From the vibrant city of San Francisco head through gold country into the Wild West. Yosemite National Park is a forested valley of huge granite outcrops that has plenty to offer all family members; stunning scenery, hiking trails, biking and tubing opportunities. Visit the giant sequoia trees before arriving at Zion National Park - a spectacular geological wonder of sheer red and white cliffs towering the peaceful Virgin River.

Thousands of ghost-like pillars of dazzlingly coloured rock await you at Bryce before one of the many highlights a night at a cowboy camp with true western grub cooked over a smoking fire; an authentic flavour of the west. Lake Powell offers great water sports whilst Monument Valley which youll explore on a Navajo guided jeep tour offers the classic western movie backdrop. Finally hike along the south rim of the Grand Canyon or take a thrilling flight over this immense wonder; its sheer size is awesome! From natural to manmade with the bright lights and roller-coasters of Las Vegas to end your trip.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join trip San Francisco 2 Drive to Yosemite 3/4 Hikes in Yosemite see Half Dome, El Capitan & Cathedral Rocks 6/7 Drive Zion Canyon; hikes including Zion Narrows 8 Bryce Canyon National Park 9/10 Drive to Lake Powell; optional water sports 11 Cowboy camp 12 Monument Valley; jeep tour 13/14 Grand Canyon 5 Giant sequoias; Great Basin 15 Drive to Las Vegas 16 Trip ends Las Vegas

Transport, accommodation and meals: Minibus, on foot, jeep Hotels (2nts), camping (13nts) Youll stay in modern, comfortable hotels with en suite accommodation. Camping is on a mixture of established sites with full ablution blocks and primitive wild camps with basic facilities. 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches & 13 dinners
Other costs: International airfare not included. Airport tax abroad not included.
Other info: Minimum age: 8 years An active trip with plenty of time in the great outdoors. Some of the walking excursions may be tiring for younger children but you can opt out.
Group size: Maximum 13 people. 3-4 families.
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Climate: Year round destination.
Trip Reference: FUS