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   Western Parks Walk  
Walking Tour
15 days
   
     
 
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
 
 
› Transportation by adventure vehicle
› Services of two Footloose tour leaders*
› All camping fees & equipment
› Admission to all National Parks and   Monuments
 
 



A marvellous diversity of natural wonders are found
throughout this trek... ranging from thermal geysers and
massive stone arches to the glacial carved walls of the
Yosemite Valley.

 

   
     
     

This journey starts with a trip into the heart of the Cascade Mountains, proud home of Mt. Rainier National Park. We'll pass glistening waterfalls and wonderful old growth forests on an ascent to the many spectacular vistas this massive snow and ice-capped volcano has to offer.

There is time for a short, late afternoon walk on the first day, with the following day completely devoted to exploring the park's great variety of trails. Then retrace Lewis & Clark's path across the historic Columbia River en route to the Big Sky cowboy country of Montana. Enjoy a night under a brilliant blanket of stars in the American Rockies, before reaching Yellowstone National Park for a glorious three-night stay.

View explosive geysers and colourful waterfalls while exploring the world's oldest and most famous national park. Keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife. Large herds of bison and elk roam the park and bears and wolves are also present. Test your hiking skills on the Uncle Tom's Trail for an unforgettable approach to the mighty Lower Yellowstone Falls.

Grand Teton National Park is a short drive away. The mountains here rise up sharply from the surrounding valley (known as Jackson Hole). Our walks here allow you to either meander the shores of pretty alpine lakes beneath the Teton Mountains or to head uphill for outstanding panoramic views. Next, we cross into Idaho for an opportunity to walk amongst the moon-like lava formations of Craters of the Moon National Monument. Our nightstop is Nat-So-Pah Hot Springs, camping and soaking in the pools Native Americans have frequented for centuries.

A desolate, but strangely beautiful drive through Nevada's northern desert plateau brings us to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe, nestled like a jewel on the California/Nevada border. Hike one of the many trails in the area; most offer spectacular views of the crystal-clear deep blue waters of the lake and the majestic peaks that surround it. Enjoy a colourful sunset while sipping champagne on an optional catamaran cruise on the lake and later try your luck in Caesar's Palace Casino before heading south to the amazing Yosemite National Park region that will be our home for the next three nights.

Many trails can take you to some of the highest and grandest waterfalls in North America and Half Dome and El Capitan, the most famous of the park's granite formations, provide majestic backdrops that will be etched in your mind forever. Alternative activities include bicycling in the valley or floating down the Merced River. Visit Mariposa Grove with its towering Sequoia trees before proceeding through California's historic gold country to the "City by the "Bay"-San Francisco.

End this special adventure with a tour through the gracious neighbourhoods that make San Francisco such a treat-Chinatown, Little Italy, The Wharf, Nob Hill, Alamo Square and Golden Gate Park. A dream-like view of the city during your last walk, a stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge, offers a fitting close to this perfect walking tour.

Note:
*If the group is less than 8 passengers, there will be only 1 guide leading the trip.

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TOUR ITINERARY
 
   

Departs our Seattle hotel at 0730 hrs.

  1. Mount Rainier Nat'l Park
  2. Mount Rainier Nat'l Park
  3. Idaho
  4. Montana
  5. Yellowstone Nat'l Park
  6. Yellowstone Nat'l Park
  7. Yellowstone Nat'l Park
  8. Grand Teton Nat'l Park
  9. Nevada
  10. Lake Tahoe
  11. Lake Tahoe
  12. Yosemite National Park
  13. Yosemite National Park
  14. Yosemite National Park
  15. San Francisco

All nights camping
included in the price.

TREK EXTRA VALUE
Services of two professional
tour leaders for maximum
support and flexibility*
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

This tour focuses on walking & hiking. The following activities are also available paild locally

Cycling in Yosemite Valley
Sunset catamaran cruise
Hot Springs

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