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north america
john muir trail
IMAGE: Striking, high altitude scenery of the John Muir Trail | Ken Harris
23 DAYS 22 NIGHTS 22 BREAKFASTS, 22 DAY FULL
CAMPING 22 LUNCHES & 22 DINNERS PACK HIKE
• Summit Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States at 4418m; Immerse yourself in pine forests and lush meadows
• Traverse the spectacular Sierra Mountain Range
• Cross numerous 3000m+ high mountain passes
• Challenge yourself with a full pack on a classic long-distance trail
• Walk among alpine peaks, glacier-gouged canyons, and crystal-clear lakes
grand canyon and rocky mountain trails
IMAGE: Grand Canyon National Park | Richard I'Anson
15 DAYS 14 NIGHTS 14 BREAKFASTS, 13 SELF 8 DAY WALKS
HOTEL/LODGE MADE PICNIC LUNCHES
• Hike and spot wildlife in stunning Yellowstone National Park
• Marvel at Old Faithful geyser's punctuality; Visit Horseshoe Bend & Antelope Canyon • Trek into the Grand Canyon; Explore UNESCO-designated Mesa Verde
• Walk among the imposing, red rock formations of Monument Valley
• Take in the views of Grand Teton National Park
• Learn why Maroon Bells is one of the most photographed places in Colorado
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Bishop, gear check and overnight Cottonwood Lakes Campground (3000m) 2/4 | Commence John Muir Trail and hike to Crabtree Meadow 5 | Summit Mt Whitney (4418m) and return to Crabtree 6/8 | Hike to Rae Lakes via Forester Pass and Glen Pass 9/13 | Hike to Rae Lakes and Big Pete Meadow 14/16 | Hike to Marie Lake for resupply 17/20 | Hike to Johnson Meadow for resupply 21/22 | Hike to Tuolumne via Thousand Island Lake 23 | Finish hike at Tuolumne Meadows
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
peaks of yosemite
IMAGE: The imposing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California | Julie Anderson
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GRADE | CHALLENGING
San Francisco
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Jackson, Wyoming 2 | Grand Teton National Park 3/4 | Yellowstone National Park hiking 5 | Full day drive to Steamboat (800km) 6 | Colorado Rockies to Aspen and hike 7 | Aspen Hike 8 | Maroon Bells Hike 9 | 'Million Dollar Highway' to Mesa Verde 10 | Mesa Verde and Monument Valley 11 | Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon 12/13 | Grand Canyon 14 | Drive to Las Vegas 15 | In Las Vegas, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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GRADE |
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
WHEN TO GO
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: GCR Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
California
Monument Valley Grand Canyon
Arizona
Nevada
Tuolumne Meadows Bishop
Nevada
Las Vegas
Steamboat
Utah
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: JMT Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
8 DAYS 2 NIGHTS HOTEL 5 NIGHTS TENT CABIN
7 BREAKFASTS AND 6 PICNIC LUNCHES
DAY WALKS
• Explore the famous Yosemite National Park's hidden wonders
• Climb three remote summits: North Dome (2299m), Mt Hoffman
(3305m) & Mt Dana (3979m)
• Feel dwarfed by the World's biggest trees - the Sequoias
• Witness the soaring cliffs of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park • Revel in the mountain scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site • Hike the John Muir Trail beneathe Half Dome & take in the views
• Ample photography opportunities and chances of seeing wildlife • Enjoy time in the incredible city of San Francisco
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join San Francisco 2 | Yosemite Valley and Giant Sequoia Trees 3 | Glacier Point and Yosemite’s John Muir Trail 4 | North Dome (2299m) 5 | May Lake & Mount Hoffman (3305m) 6 | Mount Dana (3979m) 7 | To San Francisco 8 | In San Francisco, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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Yellowstone NP
Teton NP Jackson
Wyoming
Aspen
Colorado
GRADE |
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
San Francisco
Yosemite NP
California
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: POY
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UPDATED
Nevada