Meals

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking.

Guide

1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Sequoia National Park Visit. General Sherman Giant Forest Hike. Buena Vista Peak Hike. Kings Canyon National Park Visit. Little Baldy Hike. Yosemite National Park Visit. Entrance fees to all national parks with hiking and walking excursions. Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Hotel (1 nt), participation camping (6 nts).

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Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Travel insurance not included

Others

1. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. 2. An essential part of your trip is participation - from putting up your tent (while camping) or packing it away in the morning, to helping with meal preparation and cleaning up - it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEO will do all the meal planning, but we do ask the clients to help with the preparation and washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Comfortable, self-inflating mattresses are also provided, which are approximately 4cm thick. 3. SLEEPING BAGS Please note that sleeping bags cannot be rented. Travellers are responsible for bringing their own sleeping bag. Proper sleeping bags are necessary for this tour. Evening temperatures can reach -9°C - 0°C. Please ensure that your sleeping bag is rated to (-17°C for spring and fall trips and 0°C for trips June - Sept). If you prefer, you can purchase a proper sleeping bag on the first day of the trip. Prices range from $60-$150USD. 4. In order to cover the vast distance in North America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days. 5. All walks and hikes proposed in this itinerary are moderate to strenuous level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It’s a healthy way to discover North America’s beauty and landscape. 6. The American West is generally known for warm weather, but temperatures do vary significantly in the mountain and desert areas especially. The day time temperature could exceed 30 C, while the night time temperatures do regularly decrease to single digits, or even possible below freezing. Please be prepared for such extreme conditions. 7. Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don’t plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind. While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.Yosemite National Park - Yosemite National Park Hike (Free) - Yosemite Bike Rental (30-40USD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Las Vegas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Las Vegas

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities today until the evening welcome meeting, so check out the strip or Fremont Street.

This tour leaves Las Vegas in the morning on Day 2; if you would like to spend any additional time here, we recommend booking pre-tour accommodation.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Las Vegas/Sequoia National Park (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Las Vegas/Sequoia National Park (1D)

Leave the bright lights of Las Vegas behind and spend the day travelling through the desert to the granite cliffs and ancient giant trees of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Though these two parks were granted National Park status roughly 50 years apart, they are currently managed together by the National Park system. After setting up camp, slow down to relish the natural setting, and roast s’mores around the fire.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 08:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Please note several of the trails we use do not have water accessible. Please bring a bottles/bladder with a capacity of 3 litres. Unexpected trail or road closures may prevent hiking on some of the listed routes. Should this event arise, we will substitute with an alternative hike.
Day 3 Day 3: Sequoia National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sequoia National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Enjoy a full day in Sequoia National Park. Hike the half mile down to General Sherman, at 83 meters (275 feet) high, its the world’s largest tree. Continue to trek through the Giant Forest on Congress Trail to see more of these colossal trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch amongst the giant trees. In the afternoon, choose to venture further into the park. The Marble Fork of the Kaweah River leads to inspiring granite cliffs of Tokopah Canyon, and in early summer, the 1200ft cascading Tokopah Falls is sure to impress.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- General Sherman Giant Forest Hike
- Tokopah Falls
Day 4 Day 4: Kings Canyon National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kings Canyon National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Rise early and head out for a final day in Sequoia National Park. Hike through the trees to the peak of Little Baldy for panoramic vistas of the surrounding Sierra Nevadas. After, travel to Buena Vista Peak trailhead. At just 2 miles, this round-trip hike packs a punch with 360-degree views from the top of the granite peak to see not only the High Sierra, but also the valley below. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the park through the network of trails among the towering trees of Grant Grove before traveling back to camp.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Buena Vista Peak Hike
- Little Baldy Hike
Day 5 Day 5: Sequoia National Park/Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sequoia National Park/Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Upon arrival in the Yosemite Valley, we first witness the iconic sights of Half Dome, El Capitan, and Bridalveil Fall. This afternoon, we get ourselves oriented among the Valley trails along the Lower Yosemite Falls trail and learn more about the park. After lunch, enjoy free time to walk trails from the Valley floor, simply relax under the towering granite monoliths, or choose to do a portion of the Valley Loop Trail where you can follow many of the Valley’s first east-west trails and wagon roads through meadows and along talus slopes at the base of the granite cliffs, and near the Merced River. On our way to camp, we stop and stand in awe of El Capitan, looking for climbers on the sheer rock face.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)
Day 6 Day 6: Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

From the valley floor, take the park shuttle system to one of the most iconic trails in the park. Hike alongside the Merced River to climb the Mist Trail, getting sprayed by the waters of Vernal Fall. See the water rushing over the edge before crossing the river and climbing the steps to Nevada Fall. Enjoy lunch from the top, taking in the views of the High Sierra including Half Dome, Liberty Cap, Mount Broderick. On the return trip, take the John Muir Trail down to truly understand this visionaries passion for park. Enjoy free time to walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail, Bridalveil Fall Trail, or relax under the towering granite monoliths of Half Dome or El Capitan. On the way back to camp, stop at stand in awe of El Capitan, looking for climbers on the sheer rockface.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls Hike
- Yosemite National Park Visit
Day 7 Day 7: Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Today we get off the beaten path for a challenging hike, bringing us face to face with the granite domes and slopes that make this park so iconic. Rising from the valley, we search for one last breathtaking view of Half Dome and a chance to overlook the Valley below. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite is dynamic and weather patterns can see dramatic shifts year to year. Seasonally, weather and trail conditions may require the CEO to assess which trail to take, but while the routes may change with the seasons, the views all share equal splendour and require comparable effort for the epic payoff. Our aim will be to set off for the roughly 9 mile hike to North Dome from Tioga Pass.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Yosemite National Park Visit
- North Dome Trail
Day 8 Day 8: Yosemite National Park/San Francisco (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Yosemite National Park/San Francisco (1B)

Drive from the Sierra Nevadas to the San Francisco Bay. Tour ends on arrival. Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 7pm.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:30 Hr(s)

8 days tour

Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, And Yosemite

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Itinerary of your trip Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, And Yosemite

Day 1: Las Vegas

Day 2: Las Vegas/Sequoia National Park (1D)

Day 3: Sequoia National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Kings Canyon National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Sequoia National Park/Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7: Yosemite National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8: Yosemite National Park/San Francisco (1B)

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