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USA - Northwestern Park Trails
USA - Northwestern Park Trails
BA

Highlights: Seattle - Mount Rainier National Park - Missoula - Yellowstone National Park - Jackson - Grand Teton National Park - Craters of the Moon National Monument - Elko - Lake Tahoe - Yosemite - San Francisco


Other departures: Manchester - £2779, Birmingham - £2779, Bristol - £2879, Norwich - £2929, Newcastle - £2829, Edinburgh - £2829, Glasgow - £2729


Alternate travel dates:
22 July 18 - £3299
11 Aug 18 - £3299


Hotels:
Seattle - Clarion Hotel Seattle Airport or similar 2*
Elko - Red Lion Hotel & Casino or similar 3*


Activities & Excursions:
- Explore Yellowstone with a wildlife and wolf tracking guide
- Two nights at Lake Tahoe with an included sunset catamaran cruise
- Scenic ferry across Jenny Lake to the Grand Tetons
- Full day hiking in Mt Rainier National Park
- Explore Yellowstone and watch Old Faithful erupt
- Explore lava caves at Craters of the Moon National Monument
- Wildlife viewing and Granite cliffs of Yosemite
- Explore the Cascade, Rocky and Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Opportunity to view abundant bird and wildlife
- Walk Golden Gate Bridge with views across the bay in San Francisco


Itinerary:


Day 1: Seattle
Welcome to the city of Seattle in Washington State, a city that oozes cool from the start, from its top-notch coffee shops to its endless markets. From the heights of the iconic Space Needle you can gaze across the beautiful Puget Sound, and on a clear day witness Mount Rainier in all its glory. Visit Pike Place Market to try local specialities and enjoy a spot of people watching ahead of your welcome meeting at 18:00 hrs.


Overnight: Clarion Hotel Seattle Airport or similar
Accommodation: Hotel included
Meals included: Meals paid locally


Day 2 - 3: Seattle - Mount Rainier National Park
Your journey starts with a trip to the heart of the Cascade Mountains, home of the stunning Mount Rainier National Park. At 14,411 feet, Mount Rainier looms large in the Pacific Northwest and has the greatest single peak glacial system in the United States, covering over 36 square miles of the mountain with sheer ice! With over 260 miles of well-maintained trails winding through varied terrain, you hike past glistening waterfalls, old growth forest and subalpine meadows to the many spectacular vistas this picture perfect national park has to offer.


Accommodation: Camping included
Meals included: 1 Breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners


Day 4: Missoula
Retrace Lewis and Clark's path across the historic Columbia River en route to the 'Big Sky' cowboy country of Montana. Missoula is known as the Garden City due to its mild weather, so tonight kick back and relax under a brilliant blanket of stars.


Accommodation: Hotel included
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch included


Day 5 - 6: Yellowstone National Park
Your next destination is Yellowstone which is the world's first national park and home to a large variety of wildlife including Grizzly Bear, wolf, bison and elk. This park is so large that its boundaries cross into three states. Most of it is in Wyoming, but parts of the reserve extend into Idaho and Montana. Yellowstone has one of the highest concentrations of geothermal activity on the planet. Herds of bison roam amongst the erupting geysers and steam rises from the various rivers running through the park. A fire in the 1980s ravaged much of the park, but it has recovered to the extent that it is now a living testament to nature's power of regeneration. You have a full day with a Yellowstone wolf and wildlife tracking guide in the park to search for the animals who call it home, as well as learning about the flora and park ecosystems.


Accommodation: Camping included
Meals included: 1 Breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners


Day 7 - 8: Jackson - Grand Teton National Park
Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands proud with its peaks rising sharply from the ground. Take a scenic ferry across Jenny Lake - once you're on the other side you and your fellow travellers will hike up to Inspiration Point past a series of waterfalls and rushing rivers. At the top, you'll be truly amazed by the stunning views of the lake and surrounding area. For the next two nights, you overnight near to the Western town of Jackson.


Once home to trappers and a hideout for outlaws and rustlers, Jackson is now the base for hikers to take on some spectacular hiking trails as well as being a town renowned for its cafes and Western style saloons. Surrounded by beautiful scenery you can spend your days either hiking, mountain biking or, for the more adventurous, white-water rafting! In the evening, you can steady your nerves with a relaxing drink at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.


Accommodation: Camping included
Meals included: 2 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner


Optional Activities:
- Chuck wagon dinner: US$25-$35
- White water rafting on the Snake River: US$77-$124
- Horseback riding: US$65


Day 9: Craters of the Moon National Monument
Cross into Idaho for an opportunity to walk amongst the moonlike formations of Craters of the Moon National Monument. When American President Calvin Coolidge signed the legislation protecting Crater of the Moon National Monument in Idaho in 1924, he called it, "a weird and scenic landscape peculiar to itself." This volcanic area is one of the best-preserved basalt lava fields in the USA. NASA's Apollo astronauts used to do some of their training in this area because of a perceived resemblance to the surface of the moon. You'll start off at the visitor’s centre for an insight into the regions volcanic history, then take the seven mile loop road to the Big Craters area and a hike into the lava caves at Boy Scout Cave. Please bring a torch and shoes with a strong grip.


Accommodation: Camping included
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner


Day 10: Elko
Today may well be a long drive day, but it’s a great opportunity to sit back and watch the scenery pass by you and get to know your fellow travellers more. You’ll overnight in the city of Elko which is rich in Western history and has a beautiful back drop of rugged mountains.


Overnight: Red Lion Hotel & Casino
Accommodation: Hotel included
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch


Day 11 - 12: Lake Tahoe
Explore the forests and deep blue hues of the beautiful Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America. It's so big that it contains enough water to provide every man, woman and child in the country with 200 litres of water a day, every day, for five years. It's also a major tourist recreational area in both summer and winter, with one of its ski areas, Squaw Valley, playing host to the 1960 Winter Olympics. During the summer, the lake is popular for water sports and beach activities including kayaking. On day 12, you hike the Emerald Bay trails with your tour leader, an area which has something for everyone, including beautiful alpine lakes and panoramic views over Lake Tahoe. Finish the day with an included sunset catamaran cruise on the crystal-clear waters of the lake. Relax as you sip champagne and watch the sun set over the lake.


Accommodation: Camping included
Meals included: 1 Breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners


Day 13 - 14: Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park sits nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range of Northern California. Here, green forest meets granite walls, several thousand feet high. Rock climbers come from all over the world to scale the rocks whilst hikers get to walk to the base of some of the largest waterfalls in the world. After a visit to see the amazing Giant Sequoia Trees, Yosemite Valley beckons. You'll get to hike on trails that enable you to really explore this wilderness paradise. The famous sites situated along these trails include Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls, Mirror Lake and Half Dome. The views are breathtaking from every vantage point - the granite formations of Half Dome, El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks are sure to be forever etched on your mind.


Accommodation: Camping included
Meals included: 2 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners


Optional Activities:
- Bike rental: US$12-$34


Day 15: Yosemite National Park - San Francisco
Journey through California's historic gold country to 'The City by the Bay'. End your adventure with a walk across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most photographed in the world. If you have time, we recommend adding on a couple of extra nights to explore more of this fantastic city. For those staying on a few days, a visit to Alcatraz Prison is a must where you can learn all about the prisoners who spent their lives trying to escape with a superb audio tour (you'll need to book in advance directly on Alcatraz Cruises website). This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs.


Accommodation: None included. Tour ends at 17:00 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast



Offer Includes

  • Flights from London Heathrow with British Airways
  • Airport taxes
  • 14 nights accommodation at chosen hotels and camps as per itinerary
  • Tours and Excursions as per itinerary
  • Professional tour leader plus wolf and wildlife tracking guide in Yellowstone
  • All transportation by private vehicle and ferry
  • Meals: 11 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 10 dinners

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary