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Discover five National Parks in the USA
Welcome to the neon city in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas. This brash, iconic city offers travellers the chance to explore the over-the-top casinos, see a show, shop or simply indulge in a spot of people watching. A welcome meeting will be held at approximately 18:00 hrs in the evening with free time afterwards to explore the cityscape at night and see the neon lights in all their glory. *Optional activities:* • Go karting US$26 • Vegas Strip Helicopter flight US$124 • Roller coasters US$25-40 *Accommodation: Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (or similar)*
After leaving Las Vegas, we drive through the Mojave Desert before arriving in the State of Utah and our destination for today, Zion National Park. Zion Canyon was named by the early Mormon settlers of Utah who thought of it as their `promised land'. Some of the best hiking in the desert terrain of Southwest USA can be found here, in and around the fertile Virgin River Gorge. With a two night stay we have plenty of time to discover Zion. Upon arrival, your leader will take you on a walk to Emerald Pools, as an introduction to Zion National Park. *Accommodation: La Quinta Inn & Suites (or similar)*
Distance in Km: 5
Distance in Miles: 3
Altitude Gain: 45
Today is all about exploring Zion National Park and it's network of trails. One option, albeit a challenging one, is to ascend 760 meters (2,500ft.) to experience unbeatable panoramic views of the entire national park from the top of Angels Landing. Angels Landing is definitely not for the faint-hearted - you'll need nerves of steel for this strenuous trail! In the afternoon, we recommend a walk beside the Virgin River or inside The Narrows, a stunning water channel where you'll witness some outstanding scenery. Keep in mind you will need to bring your own wetsuit style boots with you to navigate the rocky river (which changes in the level of depth). *Accommodation: La Quinta Inn & Suites (or similar) *
Distance in Km: 8
Distance in Miles: 5
Altitude Gain: 453
Driving out of Zion National Park we climb in elevation to almost 8,296ft and traverse a high plateau to Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon is a fascinating natural amphitheatre of pink, orange and white sandstone spires, known locally as hoodoos. There are a variety of scenic overlooks and trails that range in difficulty. The Navajo or Peek-a-Boo Loop trails will enable you to hike right in amongst these unique rock formations with your tour leader. Some of you may prefer to remain on the rim and photograph the ever-changing shadows and hues as the sun makes its way across the wide-open sky. The inspiring hoodoos will make a lasting impression and leave you yearning for more. Optional activities: • Western horseback riding at Bryce US$65-$90 *Accommodation: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn (or similar)*
Distance in Km: 9
Distance in Miles: 5.5
Altitude Gain: 437
We make tracks for Arches National Park. Stunning red sandstone arches have been created over millions of years by the whipping winds that brush down the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The park offers hiking trails through spectacular sandstone landscapes with intriguing names like the Devil's Garden. One of the more widely recognised arches, and by far the most visited, is Delicate Arch, a 65ft., freestanding arch that has become one of Utah's most famous icons (visited on Day 5). On Day 6 you'll walk on the Primitive Trail to Double O Arch, with free time in the afternoon to spend the afternoon ‘off the trail’, experiencing the charms of Moab - the small eclectic town that serves as the gateway to both Arches and Canyonlands. Day 7 is mostly a free day for optional activities, but your leader will take you on a very short scenic walk to view Mesa Arch before an afternoon drive out to Canyonlands National Park. You’ll also experience the iconic view at Dead Horse Point of the Colorado River snaking its way through the water channels. Optional Activities: * Mountain biking US$60 * Extreme off-road hummer tour US$79 *Accommodation: Adventure Inn Moab (or similar)*
Distance in Km: 9.65
Distance in Miles: 6
Altitude Gain: 88
Today you travel south-east to the Navajo Nation's greatest treasure - Monument Valley. A sacred land to those who call it home, the red sandstone monoliths have been the backdrop to countless Western movies. After arriving to the hotel, we sout on a backcountry 4x4 (vans in winter) driving tour, heading deep into the heart of the valley. After stops to photograph both the famous and lesser-known sights in the park, we come to 'the end of the road'. Your local Navajo guide will then lead you even deeper into the park on foot where you'll be walking to explore places that very few non-Native Americans ever to get to see. *Accommodation: Kayenta Monument Valley Inn (or similar)*
On to Grand Canyon National Park; one of those rare places that has yet to be adequately described, painted or photographed in its entirety. This incredible spectacle is difficult to comprehend, even as you stand at the rim or hike down into the canyon. Carved over several millennia, this massive wonder of nature is 277 miles (445 km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide and over one mile deep (1.6km). Snaking through the canyon floor is the mighty Colorado River, which runs 1,450 miles (2,330km) through seven US states and two Mexican states. Watch as the sun sets on this incredible place and attempt to comprehend this canyon's staggering proportions and power. There are many rim trail walks that you can enjoy using the parks transport, as well as the park ranger's guided nature walk, or you may just wish to sit in quiet contemplation on the edge of this natural wonder. However, with a full free day we highly recommend lacing up your hiking boots and walking the Bright Angel Trail down to Plateau Point. For a unique bird's eye view, why not opt for a scenic flight over the canyon, which offers perspectives that cannot be seen when visiting on foot. NB: Grand Canyon National Park regulations limit group size and do not allow guided hikes. Your tour leader will provide briefings, directions and maps, but are not permitted by the National Park Service to walk with you on the trails. *Optional activities:* • Grand Canyon helicopter flight US$289 *Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express - Tusayan *(or similar)**
Distance in Km: 17.2
Distance in Miles: 10.7
Altitude Gain: 914
This morning we begin our journey back to the desert city of Las Vegas. En route we drive along a section of the original Route 66, stopping at the town of Seligman which is filled the brim with pure Americana. This stop makes for some wacky photos but also echoes back to a time when the mother road was the main highway to cross America. This incredible adventure comes to an end as we return to Las Vegas - if you fancy trying your hand at a spot of gambling, you've come to the right place! Nowhere else in the world will you find as many resort hotels, clubs and all-you-can-eat buffets, making Las Vegas the perfect place to celebrate an amazing trip. This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.
* 7 hotel and 3 motel nights
* 9 days walking
* Reasonable fitness required
* Altitude maximum 2,400m, average 800m
1 breakfast is included on this trip.
On this tour we will usually eat out in local restaurants. To help you budget
for your meals on average hotel breakfasts cost from US$6-12, lunches from
US$8-15 and dinners from US$13-30; this does not include alcoholic beverages.
Wine costs approximately US$5 per glass and beer US$4 per bottle. Please also
be aware that a tip of approximately 15%-20% is added to group meals in North
American restaurants. Applicable taxes will also be added to all listed menu
prices.
Your tour leader may offer your group the option to operate a ‘lunch
only’ food kitty, this has proven to be a popular alternative to three
daily restaurant meals. The leader will explain this option while on your
tour, and the whole group will have to agree for this system to run.
Please make sure we are aware of any special meal requirements before
travelling. We will do all we can to accommodate for various dietary
requirements but in certain parts of North America certain food types can be
limited.
* 7 hotel and 3 motel nights
* 9 days walking
* Reasonable fitness required
* Altitude maximum 2,400m, average 800m
This tour has an activity level of 3: Moderate
This is a walking tour designed for active adults and offers a well-paced
mix of walks for differing levels of fitness. Most walks are of moderate
difficulty and are up to four hours in length. For the more adventurous there
are often optional, moderate to strenuous hikes of up to eight hours duration
in some locations. Your tour leader will organise these on your behalf and
you will pay locally. You’ll find the main optional activities listed above
under each itinerary day description, along with guideline prices. It may not
be possible to do all optional activities listed on each tour.
Although each tour follows an itinerary, there is a certain amount of
flexibility and from time to time your tour leader may suggest changes.
This may be due to road conditions, weather or a visit to a special
attraction or event that happens to be in progress. Flexibility is key and
often a side diversion will be a highlight of the tour. Hikes and optional
activities cannot be guaranteed and may vary depending on ability, group
interest, local weather conditions and time of year.
Hotels & Lodges
7 hotel and 3 motel nights. Accommodation will be in clean, comfortable
hotels and motels with en-suite bathroom facilities, chosen for their
friendly atmosphere and proximity to the highlights of the region. You will
be roomed with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a twin share basis (two
people per room) unless you are travelling as a couple.
Your tour leader will take care of all the planning and organisation
throughout the trip - he/she will drive the van taking you from A to B and
make sure everything runs smoothly. Your tour leader is there to make sure
you get the most out of your tour; organising activities, providing
information and answering any questions you may have as well as sorting out
any queries or problems. If you have any particular interests or things you
would like to do on your tour, then please let your tour leader know at the
beginning of the tour and he/she will do their best to help you. As interests
and capabilities usually vary, leaders will typically guide day hikes
according to group’s needs and the difficulty of particular hikes. Our
leader enjoys spending as much time as possible on the trail with his/her
groups however please bear in mind that it will not always be possible for a
tour leader to accompany every hiker when groups divide up to hike different
trails. On odd occasions your tour leader may need to stay behind to do some
food shopping or arrange other optional activities.
Working hour regulations for Leaders - We would like to note that US Law
regulates the total number of hours your group leader is available to work.
Tours are designed to make the most of your time in the States, but please
understand that there will be certain times each day that your leader will
need to be off duty from work in order to rest and recuperate. Due to these
restrictions, particularly after the longer driving days, your leader may not
be able to join you for some of the daily activities or may need to tend to
other work duties.
1 breakfast is included on this trip.
On this tour we will usually eat out in local restaurants. To help you budget
for your meals on average hotel breakfasts cost from US$6-12, lunches from
US$8-15 and dinners from US$13-30; this does not include alcoholic beverages.
Wine costs approximately US$5 per glass and beer US$4 per bottle. Please also
be aware that a tip of approximately 15%-20% is added to group meals in North
American restaurants. Applicable taxes will also be added to all listed menu
prices.
Your tour leader may offer your group the option to operate a ‘lunch
only’ food kitty, this has proven to be a popular alternative to three
daily restaurant meals. The leader will explain this option while on your
tour, and the whole group will have to agree for this system to run.
Please make sure we are aware of any special meal requirements before
travelling. We will do all we can to accommodate for various dietary
requirements but in certain parts of North America certain food types can be
limited.
You’ll travel in air-conditioned private vehicles, which offer great
flexibility and guarantee to get you further off the beaten path. Our
vehicles are equipped with:
• Extra-large windows for better viewing
• Wider seats with additional leg room
• A 6’3 interior height for added comfort
• Full-height electric bi-fold entry door for a quicker and easier exit
• Overhead luggage racks, reading lamps and TV screen for those longer
journeys.
You will need to make your own way to the joining hotel for your tour.
You are free to arrive at any time on day one of your tour but please ensure
you leave plenty of time to reach your joining hotel and attend your welcome
meeting. Details on the time and specific location of your meeting will be
available early on the arrival day. During this evening meeting you will meet
your tour guide and fellow travellers and also spend a few minutes filling
out necessary paperwork, so please bring your insurance documents, passport
and tour documentation to the meeting.
*ARRIVAL COMPLICATIONS*
Sometimes the unexpected can happen; your plane may be delayed or you may
even miss it! If you have missed your tour departure, first check with the
hotel to see if your tour guide has left you a message. If not, call the
relevant emergency number and speak to our staff who will be happy to help
you catch up with the group. Please note that you are responsible for any
extra travelling expenses incurred due to you missing your tour’s
departure, so please be on time.
*FINISHING POINT*
LAS VEGAS - Bally's Hotel
3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Your tour will end upon arrival at the above hotel, which will be around
17:00 hrs on the final day. Some tour activities scheduled for the last day
may preclude an earlier arrival at the end point hotel, so you should not
book a flight that leaves prior to 21:00 hrs. You will be responsible for any
transportation costs if you have to arrive for an earlier flight and you must
make us aware of this well in advance of your tour departing. If you require
accommodation for the last night, it is essential that you book this before
your tour departs.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to
you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at
least a week before departure, or require them earlier, please contact our
office or your travel agent.
The West is known for its very dry spring, summer and autumn weather and
outstanding blue, sunny skies. Being as far south as Southern Europe and
Northern Africa, temperatures are normally much warmer than in Northern
Europe. However, temperatures vary greatly depending on the elevation you are
at. Generally, the higher the elevation, the cooler the temperature. In
summer, Bryce and the Grand Canyon offer pleasant temperatures ideal for
hiking whereas some of the deserts might experience hotter temperatures. On
warmer days, the leader will opt for early morning and late afternoon walks,
leaving time for midday rest. The hottest time of day in the desert is
actually 3pm, and most nights will be mild to warm. Be prepared for afternoon
thunderstorms in the summer months, and look out for the plentiful mountain
wildflowers.
It is advised that you take a practical selection of clothes for both warm
and cool climates to suit the season. Please see the temperature guide
showing the highs and lows that can be expected in key locations that your
tour visits. However please remember that this is just a guide and you may
encounter a wide variety of temperatures en route due to altitude and
unforeseen weather conditions - so it’s best to be prepared!
Besides your essential clothing, here’s a checklist of other items you
should take:
• Small day pack
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm sweater / fleece
• Casual ‘evening out’ clothes
• Hiking shoes / boots
• Thick walking socks
• Blister packs and plasters
• Hiking poles
• Comfortable day shoes
• Sandals or flip-flops
• Warm hat / gloves (for early or late season departures)
• Swim wear
• Sun hat / sunglasses
• Camera / binoculars
• SD memory card / Spare camera batteries
• 2x Water bottle
• Dry bag
• Small flashlight / head torch
• Sunscreen / insect repellent (20% DEET)
• Travel power adaptor
• Toiletries / personal medicine
*FOOTWEAR*
We recommend walking shoes/boots, as comfortable shoes with good ankle
support will make all walking more enjoyable. If you do not own a pair, then
sports trainers will suffice although this is a personal choice. It is
recommended to bring thick walking socks for comfort.
*CLOTHES WASHING*
You will have the opportunity to wash your clothes whilst you are on tour,
and this can often be done at the hotel or in town. Ask your tour leader for
local information.
*LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE*
One suitcase, soft holdall or rucksack (23kg maximum) per person. A small
daypack and camera can also be carried in the van. Before you travel, please
check the baggage allowance with the airline you’re flying with as this may
be less than 23kg.
We are unable to offer luggage storage facilities however, some of our pre
and post tour hotels will provide this service although there may be a
charge. Please contact the hotels directly for further information.
We recommend you take at least US$50 dollars per day for meals not included
in the tour, drinks, snacks and other incidentals. You should also budget for
expected tipping, as well as for the optional activities that you would like
to do.
Although it may not be customary in your country, it is normal and expected
in North America to tip local guides, waiters, bar staff, taxi drivers and
anyone who provides a service for you. Service workers are paid a low wage
and depend on tips for their livelihood. It can be embarrassing if you’re
confronted by a local who is expecting a tip and you are not aware of how
much to offer. For this reason we have listed guideline prices below.
A 15-17% tip is standard in restaurants and you should also expect to tip $1
per drink in bars, $1-2 per bag for porters as will 10% for taxi drivers.
It’s also typical to tip around 10% for local guides who provide optional
activities.
Your tour leader will work long and hard for you during your tour and we
recommend a discretionary tip of US$5-$10 per passenger per day if your
leader’s performance meets or exceeds your expectations.
* Flights
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request)
* Visas or vaccinations
* Optional activities
Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen.
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