Abflug in Frankfurt
Dienstag, 2.9.2008
 
Abflug in Frankfurt

NYC
Dienstag-Donnerstag, 2.-5.9.2008
 

 

Mountain Trail
Freitag, 6.-19.9.2008
 
FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the help of your Trek Leader and fellow trekkers you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

  • Days: 1-2 Seattle, Coeur d'Alene & Montana

From Seattle's Puget Sound into the wide open space of Eastern Washington across the Columbia, the Northwest's greatest river. Through Idaho into Big Sky Country - Montana. Relive history in a western ghost town.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 3-4 Yellowstone National Park

Enjoy a night under a brilliant blanket of stars in the American Rockies, before reaching Yellowstone National Park for a glorious three-night stay. View explosive geysers and colourful waterfalls while exploring the world's oldest and most famous national park. Keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife. Large herds of bison and elk roam the park and bears and wolves are also present.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 5-6 Grand Teton National Park & Jackson

Next, wonderful views and hikes await in majestic Grand Teton National Park. The mountains here rise up sharply from the surrounding valley (known as Jackson Hole). Our walks here allow you to either meander the shores of pretty alpine lakes beneath the Teton Mountains or to head uphill for outstanding panoramic views. Next we visit a truly western town, Jackson, Wyoming. Experience the raging waters of the Snake, one of America's last great untamed rivers, on an included whitewater rafting trip and try a shot of "redeye" in the Silver Dollar Saloon.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 7-9 Flaming Gorge & Arches National Park

Winding through the red-rock cliffs of Flaming Gorge, journey to America's Mecca for mountain biking enthusiasts - Moab, Utah. This is the perfect base for two days of exploration and adventure in the nearby Arches & Canyonlands National Parks. Endless opportunity awaits; take a sunset stroll to Delicate Arch or bike down the famous `Slick Rock Trail¶ï, float down the Colorado on a scenic rafting trip or tackle the terrain high above on a guided Jeep tour.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 10 Monument Valley

Take a breath as we head to the Navajo Tribal Lands of Monument Valley. The only things to pre-date the origins of Native American culture are the towering buttes and mesas which dominate the awe-inspiring landscape. We will have an opportunity to explore some of the areas hidden treasures, learning of the local history and culture on an included Navajo guided jeep tour.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 11-12 Grand Canyon & Zion National Parks

Next stop is Grand Canyon National Park, with a full day to experience the grandeur of Earth's natural wonder. Whether you are up with the sun to start your long hike down Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, or choose the "bird's eye" view on a scenic flight, you are sure to be left with feelings of awe and amazement. Onwards to Zion National Park to swim and to explore the hidden canyons or maybe hike Angels Landing for a 360¶ø view of this magnificent national park.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: 13-14 Las Vegas & Los Angeles

Back to the modern world with a bang - Las Vegas - the greatest show on earth! Cruise "The Strip" in a super-stretch limo, indulge in an all-you-can eat buffet, take in a show or just watch the amazing crowds, neon signs and attractions that many hotel casinos have to offer. And if that's not enough, take a helicopter flight down The Strip or just gamble the night away in one of the world class casinos. We end our adventure crossing the Mojave Desert before finishing in Los Angeles.
Accommodation: 1 night Vegas hotel approx US$39 pppn for multi-share rooms paid locally

Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Los Angeles on day 14.

 

Heimreise
Samstag, 20.9.2007
 
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