Monday, March 11, 2013

Sin, Surf & Sierras


Description

For the traveller who wants it all, this desert-to-coast journey delivers in spades. Throw caution to the wind in Sin City, Las Vegas, then cleanse those chakras with pristine national park hiking. You’ll drive the legendary Pacific Coast Highway for views that are postcard-perfect and finish in Los Angeles for a final burst of movie star glamour. A private touring van and participation camping offer affordability and flexibility while letting you get to know your fellow travellers and making this a road trip to remember.


Highlights

  • Hiking in Yosemite National Park.
  • Driving along California's beautiful coastline.
  • Reveling in the glitz of Las Vegas.
  • Breaking a sweat in Death Valley.
  • Stargazing in Los Angeles.


Itinerary


Day 1 Las Vegas

Arrive at any time.


Day 2 Death Valley National Park/Bishop (1L,1D)

Drive down the Vegas Strip. Visit the hottest, driest and lowest point in North America: Death Valley. Stargaze at secluded hot springs.


Day 3-4 Yosemite National Park (2B,2L,2D)

Morning trip to Mono Lake; walk among the tufa towers. Marvel at the park's peaks and granite domes and giant sequoias. Hike to majestic waterfalls, lakes and meadows.


Day 5-6 San Francisco (1B,1L)

Check out Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge on an orientation tour. Opt to ride a cable car over the steep hills, explore by bicycle or set sail to the setting sun.


Day 7 Pismo Beach (1L,1D)

Visit historic Monterey. Marvel at the beautiful coastline and mountain ranges of Big Sur and the famous Pacific Coast.


Day 8 Los Angeles (1B)

Travel along the coast. Visit Santa Monica, Venice Beach and the Hollywood Walk of Fame on an orientation tour before a final night out on the town.

Day 9 Los Angeles

Depart at any time.

Sin, Surf & Sierras

What's Included

Entrance fees to all National and State Parks with hiking and walking excursions. Orientation tours of Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Visit Mono Lake and walk among tufas. Drive California's scenic Highway 1 including Monterey and Big Sur.

Group Size Notes

Max 13, avg 10.

Meals Included

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners.

Meal Budget

Allow USD50-75 for meals not included.

Transport

Air-conditioned private touring van

Accommodation

Hotels (4 nts), participation camping (4 nts).

Worldwide reservations

  • USA / Canada 1 855 667 9501
  • United Kingdom 0844 272 2120
  • Australia 1300 884 162
  • New Zealand 0800 333 415
  • Germany 01805 70 90 30 70
  • Rest of World 00 1 855 667 9501



Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/north-america/tours/chill-out/sin-surf-sierras?lpaffil=fbta1

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