7

Kerry4.0•August 2026
It was an amazing trip to see many different places in a short amount of time!
Traveled in June 2026
Marcia5.0•July 2022
It was a good tour, it covered most of the tour description of this tour except no stargazing. It was fun and Charlie...
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Traveled in September 2022
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Norina5.0•October 2022
The trip exceeded my expectations, was very well organised and the group CEOs showed great interest in the trip and...
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Hannah5.0•October 2022
It was extremly nice, i have a met a lot of wonderful people on the tour and saw -thanks to G Adventures- so many...
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Harry5.0•September 2022
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Penelope5.0•February 2022
I went for the landscapes and this tour did not disappoint. This aspect was amazing.
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Fatima5.0•September 2022
I had the best time ever. Myles was wonderful and I met a lot of great people. Will definitely be going on another...
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Belinda
Asked on July 9th, 2026
I see there are no available dates on the USA national parks Explorer tour. Is it possible you will be planning this in 2027? I'm looking to go either spring or early summer before it gets too hot.
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026
  Yes the dates are sold out for 2026 I cannot guarantee more departures will open up but you can check with us in September or October if there are any new dates available as normally new departures will be released during this time
- B
  Belinda
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  Do you usually run these particular tours around this time? I'm just wanting to get a to get an idea of what the likelihood is that you'll end up hosting the national parks Explorer tour around that time next year. Also, is it possible to get notified when/if such a tour is released?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026
  Based on previous years, this tour typically operates only between May and September, with no departures outside of that period. Any new departure dates will be determined by our Operations team. I recommend checking our website regularly for any updates or newly released departure dates.
K
Kathy
Asked on January 1st, 2026
Where and what time would we meet on day 1? Trying to figure out if a flight is doable from Baltimore to LAX on July 25 or if I would have to fly in the day before.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  For this tour, the flight must arrive by or before 12:00pm on Day 1. If this is not possible, then it's best to arrive a day before.
S
Shirley
Asked on June 9th, 2024
Why does this tour unavailable in December 2025?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  We do not run tours in this region in the winter.
J
Jonathan
Asked on March 24th, 2022
Could you please add us to the waitlist? A small correction to the message below, I would've liked to book for 2 travellers (2 adults). Do you need any other personal info from us for the waitlist?
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2022
  Unfortunately the departure from 4th June to 19th June is fully booked, we can always add to the waitlist in case a space does open up and become available.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2022
  We can definitely add you onto the waitlist for that trip - we will just need the following details for both travellers: - Full name - Date of Birth - Nationality
B
Brett
Asked on March 19th, 2022
Does private vehicle mean that we need to drive, or there will be a driver?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2022
  Private vehicle means that it will just be for your group of travellers and will not include members of the public such as a coach bus.
M
Maria
Asked on February 6th, 2022
Please give more details than on your website about accomodation of this tour...motel ? hotel 3 stars or...?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2022
  This trip uses 2-3 star hotels and motels in cities and near park entrances. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.
- M
  Maria
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  Hi Nadine yes please I would like to receive your quote for 2 participants and which month/week is recommended as the best weather to join this tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2022
  The best times to visit Los Angeles & San Francisco are from Spring (March to May) and Autumn/Fall (September to November) when the temperature is not too high. During those months, the crowds are tolerable, and it's the best time for outdoor activities as the temperatures are usually pleasant and not too hot.
- M
  Maria
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  Nadine thanks for your follow up! For this tour is there any schedule for month of May 2022?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2022
  We do have a departure on Sat, 14 May - Sun, 29 May, however this particular date has been fully booked. Are you flexible in your dates of travel?

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