Northern California
Northern California
Northern California
8 Days Starting and ending in San Francisco
Visiting: San Francisco, Napa, Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite Village, Yosemite National Park, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Carmel Valley
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DANCA16
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Trafalgar with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishFrom:
$3670
$2805 (USD)
Operator discount: -$717
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$148
-24%
Tour Overview
Wind your way through fresh California cityscapes and along the sun-kissed seaside cliffs of The Golden State, winding your way through Napa Valley wine country.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive San Francisco (2 Nights)
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation: Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Meals Included: Welcome Reception
From the iconic to the unexpected, the city of San Francisco never ceases to surprise. Kick-start your effortlessly delivered Northern California holiday in the cosmopolitan hills of 'The City'. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception at your hotel.
Day 2: San Francisco Sightseeing
Meals Included: Breakfast
Admire the eclectic mix of architecture, culture and cuisines of one of the world's most livable cities. Embark on a morning exploration that takes you from the lively tourist hotspot of Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square, a historical landmark linked to the American Civil War. This afternoon, spend some time at leisure as you explore what else this wonderful city has to offer.
Day 3: San Francisco – Napa
Location: Napa
Accommodation: Embassy Suites Napa Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Start off your day with breakfast in San Francisco before we head out to Napa Valley. Today, we'll visit a local winery and enjoy a unique experience and exploration of wine with a tasting. Enjoy an included lunch this afternoon with fellow travellers.
Day 4: Napa – Lake Tahoe
Location: Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe
Accommodation: Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Travel 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. This evening, enjoy a your Regional Dinner as you cruise on the beautiful Lake Tahoe.
Day 5: Lake Tahoe – Yosemite National Park
Location: Yosemite Village, Yosemite National Park
Accommodation: Yosemite Valley Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Touch the sky and embark on a scenic road-trip into the Sierra Nevada, winding along the Tioga Pass to California's UNESCO-listed Yosemite National Park. (Weather conditions may cause the 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.) 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 'Stay with a Story' sees us overnight in the park, just a short stroll from Yosemite Falls.
Day 6: Yosemite National Park – Salinas Valley – Monterey (2 Nights)
Location: Pacific Grove, Monterey
Accommodation: Casa Munras Garden Hotel and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Tempt your taste-buds today with a visit to the Salinas Valley where you'll join a Local Specialist for an agricultural education tour to learn about fruit and vegetable production and advanced farming techniques of the region that is known as the "Salad Bowl of the World". Continue to Monterey where we'll 'Connect with Locals' for a farm-to-table 'Be My Guest' dinner including the freshest local ingredients.
Day 7: Monterey, Carmel And 17-Mile Drive
Location: Monterey, Carmel Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
The pinch me moments continue as we follow the sun-kissed California coast, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. We return to Monterey for a visit of Cannery Row, immortalised in the John Steinbeck novel. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Monterey's vibrant street life or guests can visit on their own the world-reowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. Tonight, we join our Travel Director and fellow travellers for a festive Farewell Dinner.
Day 8: Monterey – Roaring Camp – Depart San Francisco
Meals Included: Breakfast
California's towering redwoods provide an imposing backdrop for this morning as we journey back in time to the era of lumberjacks and sawmills in a re-created 1890s logging camp, complete with general store and railroad depot. We continue to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park where we'll have an opportunity to walk amongst these giants that have stood for hundreds of years. We return to the golden city of San Francisco. Take a transfer to San Francisco International Airport or consider extending your stay.
What's Included
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7 breakfasts
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1 lunch
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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4 dinners
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
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Handcrafted Highlights
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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