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USA Road Trip — California & the Southwest

18 days
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Start and end in Los Angeles
5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Panoramic view of Yosemite National Park with El Capitan.
  • Vibrant red hoodoos and sheer cliffs of Bryce Canyon illuminated by bright sun
  • Golden Gate Bridge rises above thick coastal fog with cars streaming across
  • Downtown Los Angeles skyline towers above a busy freeway lined with palm trees
  • Three travelers stand on a sun-lit Grand Canyon ledge looking into the vast gorge
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  • Backpackers trek along a rocky Grand Canyon rim under clear blue sky
  • Cyclists speed across the Golden Gate Bridge creating motion blur over passing traffic
  • Tranquil river flows through Yosemite Valley framed by golden grasses and granite walls
  • Rolling beige ridges and canyons of Death Valley under a vivid blue sky
  • Aerial view into the deep layers of the Grand Canyon with a winding river below
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G Adventures
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 13
Ages 18-39
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Los Angeles to Santa Margarita

    Los Angeles to Santa Margarita
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Margarita KOA)

    Included Activities

    • Santa Monica Visit
    • Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • Santa Monica Farmers Market
    • Surfing and Paddle Board Rentals
    Landmarks
    Santa Monica Pier
    Chewing Gum Alley
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  3. Day 2

    Santa Margarita to Santa Cruz

    Santa Margarita to Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Cruz /Monterey Bay KOA)

    Included Activities

    • 17-Mile Drive Monterey
    Landmarks
    17-Mile Drive
    Monterey Peninsula
  4. Day 3

    Santa Cruz - San Francisco

    Santa Cruz - San Francisco
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Stanford Court Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Half Moon Bay Drive
    • San Francisco Orientation

    Optional Activities

    • San Francisco City Tour
    • Cable Car Ride San Francisco (7 USD per person)
    • Bike Rental San Francisco (8-32 USD per person)
    • Sunset Sailing San Francisco
    • Fisherman's Wharf Visit
    • Haight-Ashbury Visit
    Landmarks
    Half Moon Bay
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Fisherman's Wharf
    Haight-Ashbury
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  5. Day 4

    San Francisco to Yosemite National Park

    San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Indian Flats Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Yosemite National Park Visit
    • Tuolumne Grove

    Optional Activities

    • Yosemite Bike Rental (12USD per person)
    • Yosemite National Park Hike (Free)
    Landmarks
    Tuolumne Grove
    El Capitan
    Bridalveil Fall
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  6. Day 5

    Yosemite National Park

    Yosemite National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Indian Flats Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Yosemite National Park Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Yosemite National Park Hike (Free)
    • Yosemite Bike Rental (12USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Yosemite Valley
    Half Dome
    Lower Yosemite Fall
    Upper Yosemite Fall
    Yosemite Village
    Ansel Adams Gallery
    Ahwahnee Museum
  7. Day 6

    Yosemite National Park

    Yosemite National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Indian Flats Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Yosemite National Park Visit
    • Vernal and Nevada Falls Hike

    Optional Activities

    • Yosemite Bike Rental (12USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Vernal Fall
    Nevada Fall
  8. Day 7

    Yosemite National Park to Venice Beach

    Yosemite National Park to Venice Beach
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Inn At Venice Beach)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach Bike Rental
    • Surf Board Rental
    Landmarks
    Venice Beach
  9. Day 8

    Venice Beach

    Venice Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Inn At Venice Beach)

    Included Activities

    • Surf Lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Beach Bike Rental
    • Surf Board Rental
    Landmarks
    Venice Beach
    Venice Pier
  10. Day 9

    Venice Beach to Joshua Tree National Park

    Venice Beach to Joshua Tree National Park
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Super 8 Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree)

    Included Activities

    • Joshua Tree National Park Visit
    • Joshua Tree NP Hike
    Landmarks
    Joshua Tree National Park
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  11. Day 10

    Joshua Tree to Grand Canyon National Park

    Joshua Tree to Grand Canyon National Park
    Meals
    Dinner (Cheesy slice of pizza overlooking the Grand Canyon during sunset)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Mather Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Grand Canyon Sunset
    • Grand Canyon Sunset Pizza

    Optional Activities

    • Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour (284-309USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon
    Route 66
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  12. Day 11

    Grand Canyon National Park

    Grand Canyon National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Mather Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Grand Canyon Hike

    Optional Activities

    • Bright Angel Trail Hike (Free)
    • Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour (284-309USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon South Rim
    Bright Angel Trail
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  13. Day 12

    Grand Canyon to Bryce Canyon

    Grand Canyon to Bryce Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Camping (Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Horseshoe Bend Hike

    Optional Activities

    • Antelope Canyon Tour (105USD per person)
    • Lake Powell Kayaking
    Landmarks
    Lake Powell
    Antelope Canyon
    Horseshoe Bend
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  14. Day 13

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Bryce Canyon National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Bryce Canyon National Park Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop Hike (Free)
    • Horseback Riding Bryce Canyon (65-90USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Bryce Canyon National Park
    Thor's Hammer
    Wall Street
    Inspiration Point
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  15. Day 14

    Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park

    Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Zion Canyon RV Resort & Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Visit
    Landmarks
    Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
    Colorado Plateau
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  16. Day 15

    Zion National Park

    Zion National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Zion Canyon RV Resort & Campground)

    Included Activities

    • Zion National Park Visit

    Optional Activities

    • The Narrows Hike (Free)
    Landmarks
    Zion National Park
    The Narrows
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  17. Day 16

    Zion National Park to Las Vegas

    Zion National Park to Las Vegas
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Nugget Las Vegas)
    Landmarks
    Las Vegas Strip
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  18. Day 17

    Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park

    Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Clarion Pointe Ridge)

    Included Activities

    • Death Valley National Park Visit
    Landmarks
    Death Valley National Park
    Badwater Basin
    Zabriskie Point
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  19. Day 18

    Ridgecrest to Los Angeles

    Ridgecrest to Los Angeles

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  • Santa Margarita KOA

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Santa Cruz /Monterey Bay KOA

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Stanford Court Hotel

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Indian Flats Campground

    Camping
    Days 4, 5, 6

  • The Inn At Venice Beach

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

  • Super 8 Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Mather Campground

    Camping
    Days 10, 11

  • Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground

    Camping
    Days 12, 13

  • Zion Canyon RV Resort & Campground

    Camping
    Days 14, 15

  • Golden Nugget Las Vegas

    Hotel
    day 16

  • Clarion Pointe Ridge

    Hotel
    day 17

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  • Lili5.0•August 2023
    Great tourguide and amazing people!
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  • Hannah5.0•November 2022
    My expectations for this trip were absolutely met. My three highlights were Joshua tree national park, I loved the...
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    Marilyn

    Asked on May 12th, 2024

    I see that this trip involves camping/living on campgrounds - just wondering if this involves sleeping in a tent? Or will we be living in cabins?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024

      This tour involves the following accommodation: Hotel (6 nts), glamping (2 nts), participation camping (9 nts). Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Most of the nights on tour are spent camping in tents in public and private campgrounds, but we will also use permanent canvas tents, twin-share rooms in hostels, and simple motels. All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including comfortable camp mattresses. We supply dome tents that take only 5 minutes to assemble/disassemble. They are good quality, durable, industry-standard, oversized 2-person tents, each with 2 separate and convenient zip-up doors, so that each person has his/her own entrance. We use 2 types of campgrounds in North America: 1. Private campgrounds: These are privately run sites, usually with all services such as fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, toilets & shower buildings. Some have small outdoor swimming pools and laundry facilities. These campgrounds are typically located near national park entrances or towns. 2. Public campgrounds: These are park-run sites, usually with basic facilities such as fire pits, picnic tables, and drinking water. In some cases, this type of campground doesn't have showers, only pit toilets and a lake! In other locations, toilet and shower facilities may be located outside the campground, or at times in another location a drive away. Some may have shower fees for onsite facilities ($2-6/shower).

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    Steven

    Asked on April 21st, 2024

    wie ist das Camping organisiert? Wird Zelt, Isomatte etc. gestellt oder muss man volle Ausrüstung dabei haben. Wenn ja, wohin damit den Tag über?

    Accommodation
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024

      Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Most of the nights on tour are spent camping in tents in public and private campgrounds, but we will also use permanent canvas tents, twin-share rooms in hostels, and simple motels. All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including comfortable camp mattresses. We supply dome tents that take only 5 minutes to assemble/disassemble. They are good quality, durable, industry-standard, oversized 2-person tents, each with 2 separate and convenient zip-up doors, so that each person has his/her own entrance.

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    Linda

    Asked on March 27th, 2023

    Is there a singles rate?

    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2023

      We do offer Single Supplement own room on this tour and this is an extra $1259 on top of the tour price.

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