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USA Road Trip: San Francisco to LA Adventure

7 days, San Francisco to Los Angeles

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San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Camping

Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.

Age requirement: 18-39

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7 days

San Francisco to Los Angeles

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Trip Code: NUFA

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Places visited

  • United States

Itinerary

Day 1San Francisco

Arrive at any time

Gear up and get ready for a night out with your CEO and group in San Francisco. Wander through Union Square and along Market Street in search of some fun. Use this time to mingle, get comfortable with your new travel buddies, and indulge in some lively nightlife at the best bars, live music venues, and food joints that San Francisco has to offer.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends

Day 2San Francisco/Yosemite National Park

Today, let the scenery guide you out of San Francisco across the Bay Bridge and onwards through California's Central Valley. Stop, nestled between the Coastal Range and Sierra Nevadas to stretch your legs and sample some of the freshest produce in the country. Then tip your head back and relax as you continue to wind through looming mountains to reach Yosemite National Park... your next destination.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 3Yosemite National Park/Sierra Nevadas

Let your mind wander as you hike past roaring waterfalls and giant sequoias. Gaze in wonder at Yosemite's magnificent peaks and granite domes before turning your attention to the tranquil nature of the valley floor. Snap photos or simply take in the splendour of one of the country's most beautiful national parks.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Sierra Nevadas/Las Vegas

Experience a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park. Visit the driest, the hottest, and the lowest places in the U.S. From Badwater Basin to Zabriskie Point and Dante's View to Furnace Creek – it is easy to fall in love with this desolate landscape. The adventure doesn't stop here! Continue on to the Las Vegas Strip for a truly unforgettable evening of fun with your fellow trip mates. If you decide you want to cruise Vegas in style head out on an optional VIP party limo ride.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Las Vegas/Grand Canyon

Cruise along historic Route 66 en route to the magnificent Grand Canyon. Leave ghost towns and funky roadside attractions behind and bask in the fading sun at the canyon's edge. Get ready to feel incredibly small as the world opens up at your feet.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 6Grand Canyon/Lake Havasu

Grab a buddy or set off on your own into one of the deepest canyons in the world. Flip a coin to decide if you should hike along the rim or down into the canyon itself (just remember if you hike down you must hike up). Not feeling a hike? That's cool, you have the option to splurge on an unforgettable helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. Then head onwards to Lake Havasu where you can dip a toe or dive right in to the crystal-clear waters of the Colorado River.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Spring Break

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Lake Havasu/Los Angeles

Your visit to Joshua Tree National Park will be short and sweet but no less impactful. Trek amongst the boulders and famous Joshua trees and find the unexpected beauty and serenity of such a barren landscape. Don't forget to watch for celebrities as you pass by some iconic sites into California's most glamorous city. Now, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and hugs before you head on your way.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch
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Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse from Los Angeles to San Francisco. See USA Road Trip: Los Angeles to San Francisco Adventure

What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Spring Break , Lake Havasu
  • Yosemite NP Visit
  • Death Valley NP Visit
  • Grand Canyon NP Visit
  • Joshua Tree NP Visit
  • Orientation to Las Vegas
  • Death Valley visit
  • Sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
  • Route 66 Visit
  • London Bridge visit (Lake Havasu)
  • Entrance fees to all national parks with hiking and walking excursions
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotel (1 nt), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 4-6 people), participation camping (4 nts).

Meals

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Allow USD130-170 for meals not included.

Transportation

Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking

Staff & experts

1 or 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, depending on group size.

Departures

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USA Road Trip: San Francisco to LA Adventure

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