Tours - The South West

only  £1305.00

The South West

Duration:

from 21 days

This is an adventure for those who appreciate the big things in life. Venture southwest through America's most celebrated cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and discover the wild landscapes and pristine wilderness that lies off the highways and down the dirt roads.

    

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0845 344 7642

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This is an adventure for those who appreciate the big things in life. Venture southwest through America's most celebrated cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and discover the wild landscapes and pristine wilderness that lies off the highways and down the dirt roads. From the legendary Grand Canyon to the mysterious flame-red rocks of Monument Valley, the tufa rocks of Mono Lake and the hulking cliffs of Yosemite, this is sure to be the adventure of a lifetime.

• Rollerskate down the jasmine-infused streets of Santa Barbara
• Admire the sprawl of the Grand Canyon
• Have fun in the sun by Lake Powell
• Discover Wild West landscapes in Monument Valley
• Explore Bryce Canyon’s bewitching terrain
• Be enchanted by pristine Inyo
• Peruse tufa rocks piercing Mono Lake
• Spot iconic wildlife in Yosemite
• Saunter through vineyards in the Napa and Sonoma valleys.

Day 1 San Francisco/ Santa Cruz

Stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge, then pass time with a scenic drive to Santa Cruz.

Day 2 Santa Barbara

Take up rollerskating, cycling or beach volleyball in this Californian Shangri-La.

Day 3 Los Angeles

Dress to impress and glimpse a celebrity or two in this star-studded town.

Days 4-5 San Diego/ Tijuana

Fancy a trip down to Mexico? The Tijuana markets are just a short journey away.

Day 6 Lake Havasu

Discover a piece of London in Lake Havasu City - London Bridge was auctioned off in the 1960s, won by an entrepreneurial developer, dismantled and reconstructed here.

Days 7-8 Grand Canyon

There's no denying the grandeur of this canyon - it's magnificent from any angle, but an optional helicopter flight offers the best seats in the house.

Day 9 Lake Powell

Visit Glen Canyon, then journey to Lake Powell to swim in the crystal-clear water or laze on the shore.

Day 10 Monument Valley

Discover the freestanding rock formations that have served as a backdrop for countless Hollywood westerns.

Days 11-12 Canyonlands National Park/ Arches National Park/ Dead Horse Point State Park/ Moab

Hike or bike ancient flame-red landscapes, discover ancient rock art or raft down the Colorado River.

Day 13 Bryce Canyon/ Red Canyon/ Zion National Park

Peruse the rusty-coloured steeples, spires to pinnacles that pierce the terrain.

Days 14-15 Las Vegas

After a brief stint at Zion National Park, head to Nevada's entertainment capital.

Day 16 Death Valley/ Inyo National Forest

Keep cool driving through Death Valley en route to Inyo. Clean air, blue skies and mountain lakes are in full technicolour view.

Day 17 Mono Lake

Examine tufa rock formations rising from the lake and then visit Bodie State Historic Park, a gold-rush town suspended in time.

Day 18 Yosemite National Park

Natural marvels abound in Yosemite, as cliffs, waterfalls and lakes pepper the landscape.

Day 19 Sacramento

Gold-diggers will get a kick out of Old Sac.

Day 20 Napa Valley/ Sonoma Valley

Quaff local blends in these verdant valleys and dip into Bodega Bay, a rocky inlet on the Pacific coast.

Day 21 San Francisco

Why not hit the Ferry Building in FiDi and celebrate the end of the adventure with fresh local oysters.

Intrepid Travel Ltd

For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With a huge variety of travel styles available, Intrepid travellers explore the world's most amazing places - discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way.

    

or call:

0845 344 7642