This tour polishes the real ' Jewels in the Crown' of America's National Parks. Yosemite, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon National Parks lead the way, and with an included Navajo Indian guided tour of Monument Valley, you will be amazed at every turn! Duration: 18 days When to go: May - September Accommodation: 16 nights camping & 1 hotel night Meals: Included when camping Other meals paid locally Start/ Finish: Tour starts at 07.30 and finishes approx 17.00 in the lobby of our San Francisco/ Las Vegas area hotel For further tour information go to: www. trekamerica. com/ pbw Departs San Francisco - Trek Code: PBW STARTFINISHSTARTFINISH 20102010 Tour from£ 1379 Flights from£ 444* ? Navajo Indian guided 4x4 tour of Monument Valley ? Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset ? Walk the Golden Gate Bridge ? Scenic walks and hikes ? National parks and monuments - Yosemite, Yellowstone, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon and Zion ? All meals whilst camping ? Professional tour leader, camping fees/ equipment & private transportation Whitewater rafting . IMAX Theater. Western horseback riding . Grand Canyon helicopter flight. Mountain biking in Moab Camping Tour CALIFORNIA UTAH ARIZONA WYOMING OREGON NEVADA COLORADO NEW MEXICO IDAHO Paci  c Ocean Grand Canyon NP San Francisco Yellowstone NP Jackson Hole Salt Lake City Las Vegas Yosemite NP Monument Valley Zion NP Arches NP Canyonlands NP Lake Tahoe Nevada 64 18 Days HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVITIES TOUR DATES & PRICES For full list of dates and prices please see pages 86- 88 * Flight prices subject to availability A fter departing San Francisco, and having strolled across the Golden Gate Bridge, we head east through Gold Country to the gates of Yosemite National Park. Enjoy an afternoon under the mighty Sequoias before setting up camp under the towering granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley. Your next day will be filled with a variety of hiking and sightseeing options. Tackle the seventeen mile hike to Half Dome or stroll under Yosemite Falls and El Capitan. From Yosemite we then continue on to shimmering Lake Tahoe's wooded trails and then in stark contrast, the vast Nevada desert. Enjoy a full day exploring the wilderness and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. The first national park in the United States and the world, Yellowstone is home to Old Faithful Geyser and to most of the continent's big mammals, including permanent populations of buffalo, elk, wolves and bear. Leaving the park, past the Grand Teton range, we reach Jackson, Wyoming - a lovely mountain town that offers high trails, rafting and even cowboys! After a visit to Salt Lake City we continue south to Moab, the perfect base for three days of adventure in the nearby Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Endless opportunity awaits; take a sunset stroll to Delicate Arch or bike down the famous ` Slick Rock Trail ´ , float down the Colorado on a scenic rafting trip or tackle the terrain high above on a guided 4x4 tour. We then travel out of Utah and on to the Navajo Reservation. Met by our Navajo guide, we will be taken on an included 4x4 tour of the Monument Valley Tribal Lands. Learn about the history and culture of the Navajo, hear how Native Americans have embraced this harsh environment, and how their relationship with the world constantly changes and evolves. Such a day could only be topped by a spectacular desert sunset. Words, even pictures, cannot describe the awe and beauty you will experience on catching your first view of the Grand Canyon. Once again, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the park at your own pace. Venture down the Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, or just stroll along the more leisurely West Rim Trail and shuttle bus out to Hermit's Rest. Finish the day with a scenic flight above the Colorado River or take in the I-MAX film, " The Grand Canyon Experience". Then, on to one of the Southwest's best kept secret, Zion National Park. With spectacular scenery and diverse backdrops, there is a great variety of hiking trails available. Visit the cedar ridge high above the canyon floor or venture deep into The Narrows as you make your way up the Virgin River Gorge. Take the challenge and hike up to Angel's Landing or take a leisurely horse ride in the valley. Leaving Zion National Park we cruise into Las Vegas to finish this trip of alifetime! 1- 2San Francisco >> Yosemite NP 3Lake Tahoe 4Nevada 5- 6Yellowstone NP 7- 8Jackson, Wyoming 9Salt Lake City ( HP) 10- 11Moab/ Arches NP 12Moab/ Canyonlands NP 13Monument Valley 14- 15Grand Canyon NP 16- 17Zion NP 18Zion NP >> Las Vegas NP = National Park HP = Hotel night included in the price Best of the West 09 May26 May 27 Jun14 Jul 01 Aug18 Aug 12 Sep29 Sep

Duration: 10 days When to go: June - September Accommodation: 9 hotel nights Meals: Paid locally Start/ Finish: Tour starts at 07.30 and finishes approx 17.00 in the lobby of our Seattle area hotel Departs Seattle - Trek Code: PCR STARTFINISHSTARTFINISH 20102010 Tour from£ 1349 Flights from£ 394* ? Sulphur Mountain hot springs ? Sightseeing in Vancouver and Seattle ? Scenic walks and hikes ? National and provincial parks - Glacier, Yoho, Banff and Jasper ? Professional tour leader, equipment and private transportation Wilderness canoeing . Guided glacier tour Whitewater rafting . Western horseback riding. Mountain biking . Canadian Rockies Helicopter Tour Lodging Tour BRITISH COLUMBIA WASHINGTON I ALBERTA Seattle Vancouver Yoho NP Kamloops Banff NP Jasper NP Caribou Country HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVITIES TOUR DATES & PRICES 10 Days For further tour information go to: www. trekamerica. com/ pcr65 For full list of dates and prices please see pages 86- 88 * Flight prices subject to availability D eparting the Emerald City we cross the border to the majestic Canadian Rockies. See towering Mt. Revelstoke and travel through Glacier National Park along the route to Yoho ( a native word meaning awe). Our home for the next two nights is the small town of Golden near the Kicking Horse River. Experience the raging Kicking Horse firsthand with an exhilarating half- day whitewater raft ride or choose to canoe and hike at magnificent Emerald Lake. The challenging trails overlooking the Takakkaw Falls are also an excellent option! Depart for Banff along the scenic road via Lake Louise. With photo opportunities at every turn, the Banff sunset in particular must be appreciated while soaking in the natural hot springs! Banff's nightlife offers great live music and a fine selection of restaurants, however, the real treat are the activities. Canoe the Bow River, mountain bike or view the scenic grandeur from a helicopter. Outstanding hikes will be available and, with the abundant wildlife, there is always a good chance of seeing bears from a safe distance. The Icefields Parkway through the heart of the Rockies is surely one of the world's ultimate drives. Peyto Lake's turquoise hues startle with their brilliance. Parker Ridge Trail will reward you with panoramic views of the Saskatchewan Glacier winding through pristine, mountain- studded terrain. Why not traverse a portion of the imposing Athabasca Glacier on a guided glacier hike?! Next is Jasper National Park. Start by taking the cable car to Whistler Mountain for a bird's eye view and the next day go hiking along stunning lakeside scenery, or visit Mt. Edith Cavell for glorious views of Angel Glacier. Mt. Robson, highest peak ( 3954m) in the Canadian Rockies, offers a great photo op before arriving at our hotel in Caribou Country. Kick back and enjoy the swimming pool, or hop onto a horse for an afternoon ride. After dinner, a relaxing whirlpool and sauna await. Crossing the Camelsfoot Range, we parallel the Fraser River en route to Vancouver, Canada's favourite western city. After a tour of Gastown and Stanley Park's totem poles, you will have the afternoon free for exploration, before checking out Vancouver's exciting nightlife. We finish our journey in Seattle with time to visit the famous Pike Place Market and Space Needle. 1Seattle >> Kamloops ( HP) 2Yoho NP ( HP) 3Yoho NP ( HP) 4Banff NP ( HP) 5Banff NP ( HP) 6Jasper NP ( HP) 7Jasper NP ( HP) 8Caribou Country ( HP) 9Vancouver ( HP) 10Vancouver >> Seattle NP = National Park HP = hotel nights included in the price Canadian Rockies 08 Jun17 Jun 22 Jun01 Jul 06 Jul15 Jul 20 Jul29 Jul 31 Jul09 Aug 04 Aug13 Aug 17 Aug26 Aug 07 Sep16 Sep The Canadian Rockies tour showcases a majestic wilderness of awe inspiring beauty, and Yoho, Banff and Jasper National Parks are perfect to explore. So whether you are keen to walk, bike or canoe, this tour is definitely for you.