Hostel Hopper: 11 Day West Coast USA: L.A. to L.A.
11 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles To Lake Havasu and Colorado River
Pass By: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California
After picking everyone up in Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Los Angeles we take off through the desert on our way to Lake Havasu and the Colorado River!
Pass By: Mojave Desert, California
We cruise through the desert on our way to Lake Havasu
Pass By: Lake Havasu, Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Tonight we camp right next to Lake Havasu and Colorado River
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight we camp next to Lake Havasu and the Colorado River
Day 2: Lake Havasu to Grand Canyon National Park
Stop At: Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Today we wake up next to Lake Havasu and enjoy a nice morning swim before heading off to the Grand Canyon
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Free day to explore the Grand Canyon. Take a hike into the canyon, Explore the visitor centers or take the highly recommended optional helicopter ride over the canyon!
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Tonight we have dinner while sitting along the rim of the canyon watching the sunset!
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Grand Canyon Village
Day 3: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Pass By: Williams Depot, Williams, Arizona
This morning we break camp and heads towards Las Vegas where we will have 2 nights in a Casino on the Las Vegas Strip!
Stop At: Angel & Vilma Delgadillo's Route 66 Gift Shop & Visitor's Center, Seligman, Arizona
On our way to Vegas we stop off in Seligman to visit the Famous Snowcap on Route 66
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tonight we stay in a casino right on the strip!
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tonight we stay in a casino right on the strip!
Day 4: Las Vegas Free Day
Pass By: Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, Las Vegas, Nevada
Today is free to recover and explore the city, maybe catch a show or relax by the pool.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Casino on the strip
Day 5: Las Vegas to The Sierra Nevada Mountains and Death Valley
Pass By: Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas, Nevada
This morning we take off from Vegas and head towards Death Valley National Park the hottest place on earth! Don't let that scare you because it's actually one of the most beautiful places imaginable.
Tonight we will be camping up in the cooler temperatures of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will be relaxing in a hidden hot springs star gazing tonight. It's amazing.
Stop At: Badwater, Death Valley National Park, California
This morning we take off from Vegas and head towards Death Valley National Park the hottest place on earth! Don't let that scare you because it's actually one of the most beautiful places imaginable.
Tonight we will be camping up in the cooler temperatures of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will be relaxing in a hidden hot springs star gazing tonight. It's amazing.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Sierra Nevada, California
This morning we take off from Vegas and head towards Death Valley National Park the hottest place on earth! Don't let that scare you because it's actually one of the most beautiful places imaginable.
Tonight we will be camping up in the cooler temperatures of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will be relaxing in a hidden hot springs star gazing tonight. It's amazing.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight after the hot springs we camp in the Sierra Nevadas
Day 6: Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park
Pass By: Sierra Nevada, California
This morning we head off over the famous and crazy beautiful Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into the stunning Yosemite National Park for a day of exploring.
You can hike, bike, walk around the valley floor, relax or work on your photography. There's no shortage of things to do here in this amazing landscape.
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California
This morning we head off over the famous and crazy beautiful Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into the stunning Yosemite National Park for a day of exploring.
You can hike, bike, walk around the valley floor, relax or work on your photography. There's no shortage of things to do here in this amazing landscape.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight we camp. Do you like stars? Because tonight you will see stars!
Day 7: Yosemite to San Francisco
Pass By: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Today we leave beautiful Yosemite behind and head into one of our favorite cities in the world San Francisco.
Pass By: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California
Today we leave beautiful Yosemite behind and head into one of our favorite cities in the world San Francisco.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Next two nights will be in a hostel in San Francisco
Day 8: San Francisco Free Day
Pass By: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California
Today is free to explore on your own. We know this city very well and can give you the best ideas to make it special
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: hostel
Day 9: San Francisco to Big Sur
Stop At: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California
included lunch in Santa Cruz
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monterey Bay, Monterey, Monterey County, California
Explore the town of Monterey
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Big Sur, Big Sur, California
Tonight we camp amongst redwood trees in Big Sur Park
Stop At: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, California
sunset viewing of this amazing coast
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Big Sur in Redwood Tree Forest
Day 10: Big Sur to Pismo Beach
Pass By: Big Sur Station, Big Sur, California
Campfire breakfast amongst redwood trees
Pass By: Highway 1 Discovery Route, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California
cruise the amazing coast
Pass By: Pismo State Beach, Oceano, San Luis Obispo County, California
After slowly cruising down the California Coast and numerous photo stops and mini hidden hikes we camp along Pismo Beach
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp along Pismo Beach
Day 11: Pismo Beach to Los Angeles
Stop At: Santa Barbara Scenic Drive, Santa Barbara, California
explore Santa Barbara
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California
We drop people off at hostels in Venice beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood and parts of LA
Pass By: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California
We drop people off at hostels in Venice beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood and parts of LA
Pass By: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, California
We drop people off at hostels in Venice beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood and parts of LA
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Los Angeles To Lake Havasu and Colorado River
Pass By: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California
After picking everyone up in Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Los Angeles we take off through the desert on our way to Lake Havasu and the Colorado River!
Pass By: Mojave Desert, California
We cruise through the desert on our way to Lake Havasu
Pass By: Lake Havasu, Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Tonight we camp right next to Lake Havasu and Colorado River
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight we camp next to Lake Havasu and the Colorado River
Day 2: Lake Havasu to Grand Canyon National Park
Stop At: Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Today we wake up next to Lake Havasu and enjoy a nice morning swim before heading off to the Grand Canyon
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Canyon South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Free day to explore the Grand Canyon. Take a hike into the canyon, Explore the visitor centers or take the highly recommended optional helicopter ride over the canyon!
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Tonight we have dinner while sitting along the rim of the canyon watching the sunset!
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Grand Canyon Village
Day 3: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Pass By: Williams Depot, Williams, Arizona
This morning we break camp and heads towards Las Vegas where we will have 2 nights in a Casino on the Las Vegas Strip!
Stop At: Angel & Vilma Delgadillo's Route 66 Gift Shop & Visitor's Center, Seligman, Arizona
On our way to Vegas we stop off in Seligman to visit the Famous Snowcap on Route 66
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tonight we stay in a casino right on the strip!
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tonight we stay in a casino right on the strip!
Day 4: Las Vegas Free Day
Pass By: Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, Las Vegas, Nevada
Today is free to recover and explore the city, maybe catch a show or relax by the pool.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Casino on the strip
Day 5: Las Vegas to The Sierra Nevada Mountains and Death Valley
Pass By: Las Vegas Downtown, Las Vegas, Nevada
This morning we take off from Vegas and head towards Death Valley National Park the hottest place on earth! Don't let that scare you because it's actually one of the most beautiful places imaginable.
Tonight we will be camping up in the cooler temperatures of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will be relaxing in a hidden hot springs star gazing tonight. It's amazing.
Stop At: Badwater, Death Valley National Park, California
This morning we take off from Vegas and head towards Death Valley National Park the hottest place on earth! Don't let that scare you because it's actually one of the most beautiful places imaginable.
Tonight we will be camping up in the cooler temperatures of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will be relaxing in a hidden hot springs star gazing tonight. It's amazing.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Sierra Nevada, California
This morning we take off from Vegas and head towards Death Valley National Park the hottest place on earth! Don't let that scare you because it's actually one of the most beautiful places imaginable.
Tonight we will be camping up in the cooler temperatures of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will be relaxing in a hidden hot springs star gazing tonight. It's amazing.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight after the hot springs we camp in the Sierra Nevadas
Day 6: Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park
Pass By: Sierra Nevada, California
This morning we head off over the famous and crazy beautiful Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into the stunning Yosemite National Park for a day of exploring.
You can hike, bike, walk around the valley floor, relax or work on your photography. There's no shortage of things to do here in this amazing landscape.
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California
This morning we head off over the famous and crazy beautiful Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into the stunning Yosemite National Park for a day of exploring.
You can hike, bike, walk around the valley floor, relax or work on your photography. There's no shortage of things to do here in this amazing landscape.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight we camp. Do you like stars? Because tonight you will see stars!
Day 7: Yosemite to San Francisco
Pass By: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Today we leave beautiful Yosemite behind and head into one of our favorite cities in the world San Francisco.
Pass By: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California
Today we leave beautiful Yosemite behind and head into one of our favorite cities in the world San Francisco.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Next two nights will be in a hostel in San Francisco
Day 8: San Francisco Free Day
Pass By: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California
Today is free to explore on your own. We know this city very well and can give you the best ideas to make it special
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: hostel
Day 9: San Francisco to Big Sur
Stop At: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California
included lunch in Santa Cruz
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monterey Bay, Monterey, Monterey County, California
Explore the town of Monterey
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Big Sur, Big Sur, California
Tonight we camp amongst redwood trees in Big Sur Park
Stop At: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, California
sunset viewing of this amazing coast
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Big Sur in Redwood Tree Forest
Day 10: Big Sur to Pismo Beach
Pass By: Big Sur Station, Big Sur, California
Campfire breakfast amongst redwood trees
Pass By: Highway 1 Discovery Route, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California
cruise the amazing coast
Pass By: Pismo State Beach, Oceano, San Luis Obispo County, California
After slowly cruising down the California Coast and numerous photo stops and mini hidden hikes we camp along Pismo Beach
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp along Pismo Beach
Day 11: Pismo Beach to Los Angeles
Stop At: Santa Barbara Scenic Drive, Santa Barbara, California
explore Santa Barbara
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California
We drop people off at hostels in Venice beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood and parts of LA
Pass By: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California
We drop people off at hostels in Venice beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood and parts of LA
Pass By: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, California
We drop people off at hostels in Venice beach, Santa Monica, Hollywood and parts of LA
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 6x Breakfast
- 6x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 10 nights
- use camping equipment except sleeping bag but one is available for rental
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Colorado River
- Entry/Admission - Grand Canyon Village
- Entry/Admission - Badwater
- Entry/Admission - Yosemite Valley
- Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Entry/Admission - Monterey Bay
- Entry/Admission - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Entry/Admission - Santa Barbara Scenic Drive
Not included
- Gratuities
- Sleeping bag but one is available for rent
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
45%
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