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Highlights
Monterey: Visit Happy Girl Kitchen in Monterey, where your hosts share their knowledge and love of food using the freshest ingredients during an outstanding farm-to-table experience.
San Francisco: Discover the best of San Francisco as you admire the mix of Victorian and modern architecture at Alamo Square, take in the historic grandeur of City Hall, and explore the natural beauty of Golden Gate Park. Then head to the waterfront to soak up the lively atmosphere of Pier 39, all while enjoying the city’s vibrant culture and unforgettable views.
San Francisco: Enjoy a visit to the lovely seaside community of Sausalito where you will have time to shop or grab a bite for lunch.
San Francisco: Finish up your day with a ferry across San Francisco Bay and admire all of the great sights along the way.
San Francisco: Walk across and marvel at this modern wonder of the world. Golden Gate has the second-longest main span in the Americas and is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco and California.
Sonoma: You'll explore Sonoma's town square, a charming historic gem surrounded by adobe buildings, boutique shops, and inviting wine tasting rooms. With its relaxed atmosphere and scenic beauty, the square perfectly captures the essence of California wine country.
Sonoma: Visit a local winery and enjoy a unique experience and exploration of wine before sitting down to eat a tasty lunch with your fellow travellers.
Napa: Enjoy a visit to California State Capitol and indulge yourself in the rich history of this country.
Lake Tahoe: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada mountain range as you make your way through the Tioga Pass.
Yosemite National Park: Explore the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite. Located in the southern portion of Yosemite, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias and holds an important place in history. Learn how in 1864, in the midst of Civil War, President Lincoln signed legislation protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley for "public use, resort, and recreation." This marked the first time in history when the federal government set aside scenic natural areas for protection. Mariposa Grove was later added to Yosemite National Park in 1906.
Pebble Beach: The stunning California coast passes by you, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. This drive is full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests and iconic golf courses.
Monterey: Bask in Carmel's beautiful natural scenery and rich artistic history.
Santa Cruz: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is famous for the 40-acre grove of redwood trees. You can enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land.
Castroville: Visit the Salinas Valley for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as you join a Local Specialist for an agricultural education tour. Learn about fruit and vegetable production and advanced farming techniques of the region that is known as the "Salad Bowl of the World". Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Explore Salinas Valley with a Local Specialist
Visit Local Sonoma Country Winery, Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (seasonal), quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
View Palace of Fine Arts and Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California State Capitol in Sacramento, Tunnel View in Yosemite
Scenic Drive along spectacular 17-mile Drive, through Wine Country and Tioga Pass
Cruise San Francisco Bay
Yosemite National Park: Stay at the Yosemite Valley Lodge located close to Yosemite Falls in the middle of the national park.
Sonoma: You'll explore Sonoma's town square, a charming historic gem surrounded by adobe buildings, boutique shops, and inviting wine tasting rooms. With its relaxed atmosphere and scenic beauty, the square perfectly captures the essence of California wine country.
Sonoma: Visit a local winery and enjoy a unique experience and exploration of wine before sitting down to eat a tasty lunch with your fellow travellers.
Napa: Enjoy a visit to California State Capitol and indulge yourself in the rich history of this country.
Lake Tahoe: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada mountain range as you make your way through the Tioga Pass.
Yosemite National Park: Explore the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite. Located in the southern portion of Yosemite, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias and holds an important place in history. Learn how in 1864, in the midst of Civil War, President Lincoln signed legislation protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley for "public use, resort, and recreation." This marked the first time in history when the federal government set aside scenic natural areas for protection. Mariposa Grove was later added to Yosemite National Park in 1906.
Pebble Beach: The stunning California coast passes by you, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. This drive is full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests and iconic golf courses.
Monterey: Bask in Carmel's beautiful natural scenery and rich artistic history.
Santa Cruz: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is famous for the 40-acre grove of redwood trees. You can enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land.
Castroville: Visit the Salinas Valley for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as you join a Local Specialist for an agricultural education tour. Learn about fruit and vegetable production and advanced farming techniques of the region that is known as the "Salad Bowl of the World". Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Explore Salinas Valley with a Local Specialist
Visit Local Sonoma Country Winery, Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (seasonal), quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
View Palace of Fine Arts and Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California State Capitol in Sacramento, Tunnel View in Yosemite
Scenic Drive along spectacular 17-mile Drive, through Wine Country and Tioga Pass
Cruise San Francisco Bay
Yosemite National Park: Stay at the Yosemite Valley Lodge located close to Yosemite Falls in the middle of the national park.
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
All transport and transfers shownLuxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
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Itinerary
Get a taste of the Golden State on this tour of Northern California. Explore California icons: Yosemite National Park, the iconic Redwoods, and serene Lake Tahoe. Try Sonoma Valley wines and a farm-to-table meal in Monterey.
day 1 - Hello San Francisco
From the iconic to the unexpected, the city of San Francisco never ceases to surprise. Kick-start your Northern California holiday in the cosmopolitan city by the Bay. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner at your hotel.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:San Francisco
Accommodation:Beacon Grand
day 2 - Dive Into Eclectic San Francisco
Fuel up for a full day of indulging in San Francisco's many sites. Admire the eclectic mix of Victorian and Modern architecture, vibrant culture and cuisines of one of the world's most liveable and iconic cities. Embark on a morning exploration tour that takes you from the lively hotspot of Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing ferry cruise to the quaint seaside community of Sausalito with time for shopping. This evening is at your leisure. Perhaps choose to join an optional evening tour of the city, starting with a walking tour of Chinatown, followed by a dinner at Great Eastern and concluding with a city Illuminations tour.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:San Francisco
Accommodation:Beacon Grand
day 3 - Journey To Wine Country
Start off your day with a guided Golden Gate Bridge walk across the 1.7-mile span of the magnificent "bridge that couldn't be built." As you gaze across the water, learn how this iconic engineering marvel was constructed. Continue to Sonoma Valley. Today, you'll visit a local winery and enjoy a unique experience and exploration of wine with a tasting. Enjoy an included lunch this afternoon with your fellow travellers.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:San Francisco, Sonoma, Santa Rosa
Accommodation:Flamingo Resort & Spa
day 4 - Entice Your Senses At Lake Tahoe
Enjoy a visit to California's State Capitol before travelling through the scenic, fertile Sacramento River Valley to find yourself in the alpine splendour of Lake Tahoe. Its clear blue waters surrounded by evergreen pines and rocky outcrops provides you with a picturesque scenery to behold.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe
Accommodation:Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe
day 5 - Embrace The Wilderness Of Yosemite National Park Stays With Stories
Touch the sky and embark on a scenic road-trip into the Sierra Nevada mountain range, winding along the Tioga Pass to California's UNESCO-listed Yosemite National Park. Marvel at the incredible natural beauty that inspired naturalist John Muir to dub Yosemite Valley the Incomparable Valley, passing the colossal granite faces of El Capitan and the misty splendour of Bridalveil Fall. Tonight, our Stays with Stories brings us into the park at Yosemite Valley Lodge. Tioga Pass: weather conditions may cause Tioga Pass to be closed to traffic, typically from mid-October to the end of May. In this case, an alternate entry point to Yosemite will be used entering through the west side of the park. While this may not cause a change in overnight, sightseeing will be affected this day.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park
Accommodation:Yosemite Valley Lodge
day 6 - Taste The California Difference Make Travel Matter Connect with Locals
After breakfast, head to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (seasonal), home to over 500 mature trees and the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite National Park. Continue to Monterey where you'll Connect With Locals and enjoy a farm-to-table Be My Guest experience including the freshest local ingredients. Meet Todd and Jordan Champagne who have been dedicated to providing simple, delicious and farm driven foods for the local community from their storefront Happy Girl Kitchen Co.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Yosemite National Park, Salinas Valley, Monterey
Accommodation:Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
day 7 - Witness The Incredible California Coast Make Travel Matter
The pinch-me moments continue as we follow the sun-kissed California coast, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. Visit the Salinas Valley where you'll love this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with an agricultural education tour to learn about fruit, vegetables and advanced farming techniques. You'll visit one of the oldest family farms in Monterey County and taste a local delicacy. Return to Monterey, home to Cannery Row, immortalized in the John Steinbeck novel. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a festive dinner.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Monterey
Accommodation:Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
day 8 - Take A Walk Through The Redwoods
California's towering redwoods provide an imposing backdrop this morning. Continue to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park where you'll have an opportunity to walk amongst these giants that have stood for over a thousand years. Return to the golden city of San Francisco where you might consider extending your stay. Complimentary airport drop off at San Francisco International Airport is scheduled for 1:00 PM. Please be aware when booking your flights.
Overall, the trip hit the highlights of Northern California - exactly what we were looking for!
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Jan J.Verified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
This itinerary had a very good sampling of what Northern California offers. From San Francisco to Sonoma, Lake Tahoe to Yosemite to Monterey we sampled a wide variety of places and experiences.
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Sandra T.Verified Traveler
4.0 out of 5
We are both 85 and would have preferred a motel room closer to the main building or at least baggage assistance
We loved the redwoods and would have liked to stay there longer. We also appreciated the talk by the criterial expert
could not have done a better job. She was fun, informed, and we would love to travel with her anytime. our driver was also outstanding and made us feel safe
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
It was all very fun! Loved walking across the Golden Gate, the director *personal info removed by Feefo* and bus driver *personal info removed by Feefo* were excellent, the hotels were fabulous, the winery/Ag tour/Happy Girl were outstanding ! The only thing I would change is add a half hour -1 hr to the Mariposa stop and Yosemite stop near Bridal Veil falls( for more time to get to the museum and enjoy).
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
2.0 out of 5
I’m going to write a separate letter detailing the issues. The short story is that , the bus driver, was excellent across the board but the tour director , struggled throughout.
