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Northern Rockies

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15 days (ex Seattle)

Destinations visited: USA, Seattle, San Francisco, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

From Seattle to San Francisco - and every significant mountain, national park, canyon and river in between - this overland trip is 14 days of non-stop adventure, guaranteed to leave you loving Mother Nature. Make tracks through the Northern Rockies of Idaho and Montana and wind up amid the bright, blue skies of California. Explore some of the world's most impressive national parks - including Yellowstone and Yosemite - and discover a wealth of Native American myth and legend peppered throughout these ancient lands. Hulking mountains, vast canyons, rushing rivers and big deserts - the Northern Rockies adventure really is the overland trip of a lifetime.

Highlights

Soak up the dramatic scenery in Glacier National Park.
See bubbling geysers in Yellowstone.
Get 'Gold Rush fever' in Helena.
Admire the vast expanse of Lake Tahoe.
Explore lunar landscapes at Craters of the Moon.
Try your luck in Reno.
Be awestruck by hulking El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
Hike or bike in Jackson Hole.

Itinerary

Day 1 Seattle

Discover the birthplace of grunge. If arriving early, perhaps enjoy a Seattle city tour to check out some of the highlights of this eccentric place.

Day 2 Coeur d'Alene

Venture into Idaho and stop overnight in the picturesque town of Coeur d'Alene. Nestled on the stunning shores of an azure lake, Coeur d'Alene makes a delightful place for a stopover.

Days 3-4 Glacier National Park

Cross into north-west Montana and be rewarded with captivating scenery of sculpted mountains, dramatic glaciers and glassy lakes.

Day 5 Helena

Travel to Helena, known to some as the 'Queen City of the Rockies', and spend some time exploring this leafy gold rush town.

Days 6-7 Yellowstone National Park

Marvel at the geological curiosities that characterise Yellowstone - bubbling geysers, sulphuric springs and colourful, boiling mud. See Old Faithful and spot herds of roaming bison. Travel to Grand Teton and discover wildlife.

Day 8 Grand Teton National Park

Hike through incredible mountain vistas and keep an eye out for Teton's most famous resident - the moose.

Day 9 Jackson Hole

Get active at Jackson Hole at the gateway to Grand Teton. Choose to spend free time mountain biking, hiking or rafting on the Snake River, or take the leisurely option and explore the quaint shops and streets of this picturesque resort town.

Day 10 Craters of the Moon National Monument

Visit Idaho Falls and explore the surreal Craters of the Moon National Monument, home to the continent's largest area of lava fields and cinder cones. Camp near Twin Falls.

Days 11-12 Snake River Canyon/Lake Tahoe

Admire the size of Snake River Canyon before journeying to Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America.

Days 13-14 Yosemite National Park

Follow hiking trails to see redwood trees and the colossal granite monolith, El Capitan.

Day 15 San Francisco

Say farewell to the jam-packed Northern Rockies trip back in San Francisco. Perhaps head out to Chinatown or Fisherman's Wharf for a final group dinner.

Group Size

Maximum of 13 travellers per group

Departure Guarantee

Departure is guaranteed

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (13 nts), Hostel (1 nt)

Transport

Van

Budget

Allow USD $225 for meals not included.

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