Guide

1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Transport

Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nts).

Meals

2 lunches

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Death Valley National Park visit. Sequoia National Park visit with hike to the General Sherman Tree. Yosemite National Park visit and hiking in the valley. Free time in San Francisco to visit famous landmarks. Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments with hiking and walking excursions. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Optional

Sequoia National Park - Sequoia Stargazing Yosemite National Park - Yosemite National Park Hike (Free) - Yosemite Bike Rental (12USD per person) San Francisco - Cable Car Ride San Francisco (7USD per person) - Golden Gate Bridge Visit (Free) - San Francisco City Tour - Sunset Sailing San Francisco

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

1. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may continue after this tour ends. 2. In order to cover the vast distance in North America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days. 3. All walks and hikes proposed in this itinerary are moderate to strenuous level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It’s a healthy way to discover North America’s beauty and landscape. 4. The American West is generally known for warm weather, but temperatures do vary significantly in the mountain and desert areas especially. The day time temperature could exceed 30 C, while the night time temperatures do regularly decrease to single digits, or even possible below freezing. Please be prepared for such extreme conditions. 5. Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don’t plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind. While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities. 6. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Yosemite National Park - Yosemite National Park Hike (Free) - Yosemite Bike Rental (30-40USD per person) San Francisco - Cable Car Ride San Francisco (7USD per person) - Sunset Sailing San Francisco (Mon-Wed)

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Las Vegas, Death Valley And Bakersfield
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Las Vegas, Death Valley And Bakersfield

In the morning, after a brief orientation with your CEO the group will depart Las Vegas and head to Death Valley. You’ll visit the country’s hottest, driest, and lowest national park. Death Valley is a land of extremes and you’ll get a sense of the striking contrast of this park’s landscapes with visits to Furnace Creek, Badwater Basin and Zabriskie Point. Learn about Borax mining and if there’s time, stop at the sand dunes. In the evening, settle into your hotel in Bakersfield and get some rest for tomorrow’s adventure.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Death Valley National Park Visit
Day 2 Day 2: Sequoia National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Sequoia National Park

Spend the day travelling to Sequoia National Park, home to granite cliffs and ancient giant trees. Once you arrive, set out on a short afternoon hike to explore and stare up in wonder at the tallest trees in the world. Walk the half mile down to General Sherman to see the world’s largest tree at 83 meters (275 feet) high. Trek through the Giant Forest on Congress Trail to see more of these colossal trees. Later, we head to the hotel in Visalia

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Sequoia National Park Visit
- General Sherman Giant Forest Hike
Day 3 Day 3: Sequoia National Park (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sequoia National Park (1L)

Immerse yourself in Sequoia with a full day to hike in the park. Visit Grant Grove for more opportunities to marvel at these rare giants among the forest. If you’re looking for 360-degree views head up the 2 mile round-trip Buena Vista Peak trailhead to see the High Sierra and the valley below.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Sequoia National Park Visit
- Buena Vista Peak Hike
Day 4 Day 4: Yosemite National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Yosemite National Park

Hit the road again and travel north through the Sierras to the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. Head straight into the park to take in iconic sights like Half Dome, El Capitan, and Bridalveil Fall.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Yosemite National Park Visit
Day 5 Day 5: Yosemite National Park (1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Yosemite National Park (1L)

It’s all about getting active and exploring the landscapes of Yosemite today. From the valley floor, take the park shuttle system to one of the most iconic trails in the park. Hike alongside the Merced River to climb the Mist Trail, getting sprayed by the waters of Vernal Fall. See the water rushing over the edge before crossing the river and climbing the steps to Nevada Fall. From the top enjoy views of the High Sierra including Half Dome, Liberty Cap, and Mount Broderick.

Later, enjoy free time to walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail, Bridalveil Fall Trail, relax under the towering granite monoliths of Half Dome or El Capitan, or opt to rent bikes and cruise around the valley.

Meals Included:
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Yosemite National Park Visit
- Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls Hike
Day 6 Day 6: Yosemite National Park/San Francisco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Yosemite National Park/San Francisco

Leave Yosemite in the morning and drive across the Central Valley with the group to San Francisco. Join your CEO for a driving tour through some of San Francisco’s most iconic highlights. We will drive to the bohemian neighborhood of Haight Ashbury for lunch, followed by a drive through the Golden Gate park. What trip to San Fran would be complete without seeing the Golden Gate Bridge? Depending on time, step foot on this famous red suspension bridge or find a great viewing point to take some photos. There is free time in the evening to explore the colorful Fisherman’s wharf.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 06:00 Hr(s)
Day 7 Day 7: San Francisco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: San Francisco

Spend a free morning in the city searching for the best place to have breakfast before departing. The tour ends mid morning.

7 days tour

California National Park Discovery

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Itinerary of your trip California National Park Discovery

Day 1: Las Vegas, Death Valley And Bakersfield

Day 2: Sequoia National Park

Day 3: Sequoia National Park (1L)

Day 4: Yosemite National Park

Day 5: Yosemite National Park (1L)

Day 6: Yosemite National Park/San Francisco

Day 7: San Francisco

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