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Geography School Trip To West Coast USA

Combine the major conurbations of the West Coast with some of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural landscapes, including the Grand Canyon.

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Highlights

01

The vast and awesome Grand Canyon

02

Striking contrasts in Death Valley

03

Valleys and waterfalls at Yosemite National Park

04

A city tour of San Francisco

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Schools - New York - Generic

Very good service and personalisation of our trip

Kelvinside Academy

Suggested itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Flight to San Francisco – about 11 hours Airport transfer to your accommodation Overnight San Francisco - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Guided sightseeing tour of San Francisco Afternoon transfer to Midpines Overnight in Midpines - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Yosemite National Park Depart mid-afternoon to Bakersfield via Fresno Overnight Bakersfield - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Depart for Las Vegas via Death Valley - Mesquite Dunes, Furnace Creek, Badwater, Golden Canyon Overnight Las Vegas - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Zion National Park Overnight Las Vegas - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Hoover Dam Grand Canyon West Overnight Las Vegas - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Depart for Los Angeles Afternoon guided tour of Los Angeles Overnight Los Angeles - evening meal own arrangements
Breakfast Half-day at Universal Studios Airport transfer included Overnight flight to the UK - about 11 hours 15 mins
Arrive UK

What's included*

Return flights UK-SF/LA-UK
National Park fees, SF and LA guides
Coach transport for featured itinerary
1 teacher place for every 10 students
B&B accommodation
Travel insurance
24/7 support throughout your trip

*Please note, entrance fees and tips where applicable are not included in typical price – contact us for more details

Recommended excursions

01 San Francisco city tour
02 Alcatraz
03 Yosemite National Park
04 Death Valley National Park
05 Zion National Park and Canyon
06 Las Vegas
07 The Grand Canyon
08 Los Angeles
09 Universal Studios LA
01 San Francisco city tour

Explore the laid-back city of San Francisco on a guided tour. This takes in Union Square, the Golden Gate Suspension Bridge and China Town. Visit the waterfront tourist area of Fishermen’s Wharf, where boats still pull in fresh seafood to be served at its restaurants.

3 hours See on map
02 Alcatraz

Take a boat trip to Alcatraz Island on the San Francisco Bay and experience its history and infamy. From 1934 to 1963 it was the setting for a federal prison that held famous inmates like Al ‘Scarface’ Capone, and the ‘Birdman’ Robert Stroud. ‘The Rock’ is now home to Civil War-era buildings, rare flowers and plants, marine wildlife and sea birds.

3 hours See on map
03 Yosemite National Park

This vast protected parkland, stretching across the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is home to three of the world’s highest waterfalls. There are valleys carved by glaciers, giant sequoias, lakes, meadows and forests of intense beauty and interest to student groups.

4 hours See on map
04 Death Valley National Park

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes and striking contrasts. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbour tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley.

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05 Zion National Park and Canyon

The north fork of the Virgin River cuts through the Navajo sandstone of Zion National Park and in doing so has created the deep and narrow gorge of Zion Canyon. A variety of plants and wildlife inhabit the park’s four life zones: desert, riparian, woodland and coniferous forest and students will be enthralled examining this geologically stunning area

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06 Las Vegas

The entertainment never stops at Las Vegas. Its themed hotels compete to offer the most eye-popping spectacles and experiences from the fountain display at the Bellagio to the permanent big top at Circus Circus, and the 30-story black glass pyramid at the Luxor. Students can enjoy spectacles, shows and the challenge of the all-you-can-eat buffet.

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07 The Grand Canyon

The Colorado River has created one of the most well -known natural formations in the world, the Grand Canyon. The massive rift in the Colorado Plateau exposes uplifted Proterozoic and Paleozoic strata and is of particular significance to student groups because of the thick sequence of ancient rocks that are beautifully preserved and exposed within its walls.

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08 Los Angeles

Students can see for themselves the famous places so often seen in films and on TV. Beverly Hills is the stomping ground of the rich and famous and the glitzy Rodeo Drive is where they come to shop. Or take a trip down Hollywood Boulevard and see the famous names on the Walk of Fame, a tribute to artists working in the entertainment industry.

3 hours See on map
9 Universal Studios LA

Go behind the scenes on the legendary Universal Studios tour to explore Hollywood’s most famous backlot. Students climb aboard trams for a video-hosted tour that shows them Jaws lurking beneath the waters, explosive special effects of the Fast and the Furious, Wisteria Lane from the hit series Desperate Housewives and the legendary Bates Motel from Psycho.

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Typical accommodation

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Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco ★★★ See on map

Why groups like it:

The only hotel located directly on Fisherman’s Wharf
Close to Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square
Incredible views of ‘The Bay’

Facilities:

Heated outdoor swimming pool
Free Wi-Fi access
Private bathrooms with shower/tub combination
Image displaying the Hampton Inn Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Hampton Inn Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles

Why groups like it:

Located in a residential suburb; Easy access to Interstate 405 for excursions programme
15 minute drive approx. from Universal Studios and Hollywood
Spacious rooms; Hot buffet breakfast; One site coach parking

Facilities:

All rooms with private facilities
Large breakfast area and separate area available for larger groups
Free WiFi
Image displaying the Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas
Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas

Why groups like it:

Away from The Strip; Non-gaming hotel
Seperate group entrance; On site coach parking
American Buffet Breakfast provided

Facilities:

All rooms with private facilities
Free WiFi
On-site bar for teachers

Learning outcomes

Subject focus

Students can:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of human and physical geography, sustainability and the effects of tourism
  • Learn about plate tectonics, faults and earthquakes
  • Study the management of tectonic hazards
  • Study local indicator species and learn about desert landscapes
  • Study canyons, valleys and meandering rivers
  • Undertake a case study of Yosemite National Park and various attitudes to tourist management

Student outcomes

Students will have had an opportunity to:

  • Find out more about tectonic plates and earthquakes
  • Learn about the effect of tourism on the communities and natural environment of the west coast
  • See the Grand Canyon and other outstanding geological features
  • Consider the preservation and sustainability of the natural landscape
  • Understand the effects of environments on history and lifestyles and vice versa

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