15 DAyS - STA Travel
15 DAyS - STA Travel
15 DAyS - STA Travel
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50<br />
NoRThERN<br />
RoCkIES<br />
<strong>15</strong> <strong>DAyS</strong>,<br />
FR $2,470<br />
SEATTlE SAN FRANCISCo<br />
CAMPING<br />
The rocky mountains were named after the<br />
heroic boxer played by Sly Stallone in the famous<br />
film series – he was rumoured to have been born<br />
there and raised by a pack of wolves. When<br />
photographed from space, they are said to bear<br />
a striking resemblance to russell Crowe's beard.<br />
But in all seriousness, the rocky mountains<br />
boast some of the world’s most impressive<br />
scenery. Stretching 4,800kms from Canada all<br />
the way down to New mexico, they are home to<br />
an abundance of wildlife and are a playground<br />
for anyone who relishes wild, beautiful and<br />
unpredictable outdoor environments. Their sheer<br />
natural beauty has the capacity to transform the<br />
most passionate pessimist into an outrageous<br />
optimist, the most logical conformist into the<br />
most free spirited dreamer and those who<br />
worship the non-stop energy of the city will<br />
soon come to realise that things are way better<br />
out in the rampant open air. This trip focuses on<br />
the northern swathe running through the great<br />
states of montana, Wyoming, idaho, Nevada and<br />
California - you’ll camp each night under the<br />
glittering galaxy and love every minute spent in<br />
the great American outdoors.<br />
bEST bITS<br />
• Soak up the scenery of Glacier N.P<br />
• Visit lunar lands at Craters of the Moon<br />
• Admire the ferocity of Shoshone Falls<br />
• Stroll by bubbling geysers in yellowstone<br />
• bike, hike or raft in jackson hole<br />
• bet away your last few dollars in Reno<br />
• Follow pristine trails in yosemite<br />
• Pan for gold in sunny Sacramento<br />
DAy 1: SEATTlE<br />
Arrive at any time and set out exploring this<br />
wonderous ‘emerald City’, birthplace of rock<br />
legend Jimi Hendrix and famous for grunge<br />
music, coffee and many other things.<br />
DAy 2: CoEuR D’AlENE<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> into the wilderness towards the hub of the<br />
idaho panhandle and camp near Coeur d’Alene.<br />
<strong>DAyS</strong> 3-4: GlACIER NATIoNAl PARk<br />
After traversing idaho, reach glacier National<br />
park in north western montana, which contains a<br />
huge area of America’s finest mountain scenery.<br />
prepare for sculpted mountain peaks, decorated<br />
with dramatic glaciers and glassy lakes.<br />
DAy 5: hElENA<br />
move south to the former gold rush town of<br />
Helena. By 1888, about 50 millionaires lived<br />
here - more per capita than any city in the world.<br />
<strong>DAyS</strong> 6-8: yEllowSToNE NATIoNAl PARk<br />
marvel at Yellowstone’s geological curiosities -<br />
bubbling geysers, sulphuric springs and boiling<br />
mud. Spot grizzlies, elk, deer, wolves, coyotes<br />
and bison. explore this stunning wilderness.<br />
DAy 9: jACkSoN holE<br />
Hop over to Jackson Hole where exciting options<br />
such as mountain biking, hiking and rafting trips<br />
on the Snake river are all waiting.<br />
DEPARTuRES<br />
<strong>STA</strong>RT FINISh <strong>STA</strong>RT FINISh <strong>STA</strong>RT FINISh <strong>STA</strong>RT FINISh<br />
MAY 25 JUN 08 JUL 06 JUL 20 AUG 03 AUG 17 AUG 24 SEP 07<br />
JUN <strong>15</strong> JUN 29 JUL 27 AUG 10 AUG 17 AUG 31 SEP 07 SEP 21<br />
Accommodation: Hostel (1 nt), Camping (13 nts) Transport: Private van Group<br />
Size: Max 13 Meals/Trip Kitty: The kitty covers some breakfasts & dinners on this<br />
trip - the kitty is an optional payment of USD50 per week of your trip and is used to<br />
pay for some group meals Budget: Allow USD225 for meals not included Please<br />
note: Please bring your own sleeping bag. Recommended earliest possible flight<br />
departure time is 8:00pm on day <strong>15</strong> Tour Code: SUSSON<br />
ADD oN ThE PACIFIC CoAST<br />
‘NoRThwESTERN uSA’<br />
22 <strong>DAyS</strong>,<br />
FR $3,7<strong>15</strong> Tour Code: SUSSOM<br />
<strong>STA</strong>y loNGER IN SAN FRANCISCo<br />
CHeCK OUT pAgeS 62-63<br />
DAy 10: TwIN FAllS<br />
visit idaho Falls and explore the Craters of the<br />
moon region - home to the continent’s largest<br />
area of lava fields and cinder cones.<br />
DAy 11: huMbolDT-ToIyAbE FoREST<br />
Admire the size and beauty of this natural<br />
wonder before travelling toward Shoshone Falls -<br />
also known as the Niagara of the West.<br />
DAy 12: lAkE TAhoE<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> through northern Nevada to the gambling<br />
town of reno. Check out the casinos, colourful<br />
streets, a 24 karat gold-plated DeLorean and<br />
stunning wide open spaces. Continue to the lake.<br />
<strong>DAyS</strong> 13-14: yoSEMITE NATIoNAl PARk<br />
explore Yosemite National park, one of the most<br />
famous parks in the USA. Colossal granite cliffs,<br />
cascading waterfalls and redwood trees attract<br />
visitors from all over the world. The whole of<br />
Day 14 is yours to explore - keep an eye out for<br />
squirrels and perhaps even a bear along the way.<br />
DAy <strong>15</strong>: SAN FRANCISCo<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> to Sacramento, the state capital of<br />
California. The historic old town is a fun place<br />
to relive the gold rush era of the 1800’s.<br />
The district is buzzing with shopping, dining,<br />
entertainment and world renowned museums.<br />
Cross the Bay Bridge and say farewell to your<br />
fellow adventurers in San Fran.<br />
Seattle <br />
Coeur d’Alene •<br />
yellowstone N.P. •<br />
Grand Teton N.P. •<br />
Craters of the Moon N.M. • • Idaho Falls<br />
• Snake River Canyon<br />
humboldt-Toiyabe N.F. •<br />
Sacramento • Reno •<br />
San Francisco • • yosemite N.P.<br />
• Glacier N.P.<br />
• helena
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