Death Valley National Park
Death Valley Adventure Bus 2010 Departures:
Round Trip from San Francisco:
- Fri, Feb 12- Tue, Feb 16
- Fri, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 16
- Fri, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 30
- Fri, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 9
- Thu, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 29
- Fri, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 14
3 days/4 nights: $209 plus $61 for food/parks.
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- Points Awarded for this Trip: 1,500
- Points for Free Trip: 15,000
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Death Valley National Park - 3 Days/4 Nights
Take a short winter escape on our adventure bus to Death Valley National Park! A dream for geologists and casual observers alike, this active holiday includes all the highlights of this unique American park, plus refreshing hot springs soaks! Trek through colorful canyons, marvel at salt flats well below sea level, hike into a volcanic crater, play in the sand dunes, and look for patterns in a marble-walled slot canyon!
For desert enthusiasts and novices alike, Death Valley National Park is deservedly renowned. Home to extremes such as lowest point, driest weather, and the hottest temperatures in North America, Death Valley is nonetheless astonishingly full of life. After a morning soak at Tecopa Hot Springs, we'll head for Zabriskie Point at the edge of the Funeral Mountains. Explore the colorful badlands of rain-sculpted mudstone, then visit the salt flats of Badwater, the lowest point in the western hemisphere.
Hike into Ubehebe crater, a 500-foot deep remnant of an ancient volcanic eruption. Spend the afternoon trekking while watching for wildlife at the Mesquite Flat Dunes.
Walk through the marble narrows of Mosaic Canyon, and stop at Father Crowley Point for views of the Panamint Mountains, Rainbow Canyon, and Telescope Peak. Watch for Joshua Trees on a short, scenic drive through the Mojave Desert, and keep an eye out for Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the 48 contiguous states. Bring your adventure to a close with a luxurious dip at Keough Hot Springs and a morning arrival in San Francisco.
Note: Winter weather in Death Valley is going to be better than just about anywhere, but do come prepared with a hat and sunglasses for the days, and with warm layers for chilly nights. There will be spots to pitch a tent if you'd like to bring one. Average max/min temperatures are 24/8 °C (76/48 °F) in November, 18/4 °C (65/39 °F) in December and January, 22/7 °C (72/46 °F) in February, 26/11 °C (80/53 °F) in March, 32/16 °C (90/62 °F) in April. Average rainfall in Death Valley is 4.8 cm (1.9 inches) per year. This trip includes Tortoise transportation, park and camping fees, as well as all meals — an excellent value!
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