Western Trail 2009 Round Trip from San Francisco: Mon, Jun 01 - Sun, Jun 07 Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21 Mon, Jul 06 - Sun, Jul 12 Mon, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 26 Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16 Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 06 Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20 Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 04 7 Days: $403 plus $56 for food/parks. Hostel nights not included Frequent Crawler Program Points Awarded for this Trip: 2,500 Points for Free Trip: 35,000 Join the Frequent Crawler Club today!

Western Trail - 7 Days

Our flexible trip of the highlights of California and Nevada will fit even the busiest of schedules.

Following hostel pickups in San Francisco, the Green Tortoise crawls south down the legendary Pacific Coast Highway. Hit the beach in Santa Cruz while surfers challenge the waves in Steamer Lane, or check out the Surfing Museum housed in the Mark Abbott Memorial lighthouse.

In Monterey, stroll along John Steinbeck's beloved Cannery Row, spend time at Fisherman's Wharf, or pay a visit to the world-famous aquarium. Afterwards, we'll head for our campsite under the Coastal Redwoods of Big Sur.

At San Simeon State Park, take an optional tour of opulent Hearst Castle, hike through the surrounding wetlands, or just relax on the beach.

Spot cliffside mansions in Malibu before checking out some Los Angeles highlights. Recuperate from a night on the town with a visit to Joshua Tree National Park. Hike the Wonderland of Rocks Trail or go bouldering, keeping an eye out for the whimsical trees for which the park was named.

A night out in glittering Las Vegas is sure to please. Take a limousine tour of the strip, see the legendary comedy improv of Second City, or ride the roller coaster at New York, New York.

The following day, spend extra time in Vegas or head for Zion National Park. Hike to Angel's Landing for breathtaking views of Zion Canyon's sheer sandstone cliffs, then go for a swim or take an optional inner tube ride on the Virgin River.

Enjoy a few more hours with your new friends before we drop you off in Los Angeles, or ride with us to the hostel of your choice in San Francisco. Please note: this is a combination trip, and it is possible to be dropped off and picked up at different points along this route. Please call our office for further details regarding this feature.

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Please note this is a combination trip. Please call our office for details.

Flexible Itinerary means that we may alter an itinerary depending on weather, local events, etc. Although we make every attempt to run our trips as advertised, please be aware that the itinerary may change to give you the best trip possible.

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