Sequoias & SUP in California
7 Days Starting and ending in San Francisco
Visiting: San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EAC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 13
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
28 to 52
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
We’ve designed a week-long Californian adventure to experience some of the northern highlights of this powerhouse state. Explore San Francisco. Get lost in a secluded Sequoia grove. Then prepare to a take on the epic Panorama Trail in Yosemite. Finally, kick back on Lake Tahoe, sip a local beer and swing by Napa Valley to try the wine on your way back to San Francisco.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to San Francisco – charming, vivacious, inclusive. Downright
wonderful. You’ll be staying in Japantown that has a culture all its own in
this diverse city. It’s also well placed to access the best of what San
Francisco has to offer. Tonight, you’ll meet your fellow travellers and
your tour leader will tell you more about what California has in store for
you.
Day 2 : Explore The City Highlights
Location: San Francisco
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll be ticking off the highlights of San Fran with your
group. You’ll walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. You’ll visit Lombard
Street with its eight hairpin turns. You’ll go via the hub of Union Square
on your way to see the sealions at Pier 39. In the afternoon, you’ll wander
the hippy neighbourhood of Haight-Ashbury to snap some pictures of the famous
murals. After nightfall, perhaps the vibrant bars in the Mission District
will tempt you. Or for an excellent slice of pizza, look no further than
North Beach.
Day 3 : Marvel At The Sequoias
Location: Yosemite National Park
Accommodation: Yosemite View Lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving San Francisco behind, you’ll travel to Yosemite National Park today
on a scenic drive, stopping en route to walk among the giant sequoia trees
– some of the largest living trees in the world. Then you’ll journey
onwards to the majestic Yosemite National Park to spend the next two nights
Day 4 : Hike The Panorama Trail In Yosemite National Park
Location: Yosemite National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pull on your walking boots. Today you’ll tackle the spectacular Panorama
Trail, an 8.5 miles route with panoramic views of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley
and some incredible waterfalls. This evening, the spa at the Lodge awaits to
soothe weary muscles.
Day 5 : Arrive In Lake Tahoe In Time For A Sunset Cruise
Location: Lake Tahoe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a scenic drive through Yosemite and over the highest highway pass in
California, Tioga Pass, you’ll arrive at Lake Tahoe. Beautiful skies, clean
air and a cobalt blue lake await. After checking into the supercool Basecamp
Tahoe South, you’ll take a sunset dinner cruise.
Day 6 : Try Out Sup, Then Sample The Local Brews
Location: Lake Tahoe
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s back on the water this morning - this time on a stand-up paddleboard.
You’ll have a lesson before heading off on a guided tour to explore the
coastline and enjoy the mountainous scenery. After lunch by the water’s
edge, you’ll visit a brewery to try a beer made with pure Lake Tahoe water.
Day 7 : A Wine Stop In Napa, Before Returning To San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’ll swap beautiful shorelines for beautiful Winelands today – you’re
bound for Napa Valley. You’ll stop for a tasting before continuing to San
Francisco where your tour wraps up in the late afternoon.
What's Included
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Tour leader throughout
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All accommodation
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6 breakfasts & 1 dinner
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All transport and listed activities
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Tips for leaders and staff
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Flights
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Travel insurance
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Visas and Vaccinations
Accommodation
Stanford Court Hotel
A historical but modern hotel located in Nob Hill, one of San Francisco’s most in-demand neighbourhoods. It offers great transport links as next to the hotel is the only intersection of San Francisco’s famous cable car lines. It is also within walking distance of Union Square and the Financial District.
Yosemite View Lodge
This cosy lodge is located two miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park and is in a beautiful location overlooking the Merced River. The property has both indoor and outdoor pools and a spa.
Hotel Becket
Hotel Becket is a boutique hotel that’s centrally located just half a mile from the water. There are plenty of social spaces, including an outdoor seasonal pool, indoor hot tub, sauna, and an outdoor patio with a fire pit and grilling area.
Food
* All breakfasts and one dinner * Vegetarians and Vegans can be catered for
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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