Wild California Explorer - 8 days

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

14 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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San Francisco, USA

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Highlights

San Francisco - Start and end your journey in the city, explore Alcatraz Island and enjoy a dinner cruise on San Francisco Bay

Yosemite National Park - Watch sunset on El Capitan, see the Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls, spot wildlife and hike some of the park's top trails

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - See the world's two largest trees and some of the other towering sequoias in the area

Ragged Point - Marvel at the "Million Dollar View" over Big Sur and the coast, one of California's best viewpoints

Monterey - Spend an evening at leisure in this coastal Californian city, and visit Cypress Cove and Point Lobos State Park

Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park - Admire the Big Sur River and some of the towering redwood trees found in this "mini Yosemite"

Itinerary

Take in California's wild side on this 8-day group tour which starts and ends in San Francisco. Spend a full day exploring the hiking trails and waterfalls of Yosemite, marvel at the world's largest sequoia trees in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and enjoy the "million dollar view" from Ragged Point. Spend a night in Monterey, see the redwoods of Big Sur and end back in San Fran with a visit to Alcatraz and a San Francisco Bay dinner cruise.

day 1San Francisco

Welcome to San Francisco. On arrival, make your own way to the hotel, which is located near the airport, or use the complimentary hotel shuttle (detail in Trip Notes). The rest of your first day is free for you to relax or make your way into the city to explore.
Please note: This tour involves extensive hiking on uneven terrain, covering an average of 5 to 8 kilometres at a time, but sometimes more. Elevation changes range from 50 to 1,000 feet, and both touring and overnight locations are situated at altitudes between 5,000 and 8,000 feet above sea level. Due to the physical demands of this itinerary, participants should be prepared for significant activity.
Please note: This tour includes visits to national parks where entry fees for non-U.S. residents are not included. On Day 1, your guide will collect payment in USD. Travellers can either purchase an America the Beautiful Pass (USD $250 per pass, valid for up to 4 travellers) or pay per park (USD $100 per person, per park). Please see Trip Notes for further information.

OverNight

San Francisco

day 2Yosemite National Park

day 3Exploring Yosemite

day 4Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

day 5Exploring More of Sequoia National Park

day 6Ragged Point & Monterey

day 7Return to San Francisco

day 8Exploring Alcatraz

What's Included

Accommodation

7 nights 3-4 star hotels

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 2 dinners (2026), 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 2 dinners (2027)

Transport

Comfortable transportation in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van or similar

Guide

Escorted by a knowledgeable local tour guide

Others

Guided hiking and exploring of the parks visited, as per the itineraryVisit to Alcatraz IslandComplimentary waterNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go Tours

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