Best of the West Road Trip: California, Utah & Vegas Bright Lights

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• 0. TagACHTUNG

  Späteste Anreise bis: 06:00 Uhr
  Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

• 1. Tag

  Welcome to sunny Southern California! Your day starts early, taking in all the must-see sites of The City of Angels, before driving along the Pacific Coast Highway to Avila Beach. On your morning tour of Los Angeles, you'll check-off all the places you've seen in the movies: Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive, the famous Hollywood sign, and of course Sunset Boulevard. You'll leave the sprawling metropolis to drive up the coast, with a stop in Santa Barbara for lunch. Set up camp in Avila before zipping over to San Luis Obispo for dinner on your own.
  
  Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
  Transport: Los Angeles - Avila (3.5h)
  Event: Los Angeles Sightseeing With CEO (1.5h)
  Unterkunft: Avila Hot Springs

• 2. Tag

  On the road again....okay, so technically its only Day 2, but we wanted to get you singing along. Explore the coast of California today on a drive up Highway 1 to San Simeon to watch the Elephant Seals sunbathe on the beach. Oh, to be an elephant seal lounging on the Cali beach all day, every day. Alas, you are not an elephant seal, so head just a bit further north to Ragged Point for an epic view and killer hike to the beach. Spend the afternoon relaxing on Avila Beach, taking a soak in the public hot springs or renting a bike to find the perfect spot to watch a sunset over the Pacific. Life is your oyster. (F) (M)
  
  Event: Pacific Coast Highway Exploration (3.0h)
  Freizeit: Avila
  Unterkunft: Avila Hot Springs

• 3. Tag

  We hate to drag you away from the beach, but it's time to strap on a bum bag and the sun cream, it's hiking time. Yosemite is waiting for you, so pack up camp after breakfast and hit the road. Road trip inland towards one of the most popular National Parks in the USA. Once you arrive in El Portal to set up camp, you'll get your first introduction to the park through Yosemite's Arch Rock entrance and along the Merced River. (F)
  
  Transport: Avila - Yosemite National Park (4.5h)
  Event: Besuch im Yosemite-Nationalpark
  Unterkunft: Indian Flats Campground

• 4. Tag

  Ready for more? Of course you are. Everywhere you look in Yosemite National Park is picture perfect. Snap shots of it's famous waterfalls and giant sequoia trees, and catch a glimpse of climbers scaling El Capitan. Explore its landscapes however you want, with several hikes to choose from: The Mist Trail, Yosemite Falls, or Nevada Falls just to name a few. What will you find as you explore the trails of one of the U.S.'s most famous parks? Want to cover more ground? Opt to rent a bike and cruise the valley floor. (F) (M)
  
  Event: Besuch im Yosemite-Nationalpark
  Freizeit: Yosemite National Park
  Unterkunft: Indian Flats Campground
  
  Optionale Ausflüge:
  Wanderung im Yosemite-Nationalpark (**)
  Fahrt mit dem Leihfahrrad in Yosemite (**)
  Wanderung auf dem Mist Trail (**)

• 5. Tag

  Another day, another epic adventure in the U S of A. Pack up your campsite in Yosemite and hit the road. Today you'll get glimpses of some of the most stunning natural views in the Southeastern US. The drive from Yosemite National Park to Bishop is full of insta-perfect shots. Today you'll drive across Yosemite, through El Portal to Tuolumne Grove, with a hike to see the famous giant Sequoia trees. After lunch, you'll hike the Lembert Dome Trail then travel over Tioga Pass landing in Bishop in the early evening to prep your camp site for a night under the stars. (F) (M)
  
  Transport: Yosemite National Park - Bishop (1.5h)
  Event: Tuolumne Grove (2.0h)
  Event: Wanderung zum Lembert Dome (2.0h)
  Unterkunft: Brownstown Campground

• 6. Tag

  Get low before you roll high! Drive through the infamous Death Valley, the hottest, driest, and lowest park in North America, before making your way to Las Vegas for the evening. Death Valley is a bucket-list place to visit when you're in the Southeastern United States. Known for it's salt flats, colorful rocks, and high temps, you'll spend a morning seeing these spots (plus Furnace Creek, Badwater Basin and Zabriskie Point) then head off to Las Vegas. Walk The Strip, take in a show, or roll the dice - or do it all! Just remember: what happens on a Roamies trip, stays on a Roamies trip. (F) (M)
  
  Transport: Bishop - Las Vegas (5.0h)
  Event: Besuch im Death-Valley-Nationalpark
  Freizeit: Las Vegas
  Unterkunft: Golden Nugget Las Vegas - Carson Tower
  
  Optionale Ausflüge:
  Besuch auf dem Vegas Strip (**)
  Show in Las Vegas (**)

• 7. Tag

  Depart from Las Vegas first thing in the morning and head out with your fellow Roamies to Zion National Park. Spend the day hiking, exploring, and gazing up at the sandstone cliffs. From the Narrows to the Emerald Pools there's no shortage of captivating hikes here. Drive to East Zion in the early evening, where you'll set up camp for the next 2 nights. (A)
  
  Transport: Las Vegas - Bryce Canyon (4.5h)
  Event: Besuch im Bryce-Canyon-Nationalpark
  Event: Queen's Garden und Navajo Loop-Rundwanderung (2.5h)
  Transport: Bryce Canyon National Park - East Zion (1.5h)

• 8. Tag

  Wake up with the birds chirping and make breakfast at camp. Pack a lunch for the day then drive to Zion National Park. Once there it's time to explore! You'll board the national park shuttle to take you into the park and explore your heart out. There are a couple different trail options, the main ones being The Emerald Pools, The Narrows, Scouts Lookout and Watchman Trail. Grab your hiking books, your new best buddy and get out there! Enjoy your packed lunch whenever you choose! Later, travel back to East Zion for a chill evening with your fellow Roamies at the camp site. Once it gets dark, get ready to sit around the campfire, roast some marshmallows and stare up at the stars. First one to see a shooting star wins an extra s'more! (F) (M)
  
  Transport: East Zion - Zion National Park (0.75h)
  Event: Besuch im Zion-Nationalpark
  Freizeit: Zion National Park
  Transport: Zion National Park - East Zion (0.75h)
  
  Optionale Ausflüge:
  Watchman Trail Hike (**)
  Wanderung durch The Narrows (**)
  Scout Lookout Trail (**)

• 9. Tag

  If you stayed up late with your new friends, you can sleep in the van. Today we wake up early to drive to Grand Canyon National Park, with a couple awesome pit stops along the way. The first stop is at Horseshoe Bend. This geological masterpiece was sculpted by the Colorado River. Go on and walk to the overlook, hike along the rim and stare down into the flowing river far below. Snap some photos with your friends and just enjoy the moment. Continue onwards to our next national park of the trip. En route, stop for lunch at our G for Good, family-owned Navajo food truck for some delicious tacos. Arrive at the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon-one of the world's Natural Wonders- and set up camp for the next two nights just in time for a spectacular sunset. (F) (M)
  
  Transport: Zion National Park - Page (2.0h)
  Event: Wanderung zum Horseshoe Bend (1.0h)
  Transport: Page - Grand Canyon National Park (3.0h)
  Event: Frühstück beim Native Grill Food Truck

• 10. Tag

  After having breakfast and packing a lunch, get those water bottles ready because today is dedicated to the Grand Canyon. Starting from the South Rim, there are so many hikes to choose from that will take you deeper into the canyon where you can really appreciate the size and depth of this national park. Choose whichever trail you wish or do short bursts of multiple hikes, just make sure you bring plenty of water and take your time. You got this! Sit down for a picnic lunch in the park then maybe choose to rent a bike, or if you're feeling really adventurous, opt to take a legendary helicopter ride over the canyon. The choice is yours! After a full day in the park, sit down for an unforgettable pizza dinner along the rim of the Grand Canyon as the setting sun lights the sky. (F) (M) (A)
  
  Event: Besuch an der Südkante des Grand Canyons
  Event: Wanderung am Grand Canyon (1.0h)
  Event: Grand Canyon Sunset Pizza
  
  Optionale Ausflüge:
  Hubschrauberrundflug Grand Canyon (**)
  Wanderung auf dem Bright-Angel-Trail (**)

• 11. Tag

  Road trip! Get your kicks, because its time to drive along one of the most famous roads in history: Route 66. After you eat breakfast and break down camp, we head out and cruise south west toward Joshua Tree National Park. We'll stop in Seligman along Route 66 and then continue to Kingman, where you will have free time to grab lunch on your own. Throughout the drive, we will take short stops to admire the Mojave Desert, and the funky dessert trees that gave Joshua Tree it's name. Arrive to the camp site in the early evening and after setting up, you will have the night free to explore Pioneer Town. Watch the sky light up in flames during an incredible desert sunset and maybe throw down a blanket to watch for shooting stars tonight in one of California's clearest skies. (F)
  
  Transport: Grand Canyon National Park - Joshua Tree National Park
  Event: Fahrt auf der Route 66 (3.0h)
  Event: Joshua-Tree-Nationalpark

• 12. Tag

  After another night under the stars, pack away your camping gear, have some breakfast at camp, and drive to one of the LA's most famous beaches for a day of fun. You'll have the entire afternoon free to explore Santa Monica and do whatever you please with your fellow Roamies. Opt to lounge on the beach, have some of the worlds best ice cream, take a ride on the pier, or just people watch with a spicy margarita at an open air bar. Whatever you choose, make it count! Tonight we'll stay at an awesome, hip hostel in Santa Monica. (F)
  
  Transport: Joshua Tree National Park - Santa Monica (3.5h)
  Event: Santa Monica Visit
  
  Optionale Ausflüge:
  Besuch am Santa Monica Pier (**)
  Rollerblades and Bike Rentals (**)

• 13. Tag

  Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time.
  
  Event: Tag der Abreise
  
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  Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.
  
  (**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
  
  (F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)