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Hiking and Trekking in USA
Hiking through the pristine USA National Parks, the 'American West' is something that has to be done at least once in your lifetime.
Despite the clichés and well-known images of SUVs perched atop a butte in Monument Valley, few people take the time to actually get out of their automobiles and really explore what the American West has to offer.
Our trek will bring you to some of the least frequented parts of the American wilderness, where daily walks will take you along petrified sand dunes, leading to epic vistas and glorious sunsets.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde, Bryce Canyon, Arches and Grand Canyon National Park are only a few of the parks we will visit during our trip.
Camping out most nights allows us to enjoy a true wilderness experience. Evenings are spent around the campfire and the comfort of spacious tents, and Therm-a-rest inflatable mattresses make for a good night's sleep before another day's walk.
Barbequed steaks, vegetarian delights and Western specialities will be cooked up for you every night, under a cloudless, star filled sky.
We at Alpine Interface will try to make you aware of how alive our high deserts and canyons really are.
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Dates and Prices 2010
Hiking and Trekking in the USA (22 days, 10 - 18 hiking days):
1: August 21 - September 11, 2010 (22 days)
2: September 12 - October 03, 2010 (22 days)
Hiking and Treking in the USA (14 days)
3: September 26 - October 09, 2010 ( 14 days)
Price, 22 days: US$ 2900 (CAD$ 3000), single supplement: US$ 200 (CAD$ 250)
Price, 14 days: US$ 2100 (CAD$ 2200), single supplement: US$ 150 (CAD$ 200)
Itinerary in Short (download full itinerary)
Day 01: Arrival Day
Transfer from Denver International Airport to our hotel in Denver.
Briefing and Welcome dinner.
Day 02: Rocky Mountain National Park
Drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, camp at Moraine Park Campground. Afternoon hike and Elk observation.
Day 03: Rocky Mountain National Park
Day hike. Same campsite.
Day 04: Great Sand Dunes National Monument
Drive to Great Sand Dunes National Monument. Free afternoon.
Day 05: Great Sand Dunes National Monument
Day-hike to little Medano Creek Trail.
Day 06: Mesa Verde National Park
Drive to Mesa Verde National Park, free afternoon.
Day 07: Mesa Verde National Park
Park Ranger guided visit of cliff dwellings, afternoon hike to Spruce Tree House/ Petroglyph Point Trail
Day 08: Arches National Park
Drive to Arches National Park, short stop-over in Moab.
Short afternoon hike.
Day 09: Arches National Park
Day-hike to Devil's Garden.
Day 10: Arches National Park
Morning walk to Delicate Arch, guided visit with park ranger to Fiery Furnace in the afternoon.
Day 11: Canyon Lands National Park
Free afternoon.
Day 12: Canyon Lands National Park
Day hike to Elephant Hill.
Day 13: Bryce Canyon National Park
Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park, free time in the afternoon.
Day 14: Bryce Canyon National Park
Day-hike : Rim Trail and Peekaboo loop.
Day 15: Capitol Reef National Park
Drive to Capitol Reef National Park, free time in the afternoon.
Day 16: Capitol Reef National Park
Camp at Fruita campsite. Day-hike to Navajo Knobs.
Day 17: Capitol Reef National Park
Drive along the Waterpocket Fold to Cedar Mesa campsite.
Hike to Strike Valley Overlook.
Day 18: Glen Canyon Recreation Area / Lake Powell
Drive to Lake Powell, some free time to go for a swim and relax at the shore, then we continue driving to our campsite, Muley Point, for the night.
From Muley Point, we have stunning views over the San Juan Goosenecks,
Day 19: Drive to Monument Valley
Visit Monument Valley, then drive via the Route 66 Grand Canyon National Park.
Day 20: Grand Canyon National Park
Day-hike: Kaibab Trail, down to the Colorado River, and up again.
Day 21: Drive to Las Vegas
free time in Las Vegas.
Day 22: Departure day
Transfer from Vegas Int'l Airport
Details/Accommodation
Hotel*** at meeting point for the first night, National Park campsites
throughout the trip, hotel in Las Vegas or Salt Lake City - depending
on the trip.
Included in the price:
Accommodation and full board throughout the trek, hotels (half board,
first and last night only), trekking guide fees, transport by minibus
throughout the trip, carrying all equipment and personal belongings,
airport transfers in Denver and Las Vegas, all National Park fees,
all camping and kitchen equipment.
Trip Leaders:
- All our guides are internationally certified, and have an in-depth knowledge of the National Parks of the USA.
For more information click here.
- All of our guides are professionals, and are skilled at transmitting their tremendous
knowledge of the region/country to you.
- All our guides speak fluently English and at least another foreign language. Wherever you go with us, your guide will be able to communicate at ease, enabling him/her to take care of any problem / special wishes that might occur.
Can I do it? - Trip Difficulty, US National Parks
Level 3 (From 1=easy to 5=very strenuous)
Moderate walking on well marked trails, some steeper sections, both up and down.
500m (1500ft) maximum elevation gain per day.
Some narrow, rocky trails. 6/7 hours of daily walking including stops. Day-pack only.
