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

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Arrival in San Francisco

   Arrival in San Francisco Show on map

   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

   

3. Day 2

   San Francisco

   San Francisco Show on map

   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

4. Day 3

   San Francisco to Yosemite National Park

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   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

   

5. Day 4

   Yosemite National Park

   Yosemite National Park Show on map

   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

6. Day 5

   Yosemite to Bakersfield

   Yosemite to Bakersfield Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit Mariposa Grove
   • Walk through giant Sequoia trees
   • Walk trails in Mariposa Grove

   Landmarks
   Mariposa Grove

7. Day 6

   Bakersfield to Las Vegas via Death Valley

   Bakersfield to Las Vegas via Death Valley Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit Death Valley

   Landmarks
   Death Valley

   

8. Day 7

   Las Vegas to Zion National Park

   Las Vegas to Zion National Park Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Visit Zion National Park

   Optional Activities

   • Hike Watchman's Trail
   • Hike other park trails in Zion

   Landmarks
   Zion National Park

   

9. Day 8

   Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon

   Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon Show on map

   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

   

10. Day 9

    Bryce Canyon to Moab via Capitol Reef

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    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

11. Day 10

    Arches National Park

    Arches National Park Show on map

    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

    

12. Day 11

    Moab to Monument Valley

    Moab to Monument Valley Show on map

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Fisher Towers (7 kilometers, approximately 4 hours)

    Landmarks
    Fisher Towers
    Kayenta
    Monument Valley

    

13. Day 12

    Monument Valley Eclipse Viewing to Grand Canyon

    Monument Valley Eclipse Viewing to Grand Canyon Show on map

    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

    

14. Day 13

    Grand Canyon

    Grand Canyon Show on map

    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

15. Day 14

    Grand Canyon to Las Vegas via Route 66

    Grand Canyon to Las Vegas via Route 66 Show on map

    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

16. Day 15

    Depart from Las Vegas

    Depart from Las Vegas Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast