One - Way Self-Drive Pacific West Coast Overland Adventure: Victoria - Phoenix

Itinerary

Day 1: Phoenix to Joshua Tree National Park (357 km / 220 mi)

Stop At: Joshua Tree National Park, 64080 Quail Springs Road National Park Entrance, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Collect your adventure vehicle from a FarOut Wilderness rep, load up on supplies and hit the road.

Drive to Joshua Tree National Park – with its signature Joshua trees this stunning park draws campers and hikers the world over.

Head out on an afternoon hike and take in the stunning views with a refreshing cold beverage!
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Site Fees extra: There are 9 established campsites, 2 have showers. For the more adventurous wild camping is an option!

Day 2: Joshua Tree National Park to Angeles National Forest (172 km / 107 mi)

Stop At: Angeles National Forest, 701 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006-2725
From botanical gardens and forest walks with a coffee stop to hiking, climbing and bungee jumping, there isn't a shortage of things to do in this forest!
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Site fees extra: There are many camping options in Angeles National Forest, let us know what you are after.

Day 3: Explore Los Angeles (0 km / 0 mi)

Stop At: Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 91608-1002
Have a 'city slicker' day, head into LA, check out universal studios, or just wander the city and take in the sights!
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Blvd at Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
walk the walk...!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027-1299
Take in the views, great at sundown...
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: If LA nightlife is a must then rest your head in the city, if not there are some great camp grounds around Santa Barbara

Day 4: Los Angeles - Yosemite National Park (450 km / 280 mi)

Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
Check out the huge redwoods, thrilling rapids and stunning hiking - what more could you ask for!
Duration: 2 days

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Site fees extra: There are 13 campgrounds to choose from, with its own unique personality, and all with stunning views.

Day 5: Explore Yosemite National Park (0 km / 0 mi)

Stop At: Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Mariposa Grove Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Located near the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park, the Mariposa Grove features 500 mature giant sequoias and it is the largest of the three groves.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
Hire some bikes and explore the 12 miles of valley at your own pace!
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Site fees extra: Stay at the same campsite as last night or re-position if you fancy a change!

Day 6: The open road 1: Yosemite National Park to Lassen Volcanic National Park ( 590 km / 367 mi)

Stop At: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lassen Peak Hwy, Mineral, CA
Go east to over the back roads - take in the scenery and do some back-country exploring
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: We'll leave it to you!

Day 7: The open road 2: Lassen Volcanic National Park to Crater Lake National Park (333 km / 207 mi)

Stop At: Lassen Volcanic National Park Hiking Trails, Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA
take a morning hike and check out the hydro-thermal areas!
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Crater Lake National Park, OR
With over 140 km / 90 mi of hiking trails you will be spoilt for choice!
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Site fees extra: For those that are feeling adventurous we can offer suggestions for a night of wild camping in the park

Day 8: To the Oregon Coast! (350 km / 218 mi)

Stop At: Coos Bay Boardwalk, Highway 101, Coos Bay, OR
See what the largest seaside town has on offer!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Siuslaw National Forest, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331-8550
explore the lush forests of the coastal mountains, the unique Oregon Dunes and the beaches of the Pacific Ocean - all in one day!
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Site fees extra: From forest floor to ocean the Siuslaw National Forest has a large number of camps to choose from!

Day 9: From Siuslaw National Forest to Long Beach ( 300 km / 186 mi)

Stop At: Oregon Coast Highway 101, OR
Spend the day exploring the coast, stopping off along the way. See where the day takes you!
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Site fees extra: Rest your head in one of long beach's camps or venture a bit north for something off the beaten track

Day 10: From Long Beach to Victoria, Vancouver Island (480 km / 260 mi)

Stop At: Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362-6775
explore the wild beaches of the pacific north west, circumvent the olympic national park and take the ferry over to victoria
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Say good bye to your adventure vehicle and find a great hotel / BnB in Victoria!