Itinerary
- Day 1
Las Vegas
Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 5 pm in Las Vegas. If you arrive early, you'll have time to check out the casinos, catch a show, wander through different neighborhoods and see what the arts scene has to offer before the official start.
Optional Activities
- Neon Museum Tour (USD29)
- Visit casinos
- Attend live shows
- Explore diverse neighborhoods
- Experience arts scene
Landmarks/POIs Las Vegas - Day 2
Las Vegas to Sequoia National Park
You'll drive across state lines through the Mojave Desert, watching the landscape shift from desert to the peaks of the southern Sierras as you head toward Sequoia National Park. After settling into your accommodation in the afternoon, dinner with the group at a local restaurant is included.
- Meals
- Dinner (Local restaurant with group)
Included Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant with group
Landmarks/POIs Mojave Desert Sierra Nevada Mountains - Day 3
Sequoia National Park
Following breakfast, your leader takes you on walks around Sequoia National Park with stops to see General Sherman, the Giant Forest and other massive trees. You'll drive through Tunnel Log, check out Tharp's Log and keep an eye out for marmots, black bears and bighorn sheep.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sequoia National Park
- Leader-led hike
- General Sherman viewing
- Giant Forest viewing
- Tunnel Log drive-through
- Tharp's Log viewing
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting - marmots, black bears, bighorn sheep
Landmarks/POIs General Sherman Giant Forest Tunnel Log Tharp's Log - Day 4
Sequoia National Park to Yosemite National Park
After breakfast, you'll head to Yosemite National Park and take a guided hike through Yosemite Valley, passing waterfalls, granite outcrops and meadows. Later at sunset, join a naturalist for stargazing to learn about astronomy and constellations. Your hotel is just minutes from the park entrance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park - Entrance Fee
- Yosemite Valley guided hike
- Stargazing with Yosemite Conservancy Naturalist
Landmarks/POIs Yosemite Valley - Day 5
Yosemite National Park
The day is yours to explore Yosemite with optional leader-led walks on some of the park's best trails. If weather's clear, drive up to Glacier Point for views across the valley to Half Dome. The afternoon is free for hiking the Mist Trail, biking or checking out park history. Pizza picnic dinner happens in the park.
- Meals
- Dinner (Pizza Picnic Dinner in the park)
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park - Leader-led hike
- Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point viewing
- Pizza Picnic Dinner
Optional Activities
- Mist Trail hike
- Bicycle rental and cycling
- Ahwahnee Hotel history visit
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Point Half Dome Mist Trail Ahwahnee Hotel - Day 6
Yosemite National Park to San Francisco
You'll leave Yosemite and head west to San Francisco. Walk across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then check into your hotel. At sunset, there's an optional catamaran cruise around the bay to see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. An optional group dinner is available afterward.
Included Activities
- San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge walk
Optional Activities
- Sunset catamaran cruise (USD45)
- Group dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Golden Gate Bridge Alcatraz Island - Day 7
San Francisco
This is your free day to explore San Francisco. Browse vintage stores on Haight Street, catch a tram to the waterfront or take a boat to Alcatraz Island. New travelers arriving today will have a welcome meeting at 6 pm with an optional group dinner to meet the rest of the group.
Optional Activities
- Vintage stores on Haight Street
- Tram ride to waterfront
- Boat trip to Alcatraz Island
- Group dinner with new travelers
Landmarks/POIs Haight Street - Day 8
San Francisco to Crescent City
You'll drive up the coast with stops for coastal views. The Avenue of the Giants offers a scenic drive lined with huge redwoods and you can drive through one if you'd like. From there, it's on to Crescent City for accommodation and a relaxing evening.
Included Activities
- Humboldt County - Avenue of the Giants
Optional Activities
- Drive through a redwood tree
Landmarks/POIs Avenue of the Giants - Day 9
Redwood National Park
Explore Redwood National Park with your leader choosing hikes based on what the group can handle. Walk among ancient trees with ferns, visit natural lakes and springs or check out Trillium Falls. You'll head back to Crescent City later for a group dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Redwood National Park
- Leader-led hikes and walks
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Ancient tree forest walks
- Natural lakes and springs visits
- Trillium Falls exploration
Landmarks/POIs Redwood National Park Trillium Falls - Day 10
Crescent City to Crater Lake National Park
Cross into Oregon and reach Crater Lake National Park, formed 7700 years ago when an eruption caused the mountain to collapse. Walk the Rim Drive viewpoints and take walks to get the best views of the USA's deepest lake. Stay at a nearby motel with dinner on your own.
Included Activities
- Crater Lake National Park - Entrance Fee
- Rim Drive viewpoints
- Leader-led walks
Landmarks/POIs Crater Lake Rim Drive - Day 11
Crater Lake to Portland
You'll explore Oregon's wine country in the Willamette Valley, a region known for its beauty and Pinot Noir production. Visit a local winery for tasting and have a picnic lunch with your group overlooking vineyards and rolling hills. Later, continue to Portland for a leader-led orientation walk. Dinner is on your own at local spots.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch with group with vineyard views)
Included Activities
- Willamette Valley - wine tasting and vineyard visit
- Picnic lunch with group
- Portland - leader-led walking tour
Optional Activities
- Local bar or nightlife in Portland
Landmarks/POIs Willamette Valley Mount Hood - Day 12
Portland
Head to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to see spectacular river canyon views, dramatic cliffs and ridges against the Cascade Mountain Range. Walk around Multnomah Falls (620 ft tall), stroll the scenic bridge near the falls and feel the water spray. You'll spend another night in Portland.
Included Activities
- Columbia River Gorge visit
- Multnomah Falls
- Scenic bridge walk
Landmarks/POIs Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Multnomah Falls - Day 13
Portland to Olympic National Park
Cross into Washington State and the Olympic Peninsula to reach Olympic National Park. It's a long drive through beautiful scenery to Kalaloch Beach, a Pacific Northwest beach with giant trees washed up on shore. There's an optional visit to the Tree of Life or Tree Root Cave. An included group dinner happens at your lodge.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at lodge)
Included Activities
- Kalaloch Beach Walk
- Group dinner at lodge
Optional Activities
- Tree of Life (Tree Root Cave)
Landmarks/POIs Olympic National Park Kalaloch Beach Tree of Life - Day 14
Olympic National Park to Seattle
Visit the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park with its thick canopy of moss and ferns. Take a walk with your leader and then continue to Seattle. You'll get a tour of the seaport city with an orientation walk featuring the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and grunge music spots. An optional farewell dinner is available.
Included Activities
- Hoh Rainforest - Olympic National Park
- Seattle - Leader-led orientation
Optional Activities
- Space Needle visit
- Pike Place Market visit
- Grunge music venue visit
- Farewell group dinner
Landmarks/POIs Hoh Rainforest Space Needle Pike Place Market - Day 15
Seattle
No activities are scheduled today. Your trip comes to an end. If you want to stay longer and explore Seattle's neighborhoods and parks, you can talk to your booking agent about extending your stay.
