Hit the road from San Francisco to Las Vegas on a small-group camping adventure through Yosemite and the American West’s national parks, with hikes, a surf lesson, and starry nights.
  • Walk Tuolumne Grove to stand among massive Giant Sequoias.
  • Hike the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls.
  • Learn to surf on Venice Beach's rolling Pacific waves.
  • Explore Joshua Tree's rock formations and namesake trees.
  • Watch sunset blaze over the Grand Canyon's layered cliffs.
  • Peer into the emerald river at Horseshoe Bend overlook.
  • Wander among Bryce Canyon's hoodoos and sweeping amphitheaters.
  • Wade a narrow slot canyon in Zion National Park.
Stay mostly in tents at public and private campgrounds, with some nights in canvas tents, twin-share hostels, and simple motels. Dome tents and comfortable camp mattresses are supplied (bring a sleeping bag and pillow). Facilities range from basic pit toilets to campgrounds with showers, fire pits, picnic tables and laundry.