Northern California

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Northern California



Tour Description:

Get a true taste of the Golden State on this tour of Northern California. Passing cityscapes and seaside cliffs of 17-Mile Drive. Explore California icons; Yosemite National Park, the iconic Redwoods, and serene Lake Tahoe, topped off with world renowned Sonoma Valley wines and a farm-to-table meal in Monterey.

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 26 Apr 24 — Friday 03 May 24Starting at $3,191Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 10 May 24 — Friday 17 May 24Starting at $3,754Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 07 Jun 24 — Friday 14 Jun 24Starting at $3,806Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Friday 05 Jul 24 — Friday 12 Jul 24Starting at $3,280Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Friday 16 Aug 24 — Friday 23 Aug 24Starting at $3,911Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Friday 06 Sep 24 — Friday 13 Sep 24Starting at $3,775Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Friday 13 Sep 24 — Friday 20 Sep 24Starting at $3,209Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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ITINERARY

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 travelers for a Welcome Reception at your hotel.

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 livable and iconic cities. Embark on a morning exploration tour that takes you from the lively hotspot of Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square. This afternoon offers a deeper look into two of the city’s iconic spots. 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 guided walking tour of Chinatown including a delicious feast and a city illumination tour.

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 (one the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, learn how this iconic engineering marvel was constructed). Continue to Sonoma and Napa Valley. Today, we'll visit a local winery and enjoy a unique wine tasting experience. Enjoy an included lunch this afternoon with your fellow travelers.

Entice Your Senses At Lake Tahoe
Enjoy a visit to California's State Capitol before traveling through the scenic, fertile Sacramento River Valley to find yourself in the alpine splendor of Lake Tahoe. Its clear blue waters surrounded by evergreen pines and rocky outcrops provides you with a picturesque scenery to behold.

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 splendor 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.

Taste The California Difference Make Travel Matter Connect with Locals
After breakfast, head to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, home to over 500 mature trees and the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite National Park. Continue to Monterey where we’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.

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. We return to Monterey, home to Cannery Row, immortalized in the John Steinbeck novel. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Monterey’s vibrant street life on your own. Perhaps take a trip to the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium or unwind at your hotel ahead of tonight's gathering. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a festive Farewell Dinner.

Take A Walk Through The Redwoods
California’s towering redwoods provide an imposing backdrop for this morning. We continue to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park where we’ll have an opportunity to walk amongst these giants that have stood for over a thousand years. We 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.

Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.