The Adventure travel | Overland tours | Road trips programmes in USA
From Price: 619.00EUR / GBP518.00
This quick taste of the western USA highlights the area's two most important national parks, the wonders of incomparable Las Vegas, and the desert splendor of the Colorado River region, all sandwiched between America's loveliest city, San Francisco, and its most unique, Los Angeles.
All Accommodation is included on a shared camping or hostel basis.
Getting There
This gap year programme begins in San Francisco. If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
When To Go
Contact us for starting dates.
Why Xtreme Gap?
If you thinking of waiting to book until you get out to the country you planning on travelling to think again. This is why you should book with us. Booking with Xtreme Gap ensures you will do it!
Admission to all National Parks and Monuments as per the itinerary
Excluded
Flights
Visas
Insurance
NATIONAL PARKS INCLUDED: YOSEMITE, GRAND CANYON
FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your tour Leader you may modify certain nights tops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
Days: 1-2 San Francisco & Yosemite National Park
Bidding San Francisco a reluctant farewell, head east through California's gold country, where in 1848, the finding of a single nugget triggered a stampede of gold-seekers known as the 49'ers. Then, a scenic drive into the Yosemite National Park region and a chance to hike, bike, or float through the extraordinary landscape of glacier-carved granite monoliths, spectacular waterfalls and groves of giant Sequoia trees - the largest living things on earth! If you want a real challenge, try the 17 mile round trip hike to the top of Half Dome!
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 3-4 Las Vegas
Next, Las Vegas - the greatest show on earth! Cruise "The Strip" in style with the included limousine tour, then indulge in an all-you-can eat buffet, take in a show or just watch the amazing crowds, neon and attractions that many hotel casinos have to offer. And if that's not enough, take a helicopter flight down The Strip or just gamble the night away in one of the world class casinos.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally
Days: 5-7 Grand Canyon, Colorado River & Los Angeles
Leaving Las Vegas, explore America's premier National Park, and find out why it is called the Grand Canyon. Visit the viewpoints, hike the trails, or take a scenic flight for a bird's-eye view - no matter what, you will not believe your eyes. Then, drop down into the desert for a lovely last evening along the Colorado River, before heading to the City of Angels for a tour of Hollywood and our final destination.
