The Southwest - Mondo Adventure Travel


Starting rate per person based on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency conversion. This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars.
Tour Type	Overland
Number of Days	22 days
Departing from	ex San Francisco
Max Tour Size	Maximum of 13 travellers per group
Countries Visited	United States
Detailed Itinerary	Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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Overview

This is an adventure for those who appreciate the big things in life. Venture southwest through America's most celebrated cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and discover the wild landscapes and pristine wilderness that lies off the highways and down the dirt roads. From the legendary Grand Canyon to the mysterious flame-red rocks of Monument Valley, the tufa rocks of Mono Lake and the hulking cliffs of Yosemite, this is sure to be the adventure of a lifetime.

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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions.

Highlights

Rollerskate down the jasmine-infused streets of Santa Barbara, Admire the sprawl of the Grand Canyon, Have fun in the sun by Lake Powell, Discover Wild West landscapes in Monument Valley, See the bewitching hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, Spot iconic wildlife in Yosemite, Saunter through vineyards in the Sonoma and Napa valleys

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (13 nts), Hostel (3 nts), Hotel (3 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

What's Included

Itinerary

Day 1 San Francisco

Arrive in cosmopolitan San Francisco and explore this hilly city.

Day 2 Santa Cruz

Drive down the scenic west coast to Santa Cruz.

Day 3 Santa Barbara

Take up rollerskating, cycling or beach volleyball in the Californian resort town of Santa Barbara.

Days 4-5 Los Angeles

See the sights, shop on Rodeo Drive and maybe spot a celebrity or two in this star-studded town.

Days 6-7 San Diego

Relax on LA's trendy beaches then head south to explore the sights of sunny San Diego, perhaps visiting its renowned zoo.

Day 8 Colorado River

Follow the highway through the desert and discover a piece of London in Lake Havasu City. In the 1960s, London Bridge was auctioned off, dismantled, brought to America and reconstructed here.

Days 9-10 Grand Canyon

There's no denying the grandeur of this canyon. Walk the rim or take an optional helicopter flight for the best seats in the house.

Day 11 Lake Powell/Western Ranch Camp

Swim in the crystal clear waters of Lake Powell before pitching a tent and camping in cowboy country.

Day 12 Monument Valley

Explore the Navajo Tribal Park and see rock formations that have served as a backdrop for countless western films.

Days 13-14 Moab

Hike or bike ancient flame-red landscapes, discover ancient rock art or raft down the Colorado River.

Day 15 Bryce Canyon National Park

Peruse the rust-coloured steeples, spires and pinnacles that pierce the terrain of this national park.

Days 16 Zion National Park

After a brief stint hiking through the idyllic landscape of Zion National Park, grab your tickets to Las Vegas to explore Nevada's exciting entertainment capital.

Day 17-18 Las Vegas

Grab your tickets to Las Vegas and experience life in the fast lane. Get stuck into the delights of the strip or attend one of Vegas' energetic live shows.

Day 19 Death Valley/Sierra Nevada

Head across the shimmering sands of Death Valley, one of the hottest deserts on the planet.

Days 20-21 Yosemite National Park

See cliffs, waterfalls, lakes - and maybe even a bear - in Yosemite.

Day 22 San Francisco

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and get reacquainted with San Francisco, where this adventure ends.

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