Journey from San Francisco to Las Vegas, spending a week exploring Yosemite, Mono Lake and the Sierra Nevada with a leader, flexible free time and a mix of hostel, camping and hotel stays.
  • Explore San Francisco's Haight Street vintage stores and the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Walk among giant sequoias in Yosemite’s Tuolumne Grove.
  • Witness Yosemite Falls cascade in Yosemite Valley.
  • Cycle Yosemite Valley or float the Merced River in summer.
  • Discover Mono Lake, formed at least 760,000 years ago.
  • Soak in Bishop’s natural hot springs beneath Sierra Nevada skies.
  • Experience the neon-lit energy and shows along the Las Vegas Strip.
  • Visit the Mob Museum or Neon Museum for Vegas history.
  • NORTH AMERICA CAMPING
  • The campsites that we use are selected for either their scenic beauty, their convenient location to places of interest and/or the facilities available. We aim to offer you a selection of different types of campsites.
  • If you've never camped before - no problem! We provide a complete set of camping and cooking equipment. This includes roomy easy-to-pitch tents, which are shared by only two people and are equipped with thin foam rubber sleeping mats and vinyl floors. Your leader will show you how to pitch a tent on the first day. On many trips we also spend a few nights in reasonably priced hotels/motels/hostels (as per the itinerary).
  • Remember that sleeping bags and a pillow are not provided. Check out the Packing section for more information.
  • You'll find the necessary facilities - toilets and in most cases hot showers at our campsites. The showers at some campsites may require a payment (usually no more than US$1-$3 for a quick shower). This is payable locally and is a contribution towards the cost of a limited water supply. Rarely, a campsite may only have cold water available for showers. Some campgrounds may have paid washer and dryer faciltities - your leader will be able to advise on opportunities for washing clothing during the welcome meeting.
  • In all campsites there are strict quiet hours when no loud noise is allowed, typically from 10pm to 7am. This means that all music, singing and noisy group gatherings must stop. We request that all our travellers respect these campsite rules.
  • For trips where there are lodges/cabins used, couples travelling together may be separated when our rooming arrangements are based on single gender, however in some accommodations the group will be in mixed gender rooms.
  • Our high-quality camping equipment (including tents) can be affected by bad weather conditions. This can result in some wet and cold conditions inside the tent. Your spirit of adventure and flexibility will help make your adventure trip an exciting and unforgettable experience. On nights where the group is camping, and weather conditions are extreme (such as snow or heavy rain), there may be an opportunity for the group (if everyone agrees) to stay at an alternative location such as a nearby hostel or hotel. When this is the case the upgrade is at your own expense.