Grand Canyon Trekking Tour, USA Trails
Factfile
Tour Style: Walking & trekking
Treks for all abilities... Our trekking/walking tours are
designed for the walking capability of the average passenger on our
regular tours, with a well-paced mix of great walks for all levels
of fitness. Most walks are easy to slightly moderate and are up to
four hours in length. For the more adventurous, there are a variety
of optional, longer, moderate and strenuous hikes that are up to
eight hours in length; these are offered at most destinations. We
also go the extra mile to increase the level of flexibility. We
have added a second tour leader for these trips so that there are
at least two trail route options on most days. This also means that
the maximum group size is twelve.
Accommodation: Camping
Never camped
before...? Fear not.. we've made it easy! We supply everything
needed to make camping holidays simple and comfortable. All
necessary camping equipment is provided including tents, cold
food storage containers, camp lights, stoves and other camp
accessories. Our tents are very easy to set up and take down. They
are virtually weather-proof to keep you comfortable. We camp two in
each four person tent, which leaves more than enough room for your
luggage. Home sweet home!
Campgrounds situated in stunning natural settings give our
groups opportunities not found by conventional tourists. When we
camp near major city destinations, nearly all the campgrounds have
full facilities such as showers, pools, shops, and laundromats.
Virtually all National Park campgrounds have pay showers, flush
toilets and basic facilities. Occasionally, our groups may stay in
more isolated areas where the surroundings will quickly make you
forget any lack of facilities. All campsite fees are included in
the cost of the tour.
Bring your own sleeping bag - we recommend a 'three season' bag
as nights can be cool early and late season, especially in the
mountains. We supply a "thermarest" pad to sleep on for added
comfort. Please note: Due to colder temperatures the winter
departures of the
"National Parks Walk" are fully accommodated in hotels/lodges
included in the tour cost.
Passenger participation
An essential part of
this camping holiday is helping with the day to day campground
chores. With guidance from your tour leader and our full range of
camping equipment, the team spirit makes the chores easy and
enjoyable. From setting up in the evening, to breaking camp in the
morning, from unloading the roofrack, to shopping for food and
preparing group meals, you'll be part of the team.
Food Kitty
Our groups share in the
preparation and cooking of the food. Supplies, excluding soft
drinks and alcohol, are purchased from the food kitty, and each
member of the group pays $7 per day en route ($8 per day when
travelling in Alaska and Canada). This covers three meals on most
days while we are camping; eating fresh foods that we purchase as
we travel to satisfy the international flavour of the group. A
healthy way to travel at an unbeatable price. Naturally this does
not cover hotel stops or when our groups sometimes sample regional
cuisine at local restaurants.
On the winter lodging departures of our "Grand Canyon
Trekking Tour" there is no food kitty, as meals are taken in
local restaurants where passengers pay individually for all meals
en-route.
SLEEPING BAG
Our camping tours requires
you to take a warm sleeping bag. For added comfort you may wish to
take a small camping style pillow and your own self-inflating
mattress. T=You do not need a sleeping bag if you are joining a
fully accommodated tour. Be prepared! If you are travelling on an
early or late season trek, a winter trek ot throughout the season
in Canada, Alaska and the Northwest, we suggest you bring a
mountain climate sleeping bag. The weather can be much cooler with
possible rain or snow, so thermal underwear, hat and gloves are
also useful. Better to be warm than too cold!
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Ref: National Parks Walk (FLP) - TA0003
