Golden State of Mind: Northern California By Design 2024
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
F8G4
Start City:
San Francisco, CA
End City:
San Francisco, CA
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
9 days
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Friday, Aug 09, 2024 | Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Lake Tahoe , Sacramento, CA , San Francisco, CA , Sonoma Valley, CA , Yosemite National Park, CA
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCOWelcome to San Francisco! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.SAN-FRANCISCO-ALAMO-SQUARE.jpg
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Day 2
SAN FRANCISCOEnjoy morning sightseeing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. See Golden Gate National Recreation Area, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
DELVE: Rooted in Beauty
A self guided tour through the California Academy of Sciences and Steinhart Aquarium immerses you in the stunning ecosystems of the California Coast.
TASTE: "Carbe" Diem!
Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Little Italy in San Francisco, and savor some of the best Italian food the city has to offer.
TREK: Redwood ReTREEt!
Journey through the Redwood canopies of Muir Woods and take a scenic drive through the charming seaside town of Sausalito.
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Day 3
SAN FRANCISCO–SONOMA–SACRAMENTOSONOMA Orientation tour and free time for lunch on your own. Guided tour of the wine caves and a tasting of the historic Kunde Family Winery.SACRAMENTO Sightseeing tour includes California’s State Capitol building, Midtown with its boutique shops and restaurants, the famed Johnny Cash mural and more. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D)SONOMA.jpg
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Day 4
SACRAMENTO–LAKE TAHOEScenic ride along the “Most Beautiful Drive in America” en route to Lake Tahoe. LAKE TAHOE Scenic drive continues and includes photo stops at famous viewpoints in the area. Free time this evening. (B)LAKE-TAHOE.jpg
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Day 5
LAKE TAHOELAKE TAHOE YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
SAIL: Yachts of Fun!
Embark on a scenic cruise on Lake Tahoe and glacier-carved Emerald Bay.
GLIDE: Heavenly Hideaway
Soar to the 9,150-foot-high observation deck above Heavenly in a glass-cabin gondola for stunning views over Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
DELVE: Historic Haunts
Explore the American Wild West in Virginia City, Nevada, and follow the Pony Express route to the mining motherlode site at Comstock Lode.
Free time this evening. (B)
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Day 6
LAKE TAHOE–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Explore Yosemite on a scenic drive through the park, including photo stops and free time to visit the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Free time this evening for the first of three nights at the luxury Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite resort. (B)YOSEMITE-NATIONAL-PARK-VIEW.jpg
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Day 7
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
STROLL: A Kaleidoscope in Black and White
Join a private guided photography tour courtesy of the Ansel Adams Gallery with instruction by expert photography guides.
TREK: Yosemite, Naturally
Feel your senses awaken with a nature walk in the place where John Muir discovered "Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees." Your Naturalist Guide will show you the breathtaking views of the Yosemite region, while encountering the fantastic flora and fauna of this magical wilderness.
GAZE: Westward, Ho!
Get up close to the wonders and wildlife of Yosemite on a guided 2-hour tram tour. Return to the park this morning and join a Park Ranger to discover the natural history and the stories of Native Peoples and new settlers who moved west to a wilderness like no other.
Free time late afternoon and evening to enjoy the resort. (B)
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Day 8
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning and afternoon to enjoy Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Consider hiking, electric-assist mountain biking, or a visit to the Ascent Spa and Fitness Center. A farewell dinner this evening followed by a private stargazing excursion with a local expert. (B,D)YOSEMITE-NATIONAL-PARK-WATERFALLS.jpg
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Day 9
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–SAN FRANCISCOThis morning, return to San Francisco International Airport or Marriott Marquis hotel. Please schedule departing flights after 4pm. (B)SAN-FRANCISCO-CABLE-CAR.jpg
Meals: Breakfast
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780 Mission Street
San Francisco CA, United States
100, Capitol Mall
Sacramento CA, United States
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe CA, United States
1122 Highway 41
Yosemite National Park CA, United States
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