(540) 639-9388
18-to-Thirtysomethings: Sin, Surf & Sierras Las Vegas to LA (NUVA)
Countries Visited: United States
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Camping
Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout Private transport to out-of-the-way places in order to keep your gear stowed and secure
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 22, avg 18.
Meals Included: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Accommodations: Hotels/hostels (4 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (4 nts).
Highlights
Hike in Yosemite National Park, revel in the glitz of Las Vegas, break a sweat in Death Valley, stargaze in Los Angeles, drive Californias scenic Highway 1.
Description
For the traveller who wants it all, this desert-to-coast journey delivers in spades. Throw caution to the wind in Las Vegas, then cleanse those chakras with pristine national park hiking. You'll drive the legendary Pacific Coast Highway for views that are postcard-perfect and finish in Los Angeles for a final burst of movie star glamour. A private vehicle and participation camping offer affordability and flexibility while letting you get to know your fellow travellers, making this a road trip to remember.
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Camping
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 22, avg 18.
Meals Included: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Accommodations: Hotels/hostels (4 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (4 nts).
Highlights
Hike in Yosemite National Park, revel in the glitz of Las Vegas, break a sweat in Death Valley, stargaze in Los Angeles, drive Californias scenic Highway 1.
Description
For the traveller who wants it all, this desert-to-coast journey delivers in spades. Throw caution to the wind in Las Vegas, then cleanse those chakras with pristine national park hiking. You'll drive the legendary Pacific Coast Highway for views that are postcard-perfect and finish in Los Angeles for a final burst of movie star glamour. A private vehicle and participation camping offer affordability and flexibility while letting you get to know your fellow travellers, making this a road trip to remember.
Call (540) 639-9388 for more information or to book today! Mention code 15401869
- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2021
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Las Vegas | Day 1 Las Vegas Please note, Day 1 is an arrival day and there are no planned activities. This tour leaves Las Vegas in the morning on Day 2; if you would like to spend any additional time here, we recommend booking pre-tour accommodation. Additional Notes: Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Sierra Nevadas | Day 2 Las Vegas/Sierra Nevadas (1L, 1D) Visit one of the countrys most rugged landscapes, legendary Death Valley, the hottest and driest spot on earth and home to the lowest point in North America. End the day surrounded by peaks in the town of Bishop. Additional Notes: Summer itinerary: Travel to Bishop via Tioga Pass viewing Mono Lake and the Tufa Towers on the way. Winter itinerary: Continue on to Lake Isabella, where we stay the night. Note that on Day 3, we intend to use the Tioga Pass, a scenic a route through the Sierra Nevada mountain range that connects Bishop with Yosemite NP. October through May, theres a chance the pass will be closed due to poor weather conditions or even snow. In this case, we use an alternate route, and spend the night in Lake Isabella (instead of Bishop). The status of the road is monitored daily, and our travel plans for the area will be confirmed during the trip. Included Activities: Death Valley National Park Visit Transport: Private Vehicle (7.00 hour(s), 490km) |
| Day 3 | Yosemite National Park | Day 3 Sierra Nevadas/Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D) Morning trip to Mono Lake; walk among the tufa towers. Discover Yosemites peaks, granite domes and giant sequoias. Marvel at majestic waterfalls, lakes and meadows. Included Activities: Mono Lake Visit Tioga Pass Drive Transport: Private Vehicle (7.00 hour(s), 230km) |
| Day 4 | Yosemite National Park | Day 4 Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D) Full day to explore Yosemite NP. Hike the many trails Yosemite has to offer and be inspired by this stunning landscape. Opt to rent a bike and cycle in Yosemite Valley. Included Activities: Yosemite National Park Visit |
| Day 5 | San Francisco | Day 5 Yosemite National Park/San Francisco (1B, 1L) Arrive in one of the most iconic cities in the world: San Francisco. Your CEO will point out some popular sites during the drive into town. Additional Notes: For our nights in San Francisco, we stay close to the action in a hotel in the city centre. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Private Vehicle (6.00 hour(s), 225km) |
| Day 6 | San Francisco | Day 6 San Francisco Enjoy a free day to explore San Francisco. |
| Day 7 | Morro Bay | Day 7 San Francisco/Morro Bay (1L, 1D) Crashing waves, rolling fog, and sheer rocky cliffs will make this journey down Californias coast Highway 1 an unforgettable experience. Additional Notes: Due to recent landslides, large portions of the Pacific Coastal Highway have been closed from damage. Until the road reopens well be travelling an inland route to Morro Bay. Included Activities: Monterey Visit Elephant Seal Rookery Transport: Private Vehicle (6.50 hour(s), 390km) |
| Day 8 | Los Angeles | Day 8 Morro Bay/Los Angeles (1B) Pass by Santa Barbara as we make our way to Los Angeles. Your CEO will point out a few famous neighborhoods and landmarks on the drive into the City of Angels. Enjoy free time in Santa Monica, where the hostel is located, and check out the famous pier or hit the beach. Additional Notes: Tonight, we give up camping in favour of a hostel night. Transport: Private Vehicle (7.00 hour(s), 350km) |
| Day 9 | Los Angeles | Day 9 Los Angeles Theres a lot to see and do in LA, and we recommend spending extra time here if youd like to explore Hollywood, Rodeo Drive and other hot spots around the city; speak to your sales agent to book extra accommodation. Included Activities: Departure Day |
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Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
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Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
