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1. Day - Las Vegas, Nevada
Our friendly staff welcomes you at Las Vegas McCarran
Airport. Savor a glass of champagne in a Limo on your
way to your hotel on the famous strip of Las Vegas.
In the “Top of the World” dinner will be
served some 300 feet above the ground. Enjoy the 360
degree view of Las Vegas over the course of your meal.
Let this first day end touring through the fabulous
casinos.
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Day - Grand Canyon, Arizona
After having breakfast we depart in 4x4 Jeeps from the
hotel. We’ll explore the most scenic route to
Hoover Dam and visit this impressive world-renowned
structure. The next height light of the day is already
waiting for you. Take the unique chance and drive with
us off-road on the bottom of the Grand Canyon (3000
feet down and 20 degrees in difference in temperature.
After standing next to the Colorado River we will drive
up trough water crossings to the "Hualapai Lodge"
which is set in the Native American culture of the Hualapai
Nation in Peach Springs, Arizona. Commemorate this impressive
day while dining in the Diamond Greek Restaurant serving
Hualapai Taco and Stew with Hualapai Fry Bread.
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3. Day Grand Canyon, Arizona
Four options within the area of the Grand Canyon
1.) Off-road drive to the Grand Canyon Airport
(our drive could takes us across an amazing Joshua Tree
Forrest) where you will be transferred by helicopter
to a Ranch and enjoy horseback riding
2.) Off-road drive including a two hours hike to amazing
waterfalls and the possibility of a refreshing jump
into the water
3.) Off-road drive to the Grand Canyon Airport where
you will be transferred by helicopter down to the Colorado
River to do a boat trip enjoying the Grand Conyon from
below.
4.) Do an exiting (several hours) white water rafting
trip on the turbulent Colorado River
In the late afternoon you return to the “Hualapai
Lodge” or, you can also choose to go further to
the next destination on our trip that is “Lake
Havasu”
You will stay over night in the area of Lake Havasu
Arizona.
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4. Day - Lake Havasu, Arizona
Welcome to Lake Havasu! Get aboard a Boats or Jet Ski
and cruise on the lake or try another water sport activity
like wake board, water ski, swimming, tubing
or just relax in the sun at one of the great beaches
on our way up the river. For lunch we invite you to
have a picnic on a sandbank amongst the “Colorado
River ”. In the afternoon you can again relish
the lake and everything it offers to visitors. We stay
over night in“Lake Havasu” Arizona.
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5. Day Tecate, Mexico
Ride the world-famous “Glamis dunes”
After having breakfast we hit the road to “Glamis”.
We go south and follow the Colorado River until we can
enter the desert of “Glamis”. Here we go
again off-road and dabble in driving through the dunes.
This is very exciting and you will have a lot of fun.
Of course it is a bit tricky but if you follow our guides
you should not become stuck in the sand dunes. After
two hours spending in Glamis we continue to “EL
Centro” near the Mexican border. Thereafter the
trek heads for South America and we go straight into
Mexico. This day ends at the “Hazienda Santa Veronica”
which is situated close to the famous beer town “Tecate”.
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Day Mike Sky Ranch, Mexico
This day will be the most favorite for every 4x4 Jeep
fan. We are driving about 150 miles on dirt roads only.
We explore the beautiful landscape in the mountain region
of Baja California and head for “Rancho Mikes”.
Only 4x4 vehicles and dirt bikes find their way to this
unique hotel located in the middle of absolutely nowhere.
We will have dinner and also spend the night at this
very silent and impressive place.
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Day San Felipe, Mexico
Awakening in the silence around “Rancho Mikes”
and well nurtured after having breakfast we will follow
some off – and on -roads to “San Felipe”,
a small fisher town located on the “Sea of Cortez”
also known as the “Golf of California”.
That is also where the Colorado River flows into the
Ocean. The warm water invites to go swimming and snorkeling
but we also have the opportunity to ride our 4x4 Jeeps
on the wonderful beaches. Having enjoyed the sun set
we’ll have dinner at a typical Mexican restaurant
and spend the night at a comfortable hotel.
» 8. Day
Palm Springs, California
In the morning we decamp back to the United States of
America. Our way back leads us through a huge “Salt
Lagoon”, we pass the “Salton Sea”
to end up in the classy scene of “Palm Springs”
At this place you can admire the beautiful buildings
of some movie stars and enjoy this unique location.
You are also invited to play a match of golf on one
of the perfect prepared golf courts in the capital of
golf. You will enjoy to the full a delicious dinner
at Palm Springs and spend also the night there.
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Day Las Vegas, Nevada
Joshua tree national Park
Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics
are determined primarily by elevation, come together
at Joshua Tree National Park and we drive right through
its!
We will make a short break and then continue back to
Las Vegas (about 5 hours).
End of the 4x4 Tour
FACTS:
Total mileage: 1000 mls
3 states
3 climes
2 time zone
2 countries
Hoover Dam
Top locations in Las Vegas
Route 66
Original Mexican Hacienda
Joshua Tree National Park
Mexican fisher town
Insiders’ tips and knowledge
Elevation changes up to 4500 ft in one day
Beautiful beaches
Diverse vegetation
Desert
Mountain area
Palm Springs
Grand Canyon
Havasu City (London Bridge)
Other options:
Visit an oasis with hot founts of Vulcan. One day trip
or overnight stay in a camp (tents) nearby San Felipe.
Days for relaxing only (e.g. first day in San Felipe)
This tour can be personalized and arranged according
to ones taste
Hotels (5 stars) are possible in Las Vegas and Palm
Springs only
Hacienda Santa Veronica and Mike Sky Ranch are unique
Mexican rustically hotels
Hotel at Lake Havasu and Hualapai Lodge are comfortable
hotels (3 stars)
A professional cameraman can film the tour and create
a movie about your tour.
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