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From Price: 1,109.00EUR / GBP927.00
An incredible journey, from wilderness lakes to deserted country roads, this tour escapes into the great American outdoors. From the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Mountains to the windswept deserts of the Southwest. Carefree days, campfire nights - hiking, swimming and horse riding ... all this on an exhilarating two week trail.
All Accommodation is included on a shared camping or hostel basis.
Getting There
This gap year programme begins in Seattle. If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
Admission to all National Parks and Monuments as per the itinerary
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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 Trek Leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
Days: 1-2 Seattle, Coeur d'Alene & Montana
From Seattle's Puget Sound into the wide open space of Eastern Washington across the Columbia, the Northwest's greatest river. Through Idaho into Big Sky Country - Montana. Relive history in a western ghost town.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 3-4 Yellowstone National Park
Enjoy a night under a brilliant blanket of stars in the American Rockies, before reaching Yellowstone National Park for a glorious three-night stay. View explosive geysers and colourful waterfalls while exploring the world's oldest and most famous national park. Keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife. Large herds of bison and elk roam the park and bears and wolves are also present.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 5-6 Grand Teton National Park & Jackson
Next, wonderful views and hikes await in majestic Grand Teton National Park. The mountains here rise up sharply from the surrounding valley (known as Jackson Hole). Our walks here allow you to either meander the shores of pretty alpine lakes beneath the Teton Mountains or to head uphill for outstanding panoramic views. Next we visit a truly western town, Jackson, Wyoming. Experience the raging waters of the Snake, one of America's last great untamed rivers, on an included white water rafting trip and try a shot of "redeye" in the Silver Dollar Saloon.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 7-9 Flaming Gorge & Arches National Park
Winding through the red-rock cliffs of Flaming Gorge, journey to America's Mecca for mountain biking enthusiasts - Moab, Utah. This is the perfect base for two days of exploration and adventure in the nearby Arches & Canyon lands National Parks. Endless opportunity awaits; take a sunset stroll to Delicate Arch or bike down the famous `Slick Rock Trail�, float down the Colorado on a scenic rafting trip or tackle the terrain high above on a guided Jeep tour.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 10 Monument Valley
Take a breath as we head to the Navajo Tribal Lands of Monument Valley. The only things to pre-date the origins of Native American culture are the towering buttes and mesas which dominate the awe-inspiring landscape. We will have an opportunity to explore some of the areas hidden treasures, learning of the local history and culture on an included Navajo guided jeep tour.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 11-12 Grand Canyon & Zion National Parks
Next stop is Grand Canyon National Park, with a full day to experience the grandeur of Earth's natural wonder. Whether you are up with the sun to start your long hike down Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, or choose the "bird's eye" view on a scenic flight, you are sure to be left with feelings of awe and amazement. Onwards to Zion National Park to swim and to explore the hidden canyons or maybe hike Angels Landing for a 360� view of this magnificent national park.
Accommodation: Camping included
Days: 13-14 Las Vegas & Los Angeles
Back to the modern world with a bang - Las Vegas - the greatest show on earth! Cruise "The Strip" in a super-stretch limo, indulge in an all-you-can eat buffet, take in a show or just watch the amazing crowds, neon signs 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. We end our adventure crossing the Mojave Desert before finishing in Los Angeles.
Accommodation: 1 en-route hotel nights paid locally
