America's Great Desert National Parks End Tucson
America's Great Desert National Parks End Tucson
America's Great Desert National Parks End Tucson
10 Days Starting in Las Vegas (NV) and ending in Tucson
Visiting: Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Death Valley, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Joshua Tree National Park, Salvation Mountain, Sonoran Desert, Saguaro's, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Tucson
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Tour code:
SDGDNTA17
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-99
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Tour Overview
Chart a course through America’s desert, basking in the photographer's dream of Death Valley, Badwater Basin’s salt flats, the iconic Joshua Tree, and Red Rock Canyon’s towering cliffs. So much more than National Park tour, find yourself tucking into gastronomic delights, stargazing, and learning about dates with a local farmer.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : See The Neon Lights Of Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Harrah's Las Vegas
Meals Included: No Meals
America's captivating desert landscapes take centre stage on this epic journey which begins in the playground of Las Vegas. Relax after your journey or tame Lady Luck. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and then soar 550 feet above the center of the Las Vegas Strip on the High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel, for sweeping 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Valley and The Strip.
Day 2 : Trek Through Vibrant Red Rock Canyon
Location: Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Death Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Ranch at Death Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Admire the towering red cliffs and sandstone peaks of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area this morning. Keep a keen eye out for its highest peak, La Madre Mountain, before continuing to Death Valley, on of the largest national parks in the USA. Aptly named for its unforgiving landscapes, Death Valley is a stunningly beautiful land of extremes. Join your travel companions for dinner with wine, before settling into your oasis hotel, located within the borders of the national park.
Day 3 : Venture Into Vast Death Valley
Location: Death Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Immerse yourself in the solitude and desolation of Death Valley on a guided tour of the park's most famous sites including Zabriskie Point, and of course Badwater Basin and its massive salt flats - the lowest point below sea level in the western hemisphere. Today will be a photographer's dream so bring your cameras. Free time this afternoon to enjoy our desert oasis and relax at one of the most remarkable spring fed swimming pools in the world.
Day 4 : Voyage To Palm Springs
Location: Palm Springs
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Palm Mountain Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Heading south today you leave Death Valley and travel along the Mojave National Preserve, visit the desert Ghost Town of Calico. Our destination tonight is gorgeous Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley. Tonight, you'll have a Your Choice Dining experience at one of three local restaurants.
Day 5 : Feel The Vibes Of Palm Springs
Location: Palm Desert, Palm Springs
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start your morning with a celebrity and lifestyle tour of Palm Springs shedding light on the city's unique mid-century architecture, featuring an amazing collection of custom homes. This afternoon, join a ride on the Palm Springs' Aerial Tramway and walk along the top of the mountain, with spectacular views of the valley. Then, don't miss VillageFest in downtown Palm Springs this evening. A festive pedestrian street fair is located just across the street from the hotel.
Day 6 : Adventure Awaits In Joshua Tree National Park
Location: Joshua Tree National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
See the peculiar outstretched boughs of the Joshua Tree when you explore the national park that bears the name of this unusual-looking desert plant. Learn how the Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems come together here and keep an eye out for the incredible variety of plants and animals that find sanctuary in its vast protected wilderness. You'll have some free time at the resort this afternoon to soothe body and mind at the Spa before an evening at leisure.
Day 7 : Visit Colorful Salvation Mountain
Location: Salvation Mountain
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Shilo Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, travel through the Salton Sea before journeying to Salvation Mountain, a hillside visionary environment created by local resident, Leonard Knight. His passion has lovingly created this brilliant "outsider art" masterpiece resplendent with flowers, trees, waterfalls, suns, bluebirds, and many other fascinating and colorful objects. Travel on through the shifting patterns of the stunning Imperial Sand Dunes. Connect With Locals at the Imperial Date Gardens in the Bard Valley, and you’ll enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest dinner where Medjool dates are the star of the show, all washed down with date beer, of course. In the case of excessive heat the event may be moved into the city's historic cultural center.
Day 8 : Revel In The Diversity Of The Sonoran Desert
Location: Sonoran Desert
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Spot the saguaros as you travel through the Sonoran Desert National Monument. Touted as the most biologically diverse of all North America's deserts, the Sonoran Desert is also home to an array of significant archaeological and historic sites. Our next stop is Tucson, a culturally diverse town surrounded by mountains, which holds the distinction of being a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Indulge in desert flavours during an unforgettable guided Gastronomy Tasting Tour before enjoying the evening at leisure.
Day 9 : The Saguaros And Kartchner Caverns State Park
Location: Saguaro's, Kartchner Caverns State Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Celebrate the symbol of America's west. The giant saguaro is America's largest species of cacti and you'll learn how this national park strives to protect this majestic plant. We trade the desert for caverns during our visit to Kartchner Caverns State Park with its colossal and colourful cave formations. Tonight, savour a Farewell Dinner followed by an evening with the stars. Gaze up at the Arizona skies and embark on an exclusive tour of the universe with a professional astronomer and a telescope that's all yours for the night.
Day 10 : Depart The Desert In Tucson
Location: Tucson
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our journey through desert landscapes is at its end as you take a transfer to Tucson Airport.
What's Included
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1 lunches
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4 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
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Handcrafted Highlights
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and local charges included
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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