Sunshine Trail, SOST

Sunshine Trail, SOST

Company : Intrepid Suntrek
Activities : Adventure / Extreme / Tour
Countries : United States
Location : USA
Duration : 2-4 weeks
Tour Code : SOST

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Traverse the States from San Francisco to New York City.

Discover some of the US' best national parks, Traverse the States from San Francisco to New York City, Roll those dice in Las Vegas, Be awed by the natural majesty of the Grand Canyon, Experience Navajo culture in ancient Monument Valley, Visit the birthplace of jazz, Walk in the footsteps of Elvis Presley, Sing the blues or croon some country tunes, Explore the monuments and museums of Washington DC, Experience the vibrant life of New York City, Witness the diverse landscapes of the US

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Day 1 San Francisco

Get acquainted with America's majestic bay city and perhaps visit the infamous Alcatraz.

Days 2-3 Yosemite National Park

Discover huge cliffs, sparkling waterfalls and iconic wildlife in one of the USA's most scenic parks.

Day 4 Sierra Nevada

Spy unearthly tufa towers rising from the waters of Mono Lake like sand castles. Pitch a tent among the towering mountains and racing streams that characterise the dramatic Sierra Nevada.

Days 5-6 Las Vegas

Travel through desolate Death Valley en route to Sin City.

Days 7-8 Grand Canyon

Discover one of the Seven Wonder's of the Natural World, the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Up to 1,600 m deep, this fissure in the earth is a lifetime must-see. With photo opportunities galore and the option of a scenic flight, the Grand Canyon will knock socks off.

Day 9 Monument Valley

Home to over 200,000 Indians of the Navajo tribe, the Navajo Indian Reservation is the largest of its kind in America. Meet members of the Navajo tribe.

Day 10 Mesa Verde National Park

See the sombrero-shaped rock formation of Mexican Hat and travel to Mesa Verde, best known for its cliff dwellings.

Day 11 Santa Fe

Explore the sandstone kiva of the Aztec Ruins National Monument.

Day 12 Carlsbad Caverns

As the sun sets, witness a noisy exodus of bats from these gigantic caves.
Day 13 San Antonio

Why not choose to visit the Alamo, a reconstructed 18th century fort.

Day 14 Houston

Sign up for an optional trip to the NASA Space Center.

Days 15-16 New Orleans

Straddling the Mississippi, this city is known for its cuisine, architecture and as the birthplace of jazz.

Day 17 Memphis

Perhaps visit Elvis' Graceland.

Day 18 Nashville

From jazz to blues and now to country - explore Nashville.

Days 19-21 Washington DC

Travel through the soaring Appalachian Mountains, en route to the capital. Admire DC's grand avenues, parks and architecture.

Day 22 New York

Visit Philly, where Thomas Jefferson declared Independence in 1776, before ending the adventure in New York. Life moves fast in NYC, where big sights, sounds and smells exist in harmony with small treasures. Peruse giants at the Museum of Natural History, gaze over a wealth of artworks in the Met or find a quiet corner in Central Park.

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Tour Price Included in Price
USD 1985-2185 Intrepid Suntrek leader
van transportation
entrance to national parks
use of camping and cooking gear
accommodation: camping and 2 hotels and 3 hostels
Local Payment Not Included in Price
food kitty and meals
Start Dates Group Size
Selected Saturdays from March - September maximum 13

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