Desert National Parks of California

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Discover the stark beauty of the desert on this small-group California tour with maximum 17 travelers delivering an in-depth experience with Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Park unlike any other. You’ll journey from Las Vegas to Palm Springs when its cooler and quiet, exploring landscapes found nowhere else on earth and some of the most beautiful places...

Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Highlights

    • See the High Roller, Devil's Golf Course, and Artists Palette
    • View Badwater Basin, Dante's View, Roy's Motel and Cafe Sign, Skull Rock and Arch Rock
    • Visit Twenty Mule Team Canyon, Zabriskie Point, Furnace Creek, Ubehebe Crater, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Mojave National Preserve, Kelso Ghost Town, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    • Dive Into Culture
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
    • Dive Into Culture
    • Stays With Stories
    • Stays With Stories

What's this trip about?

    Discover the stark beauty of the desert on this small-group California tour with maximum 17 travelers delivering an in-depth experience with Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Park unlike any other. You’ll journey from Las Vegas to Palm Springs when its cooler and quiet, exploring landscapes found nowhere else on earth and some of the most beautiful places in California, while traveling in a luxury Mercedes-Benz® sprinter vehicle.

Details

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Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLas Vegas (NV)
End CityPalm Springs

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • California
  • Death Valley
  • Las Vegas

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Las Vegas

Welcome to Las Vegas! You’ll begin your small group tour – Desert National Parks of California, in the glitzy oasis of Nevada. It’s the city that never sleeps and you’ll be tempted to keep up with its 24/7 pace whether you choose to watch a show, tame Lady Luck or rel...

Day 2: Immerse yourself in the desert

Music lovers will adore the Dive Into Culture experience this morning at Amargosa Opera House, a labor of love in the most unlikely of destinations, Death Valley Junction. You’ll learn how Marta Becket stumbled on this desolate space decades ago and how the facility s...

Day 3: Explore Death Valley

There’s much more to see in Death Valley and today’s active tour and hike will deliver beyond your wildest expectations. This morning incredible views of the caldera await, and we’ll walk to Ubehebe Crater, a stunning volcano crater formed by the power of an explosion...

Day 4: Journey to Desert Towns

Heading south, we’ll enjoy a quick coffee stop in the old railroad town of Baker, distinct for being the gateway to Death Valley National Park and a popular stop for drivers travelling from California to Las Vegas. This is one road trip so many have followed over the ...

Day 5: Visit Joshua Tree National Park

Prepare for your exploration of one of the most beautiful places in California this morning during your visit to the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center which is the gateway to the park. You’ll stop at the Cholla Cactus Garden, keeping a keen eye out for the fluf...

Day 6: Palm Springs Sightseeing

Imagine what life is like in this stylish southern Californian hotspot when you embark on a sightseeing tour led by your Travel Director this morning. You’ll Dive Into Culture and explore the city’s mid-century modern architecture, popular with the likes of Frank Sina...

Day 7: Farewell Palm Springs

Your journey through the Desert National Parks of the United States has come to an end. A complimentary transfer will be provided to Palm Springs International Airport. You can choose your own arrival time to the airport.

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Price per day$415
Last Updated: 7/19/2023

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Palm Mountain Resort and Spa,
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Meals Included
  • 1 Welcome Reception
  • 6 Breakfast
  • 1 Be My Guest Dinner
  • 1 Lunch
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes All porterage and restaurant gratuities An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Optional Experiences and free time
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