Death Valley National Park 2008 Round Trip from San Francisco: Fri, Nov 07 - Tue, Nov 11 Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 01 Fri, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 16 Death Valley National Park 2009 Round Trip from San Francisco: Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20 Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17 Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17 Fri, Mar 27 - Tue, Mar 31 Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10 Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30 Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15 3 days/4 nights: $195 plus $59 for food/parks. Frequent Crawler Program Points Awarded for this Trip: 1,500 Points for Free Trip: 15,000 Join the Frequent Crawler Club today!

Death Valley - 3 Days (4 nights)

Come see the canyons, dunes, and stunning desert beauty of America's most unique National Park!

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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