Westerner2 BLT Tour, California, USA

The perfect Southwest cocktail. The Pacific Coast sets a mellow tone while the adrenaline-fuelled cities add real zest to the mix. Serve on the rocks; none beat those around the Sierra Nevada and Grand Canyon.

General Info

The perfect California, Nevada and Arizona cocktail. The Pacific Coast sets an ultra mellow tone while a heady blend of adrenaline-fuelled cities adds real zip and zest to the mix. Serve on the rocks; none beat those around the Sierra Nevada and Grand Canyon.

> Stunning sunrise/sunset over the Grand Canyon
> Sightseeing in Las Vegas, San Fran and LA
> Explore Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks

Info

Duration:

1 week to 2 weeks

Activities:

Gap year / Career break / Travel Tours / Adventure / Extreme Travel

Countries:

United States

Tour Code:

W2B

Itinerary

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 nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

Local Payments - All meals paid individually in local restaurants.

Day: 1-2 Los Angeles & San Diego
On day one we say goodbye to LA's champion Lakers and hello to the sunny beaches of San Diego. Catch a wave at a surf lesson, check out SeaWorld's penguins and most famous resident, Shamu, or if you prefer terra firma, hang out with the monkeys at San Diego Zoo.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

Day: 3 Lake Havasu
From the California coast, cruise the freeway towards Arizona's Lake Havasu, home of the original London Bridge and "Little Britain" community. En route we'll climb the biggest Sand Dunes of California , so bring your sun-cream!
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

Day: 4-5 Grand Canyon
One of the true wonders of the world, Grand Canyon National Park is immense and its sunrise is unforgettable. Over 450km long, 25km wide and over 1.5km deep. Pack your best boots and don't forget your camera for a sunrise/sunset hike along the rim. For the more ambitious take the long hike down Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, or choose the "bird's eye" view on a scenic flight. Watching the sinking sun paint it amber, maroon and red, its breathtaking immensity still blows you away.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

Day: 6-7 Las Vegas
With a sudden burst of neon, Vegas is right in your face - Viva Las Vegas! This is the party capital of the USA but watch out though - some dub this place 'Lost Wages'! Cruise the strip in a stretch limo.or better yet.a stretch Hummer! Enjoy a feast at the Luxor's deluxe buffet, experience the Bellagio's water-show and New York New York's roller coaster before checking out Coyote Ugly and clubbing all night long.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

Day: 8-9 Yosemite National Park
Leaving the bright lights of Las Vegas, return to California and its most famous national park, Yosemite. Easy or challenging hikes will bring you face to face with stunning glacier-carved granite monoliths, deep valleys, giant sequoias and spectacular waterfalls. Once deep inside Yosemite, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including black bears.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

Day: 10-11 San Francisco
One of the most vibrant cities in the USA, San Francisco has got it all! We'll tour the city, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, speak Chinese in China Town, and also check out North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf. View the Bay and Alcatraz on an optional sunset sailboat cruise, then the party people can flock to trendy bars and clubs in North Beach or Haight-Ashbury and that friendly vibe gets even better.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

Day: 12-13 Santa Barbara
From big city to beach towns, there will be plenty of time to explore the world famous Santa Barbara and its Spanish Mission before the nightlife begins.
Accommodation: Budget Lodging included

Day: 14 Los Angeles
LA, the City of Angels, is the 2nd largest in America and home to countless stars. We'll tour the city and Hollywood Boulevard before visiting LA's iconic Hollywood sign and finishing this trip of a lifetime!

Tour ends at approx 17:00 hours in Los Angeles on day 14.

Additional Info

Accomodation

  • Accomodation Included
  • Hotel

Duration:

1 week to 2 weeks

What's Included / Excluded:

From £1099

Start Dates:

> 16 Feb 11
> 16 Mar 11
> 13 Apr 11
> 11 May 11
> 08 Jun 11
> 29 Jun 11
> 13 Jul 11
> 27 Jul 11
> 03 Aug 11
> 10 Aug 11
> 17 Aug 11
> 31 Aug 11
> 14 Sep 11
> 12 Oct 11
> 09 Nov 11
> 07 Dec 11
> 11 Jan 12
> 15 Feb 12
> 14 Mar 12

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