USA Travel: American Dream Tour Profile

USA Travel: American Dream Tour

Amazing Southwest, Grand Canyon, Arches, Bryce Canyon and Yosemite!

General Info

Be a day-tripper in San Francisco, Stroll down Santa Monica pier at sunset, Hike amid the Mojave Desert's Joshua trees, Witness sunlight dance over the Grand Canyon, Admire prehistoric landscapes in Canyonlands, Delight in the strikingly coloured rocks of Zion, Trail beneath Yosemite's El Capitan, Get gold-rush fever in Old Sacramento, Quaff world-famous Napa Valley wines

Info

Duration:

2 weeks to 4 weeks

Activities:

Travel Tours / Adventure / Extreme Travel

Location:

USA

Countries:

United States

Tour Code:

SRAD

Itinerary

Day 1 San Francisco

Kick off the adventure among the sights of San Francisco.

Day 2 Santa Cruz

Discover the coastal sights of Santa Cruz.

Day 3 Monterey

Stop by seaside Monterey, which boasts one of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems.

Days 4-5 Los Angeles

Get familiar with Santa Barbara on foot or rollerskates, then venture to LA to mingle with the famous residents of Malibu or to stroll legendary Santa Monica pier.

Day 6 San Diego

Escape fast-paced city living in the breezy bay of San Diego.

Day 7 Joshua Tree National Park

Said to resemble the biblical Joshua in prayer, the iconic Joshua tree dots the Mojave Desert amid loose boulders and palm oases. Discover exotic cacti, moody mountains and curious rock formations in this distinctive park.

Day 8 Grand Canyon

Hike along the floor, skirt around the rim or take to the skies in an optional helicopter flight. Stay for sunset when the rose-coloured hues dance over the rocks to create a spectacular show of nature.

Day 9 Monument Valley

Make the pilgrimage to the rock-hewn village of Betatakin. Stop by the Navajo Indian Reservation and visit the stunning stupas of Monument Valley.

Days 10-11 Moab

The wild triad of Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point and Arches reserves is an awe-inspiring collection of prehistoric panoramas.

Days 12-13 Bryce Canyon National Park/ Zion National Park

Take in the rugged landscape on the journey to Bryce Canyon. Head to Red Canyon for a short hike en route to the pink, red and whites rocks of Zion.

Days 14-15 Las Vegas

Entertainment options abound in Sin City - from roulette wheels to cabaret shows, cocktails and jazz clubs.

Day 16 Death Valley

Seek out sand dunes, sculpted rocks, shaded oases and endemic wildlife.

Days 17-18 Yosemite National Park

Hike through meadows beneath the El Capitan, pasing pools, winding rivers and thundering waterfalls.

Day 19 Napa Valley/ Sonoma Valley

Discover the Old West in Sacramento - think raised wooden footpaths and real steam trains. Explore a wine-lovers paradise while travelling through the picturesque Napa and Sonoma Valleys on the way to Petaluma.

Days 20-21 San Francisco

Visit the harbour city of Sausalito en route to San Francisco, the happy ending to this American Dream.