View allEnough packed in without feeling too rushed! Good facilities and all the canp sites were of a good quality!
Nathaniel, traveled in August
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- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Max Group Size 12
- Age range 18 to 29
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Yosemite's giant redwoods and cliffs
- Camp under stars near Zion National Park
- Hike through Bryce Canyon's hoodoos
- Watch sunset over the Grand Canyon
- Stroll down Las Vegas's neon-lit streets
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 San Francisco
- Day 2 Yosemite National Park
- Day 3 Yosemite National Park
- Day 4 Yosemite National Park
- Day 5 Sierra Nevada / Keough Hot Springs
- Day 6 Las Vegas
- Day 7 Las Vegas
- Day 8 Zion National Park
- Day 9 Bryce Canyon National Park
- Day 10 Grand Canyon National Park
- Day 11 Grand Canyon National Park
- Day 12 Joshua Tree National Park
- Day 13 Los Angeles
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
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Response rate
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- ItineraryExcellent
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- Nathaniel· August 29th, 2022In general a really good trip! Enough packed in without feeling too rushed! Good facilities and all the canp sites were of a good quality! The tour leader did a pretty good job, she had the answers to all questions which we asked and had a fun side to her also (Ellen). The only issues which I had are as following; The food wasn't particularly good. For the price paid for the trip more meals should be covered or some money should have been put aside to go towards the food kitty. We paid a total of $105 which seems a bit steep especially for the food which we got. I understand that inflation has likely caused this but I then expect to be compensated for it. Secondly I would have liked more effort from our tour leader to get us all involved in games around the campfire or when we have spare time. I understand this is partly down to us but if it came from the leader (especially at the start of the trip) it would have made a more enjoyable trip! Then finally, just a suggestion with this particular trip is that for the first night staying in Joshua Tree National Park. The temperature outside was around 30°c all night which prevented us all from getting a proper sleep. This made everyone uneasy for the rest of the trip. I suggest a change in itinerary and have us stay somewhere indoors. But overall a very enjoyable trip and will certainly be looking to book with you again!Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Nathaniel! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us, and appreciate the constructive feedback. We do offer many different types of trips through this region with different inclusions of meals and either hotels or camping... Show more
Trip date: August 2022
What our customers ask about this tour
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Sheila
Asked on July 6th, 2022Do you have shorter trips that would do Joshua tree?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2022Unfortunately, our August 7th departure is fully booked. Were you still interested in booking a tour with us? We can look into some other options if you are still interested.
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Victoria
Asked on June 5th, 2022I was wondering if the Real LA to San Francisco by Intrepid tour is able to cater to those with a vegan diet?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2022
We welcome all travellers and do our utmost to accommodate dietary requirements wherever possible. On this trip, you will be passing through cities and have plenty of opportunities to source your own meals, so I feel confident you will be able to find some vegan options. On the camping sections of this trip, there is an optional kitty, where travellers are encouraged to contribute to a central fund which is used to buy groceries which then supply meals to the entire group. On camping nights, food is usually cooked together on a stove, or barbecued over the camp fire. This usually comprises of salads, grilled meats and cooked pasta, rice and vegetables. Breakfast is usually milk, coffee, tea, cereals, bread, jam, butter etc. You may wish to opt out of the kitty, and instead purchase and prepare food that is suitable to your individual needs on these nights. We will always have some food that is suitable to your dietary requirements, sometimes it may just mean missing out on certain elements of the meal. We do also advise bringing along some snacks of your own, just in case! But, we will definitely be able to accommodate you!
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Tony
Asked on January 21st, 2022I am 19 years old and am hoping to go on a trip like this to meet others around a similar age to me. On the description it shows the age range as being from 18-29, however please would you be able to tell me whether you have a lot of younger travellers booking this trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2022
Currently there are two solo female travellers, one 29 years old and the other 23. Hopefully this gives you some clarification on the kind of passengers that we have going so far!
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Tony
Traveler•Written January 2022I'm slightly worried that I could miss out on events due to the legal age to be drinking alcohol in the USA being 21. Will all of the organised activities be inclusive even if you are not of legal age to drink? Is all of the camping equipment included? Including things such as sleeping bags and cooking equipment?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
This itinerary is focused on the National Parks and enjoying the outdoors. Most of the activities are hiking and exploring focused. Obviously the few days in Las Vegas my include a bit of drinking for those who are of age but it is not the focus of the itinerary by any means. Yes, We provide a complete set of camping and cooking equipment. This includes roomy easy-to-pitch tents, which are shared by only two people and are equipped with thin foam rubber mattresses and vinyl floors.
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Tony
Traveler•Written February 2022Is there an update on anyone else booking onto this trip? Do you also need a minimum amount of people booked to be able to confirm that this trip is going ahead?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2022
There has to be a minimum of 1 traveler booked on this departure in order for it to run. Our upcoming May 26th departure date has 7 travelers confirmed and 1 person holding space so far. The youngest person in the group is 22 and the oldest is 29. All our May departures are being evaluated right now. I expect that this tour will run, but it still has to pass all the necessary safety protocols.
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