Sierra Nevada United States Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, California, Capitol Reef National Park, Colorado, Death Valley, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Mesa Verde, Moab, Monument Valley, New York, San Francisco, Sierra Nevada, Utah, Venice, York, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

Journey through some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet
Discover vibrant San Francisco and the desert city of Las Vegas
Enjoy walking in Yosemite, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon national parks

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"This is a very busy tor as you see a lot and travel a long way in 7 days but it's excellent. You need to be fit to do the walking in Petra."

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Natural Highlights of California

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2.7/5 Average

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Kings Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the stark beauty of death valley
Cross the stunning sierra nevada mountains
Explore world-famous yosemite national park on a naturalist walk
Marvel at ancient trees in sequoia national park
Enjoy a full day in kings canyon national park

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Contrasts of Colombia

By Explore!

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3.9/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Bar, Bogota, Caribbean, Cartagena, Cocora Valley, La Candelaria, Medellin , Monserrate, Rio de Janeiro, Salento, San Juan, Santa Marta, Sierra Nevada

Highlights

A diverse journey covering high mountains and forest to colonial towns and the Caribbean
Hike amongst towering wax palms in the Cocora Valley and discover Pablo Escobar's Medellin
Learn to make Andean specialities, and taste sancocho and arepas, as well as tasty Caribbean seafood

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"This is a very busy tor as you see a lot and travel a long way in 7 days but it's excellent. You need to be fit to do the walking in Petra."

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Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Kings Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Stand in awe of giant trees in sequoia national park
Hike past granite cliffs and cascading rivers in kings canyon national park
Watch climbers ascend the sheer rockface of el capitan in yosemite national park
Hike up challenging switchbacks for stunning views

Themes

High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

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8 days From$1,614

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Hiking the Best of the West's National Parks

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Moab, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

Explore the geologic wonders of capitol reef national park
See sunrise from the delicate arch view point
Go on the narrows river hike in zion national park
Hike to the world's largest tree in sequoia national park
Get sprayed by the waters of nevada and vernal fall in yosemite national park

Themes

High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

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California Explored

By Audley Travel

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4.9/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

California, Death Valley National Park, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Napa, Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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21 days From$4,821

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Best of the West

By Audley Travel

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4.9/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

California, Death Valley National Park, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Monument Valley, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Spirits of Appalachia: Craft Beer, Vineyards & Moonshine Legends

By Road Scholar

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4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Sierra Nevada

Highlights

Take part in a “Brews Cruise” in Asheville, visiting four local breweries and talking with some of Asheville’s most experienced brewmasters
Learn about home brewing as you brew and bottle your own beer and sample moonshine from a local distillery as you hear about the history, legend and creation of this mysterious and “sinful” spirit
With a local expert enjoy a pub and grub crawl stopping at some of Black Mountain’s best restaurants, pubs and a local brewery, learning about pairing food and local beers and ciders

Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Explore Spain & Portugal

By Intrepid Travel

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4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Algarve, Bar, Barcelona, Dali, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Sierra Nevada

Highlights

Get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
Unwind in a laidback fishing town in the Algarve, soaking up the sun on the beach and enjoying an included boat trip around the rocky cliffs of the coast.
Join pilgrims along the last leg of the famous Camino de Santiago journey as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Sit back, relax and watch the water flow by in one of Porto’s river restaurants while you sample a couple of varieties of the city’s signature wine – port!
Start and end your adventure in Madrid, home to art galleries, colourful architecture and some of the best restaurants in Spain.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Best of Spain

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Ronda, Seville, Sierra Nevada, Tangier, Valencia

Highlights

Experience the fiery passion and rhythm of a traditional flamenco dance performance in Seville.
It's a pretty special thing to chill out on a beach in Andalucian Spain, knowing North Africa is just across the water. Explore the scenic coastline, and kick back with some tapas and sangria in Tarifa.
The town of Ronda is split in two by a deep rocky chasm. Follow in the path of the Romans, as you cross from one side to the other along an ancient bridge.
Discover Cordoba's great mosque, the Mezquita, one of the most accomplished examples of Moorish architecture in the world. The lavish gardens and opulent rooms of Granada's spectacular Alhambra Palace aren't bad either.
Witness a spectacular Spanish sunset on a beach in Valencia, while feasting on a bowl of the world's best paella.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

By Explore!

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Highlights

Journey through some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet
Discover vibrant San Francisco and the desert city of Las Vegas
Enjoy walking in Yosemite, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon national parks

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"This is a very busy tor as you see a lot and travel a long way in 7 days but it's excellent. You need to be fit to do the walking in Petra."

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Walk Spain's Sierra Nevada & Granada

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Granada, Sierra Nevada

Highlights

Embark on beautiful walks through the highest mountain range in Spain
Discover whitewashed Moorish settlements
Visit Trevelez, the highest village in the country
Stay at a family-run hotel with stunning views and warm hospitality
Enjoy a night in Granada with a free day to explore this beautiful city

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Natural Highlights of California

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2.7/5 Average

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Kings Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the stark beauty of death valley
Cross the stunning sierra nevada mountains
Explore world-famous yosemite national park on a naturalist walk
Marvel at ancient trees in sequoia national park
Enjoy a full day in kings canyon national park

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

One Week in Sierra Nevada

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Lesley

Oct 2015

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I enjoy intrepid but the style of

I enjoy intrepid but the style of travel doesn't suit everyone.

Carol

Oct 2015

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Good size group, great tour leader (on

Good size group, great tour leader (on this occasion), pretty good value for money on the whole.

alexandra

Sep 2015

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good balance of guidance and free time

Rodney

Sep 2015

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Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time.

Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time. Too much time traveling in buses and small vans. Our leader was not confident in communicating information to...

Ric

Sep 2015

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Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun and

Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun a...