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Free 2009/2010 brochure

USA Western Dream 13 Day Tour

Trip code: USWD
Grand Canyon National Park

From horseback riding to hiking, this 13 day tour allows you to enjoy the wonders of the National Parks of the west and experience many adventurous activities along the way.



Location:

The national parks of the West, USA

Duration & Price:
from £1049. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Included

Meals:

Meals provided whilst camping

Dates:

2010: 18 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 12 Oct.

Days: 1 - 3 Yosemite National Park
After a brief tour of the beautiful San Francisco, you will head to Yosemite National Park where you will spend the first 3 nights. You can enjoy many of the hiking trails here, and witness the Falls of Yosemite, Nevada and Vernal.

Days: 4 - 6 Great Basin Desert & Zion National Park
From Yosemite, you will continue your journey to the Great Basin to spend the night camping in the desert. Zion National Park awaits you next, where you can hike to the Emerald Pools, ford the Narrows or climb to Angel's Landing.

Days: 7 & 8 Bryce Canyon & Lake Powell
A chance to admire the unique turrets and spires of Bryce Canyon National Park follows. Explore the area with walks to the Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop or Peekaboo Loop trails, before a short drive to your campground at Kodachrome Basin State Park. Continue your tour to Lake Powell, travelling through Capitol Reef National Park before arriving at a lakeside campground via ferry, where you can try your water skills at Water ski, jet ski, take a boat trip or just relax.

Days: 9 Monument Valley
Discover your photography talent, as you capture the splendour of the Navajo Tribal Lands of Monument Valley on your included jeep tour with the Navajos.

Days: 10 & 11 Grand Canyon National Park
Explore the vastness and grandeur of the Grand Canyon, as you have the opportunity to take a scenic flight, a guided nature walk along the rim, the wonder of I-MAX or, for the active traveller, a hike into the depths of the canyon.

Days: 12 & 13 Las Vegas & Los Angeles
Head to the fabulous glitz and glamour that is Las Vegas. Relax or shop during the day before your night out down the strip to witness the bright lights, casinos and world class shows. Your tour ends with a journey across another region of the great Mojave Desert before arriving into L.A. where you will bid farewell to your fellow travellers.

Your tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Los Angeles on Day 13.

What’s Included

  • Transportation by adventure vehicle
  • Freshly prepared meals whilst camping
  • Services of 2 tour leaders
  • All camping fees and equipment
  • 1 hotel night
  • Navajo guided jeep tour Monument Valley
  • Admission to Valley Tribal Lands and all National Parks as per itinerary

What’s Not Included

  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Spending Money
  • Optional activities

Prices and Durations

2010 start dates and prices for this 13 day tour:
Western Dream £1,049 : 18 May
Western Dream £1,129 : 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 21 Sep, 12 Oct
Western Dream £1,189 : 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep

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