Outdoor Holidays

Never lose your sense of wonder in California's majestic scenery, this place is utterly awe-inspiring.

Beautiful California, this truly is the "great" outdoors

California is one of the most beautiful places on the West Coast. Environmentally diverse and immense in size, get lost in the natural splendour of the Golden State. California has something incredible to offer every visitor. More than 15 million people from all over the world visited the State in 2014 to see the sun-drenched deserts, towering mountains, emerald lakes and crimson redwood forests.

“There are not many places in the world where you can get to the beach in an hour, the desert in two hours and snowboarding or skiing in three hours. You can do all that in California” – Alex Pettyfer

Marvel at the dazzling array of natural beauty and take home astonishing photographs and ever lasting memories you can share for years to come. California literally has it all, from beaches and coastal forests to dramatic mountains and volcanoes. You can see the world’s tallest and largest trees at Sequoia National Park and the tallest waterfall in America at Yosemite Falls.

You'll discover a whole world of adventure when exploring California. Try a few of the following for a taste of California's great outdoors:

Hike the Pine Ridge Trail to Sykes Hot Springs, Big Sur
Go skiing or snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain
Enjoy water sports at beautiful Lake Tahoe
Ride a hot air balloon over California's wine country

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Gaze across the Mojave Desert at the dazzling vistas of electric Las Vegas, hike through Mammoth Lake and Yosemite, and prepare to be stunned by the natural wonders of Death Valley. A spectacular, once in a lifetime adventure awaits. Save up to 19% per person on this...

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When you stop and take a look at the scenes around you, California is simply outstanding. Experience some of Mother Nature's finest offerings with a trip to the following spots:

See the sand dunes and salt flats of Death Valley
Capture Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View
Witness the finest meeting of land and sea along the Pacific Coast

Explore the epic Yosemite National Park during your travels. Located in Central California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite National Park incorporates an incredible 1,170 square miles of scenic magnificence. Make sure to hike up to Glacier Point for the most awe-inspiring views in all of California.

Dozens of scenes from Star Wars have been filmed in Death Valley

Don’t be tricked by the name 'Death Valley' for this expansive area puts on a spectacularly unique show of nature. Visit for a chance to see amazing sand dunes, barren salt flats, mysterious moving boulders and volcanic craters. This is California’s home of superlatives, holding the US records for the hottest temperature and the lowest point at 279 feet below sea level, Badwater Basin.

Visit Napa valley, where there’s much more to see and do than just tasting wine. Escape into the great outdoors and enjoy some exhilarating biking through Bothe Napa Valley State Park, Connolly Ranch and Bale Grist Mill. Roam through Robert Louis Stevenson State Park where you can move in and out of the fog on your way to Table Rock and trek through lush pine forests for resinous scents and fresh air.

If deep valleys, towering trees and dramatic rock outcroppings is your thing, then Kings Canyon National Park is a place you must visit. Home to the deepest canyon in America, Kings Canyon National Park boasts miles of hiking trails, horseback riding and camping sites to make any outdoor enthusiast smile from ear to ear. Close by is Sequoia National Park where you can spot the world's largest living tree, General Sherman.

No adventure in the Golden State would be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon in neighbouring Arizona. Visit the natural wonder and gaze out upon magnificent beauty that has to be seen to be believed. With rocky walls descending more than a mile to the floor and stretching 277 miles from end to end, there’s nothing quite like it. Whether you're just passing through or want to stay for a few days, there’s plenty to do during your time. Take in the greatest views on helicopter tours, enjoy numerous hiking trails, thrilling rafting and treks around the rim.