Does the tour leader speak English?

The tour leader speaks English as well as the local language.

Can we book the Best of the West tour, we are respectively 52 and 57 years old and have 25 years of experience in camping (tent)?

This tour is a part of our 18-30somethings travel style, which is only available for travellers between the ages of 18 - 39 to book onto. Our other travel styles, such as Classic, Active, National Geographic Journeys, etc., do not have any age restrictions.

Can you tell me about this trip? Best of the West Road Trip: California, Utah & Vegas Bright Lights. Do you place solo travelers with a roommate? Where do you stay (hotels, camping)? Do you fly into LA? What is the average age of the travelers and how many are on the trip? Do you hike or is it just visiting parks? Do you offer dietary restrictions accommodations?

Another note - this trip has a specific age requirement set by Hostelworld & G Adventures for travellers to be between the ages of 18-35 to participate. Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. We use a combination of hotels and hostels, but most of the nights on tour are spent camping in tents in public and private campgrounds. Multi-share accommodation, on a single-sex basis (typically 4-6 people per room), is common in the U.S. All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including comfortable camp mattresses. The trip starts and ends in LA so this easy for booking roundtrip flights out of LAX. There will be tons of hiking opportunities on this trip and at least one chance in every National Park we visit on the tour. For dietary restrictions, we can accommodate all but strict Halal.

what age group is this - as the only one I see on the g adventures website is for 18-39yr olds??

We have different styles of tours and some of these styles are for particular age groups. The Best of the West Road Trip: California, Utah & Vegas Bright Lights tour is one of our 'Roamies" tours this tour is for travellers between the ages of 18 to 35. If you would like a similar tour that is available for all ages. We suggest looking at our 'Classic' or 'Active' styles of tours.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Accommodation
Hotel (Santa Margarita KOA)
Included Activities
- Los Angeles Sightseeing With CEO
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Dinner in San Luis Obispo
Landmarks
Rodeo Drive
Hollywood Sign
Sunset Boulevard
Day 2
Santa Margarita
Santa Margarita
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Santa Margarita KOA)
Included Activities
- Pacific Coast Highway Exploration
Optional Activities
- Beach hike to Ragged Point
- Bike rental
Landmarks
San Simeon
Ragged Point
Day 3
Santa Margarita to Yosemite National Park
Santa Margarita to Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Camping (Indian Flats Campground)
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park Visit
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Arch Rock
Merced River
Day 4
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Camping (Indian Flats Campground)
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls Hike
- Yosemite Falls Hike
- Nevada Falls Hike
- Yosemite Bike Rental (30-40 USD per person)
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Yosemite Falls
Day 5
Yosemite National Park to Bishop
Yosemite National Park to Bishop
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Camping (Brownstown Campground)
Included Activities
- Tuolumne Grove hike to see giant Sequoia trees
- Lembert Dome Trail hike
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Tuolumne Grove
Lembert Dome
Tioga Pass
Day 6
Bishop to Las Vegas
Bishop to Las Vegas
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Nugget Las Vegas)
Included Activities
- Death Valley National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Las Vegas Show (60-200 USD per person)
- Vegas Strip Visit
Landmarks
Death Valley National Park
Furnace Creek
Badwater Basin
Zabriskie Point
Day 7
Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park
Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at camp with fellow Roamies)
Accommodation
Camping (Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground)
Included Activities
- Bryce Canyon National Park Visit
- Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop Hike
Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Cedar City
Day 8
Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Zion Ponderosa Ranch)
Included Activities
- Zion National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Watchman Trail Hike
- The Narrows Hike
- Scout Lookout Trail
- Angels Landing Trail (requires advance permit via National Park lottery system)
Landmarks
Zion National Park
Emerald Pools
The Narrows
Angels Landing
Day 9
Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park
Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a Navajo-inspired restaurant and trading post)
Accommodation
Camping (Mather Campground)
Included Activities
- Horseshoe Bend Hike
Landmarks
Horseshoe Bend
Grand Canyon National Park
Day 10
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the park), Dinner (Pizza dinner along the rim of the Grand Canyon at sunset)
Accommodation
Camping (Mather Campground)
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon South Rim visit
- Grand Canyon hike (your choice of trails from South Rim)
- Grand Canyon Sunset Pizza dinner
Optional Activities
- Bright Angel Trail Hike
- Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
- Bike rental in the park
Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim
Day 11
Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park
Grand Canyon National Park to Joshua Tree National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Camping (Joshua Tree Lake Rv & Campground)
Included Activities
- Route 66 Drive
- Joshua Tree National Park visit
Optional Activities
- Stop in Seligman along Route 66
- Lunch in Kingman (traveler's own cost)
- Explore Pioneer Town in the evening
- Desert sunset viewing
- Stargazing in Joshua Tree
Landmarks
Route 66
Joshua Tree National Park
Seligman
Kingman
Mojave Desert
Pioneer Town
Day 12
Joshua Tree National Park to Santa Monica
Joshua Tree National Park to Santa Monica
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel)
Included Activities
- Santa Monica Visit
Optional Activities
- Santa Monica Pier Visit
- Beach lounging
- Rollerblades and Bike Rentals
Landmarks
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier
Day 13
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Rodeo Drive
Hollywood Sign
Sunset Boulevard

Landmarks
San Simeon
Ragged Point

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Arch Rock
Merced River

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Yosemite Falls

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Tuolumne Grove
Lembert Dome
Tioga Pass

Landmarks
Death Valley National Park
Furnace Creek
Badwater Basin
Zabriskie Point

Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Cedar City

Landmarks
Zion National Park
Emerald Pools
The Narrows
Angels Landing

Landmarks
Horseshoe Bend
Grand Canyon National Park

Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim

Landmarks
Route 66
Joshua Tree National Park
Seligman
Kingman
Mojave Desert
Pioneer Town

Landmarks
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Santa Margarita KOA
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Indian Flats Campground
Camping
Days 3, 4
Brownstown Campground
Camping
day 5
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Hotel
day 6
Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground
Camping
day 7
Zion Ponderosa Ranch
Hotel
day 8
Mather Campground
Camping
Days 9, 10
Joshua Tree Lake Rv & Campground
Camping
day 11
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Hostel
day 12

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Adele4.8•October 2026
This trip was absolutely incredible! The views were INSANE, the places we visited were breathtaking, and the hikes...
This trip was absolutely incredible! The views were INSANE, the places we visited were breathtaking, and the hikes were amazing. Every single stop was worth it, and the landscapes were just unreal. It was such an unforgettable experience from start to finish! Jeremy was an amazing guide and really made the trip even better. I would 100% recommend this trip to anyone who wants to discover California’s incredible national parks. Honestly, it was just WOW! 🤩Show more
Brenda5.0•October 2026
Tour Director very pleasant and made trip enjoyable. All of my expectations were met. Excellent trip
RachelLewis4.5•September 2026
Well organised. Smooth running. Interesting tour. Campsites were pleasant with great views. White water rafting was...
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Brandon
Asked on July 29th, 2026
Does the tour leader speak English?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026
  The tour leader speaks English as well as the local language.
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Veronica
Asked on May 13th, 2026
Can we book the Best of the West tour, we are respectively 52 and 57 years old and have 25 years of experience in camping (tent)?
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026
  This tour is a part of our 18-30somethings travel style, which is only available for travellers between the ages of 18 - 39 to book onto. Our other travel styles, such as Classic, Active, National Geographic Journeys, etc., do not have any age restrictions.
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Nick
Asked on June 17th, 2024
Can you tell me about this trip? Best of the West Road Trip: California, Utah & Vegas Bright Lights. Do you place solo travelers with a roommate? Where do you stay (hotels, camping)? Do you fly into LA? What is the average age of the travelers and how many are on the trip? Do you hike or is it just visiting parks? Do you offer dietary restrictions accommodations?
Accommodation
Age Range
Group size
Meals
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  Another note - this trip has a specific age requirement set by Hostelworld & G Adventures for travellers to be between the ages of 18-35 to participate. Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. We use a combination of hotels and hostels, but most of the nights on tour are spent camping in tents in public and private campgrounds. Multi-share accommodation, on a single-sex basis (typically 4-6 people per room), is common in the U.S. All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including comfortable camp mattresses. The trip starts and ends in LA so this easy for booking roundtrip flights out of LAX. There will be tons of hiking opportunities on this trip and at least one chance in every National Park we visit on the tour. For dietary restrictions, we can accommodate all but strict Halal.
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Pam
Asked on May 26th, 2024
what age group is this - as the only one I see on the g adventures website is for 18-39yr olds??
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Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
  We have different styles of tours and some of these styles are for particular age groups. The Best of the West Road Trip: California, Utah & Vegas Bright Lights tour is one of our 'Roamies" tours this tour is for travellers between the ages of 18 to 35. If you would like a similar tour that is available for all ages. We suggest looking at our 'Classic' or 'Active' styles of tours.

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