One Week from San Francisco to Vegas
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Experience Overview
From the uber-cool San Fran to the glitzy Vegas, this seven-day trip balances your week with some epic scenery, chilled out camping and active adventure – all with a small group of likeminded individuals. Starting your trip in The City by the Bay, you’ll drive into the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the iconic Yosemite National Park. Spend two full days and three nights with free time to hike, bike and explore in the gorgeous landscapes, then carry onto Mono Lake and the small town of Bishop. Relax in hot springs or at camp with your new travel friends, then make your way to the lights of Las Vegas for a different vibe – is there a better way to spend a week in California and Nevada?
Highlights
- Cover Yosemite National Park’s many trails – with over two full days and three nights dedicated to the park, you can explore with your leader and enjoy your own time to hike or bike your way around.
- Appreciate the spectacle of Las Vegas as you explore this glitzy, neon-filled city at all hours of the day with plenty of time and flexibility to do as you please – night out, anyone?
- Soak up some free time to explore San Francisco before your trip starts and check out the city’s uber-cool sites like Golden Gate Bridge. Then, maybe wander through the vintage stores, local cafes and chill by the waterfront.
- Hike, cycle, raft – you name it! With loads of free time, you can create your own adventure. Find the perfect walking trail in Yosemite, soak your muscles in the hot springs of Bishop and find some cool restaurants and bars once the sun goes down in San Fran and Vegas.
- Check out the otherworldly Mono Lake, formed at least 760,000 years ago, on your way to Sierra Nevada, where you’ll spend a night camping and star gazing.
Trip Details
Product Code: 39863
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only, Budget
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: SSYS
Starts: San Francisco, United States Of America
Finishes: Las Vegas, United States Of America
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (1),Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (4 nights), Hotel (1 night), Hostel (multishare) (1 night)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1758 ($251 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to California! Your adventure begins in San Francisco – The City by the Bay with the super cool multicultural heart. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight to meet your local leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, and it’s recommended that you do, maybe check out the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts or just take a self-paced walking tour of the trendy city streets. Wander through the vintage stores along funky Haight Street or catch the tram down to the waterfront. After the meeting tonight, maybe grab dinner and get to know your group.
Accommodation:
- Hostel (multishare) (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, you’ll drive into the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the magnificent Yosemite National Park. Passing gorgeous scenery along the way, catch a glimpse of one of Yosemite’s most recognisable features – Half Dome. You'll spend three nights camping near Yosemite National Park, with two full days available to explore at your own pace.
Included Activities:
- Yosemite National Park - Entrance Fee
Optional Activities:
- Yosemite National Park - Hiking - Free
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Head into the national park this morning and join your leader for an easy, downhill hike at the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. The grove is home to, no surprise, a couple dozen mature giant sequoia trees, including one that’s been carved into a tunnel you can walk through. From there, continue to Yosemite Valley to check out some of the park’s iconic spots. You could see the thundering Yosemite Falls, take in both Half Dome and Merced River from Sentinel Bridge and a whole lot more. The rest of the day is then free for you to explore at your own pace. There are plenty of hikes available, each varying in steepness and difficulty. Maybe hike under the cooling breezes of Nevada Falls (4 to 5 hours) or to the serene Mirror Lake (45 minutes). Keep an eye out for squirrels and bears along the way!
Included Activities:
- Yosemite National Park - Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is free for you to continue discovering the wonders of the park. Instead of hiking, you might like to hire a bike and explore Yosemite Valley on two wheels. You can also visit the park's museum, photo gallery, shops and restaurants, and in the heat of summer, a relaxing float down the Merced River is highly recommended. Otherwise, there’s no shortage of trails for you to explore, from the famous Mist Trail to the more challenging Four Mile Trail. Your leader will be able to provide recommendations if you need help narrowing down the options!
Optional Activities:
- Yosemite National Park - Hiking - Free
- Yosemite - Cycling in Yosemite Valley (12 USD)
- Yosemite - River Float Raft Rental (seasonal) (30 USD)
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Depart Yosemite via the Tioga Pass this morning, stopping at Mono Lake on the way. The Sierra Nevada is sandwiched between Central Valley and Death Valley – this is a scenic trip that will take you to the town of Bishop, where you’ll camp the night. In town, maybe go to Erick Schat’s European-style bakery for a delicious treat, or perhaps visit some nearby natural hot springs.
Included Activities:
- Mono Lake - Visit
Optional Activities:
- Bishop - Keough Hot Springs (15 USD)
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Drive to the capital of glitz and glam, in the heart of the desert this morning – Las Vegas, Nevada. Vegas may be known for its casinos and late-night antics, but there's plenty more to it than meets the eye. After checking into your accommodation, you’re free to explore the bits that take your fancy. Hit the shops, see a world-class stage show, check out the Las Vegas Sphere or simply enjoy the people watching as you stroll along the Strip. Tonight, maybe grab dinner at one of the celebrity chef restaurants around town (Roy Choi, Gordon Ramsay and Wolfgang Puck all have places here).
Optional Activities:
- Las Vegas - Monorail (5 USD)
- Las Vegas - Eiffel Tower (22 USD)
- Las Vegas - Mob Museum (27 USD)
- Las Vegas - Neon Museum (20 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today marks the end of your adventure and with no further activities, you’re free to depart at any time. If you would like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.
Optional Activities:
- Las Vegas - Bellagio Fountains - Free
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
