9 days tour

California Dreamin’: Northern California By Design

California Dreamin’: Northern California By Design

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

Coach

Guide

Guide included

Accommodation

SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS SUPERIOR FIRST-CLASS San Francisco Marriott Marquis 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA United States780 Mission Street San Francisco, United States EMBASSY SUITES SACRAMENTO RIVERFRONT PROMENADE FIRST-CLASS Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade 100, Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA United States100, Capitol Mall Sacramento, United States MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN INN MODERATE FIRST-CLASS Mammoth Mountain Inn 10400 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA United States10400 Minaret Road Mammoth Lakes, United States TENAYA LODGE AT YOSEMITE FIRST-CLASS Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite 1122 Highway 41, Yosemite National Park, CA United States1122 Highway 41 Yosemite National Park, United States

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

Optional

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Itinerary of your trip California Dreamin’: Northern California By Design

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In San Francisco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In San Francisco

      Welcome to San Francisco! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

  • Day 2 Day 2: San Francisco–Sausalito–Sonoma–Sacramento
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: San Francisco–Sausalito–Sonoma–Sacramento

      SAUSALITO Free time to explore shops and galleries.
      SONOMA 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 Free time this evening. (B)
  • Day 3 Day 3: Sacramento
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Sacramento

      SACRAMENTO Sightseeing tour includes California’s State Capitol building, Midtown with its boutique shops and restaurants, the famed Johnny Cash mural and more. The rest of the day is dedicated to YourChoice which include one of the following activities of your choice:

      DELVE: Prison Blues with the Man in Black
      Join an excursion to the town of Folsom for a visit to the Folsom Prison Museum. Here, you’ll see how country music-legend, Johnny Cash, made a big impact on the town and the inmates at Folsom Prison as he performed Folsom "Prison Blues" in 1968. Learn about Cash’s contributions to the town with exhibits and artifacts chronicling the nearly 140-year-old prison. Also spend time on the Folsom Cash Art Trail, where public art celebrates and honors Cash’s contributions to Folsom. Return to Sacramento for a guided walking tour of Old Town Sacramento and dinner at a local restaurant.
      GAZE: Off the Rails
      Discover Sacramento’s historic role in the California Gold Rush, the Pony Express, and America’s first transcontinental railroad, preserved in Old Sacramento and the California State Railroad Museum. Enjoy free time to explore the California State Railroad Museum, followed by a 50 minute scenic ride along the Sacramento River. Next, take a nostalgic guided walking tour of Old Town Sacramento, including dinner at a local restaurant.
      TASTE: Hometown Roots
      A spirited culinary tour connects you with Sacramento’s restaurants, chefs, architecture, and history with a 3-hour walk through this thriving California culinary destination. Enjoy tasting farm-to-table signature dishes from some of Midtowns most cherished restaurants. While on the walk, discover the stories behind the murals and the artists, and learn about the history and food culture of Old Sacramento.

      (B,D)
  • Day 4 Day 4: Sacramento–Lake Tahoe–Mammoth Lakes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sacramento–Lake Tahoe–Mammoth Lakes

      SACRAMENTO Scenic ride along the “Most Beautiful Drive in America” en route to Lake Tahoe.
      LAKE TAHOE Scenic drive continues and includes photo stops at viewpoints and free time in Heavenly Village.
      MAMMOTH LAKES Orientation tour. Free time this evening. (B)
  • Day 5 Day 5: Mammoth
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Mammoth

      MAMMOTH LAKES MAMMOTH LAKES YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:FLOAT: A Walk on the MoonEmbark on a 4-hour excursion to Mono Lake, resembling a lunar landscape with its surreal Tufa tower limestone formations rising from the glassy waters of one of Earth’s oldest living lakes. Called the "Dead Sea of California," Mono Lake is actually teeming with life, including trillions of brine shrimp that provide an unlimited buffet for nesting California Gulls and other migratory birds traveling the Pacific Flyway. Take a guided kayak tour with a Naturalist Guide, and glide along the striking shoreline to the Rush Creek delta for dynamic views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and volcanic mountain ranges. You’ll paddle to a little-known spot on shore to explore the extraordinary ecosystem here, before concluding your day with stunning views of the Eastern Sierra, jutting more than 13,000 feet (3962.4 m) into the sky. Enjoy a box-lunch during your excursion. SOAR: Elevate Your SpiritFeel your spirit soar with an aerial ride on the Panorama Gondola to the summit of Mammoth Mountain (elev. 11,053 ft.). Enjoy lunch at Eleven53 Café with sweeping views and discover the geological history, hearty culture, and natural wonders of the Sierras at the interpretive center and learning stations here. Spend free time hiking in search of wildflowers, wildlife, or the serenity of the alpine terrain and pristine lakes. STROLL: Strike Gold in a Ghost TownTake a guided walking tour of Bodie State Historic Park to discover the history and colorful characters who called this once-bustling gold-mining town (pop. 10,000) home. Walk down the deserted streets, seemingly frozen in time with furnishings and goods remaining within the walls of the homes and general store. Peer inside the windows of the abandoned houses, local church, saloon, jailhouse, and other preserved structures that evoke the bygone days of the Wild West. Enjoy a box-lunch during your excursion. Free time this evening. (B,L)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Mammoth Lakes–Yosemite National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Mammoth Lakes–Yosemite National Park

      YOSEMITE 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)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Yosemite National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Yosemite National Park

      YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

      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.
      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.

      Free time late afternoon and evening to enjoy the resort. (B)
  • Day 8 Day 8: Yosemite National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Yosemite National Park

      YOSEMITE 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)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Yosemite National Park–San Francisco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Yosemite National Park–San Francisco

      This morning, return to San Francisco International Airport or Marriott Marquis hotel. Please schedule departing flights after 4pm. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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