Our adventure begins at 8am in the Hotel  for a city orientation tour. Today you'll explore Chinatown, with its 18th-century churches and Chinese temples, and take the grueling climb up Lombard Street; the steepest street in town. From Fisherman's Wharf, the old harbor of San Francisco, you have a beautiful view of the Golden Gate bridge. This gives you a good idea of ​​the city and in the afternoon you have time to discover more by yourself. Accommodation: Hotel 

• Meals: None   

Today is your day to explore the city by the bay on your own. There will be plenty of things to see.  Your tour leader will assist in helping plan your day if needed.  

• Accommodation: Hotel 
• Meals: None 

 We get an early start for Yosemite. Today we will travel to the base of Yosemite park. When you arrive at the camping grounds, you will first receive an extensive overview of camping on tour. Then you can set up your tent yourself between the trees. We camp here for two nights. Every day you take turns rolling up your sleeves and every now and then you will have to set the table, cook and wash the dishes.Tonight your leader will help you go over all your options for tomorrow in Yosemite. This evening we all will  enjoy an American-style BBQ. 

• Accommodation: Camping 
• Meals: L,D  

It's an early start today and we will spend the whole day in Yosemite. There are many amazing hiking trails and swimming spots along the Merced River, or bikes for rent with over 15 miles of paved trails to ride. We will get a chance to see Half Dome, El Captain  and go for a short hike.

• Accommodation: Camping  
• Meals: B,L,D   

Early start today as we spend most of our time in Yosemite upper Valley. We will visit a redwood grove. Then on to Tenaya,  you can take a short walk or go for a swim. Then we will  drive over tioga pass, with a bit of luck you will see snow on the peaks on the way. Have a short stop at a viewpoint over Mono Lake. This is one of the oldest lakes in all of North America. Then on to the small mountain of Bishop  

Accommodation: Camping 

• Meals: B,L,D   

We will get up early again today and make our way towards Death Valley National Park and the Mojave Desert. We spent the day exploring Death Valley, including the Sand Dunes, salt flats, Zabriskie Point and Bad Water Basin. At this time of the year, temperatures average 110 degrees and hotter. After Death Valley. We head to Las Vegas with enough time to freshen up before our night out on the town.

• Accommodation: Hotel 
• Meals: B,L   

Today is your free day to explore the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas. On the Strip you can find famous shows, the Mobster Museum, art galleries, and numerous night clubs for your entertainment. If last night’s schedule made you feel somewhat tired, then take a day off and relax by the pool.

• Accommodation: Hotel 
• Meals: None    

It’s time to travel through Utah and the start of the Colorado Plateau on our way to Zion NP. Stopping off in Zion Np for the afternoon for some hiking and You can use the convenient shuttle service in Zion National Park. This bus goes up and down the park and you can get on and off wherever you want. Then we will  drive along the Virgin River and through a beautiful area of ​​red rock. On the  way to Dude a ranch where we will spend the next couple of days

Accommodation: Camping

• Meals: L,D

Today is your free day to just relax, go for a swim, or you can join in on some great outdoor activities like Zip-line, paintball, climbing wall and much more. Your leader will go over all options at the beginning of the tour. But the day is yours!.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: B,L,D  

Today we will explore Bryce Canyon. This area is famous for its unique geological rock formations. The sun creates beautiful shades of the colors of the rocks. The colors range from pink to orange. You can take a beautiful walk here between the sandstone formations and there are various viewpoints.Some of your options are Navajo or Peek-a-Boo Loop hikes, go for a horse ride, or just remain on the rim and take photos or  take a horseback ride in Bryce Canyon.  

    Accommodation: Camping 

• Meals: B,L,D

We hit the open road to Moab. Along the way to Moab will visit Escalante and the capital reef. Moab  which is considered to be America’s ultimate adventure playground with mountain biking, rafting, hummer tours, canyon hiking and so much more. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby and offer many hiking opportunities. 

• Accommodation: Cabins  
• Meals: B,L  

Today is a free day for you to take advantage of all that Moab has to offer. For those adventure seekers, you can rent a mountain bike and explore the extensive network of trails including Slick Rock Trail (for the more advanced riders) or take an off-road Hummer tour. You could also choose to go on a float trip down the mighty Colorado River, or just relax and explore the town. Your leader will help you organize your day. In the evening we will meet to have a drink in Moab’s famous brewery. 

• Accommodation: Camping  
• Meals: B,L,D

Today’s adventure is packed full of fun things. During the first part of the morning, enjoy a hike in the Canyon or relax; then it’s on to Monument Valley Tribal Park, part of the largest Native American Reservation in the USA, which is located on the Arizona & Utah border. Prepare yourself for an experience of a lifetime. We will be given a back country jeep tour of their reservation where you will learn about these deeply spiritual people. Tonight we will eat, dance and sleep under the stars in Monument Valley.

• Accommodation: Camping 
• Meals: B,L,D  

Today we explore the Grand  Canyon. starting off on the east end of the park we visit Desert View watch tower. stopping along the way for some scenic views of the canyon. Then stopping at the visitor center to check out the options for tomorrow. 

After dinner we will have a chance to watch the sunset over the canyon.  

• Accommodation: Camping 
• Meals: B, L, D

Today is yours to explore the Grand  Canyon. You can go for a hike or take a scenic flight over the Canyon, which offers a perspective that you cannot see by going on foot. We will meet tonight for sunset at a special point along the Canyon.​

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: B, L, D

We start our journey on Route 66, “The Mother Road”.  Visit the famous town of Seligman, AZ, the town that inspired the movie Cars. Then continue on America’s Main Street to Kingman, where you have the option to check the Powerhouse — aka The Route 66 Museum. Our day ends at a campground along the Colorado river.  

• Accommodation: Camping 
• Meals: B, L, D

Next two days we will be staying in a Hotel near the beach in Santa Monica, which happens to be the western end of America’s famous Route 66. You will get an orientation tour which includes the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive and Venice Beach, just to name a few. You have the option tonight to go as a group to the world-famous Mel’s Diner for dinner. 

• Accommodation: Hotel 
• Meals: B   

Today is your day to explore the movie-star-filled boulevards and beaches of LA. The city presents you the taste of the Pacific Coast with its brash and beauty! You also have an optional  trip to Universal Studios. Your tour leader will help you plan this day.

• Accommodation: Hotel 
• Meals: None 

Today you fly home. The tour leader will help you arrange shuttles to the airport.

if you plan to extend your stay please let AIA know your details.