California and West Coast
See the best of the West Coast on a Green Tortoise adventure bus tour! Destinations include Zion, Las Vegas, Yosemite, Death Valley, and San Francisco. Summer and winter tours ranging from two to 11 days are available.
Death Valley National Park – 3 Days
Take a short winter escape and hike rocky trails and roll down golden sand dunes in Death Valley National Park! A dream for geologists and casual observers alike, you'll marvel at salt flats 282 feet (85.5 m) below sea level surrounded by colorful canyons. Hike into a volcanic crater, play in the sand dunes, and look for patterns in a marble-walled slot canyon!
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California Coastal Crawler – 3 or 7 Days
Travel the legendary Pacific Coast Highway on our alternative backpacker bus, with stops in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, and Hearst Castle. You can hop off in LA (3-day tour), or choose the round-trip option and explore LA for three days before riding back to San Francisco with us (7-day tour).
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California Cruiser – 11 Days
Spend a day exploring San Francisco before a three-day wilderness adventure in Yosemite National Park! After weekend fun in the City by the Bay, we'll crawl down the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, with stops in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, and Hearst Castle.
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Canyons and Coast – 16 Days
You'll see everything from coastal redwood trees to prickly pear cactus on this camping holiday! We explore the spectacular national parks and other special sites of the Pacific Northwest before the backpacker bus shifts gears and travels to the famous destinations of the American Southwest. Two days at the Grand Canyon are the cherry on top.
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Mojave Desert Loop – 4 Days
See the canyons, dunes, and stunning desert beauty on this short tour! Hop on the bus in Los Angeles spend the day in Joshua Tree National Park. Celebrate with a night in glittering Las Vegas. Take a hike Zion National Park the next day if you're feeling active, or enjoy some extra time in Vegas. We'll drop you off in Los Angeles the next morning.
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Pacific Trek – 6 Days
Our Pacific Northwest backpacker adventure covers the highlights of this unique region of America! This wilderness adventure will let you marvel at majestic coastal redwoods, reflect at Crater Lake's deep blue waters, and explore the geological wonders of Lassen National Park.
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West Coast Wonder – 14 Days
Our ultimate California backpacker adventure! You'll see all the highlights of the Golden State, including two of its best National Parks: Joshua Tree and Yosemite. Enjoy a few days in San Francisco, then crawl down the legendary Pacific Coast Highway on our adventure bus. The trip also includes a night on Las Vegas and a day in Zion National Park.
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Western Roadrunner – 7 Days
Beep Beep! Hop aboard this active adventure that combines the coastal and desert highlights of California, as well as the Grand Canyon! This tour includes spectacular National Parks like the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, and Death Valley National Park. This exciting week-long holiday ends with a scenic drive up the gorgeous California Coast!
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Western Trail – 7 Days
This flexible tour of the highlights of California and the West will fit even the busiest of schedules. Crawl down California's famous Coast Highway through Big Sur. Spend a day in Joshua Tree National Park and the night away in glitter of Las Vegas. Trek in Zion National Park the next day or enjoy some extra time in Vegas before we return you to Los Angeles or San Francisco.
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