Best of Western USA

Take a ten-day road trip from the glitzy hub of Las Vegas to the trendy San Francisco, stopping at national parks, deep canyons, fascinating landscapes and small towns along the way. Start with Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon hikes, kayak across Lake Powell, discover the iconic Monument Valley with a Navajo guide then hit the famed Grand Canyon for an epic sunset and a walk along the rim. Visit the Kelso Dunes and hear them sing, then visit the towering sequoias – some of the oldest trees on Earth! Your last stop is the incredibly diverse lands of Yosemite National Park, where you’ll stargaze with a local naturalist and walk the best trails with an expert trip leader.

Activities

• Zion National Park - Walks
• Bryce Canyon - Leader-led Walk
• Horseshoe Bend Visit
• Lake Powell - Kayaking
• Monument Valley - Navajo guided 4x4 Jeep tour including traditional lunch
• Mojave National Preserve - Kelso Dunes hike
• Sequoia National Park
• Yosemite National Park - Stargazing with Yosemite Conservancy Naturalist
• Yosemite National Park - Entrance Fee
• Yosemite National Park - Leader-led hike
• Yosemite - Pizza Picnic Dinner
• San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge walk

Highlights

• Marvel at one of the nation’s greatest national parks, The Grand Canyon, and walk along the rim, hike into the canyon or just soak up the expansive views.
• Kayak across the waters of Lake Powell, weaving your way past fascinating rock formations as your leader shares stories of the lake’s history.
• Hike through the varied landscapes of Zion National Park, taking in views of massive canyon walls and red sandstone cliffs as you go.
• Learn about the culture and history of Monument Valley during a Navajo guided tour, followed by a traditional homecooked, family-style Navajo lunch.
• Experience world-famous Yosemite National Park, taking in the breathtaking scenery as well as the pristine night sky as you go on leader-led walks both day and night.
• Walk among the towering timber of Sequoia National Park and see General Sherman, the world’s largest tree by volume, along with the other soaring sequoias that make up the Giant Forest.