Take your students on a geographic journey to one of the 7 natural wonders of the world
Study deserts, urban sprawl, landscapes, erosion, hazards and water management in Arizona, one of the driest states in America on this school tour. Take your students to Nevada where they will learn about the incredible Grand Canyon and visit Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country and learn how it supplies water across three different states.This geography tour gives students an opportunity to look back in time to 2 billion years ago when igneous and metamorphic rocks began the formation of the Grand Canyon. Well known for its geologic significance, the Grand Canyon is one of the most studied landscapes in the world and is considered one of the finest examples of arid land erosion in the world.
From its dramatic 1500 m deep, 446 km long, and up to 29 km wide gorge, to its diverse plateaus, towers and hills, the Grand Canyon is truly spectacular.
Trip inclusions
- An all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
- Our full suite of tools, resources, checklists and support that will make your trip planning and advertising a breeze.
- Free travel for teachers.
- An GWT tour representative to take care of all logistics on hand 24/7.
Trip highlights
- Hike through parts of Grand Canyon National Park.
- Overlook the engineering feat, the Hoover Dam.
- Visit Navajo Nation’s Monument Valley Tribal Park
- Visit San Andreas Fault
- Explore Yosemite Valley
- Visit The Sphere
USA Geography trip itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCOOn arrival, you will be met by an GWT representative, who will help you onto the coach and check you into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day settling in on a sightseeing tour of the city.
DAY 2: SAN ANDREAS FAULT
In the Bay Area, the San Andreas fault has had a major impact on the landscape of the area running along the hills behind San Francisco. Explore the Presidio of San Francisco with the Earthquake Cottages where people moved after the 1906 Earthquake and views over the Golden Gate Bridge along the San Andreas Fault.
DAY 3: YOSEMITE VALLEY
The Yosemite Valley is a great destination with its unique and diverse range of geological features, including towering granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and a variety of ecosystems.
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