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Vegas to Los Angeles Road Trip

26 days, Las Vegas to Los Angeles

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Go from the sparkling lights of the big city to stunning views in the wilderness on this 26-day road trip tour. Without worrying about navigation or accommodations, your only job is to soak in the incredible experiences that lie ahead. Swim in the world's largest hot spring pool, spot bison, wolves, and black bears roaming in Yellowstone National Park, and channel your inner cowboy with line dancing in Jackson. Balancing city glamour with moments in the great outdoors, this once-in-a-lifetime road trip does it all.

26 days

Las Vegas to Los Angeles

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Trip Code: NUWN

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Go from the sparkling lights of the big city to stunning views in the wilderness on this 26-day road trip tour. Without worrying about navigation or accommodations, your only job is to soak in the incredible experiences that lie ahead. Swim in the world's largest hot spring pool, spot bison, wolves, and black bears roaming in Yellowstone National Park, and channel your inner cowboy with line dancing in Jackson. Balancing city glamour with moments in the great outdoors, this once-in-a-lifetime road trip does it all.

Is this tour for me?

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: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.

Age requirement: 18-39

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26 days

Las Vegas to Los Angeles

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Trip Code: NUWN

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Map of the route for Vegas to Los Angeles Road Trip

Places visited

  • United States

Itinerary

Day 1Las Vegas

Arrive at any time.

It’s time to make some memories! Join your group for a night out in Las Vegas. Head to Fremont Street where you will check out open air restaurants, shops, and nightlife.The choice is yours, just make sure you take loads of pictures because you’ll definitely want to remember this special night.

Exclusive Inclusions:

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

Day 2Las Vegas/Zion National Park

Zoom past towering cliffs and massive canyon walls as you enter Zion National Park and ready yourself for loads of exploring! Looking for a challenge? Hike to Observation Point on the Angel's Landing trail and take in the panoramic views of the park stretching out beneath you. Hoping for even more adventure? Head deep into the Narrows and hike through slot canyons with water flowing through them. Searching for more of a relaxing day? Simply walk along any of the other trails you can find and immerse yourself in this beautiful place.

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Bryce Canyon NP/Moab

Head out early for Bryce Canyon, where you’ll have a chance to walk amongst the famous hoodoos. Check out the amphitheatre and Queen’s Garden trail to take some fun pictures with your adventure buddies! In the afternoon head towards Moab along Scenic Byway 12 passing Grand Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park along the way. If you enjoy slot canyons and sandstone cliffs this may be your favourite part of the trip yet!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Moab

Welcome to Utah’s adventure capital—Moab! Get ready for a morning of endless adventure; from rafting through rapids, to hitting the trails on a mountain bike there’s so many ways to enjoy yourself in this natural playground. In the afternoon head out on a hike through some pretty surreal rock formations in Arches National Park with your group. The fun doesn’t stop here, you’ll end the day watching a gorgeous sunset at Dead Horse Point State Park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 5Moab/Glenwood Springs

Welcome to colourful Colorado! Get ready for things to get radical as you arrive in Glenwood Springs, where you can hike at nearby Hanging Lake, rent a bike in Glenwood Canyon, or go for a swim in the world’s largest hot springs pool.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Glenwood Springs/Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Next up...good ole’ Wyoming! Spend the day reflecting, laughing, and relaxing as you travel to Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Get out, stretch those legs and maybe hike along the canyon rim, or explore the reservoir shoreline by kayak. Then, get ready for a show as you watch the sinking sun reflect off the red canyon walls and see how this canyon earned its name—don’t forget your camera!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Cowboy Theme

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Flaming Gorge Reservoir/Jackson

“Yee-haw!” It’s off to the ‘ol mountain town of Jackson Hole—gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Marvel and pose at the town square’s elk antler arches, explore the countryside or splash through the rapids of the Snake River while whitewater rafting during a free afternoon. Then, enjoy a night out in with a true wild western atmosphere and visit a cowboy bar. Step back in time, imagine the run-down saloons and outlaws of the Old West, and try your hand at a little Western line dancing with your travel family at the Million Dollar Bar.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Jackson/Yellowstone National Park

It’s off to Grand Teton National Park—home to some of the youngest mountains in the world. You’ll spend the day taking it all in. Grab your camera and your friends before immersing yourself in one of the top 10 visited parks in the U.S. Take a hike among the towering peaks, a quick dip into Jackson Lake, or keep your eyes peeled for signs of wildlife before crossing the Continental Divide en route to Yellowstone National Park, where you will stop for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9Yellowstone National Park

Wow! Today you’ll visit the world’s first national park and discover the highlights of the Southern Loop. Expect things like, colourful geysers, powerful waterfalls, and scenic beauty around every corner. Snap a photo of the Grand Prismatic Spring—the largest hot spring in America, or queue in excitement as you wait for famous geyser, Old Faithful to erupt. Surround yourself with thick forests, towering mountains, lunar-like landscapes and get ready to embrace the bizarre in Yellowstone.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10Yellowstone National Park/Bozeman

You guessed it! Today it’s the North Loops turn for a little love and exploration. Spend the day taking loads of photos and experiencing highlights like, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, scenic Grand Loop Road, and the ever-evolving geometrical terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs in Fort Yellowstone. Then it’s time to hit the road again to the university town of Bozeman, Montana. Get ready for an evening of free time to make some memories.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 11Bozeman/Glacier National Park

Let's keep moving through Montana; known as Big Sky Country. Travel through stunning scenery beneath miles of open sky along the way to Glacier National Park. Smile, learn, and laugh your way through largely untouched land, with over 20 glaciers, and 200 lakes and streams. The park has 730 miles of trails for you to enjoy so it should be easy to hike until you drop.

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Glacier National Park

Another day, another chance to get out there and live your best life. Grab a friend or maybe a few and in your free time continue exploring Glacier NP with its many glaciers, lakes and streams with your free time. Feel the wind in your hair as you ride along the Going-to-the-Sun road, (voted one of the most scenic drives in the world), or take a selfie once you reach the Continental Divide. Your only real job today is to have a blast!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13Glacier National Park/Coeur d'Alene

“The Hills are alive…” okay, we know, wrong country, but you’ll be wanting to sing this loud and proud as you drive further west to beautiful Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho! Surrounded by over 50 lakes, this town is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. There’s plenty to do and time to do it; walk the floating boardwalk, go mountain biking, or take part in water-sports on Lake Coeur d’Alene as the day goes by.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 14Coeur d'Alene/Seattle

It’s on to the beautiful, moody, and wild Pacific Northwest. Watch as mountains give way to lush old growth forests and a world of green as you pass into the evergreen state of Washington on the way to Seattle.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Seattle

The day is yours! Enjoy Seattle with your travel tribe; visit Pike Place Market, the first Starbucks location, or ride to the top of the Space Needle. Grab a selfie with the gum wall or the Fremont Troll, and make sure you grab a coffee at one of the 2,000 shops around the city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 16Seattle/Portland

Drive to the city of Portland. One of the most popular cities to visit north of California on the West Coast, Portland is artsy, funky and full of great eating and drinking options. Spend the afternoon getting to know this cool city.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17Portland/Bend

After enjoying the quirkiness of Portland, continue on to Bend, consistently voted one of the best places to live in the US. Arrive in time to explore a bit of the town. Opt to canoe, kayak or check out one of the region's famous breweries.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 18Bend/Redwood National Park

Leave early to take in the sights at gorgeous Crater Lake National Park. Stare in awe at the crystal blue waters of one of the most pristine lakes on earth before continuing on to Redwood National Park, home to the tallest trees on Earth. Spend the evening amongst the gigantic coastal redwoods, and keep a keen eye for wildlife throughout the park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 19Redwood National Park/Sonoma County

Wake with the sun for a morning hike through mystic old growth forests. Travel down the coast before driving inland through California wine country. Opt for an afternoon wine tasting or relax amongst the vineyards en route before camping for the night outside of beautiful Napa Valley.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 20Sonoma County/Lake Tahoe

Continue on to idyllic Lake Tahoe, a jewel of the Sierra Nevadas. Known for it's crystal clear waters and sweeping mountain views, it is truly a nature-lover's paradise. Enjoy a free afternoon for hiking, lake activities or relaxing.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 21Lake Tahoe/Yosemite National Park

Marvel at the spectacular views of Yosemite National Park's magnificent peaks and granite domes while enjoying one of most scenic drives in California: Tioga Pass!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 22Yosemite National Park

Enjoy free time in Yosemite National Park.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 23Yosemite National Park/San Francisco

Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way into one of America's most popular cities. Take an optional cable car ride over the steep hills or explore the city by bicycle.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 24San Francisco

Enjoy a free day to explore San Francisco.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 25San Francisco/Morro Bay

Visit Santa Cruz and go for a stroll along the boardwalk. Marvel at the beautiful coastline and mountain ranges of Big Sur along the Pacific coast. Arrive in time for sunset on Morro Bay.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 26Morro Bay/Los Angeles

Travel along the stunning Pacific coast to the City of Angels. Trip ends upon arrival to Los Angeles.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Cowboy Theme , Flaming Gorge Reservoir
  • Your Discover Moment: Seattle
  • Your Discover Moment: Yosemite National Park
  • Your Discover Moment: San Francisco
  • Entrance fees to all national parks, state parks, and national monuments with hiking and walking excursions
  • Zion NP visit
  • Bryce Canyon NP visit
  • Arches NP visit
  • Grand Teton NP visit
  • Yellowstone NP visit
  • Glacier NP visit
  • Crater Lake NP visit
  • Redwood NP visit
  • Tioga Pass (seasonal)
  • Yosemite NP visit
  • Elephant seal rookery stop
  • Pacific Coast Highway drive
  • Free time in Seattle, Portland, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and San Francisco
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels/hostels (6 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (19 nts).

Meals

20 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 13 dinners
Allow USD420-550 for meals not included.

Transportation

Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts

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

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