8 Days | Explore the wild west coast on this adventure through Nevada and California
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Fall in love with the rugged and diverse American West on this eight-day adventure, from the sun-baked desert to Yosemite National Park's granite peaks and pine forests. Explore the highlights of the wild west coast and stroll the neon-lit boulevards of Las Vegas, walk through giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove, take scenic drives and hikes to natural wonders like Yosemite Falls, spend some free time to explore Monterey Bay at your own pace, check out coastal parks in California, enjoy dinner at a local winery and end it all with a catamaran cruise in the bay of San Francisco, taking in all the iconic sites from the water during sunset.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Las Vegas, United States
- Finish
- San Francisco, United States
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- United States
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SSKG
- Start your west coast adventure on the glitzy Strip of Las Vegas – hit the town for a dose of bright lights and the chance to win big!
- Hike through sequoia forests, granite cliff faces and cascading waterfalls in Yosemite National Park – one of the best places for hiking, walking and wildlife spotting.
- Enjoy a full day exploring California’s coastal parks, kick back on the gorgeous white sands of secrets coves and end with an evening of wine tastings at dinner at a local winery.
- End your trip in eccentric San Francisco, exploring the sights of the bay on a sunset catamaran cruise and sailing around the infamous Alcatraz Island and beneath the legendary Golden Gate Bridge.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, the Grand Canyon Conservancy. Donations help them protect Grand Canyon National Park and support trail restoration, conservation of native plants and wildlife, and educational programs. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
- This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
- This trip involves a fair amount of walking. To make the most of the trip, at least a moderate fitness level is needed.
- You may also want to check out our Ultimate National Parks trip if you have a longer time to explore the region:
- https://www.intrepidtravel.com/united-states/la-san-fran-ultimate-national-parks-150417
Itinerary
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Private vehicle
Hotel (5 nights), Lodge (2 nights)
- Yosemite National Park - Entrance Fee
- Yosemite National Park - Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
- Yosemite - Pizza Picnic Dinner
- Yosemite National Park - Leader-led hike
- Yosemite National Park - Glacier Point
- Monterey - Leader-led orientation
- Carmel - Winery Tasting & Dinner
- Monterey - Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Monterey - California Coastal Highway 1
- San Francisco - Leader-led city tour
- San Francisco - Sunset catamaran cruise
- Las Vegas - Neon Museum - USD20
- Las Vegas - Mob Museum - USD27
- Yosemite National Park - Hiking - Free
- Yosemite - Cycling in Yosemite Valley - USD12
- Monterey - Monterey Bay Aquarium - USD65
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6:00 PM on Day 1 in Las Vegas. This trip ends on the morning of Day 8 in San Francisco.
2. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
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