Welcome to Nevada! Las Vegas will be your gateway to the grandeur of the Golden State. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5 pm, giving you plenty of time to bathe in Vegas’ glow. It’s recommended that you arrive a day or two early to really experience the city, allowing time to do the classics (think casinos, drive-through weddings and live shows) as well as scratching below the surface to see Las Vegas’ diverse neighbourhoods and thriving arts scene.
Leaving Sin City in your dust, you’ll road trip across state lines and through the Mojave Desert today, then around to Sequoia National Park. It’s a long drive, but it’ll give you the chance to see the changing geography of the American west – watch on as the desert gives way to the peaks of the southern Sierras. Settle into your accommodation near Sequoia National Park in the afternoon, and then head out for an included dinner at a local restaurant with your group.
Experience the incredibly diverse landscapes of the USA’s west coast on this 15-day adventure. Start by traversing the deserts of Nevada toward the towering trees of California, stopping to walk among the giants of Sequoia National Park and Redwood National Park, and visit the striking granite cliffs of the world-famous Yosemite National Park. Swap height for depth as you head inland to Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, then visit a local winery and soak up the character of Portland and the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Washington is your final port of call, with visits to Olympic National Park's beaches and the mossy Hoh Rainforest before your adventure ends in Seattle.