New Orleans to San Francisco Road Trip
15 days, New Orleans to San Francisco
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Bats in Texas, aliens in Roswell, pretty much everything else in San Francisco—get off the well-worn tourist trail and really discover the South and West of the United States. After leaving fabulous New Orleans, you'll explore some of the most incredible natural wonders anywhere—the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Yosemite—then trade wildlife for nightlife in Las Vegas. It's the ultimate roadtrip. Now, let's get rolling.
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Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.
Age requirement: 18-39
Visa Requirements
15 days
New Orleans to San Francisco
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Places visited
- United States
Itinerary
Day 1New Orleans
Arrive at any time.
Day 2New Orleans/Austin
Drive across Louisiana into Texas and take in the scenery on the way to Austin.
Day 3Austin
Spend a free day in Austin. Opt to visit the SoCo area for thrift shopping, take a dip in the Barton natural pool, or let loose at a local country bar in the evening.
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BreakfastDay 4Austin/Carlsbad
Explore Carlsbad Caverns, dodging the 400,000 bats heading out to hunt at sunset.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Carlsbad/Santa Fe
Stop by infamous Roswell before taking in Southwest culture in Santa Fe.
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BreakfastDay 6Santa Fe/Mesa Verde National Park
Explore Santa Fe in the morning before travelling towards Mesa Verde National Park for the night.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Mesa Verde National Park/Monument Valley
Wind up the side of a mountain through Mesa Verde National Park's rocky slopes and inspiring vistas. Hike to ancient cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde. Opt to discover one of the most majestic places on earth, Monument Valley.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 8Monument Valley/Grand Canyon
Hike the trails of the Grand Canyon before enjoying a sunset at the rim.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Grand Canyon
Free time in Grand Canyon NP.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Grand Canyon/Las Vegas
Travel Route 66 and stop at a wacky burger joint. Explore Las Vegas and stroll along the famous Vegas Strip. Take an optional VIP party limo.
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BreakfastDay 11Las Vegas
Free time in Las Vegas.
Day 12Las Vegas/Death Valley
Visit a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 13Death Valley/Yosemite National Park
Morning trip to Mono Lake; walk among the tufa towers. Discover Yosemite's peaks, granite domes, and giant sequoias. Marvel at majestic waterfalls, lakes, and meadows.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 14Yosemite National Park
Enjoy free time in Yosemite NP for hiking and exploring.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 15Yosemite National Park/San Francisco
Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way into one of America's most popular cities. Trip ends upon arrival to San Francisco. Take an optional cable car ride over the steep hills or set sail into the setting sun.
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Breakfast | LunchReverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from San Francisco to New Orleans. See San Francisco to New Orleans Road Trip
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Entrance fees to all national parks with hiking and walking excursions
- Orientation to Las Vegas
- Guided tour of the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde
- Carlsbad Caverns visit
- Death Valley visit
- Sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/hostels (3 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (11 nts).
Meals
11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
1 or 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) throughout, depending on group size.
Departures
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