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US National Parks Explorer and Eclipse (San Fran To Vegas)

15 days
From San Francisco to Las Vegas
3.8
1 traveler review

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in San Francisco

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Fisherman's Wharf
    • View Alcatraz from Fisherman's Wharf
    • View Golden Gate Bridge from Fisherman's Wharf
    • Explore downtown Union Square
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Wharf
    Alcatraz Island
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Union Square
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  2. Day 2

    San Francisco

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alamo Square
    • Explore Haight Ashbury
    • Drive to Twin Peaks for city views
    • Visit Golden Gate Bridge
    • Visit Fisherman's Wharf

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Lombard Street
    • Visit Coit Tower
    • Ride cable cars from Union Square and Market Street
    • Walk to Chinatown
    Landmarks
    Alamo Square
    Haight Ashbury
    Twin Peaks
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Fisherman's Wharf
    Lombard Street
    Coit Tower
    Union Square
    Chinatown
  3. Day 3

    San Francisco to Yosemite National Park

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Central Valley
    • Visit Yosemite Valley viewpoints
    • Walk to base of Yosemite Falls (optional depending on conditions)
    • Walk to base of Bridalveil Falls (optional depending on conditions)
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    Half Dome
    El Capitan
    Yosemite Falls
    Bridalveil Falls
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  4. Day 4

    Yosemite National Park

    Included Activities

    • Explore Yosemite wilderness area

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from Glacier Point along Panorama and Mist Trail (4-6 hours, challenging)
    • Scenic cycling in Yosemite
    • Relax along riverbanks
    Landmarks
    Glacier Point
    Nevada Fall
    Vernal Fall
    Half Dome
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  5. Day 5

    Yosemite to Bakersfield

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mariposa Grove
    • Walk through giant Sequoia trees
    • Walk trails in Mariposa Grove
    Landmarks
    Mariposa Grove
  6. Day 6

    Bakersfield to Las Vegas via Death Valley

    Included Activities

    • Visit Death Valley
    Landmarks
    Death Valley
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  7. Day 7

    Las Vegas to Zion National Park

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zion National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Hike Watchman's Trail
    • Hike other park trails in Zion
    Landmarks
    Zion National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zion visitor center
    • Take park shuttle bus
    • Explore Zion trails

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Scout's Lookout (approximately 3 hours, challenging)
    Landmarks
    Scout's Lookout
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  9. Day 9

    Bryce Canyon to Moab via Capitol Reef

    Included Activities

    • Watch sunrise at Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon
    • Visit Capitol Reef National Park
    • Hike at Capitol Reef National Park
    Landmarks
    Bryce Canyon National Park
    Sunrise Point
    Capitol Reef National Park
  10. Day 10

    Arches National Park

    Included Activities

    • Hike Devil's Garden at Arches National Park
    • Walk to Delicate Arch for sunset
    Landmarks
    Arches National Park
    Devil's Garden
    Delicate Arch
    La Sal Mountains
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  11. Day 11

    Moab to Monument Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Fisher Towers (7 kilometers, approximately 4 hours)
    Landmarks
    Fisher Towers
    Kayenta
    Monument Valley
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  12. Day 12

    Monument Valley Eclipse Viewing to Grand Canyon

    Meals
    Lunch (Food provided during jeep tour and eclipse viewing (depending on timings, may be more like brunch))

    Included Activities

    • Jeep tour of Monument Valley backcountry with Navajo guide
    • Annular eclipse viewing at Monument Valley
    • Visit Grand Canyon South Rim at Desert View
    Landmarks
    Monument Valley
    Grand Canyon
    Desert View
  13. Day 13

    Grand Canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Hike from South Rim to Indian Gardens
    • Hike to Plateau Point
    • Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon
    • Use park shuttle service to explore the rim
    • Watch sunset at Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon
    South Rim
    Indian Gardens
    Plateau Point
    Colorado River
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  14. Day 14

    Grand Canyon to Las Vegas via Route 66

    Included Activities

    • Drive Route 66

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Williams town
    • View exploding volcanoes at Las Vegas casinos
    • View pirate battles
    • Cruise Venetian canals
    • Visit ancient pyramids
    • Ride New York skyline rollercoaster
    Landmarks
    Route 66
    Williams
  15. Day 15

    Depart from Las Vegas

    Meals
    Breakfast
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