BEST OF THE WEST

OVERVIEW

From the Golden Gate Bridge and the giant Sequoias and granite peaks of Yosemite, this grand adventure highlights the best of America's national parks. With great hiking opportunities as well as horse riding, mountain biking, white water rafting and a truly unique Navajo Indian guided Jeep tour of Monument Valley, this tour shows the true American spirit!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Services of two professional Footloose tour leaders for maximum support and flexibility. (Departures with less than 8 passengers will have one tour leader)
• All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• All 15 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag) & 2 nights hotel included
• Admission & Navajo guided Jeep Tour of Monument Valley
• Admission to all National Parks as per the itinerary
• All meals while camping prepared by your tour leaders
• Guided hikes in Yosemite, Yellowstone, Arches & Zion National Park

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Whitewater Rafting US$30-$150
• Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE
• Grand Canyon Scenic Flights US$125-$375
• Western horseback riding US$45-$95
• Mountain Bike Rental in Moab: US$40-$95
• Grand Canyon I-MAX Theater US$8-$12
• Limos in Las Vegas US$25
• Watersports US$20-50

TRIP ITINERARY

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

Days: 1 Arrive San Francisco

Arrive into San Francisco and transfer (not included) to our gateway hotel at your leisure. Rest of day to relax and prepare for your adventure.
Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Days: 2 & 3 Yosemite National Park

After a brief tour of San Francisco's highlights, we head east through Gold Country to the gates of Yosemite National Park. Enjoy an afternoon under the mighty Sequoias before setting up camp under the towering granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley. Your next day will be filled with a variety of hiking and sightseeing options. Tackle the seventeen mile hike to Half Dome or just stroll under Yosemite Falls and El Capitan.
Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Days: 4 & 5 Lake Tahoe & Nevada

From Yosemite we then continue the journey to beautiful Lake Tahoe. We will spend the days walking the lakeside trails and then enjoy an unforgettable sunset sailboat cruise before crossing the vast Nevada desert to Nat So Pah Hot Springs.
Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Days: 6 & 7 Yellowstone National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring the wilderness and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. The first and largest national park in the continental United States, Yellowstone was originally protected for its geothermic wonders, such as Old Faithful and is also home to most of the continent's big mammals, there are permanent populations of buffalo, elk, wolves, mountain lion and two species of bear.
Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Days: 8 Jackson, Wyoming

Leaving the park, past the Grand Teton range, we reach Jackson, Wyoming - a ski resort town which still has a real cowboy feel.
Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Days: 9 Salt Lake City

The capital of Utah, Salt Lake City, is home to Temple Square and we will have the afternoon free to explore the city's beautifully landscaped grounds, 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple and the domed Tabernacle, home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Besides occasional free concerts, there are also nearby shopping centres and tasty local restaurants.
Meals: Some paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel/lodge included

Days: 10-12 Moab / Arches & Canyonlands National Parks

Moab is the perfect base for three days of exploration and adventure in the nearby Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Endless opportunity awaits; take a sunset stroll to Delicate Arch or bike down the famous "Slick Rock Trail", float down the Colorado on a scenic rafting trip or tackle the terrain high above on a guided Jeep tour.
Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Days: 13 Monument Valley

From red rock country to Indian territory, we travel out of Utah and on to the Navajo Reservation. Met by a Navajo guide, we will be taken on an included Jeep tour of the Monument Valley Tribal Lands. Learn about the history and culture of the Navajo people. Hear how Native Americans have embraced this harsh environment, and how their relationship to the world around them constantly changes and evolves. Such a day could only be topped by a spectacular desert sunset.
Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Days: 14 & 15 Grand Canyon National Park

Words, even pictures cannot describe the awe and beauty you will experience on catching your first view of the Grand Canyon. Once again, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the park at your own pace. Venture down the Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, or just stroll along the more leisurely West Rim Trail and shuttle bus out to Hermit's Rest. Finish off the day with a scenic flight high above the Colorado River or take in the I-max film, "The Grand Canyon Experience".
Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Days: 16-18 Zion National Park & Las Vegas

Onto one of the Southwest's best kept secrets - Zion National Park with its spectacular scenery and diverse backdrops to many easy hikes and short walks. Visit the cedar ridge high above the canyon floor or venture deep into The Narrows as you make your way up the Virgin River Gorge. Hike up to the spectacular Angel's Landing or relax by the Emerald Pools. Like all great adventures, your journey must also come to an end. Leaving Zion National Park we cruise into Las Vegas where the tour ends in the neon capital of the World.
Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Las Vegas on day 18.

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