USA Travel: Southwest Tour Profile

USA Travel: Southwest Tour

The classic American Southwest camping trip with all the bells and whistles!

General Info

Rollerskate down the jasmine-infused streets of Santa Barbara, Admire the sprawl of the Grand Canyon, Have fun in the sun by Lake Powell, Discover Wild West landscapes in Monument Valley, Explore Bryce Canyon’s bewitching terrain, Peruse tufa rocks piercing Mono Lake, Spot iconic wildlife in Yosemite, Saunter through vineyards in the Napa and Sonoma valleys

Info

Duration:

2 weeks to 4 weeks

Activities:

Travel Tours / Adventure / Extreme Travel

Location:

USA

Countries:

United States

Tour Code:

SOTS

Itinerary

Day 1 San Francisco

Why not arrive early to see the very best that San Fran has to offer.

Day 2 Santa Cruz

Pass time with a scenic drive to Santa Cruz.

Day 3 Santa Barbara

Take up rollerskating, cycling or beach volleyball in this Californian Shangri-La.

Day 4 Los Angeles

Dress to impress and glimpse a celebrity or two in this star-studded town.

Days 5-6 San Diego

Why not grab the chance to see some of this city's finest museums while strolling through Balboa Park.

Day 7 Lake Havasu

Discover a piece of London in Lake Havasu City - London Bridge was auctioned off in the 1960s, won by an developer, dismantled and reconstructed here.

Days 8-9 Grand Canyon

There's no denying the grandeur of this canyon - it’s magnificent from any angle, but an optional helicopter flight offers the best seats in the house.

Day 10 Lake Powell/ Western Ranch Camp

Visit Glen Canyon, then journey to Lake Powell to swim in the crystal-clear water or laze on the shore.

Day 11 Monument Valley

Discover the freestanding rock formations that have served as a backdrop for countless Hollywood Westerns.

Days 12-13 Moab

Hike or bike ancient flame-red landscapes, discover ancient rock art or raft down the Colorado River.

Day 14 Bryce Canyon National Park

Peruse the rusty-coloured steeples, spires to pinnacles that pierce the terrain.

Days 15-16 Las Vegas

After a brief stint hiking through the idyllic landscape in Zion National Park, head to Nevada's entertainment capital.

Day 17 Death Valley/ Sierra Nevada

Keep cool driving through Death Valley en route to Sierra Nevada. Clean air, blue skies and mountain lakes are in full technicolour view on the drive to this.

Day 18 Sierra Nevada

Visit Bodie State Historic Park, a gold-rush town suspended in time.

Day 19-20 Yosemite National Park

Natural marvels abound in Yosemite, as cliffs, waterfalls and lakes pepper the landscape.

Day 21 Napa Valley/ Sonoma Valleys

Get a taste of the Old West while wandering around Old Sacramento. Quaff local wines in the verdant Napa and Sonoma Valleys, two of the most famous wine regions in the world.

Day 22 San Francisco

After finishing in San Fran, why not hit the Ferry Building in FiDi and celebrate the adventure's end.