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NATURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA
Above: Sunlight filters through towering redwoods.
Highlights
• Learn how National Geographic deeded tracts of giant trees at Sequoia National Park to the National Park Service in 1916.
• Discover the glacially carved landscapes of Yosemite National Park.
• Gain insights on local flora and fauna alongside naturalists.
• Enjoy awe-inspiring views of Kings Canyon, and discover why John Muir called it “a rival to Yosemite.”
DAYS 1–3 | LAS VEGAS, NEVADA/ DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK/ SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA
Arrive at any time. Go on a scenic drive through the desert to the lowest, hottest, and driest place in North America: Death Valley. Search for animal tracks amid the otherworldly Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Enjoy an easy hike to a sweeping view over Rainbow Canyon and Panamint Valley. Continue to Sequoia National Park.
DAYS 4–5 | SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK/ KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Join a naturalist on a guided walk in the shadow of Sequoia’s formidable giants—including General Sherman, the largest living single-stem tree on Earth. Learn the history of National Geographic deeding tracts of these giant trees to the National Park Service for safekeeping. Enjoy an evening of guided stargazing, or a nighttime walk to witness nocturnal life. Embark on a drive to one of the U.S. deepest canyons.
DAYS 6–7 | YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Head north to the south entrance of Yosemite. Climb to the pinnacle of Sentinel Dome for a picnic lunch and 360-degree views of Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. Continue to Glacier Point for another dramatic vista. Gain an insider’s perspective alongside a naturalist as you hike through the rugged backcountry while hearing about its flora, fauna, and history.
DAYS 8–9 | SAN FRANCISCO
Take the Bay Bridge into San Francisco. Head out on a guided driving tour; step foot on the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge; and stroll past the Painted Ladies Victorian houses. On our last day, depart at any time.
9 DAYS FROM $ 3,799 PER PERSON.
AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.
MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $2,519
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 13
Dates
2023: Departures available May–October
2024: Departures available May–October
Please visit our website for departure dates.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities as listed in the itinerary. Optional activities are at an additional cost.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Comfortable, mid-range hotels (8 nights)
MEALS INCLUDED
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners. Allow an additional $475–$620 per person for meals not included.
TRANSPORTATION
Private vehicle
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
If you’re booked, you’re going.
National Parks Of The American West
15 DAYS | Journey to seven incredible national parks, and gain new perspectives along the way.
Visit our website for dates and a detailed itinerary.
FROM $6,699 PER PERSON.
AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.
MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $3,759
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 13
