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15 day Western Explorer - Los Angeles to Seattle

From $1955 AUD

*Local Payment US$100

Trip Information
Starts In: Los Angeles or Seattle
Ends In: Seattle or Los Angeles
Duration: 15 Days.
Departs: Selected Sat
Group Size: max 13
Transport: Private van, walking
Accommodation: Hotel (3 nts), multi-share hostel (1 nt), camping (10 nts)
Activity: Adventure Tour
Ages: 18+
Tour Code: SOWE
Operator Code: SUNTRK

Countries Visited
USA
Trip Highlights
  • Gaze in awe at the Great Canyon
  • Drive down Route 66
  • Encounter towering ancient redwood trees
  • Hike beside mysterious Crater Lake
  • Experience the ethereal beauty of Mt St Helens
  • Camp by the seaside in Mendocino
  • Soak up the bohemian culture of San Francisco
Full Itinerary
This Overland Adventure combines the beauties of natural landmarks with unforgettable cultural experiences. From the City of Angels traverse the desert to see the famous Joshua Tree and on to Route 66 to Las Vegas. Survive Death Valley and then cool down in Lee Vining. Explore the majestic Yosemite National Park and visit the deepest natural lake in North America. Hike through the forested canyons in Silver Falls and climb the active volcano of Mount St Helens. This tour of the USA is the perfect balance of nature and adventure.

Day 1 Los Angeles

Discover the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles.

Day 2 Joshua Tree National Park/ Lake Havasu

Travel through the desert to Joshua Tree National Park. Cross the Colorado River to Lake Havasu, a hive for watersports.

Day 3 Grand Canyon

View the canyon from several angles or opt to take a hike around the rim.

Days 4-5 Las Vegas

Drive down Route 66, across the Mojave Desert, to reach Sin City.

Day 6 Sierra Nevada

Try to keep cool travelling through Death Valley.

Day 7 Yosemite National Park

Take in the landscape of the Sierra Nevada en route to the granite cliffs and cascading waters of Yosemite.

Day 8 San Francisco

Head to Alcatraz or perhaps cycle across the grand Golden Gate Bridge.

Day 9 Mendocino

This popular artist colony is famous for its ocean views.

Day 10 Redwood National Park

Stroll the Avenue of Giants, a road lined by magnificent, ancient redwoods - some reaching 90 m.

Day 11 Crater Lake National Park

See some of the best views of Crater Lake, a seemingly bottomless expanse.

Day 12 Orgeon Dunes

Explore the giant dunes either by foot or - for the adventurous - by dune buggy.

Day 13 Silver Falls State Park

Stop by Eugene, the lumber and wood-producing centre of Oregon. Set off on hikes among Silver Falls' forested canyons and waterfalls.

Day 14 Mt St Helens

Pass Portland en route to this active volcano which is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Day 15 Seattle

The adventure ends in the Emerald City of Seattle.


meals included: Trip kitty covers some breakfasts & dinners. The kitty is an optional payment of US$50 per week of your trip and is used to pay for some group meals.
important notes: Please bring your own sleeping bag. Recommended earliest possible flight departure time is 8:00pm on day 15.
 
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