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Los Angeles, USA
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Sequoia National Park: Get an inside look at Yosemite’s fire ecology with naturalist Dan Webster. He’ll share how fire shapes the forest and what it means for the future of these landscapes. After an engaging talk, sit down for lunch with Dan – your chance to ask questions and hear more stories about life in the Sierra Nevada.
Las Vegas: A true must-see. Live “Viva Las Vegas” from the sky as you hop on the High Roller, North America's tallest observation wheel standing 550 feet tall. The 30-minute ride offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the glittering lights and neon signs of the Strip below.
Death Valley: You’ll truly feel the solitude and vastness of Death Valley today as you head out on a guided tour of the park’s most famous sites. You’ll discover the unique geological features of Death Valley, a land of sand dunes and volcanic craters, intriguing weather-patterns, and the highest-recorded temperatures in the United States.
Mammoth Lakes: Ascend Mammoth Mountain by gondola and enjoy the stunning views over a tasty breakfast.
Yosemite National Park: Meet a climber and naturalist that will delve into the dynamic history of climbing in Yosemite. Enjoy storytelling, photographs, see the old and new climbing gear, as well as ask questions about how they help improve trails, restore habitat, protect wildlife, and inspire the next generation of nature-lovers, and more. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience targets United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land, improving, protecting, and conserving wildlife and/or restores natural ecosystems.
Sequoia National Park: Meet your Local Specialist and enjoy stories and the latest astronomical news under one of California's most brilliant skies. The Milky Way galaxy spills out across the broad Sequoia sky, an explosion of stars, planets and infinite questions. Spend the hour touring constellations, galaxies, planets, and the history of human space and exploration. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Visit High Roller Las Vegas, Death Valley National Park, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Forest Museum
View Zabriskie Point and Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park, General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park
See Yosemite Valley's El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall
Scenic Drive along Tioga Pass (seasonal)
Tickets Included Mammoth Mountain Scenic Gondola
Yosemite National Park: Stay at the Yosemite Valley Lodge located close to Yosemite Falls in the middle of the national park.
Sequoia National Park: The Wuksachi Lodge in the heart of Sequoia National Park surrounded by forest and soaring Sierra peaks.
Sequoia National Park: Meet your Local Specialist and enjoy stories and the latest astronomical news under one of California's most brilliant skies. The Milky Way galaxy spills out across the broad Sequoia sky, an explosion of stars, planets and infinite questions. Spend the hour touring constellations, galaxies, planets, and the history of human space and exploration. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Visit High Roller Las Vegas, Death Valley National Park, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Forest Museum
View Zabriskie Point and Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park, General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park
See Yosemite Valley's El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall
Scenic Drive along Tioga Pass (seasonal)
Tickets Included Mammoth Mountain Scenic Gondola
Yosemite National Park: Stay at the Yosemite Valley Lodge located close to Yosemite Falls in the middle of the national park.
Sequoia National Park: The Wuksachi Lodge in the heart of Sequoia National Park surrounded by forest and soaring Sierra peaks.
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8 days
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Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
All transport and transfers shownLuxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Set out on a journey through California’s iconic wilderness with "California's Great National Parks," an 8-day group tour from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, suited for experienced travelers seeking a moderate adventure. Hike among ancient sequoias in the Sierra Nevadas and discover the wonders of Yosemite, Sequoia, and Death Valley National Parks. Engage with a local climber in Yosemite for an insider’s view on conservation and the climbing community, and enjoy a special lunch with a Local Specialist in Sequoia National Park. Stargazing in pristine night skies and the natural beauty of Mammoth Lakes are just a few highlights. This tour’s USP is its rare behind-the-scenes access to local experts, deepening your appreciation of California’s legendary landscapes.
day 1 - Soar Above the Neon Lights of Vegas
Begin your exploration in Las Vegas. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner before soaring 550 feet above the centre of the Las Vegas Strip on the High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Las Vegas
Accommodation:Harrah's Las Vegas
day 2 - Travel Through Stoic Death Valley National Park
Immerse yourself in the solitude and desolation of Death Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and barren, yet unexpectedly lively land of extremes which we will have an opportunity to explore for part of today. Admire scenic views of the undulating rocky landscape at Zabriskie Point and learn about the valley's unique geological features, history and intriguing weather patterns. Descend below sea level to the Badwater Basin. We continue through the desert landscape of Death Valley ascending to Mammoth Lakes, our home for the night.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Las Vegas, Death Valley, Mammoth Lakes
Accommodation:Mammoth Mountain Inn
day 3 - Dine in the Clouds at Mammoth Mountain Stays With Stories
Take a scenic Gondola ride to the peak of Mammoth Mountain (seasonal) and enjoy the stunning views while you enjoy a tasty breakfast. Enjoy a scenic drive on the June Lake Loop for your first peak at the bright blue waters of June Lake. The alpine scenery of Aspens and willows is a feast for the eyes along this winding road before lunch on your own at Lee Vining. Touch the clouds through the Tioga Pass (seasonal) and enter the UNESCO-listed Yosemite National Park. Driving past Tenaya Lake and Tuolumne Meadows, journey to Yosemite Valley. Our Stays With Stories accommodation tonight includes a cosy lodge atmosphere and is located just a stone's throw from Yosemite Falls. Tioga Pass: weather conditions may cause Tioga Pass to be closed to traffic, typically from mid-October to the end of May. In this case, an alternate entry point to Yosemite will be used entering through the west side of the park and Mammoth Lakes overnight will be replaced with Bakersfield or similar. This overnight change will affect sightseeing for this day.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park
Accommodation:Yosemite Valley Lodge
day 4 - Stroll or Hike in Yosemite Make Travel Matter
Explore Yosemite National Park, famed for its ancient sequoia trees, grand meadows and iconic rock formations. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience through the Yosemite Conservancy hearing a climbers fascinating stories, photographs, demonstrations and a look at climbing gear. Learn about the science behind the emotions climbers feel when inching up a wall. Afterwards, you can explore Yosemite Valley's El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks or Bridalveil Falls at your leisure. The rest of the day is yours in Yosemite where the possibilities are endless.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Yosemite National Park
Accommodation:Yosemite Valley Lodge
day 5 - Enjoy the Night Sky Under Sequoias and Stars Stays With Stories Make Travel Matter
After departing Yosemite, get ready for a Be My Guest experience with naturalist Dan Webster. Learn how fire shapes forest ecosystems during his engaging talk, then enjoy lunch with him and dive deeper into the wonders of the Sierra Nevada. Stretch your legs in Kings Canyon National Park and gaze towards the sky as you greet the giant boughs of General Grant Tree. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Kings Canyon before you continue along the Majestic Mountain Loop. Towering redwood trunks frame your journey to Sequoia National Park, where you'll spend the night in your Stays with Stories accommodation, surrounded by forest and soaring Sierra peaks. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, spending the evening gazing upwards at the star-spangled sky as a local naturalist guides you through the constellations.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park
Accommodation:Wuksachi Lodge
day 6 - Meet the World's Largest Living Tree Dive Into Culture
Tread in the footsteps of giants, walking beneath the soaring sequoia canopy to see first-hand the world's largest living tree, General Sherman. Learn about the Giant Forest and its history during a stop at the Giant Forest Museum, then enjoy a leisurely walk along the Big Trees Trail, connecting with the invigorating natural surroundings. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the park on your terms, using the complimentary shuttle system (seasonal).
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Sequoia National Park
Accommodation:Wuksachi Lodge
day 7 - Get a Taste of Hollywood
Descend the Sierra Nevada mountain range into Southern California for an unrivalled view of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. You will enjoy a visit to Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world, for your chance to find your favourite celebrity's Hollywood Star. As our encounter with California's epic natural beauty comes to an end, join your Travel Director and newfound friends for a dinner.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Sequoia National Park, Los Angeles
Accommodation:Beverly Hills Marriott
day 8 - Farewell California
After our adventurous journey through California's national parks, the time has come for us to say goodbye. Prepare to leave Los Angeles International Airport at your leisure or consider extending your stay.
The breakfast at Mammoth Lakes was terrible -
plates were 6 inch dessert plates
breakfast sandwiches had been cut in half, had no meat
packaged yogurt cups were 1/3 normal size
not much variety in the mixed fruit
This should have been called light snacks instead of breakfast.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
Mammoth rooms need brighter lighting, awkward coffee TV area under the stairs. Needs update
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 out of 5
We chose the itinerary because of Yosemite and Sequoia as being our must see destinations. Death Valley was just a stop on the way that we would not have gone to otherwise. However it was interesting. The Japanese camp was an interesting piece of history. The drive to Los Angeles was just that, a long drive.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
3.0 out of 5
A lot of bus time lasr day and LA not a city to visit..
Lodges make you feel captive, no real dinner options but the lodge.
Parks themselves very diverse and wonderful to experience
Would want a more engaging and communacative tour guide if we ever went again.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
2.0 out of 5
The itinerary was wonderful with Death Valley, Yosemite and the Sequoia National Parks but our tour director was a different story. He was disinterested, unorganized and unprepared.
