Updated 25/06/08

USA's Western Parks

A Camping Adventure!

Come and explore the dramatic landscapes and the colourful history of the South Western USA; travel through California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Colorado.

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The 2005 trip was brilliant! Great company, perfect weather and yet again the autumn foliage turned on a great show for us. If you revel in the outdoors and enjoy camping why not join us?

Come and explore the dramatic landscapes and the colourful history of the South Western USA. We see and do some amazing things as we travel through California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Colorado. Hike the Sierra Nevada’s amidst the autumn colours of the Aspen, explore ghost towns and walk over the Golden Gate. The highlight, has to be our time in the parks. To experience the awesome grandeur of Zion, the filigree-like beauty of Bryce and the sheer magnitude of Grand Canyon is pure magic!

You are bound to just love the Western Parks, they are truly awesome!

Features include

A circle route from Los Angeles, timed for late summer with its more moderate temperatures and the autumn colours.

The itinerary is designed to explore the wilderness parks, small towns, national parks and historic sites of California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. Staying two nights in most places, taking time to delve and absorb - this is definitely not your usual bus tour.

National Parks:- Yosemite, Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Arches, Death Valley, Mesa Verde and Grand Canyon plus numerous other State Parks and wilderness areas.

Other highlights include:- The historic Durango/Silverton Scenic Railroad, the Monterey Aquarium, Hearst Castle, Bodie silver mining Ghost Town, Las Vegas, San Francisco and the Boulder Dam.

Very inclusive price - a full program of sightseeing/activities, airfares, 95% of meals, accommodation and driver's tip included. Therefore you will need very little extra money, enough to cover your personal spending, drinks, snacks, mementos etc. Price includes flights AKL/AKL but does not include any flight related taxes.

Day Walks in the Parks are a feature, graded to suit. With 2 or 3 leaders you choose your activity level on the day; a more strenuous 1/2 day or full day walk, a shorter walk or just “tiki” tour with the bus. Although day walking does feature you participate at your own level, making your choice on the day according to how you feel.

Trip style

Camping 21 days, hotels for 3 days (Los Angeles and Las Vegas), and large coach transport for comfortable travel.

Tents (2 people per tent) - Modern hiker dome tents (1.3 mtrs high, just over 2 mtrs sq, with a sewn in floor and enclosed storage vestibule). Easy to erect.
Camp Kitchen - We have our own fully equipped camp kitchen and the meals are prepared under the supervision of our Camp Cook. Food is purchased fresh daily, plenty of salads, BBQ’s, fruit salads etc. Tour members assist in the preparation and camp chores on a roster system. 95% of trip meals included
You bring your own air or self inflatable mattress and sleeping bag, we provide a trek roll bag to carry your gear. You will need to have your own small day pack.

Criteria for taking part.

The trip is designed for active outdoor loving adults of all ages, for those who want to do things, not just see things. Single travellers most welcome. The main criteria is that you are moderately fit and active, keen on the outdoors or at least the outdoor environment and enjoy the delights and frustrations of camp life.

There is just no better way to enjoy the magnificence of this outdoor paradise than to camp under the stars.

Special Notes re 2009.

Yes, we can confirm that there will be a further trip, in September 2009.

Code Number:	UW 91
Departure (ex Auckland):	10 Sept 09
Estimated Price:	$8,225
Minimum Number:	23
Days:	26
Trip Status:	Open, Full Deposit $500

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