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USA Road Trip — California & the Southwest

Summary:

The California coast, the desert of the American southwest, and six epic national parks are all on the menu for this 18-day adventure. Starting in Los Angeles, drive up the rugged coastline and spend some time getting to know San Francisco, before travell...

Duration
18 Days
Cities
10
Next Departure
18-May-2026
Starting at
USD 5,099.00
Price per day
USD 283.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
G Adventures
Tour
USA Road Trip — California & the Southwest
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Campingtour category: Safari

Summary

The California coast, the desert of the American southwest, and six epic national parks are all on the menu for this 18-day adventure. Starting in Los Angeles, drive up the rugged coastline and spend some time getting to know San Francisco, before travelling across the central valley to fall in love with Yosemite. Next up, get ready for days filled with surfing on the beach, camping in Zion, eating pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, wandering amid the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and visiting a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park. Fast-paced with non-stop good times, this trip will have your head buzzing in the absolute best way.

Map: USA Road Trip — California & the Southwest (G Adventures)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Los Angeles/Santa Margarita
Day 2
Santa Margarita/Santa Cruz
Day 3
Santa Cruz/San Francisco
Day 4
San Francisco/Yosemite National Park
Day 5
Yosemite National Park
Day 6
Yosemite National Park
Day 7
Yosemite National Park/Venice Beach
Day 8
Venice Beach
Day 9
Venice Beach/Joshua Tree National Park
Day 10
Joshua Tree National Park/Grand Canyon National Pa...
Day 11
Grand Canyon
Day 12
Grand Canyon/Page/Bryce Canyon
Day 13
Bryce Canyon
Day 14
Bryce Canyon/Zion National Park
Day 15
Zion National Park
Day 16
Zion National Park/Las Vegas
Day 17
Death Valley National Park
Day 18
Ridgecrest/Los Angeles

Travel Cities (10): Bryce Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park, Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

  • Enjoy the dramatic views of the Pacific Coast along the 17-Mile and Half Moon Bay Drives with unforgettable scenery, Witness the many wonders of Yosemite National Park, Catch a few waves with a surf lesson in southern California, Visit the strange rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park, Travel Route 66, Have pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, Hike through the hoodoos in Bryce National Park, Explore Zion, Travel to a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park.
  • The California coast, the desert of the American southwest, and six epic national parks are all on the menu for this 18-day adventure. Starting in Los Angeles, drive up the rugged coastline and spend some time getting to know San Francisco, before travelling across the central valley to fall in love with Yosemite. Next up, get ready for days filled with surfing on the beach, camping in Zion, eating pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, wandering amid the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and visiting a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park. Fast-paced with non-stop good times, this trip will have your head buzzing in the absolute best way.

Included in Price

  • 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. A ride along the scenic 17-Mile drive past Cypress forests. San Francisco orientation tour. Yosemite National Park visit. Nevada and Vernal Fall hike. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. Surf lesson. Visit to Joshua Tree National Park. Drive along Route 66. Hike in Grand Canyon National Park. Visit to Horseshoe Bend. Bryce Canyon National Park visit. Zion National Park visit. Free time in Las Vegas. Death Valley National Park visit. Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments with hiking and walking excursions. Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Travel Package

 

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Los Angeles

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Los Angeles

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