Coastal California with Yosemite National Park & Rose Parade
10 Days from $3,375 per person
Embark on an epic road trip from Tinseltown to San Francisco, tracing lush green vineyards and olive groves, the Giant Sequoias and the romantic Riviera of North America.
Overview
Embark on an epic road trip from Tinseltown to San Francisco, tracing lush green vineyards and olive groves, the Giant Sequoias and the romantic Riviera of North America.
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Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles (2 Nights)
Los Angeles is our launch pad to an effortlessly delivered road trip through California. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening.
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Day 2: Los Angeles Sightseeing
Join your Local Specialist for a guided walking tour past Tinseltown's most famous icons: TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. See the Hollywood sign and drive past Rodeo Drive, then spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 3: Los Angeles – Santa Monica – Santa Barbara
Head to Santa Monica for a brief brush with its beachy culture before making your way up the coast to idyllic Santa Barbara where you'll visit Mission Santa Barbara. This evening, enjoy a Regional Meal dinner at a local restaurant.
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Day 4: Santa Barbara – Paso Robles – Monterey (2 Nights)
Continue north to Paso Robles where we'll connect with locals on an olive farm. Stroll through the olive groves with a glass of local wine, learn about the process of making olive oil, then enjoy a delicious meal.
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Day 5: Monterey Sightseeing
Gain a deeper understanding of Monterey's strong coastal heritage during a tour of the Monterey Peninsula, featuring Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf, Pacific Grove and the famed 17-Mile Drive. View the iconic Lone Cypress Tree on the coast of Pebble Beach, before arriving in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The giant redwoods herald our arrival at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park where we'll enjoy a relaxed stroll. Dinner this evening is a Regional Meal enjoyed at a local restaurant.
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Day 6: Monterey – Yosemite
Delve into the grassroots story of Earthbound Organic Farms in Carmel Valley, where we'll meet our Local Specialists for a tour and tasting. Ascend the western slopes of the Sierra Nevadas through Gold Country to Yosemite.
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Day 7: Yosemite National Park – Mariposa
We start our day in UNESCO-listed Yosemite National Park, and see the Giant Sequoias. Arrive onto the valley floor for a tram tour with a national park Local Specialist to discover the spectacular and wild landscape of Yosemite Valley.
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Day 8: Mariposa – Napa and Sonoma Valleys – San Francisco (2 Nights)
Celebrate the vibrant wine country of Northern California, enjoying lunch at leisure in Napa's Oxbow Public Market. We join a Local Specialist to craft our own combination of Carignane, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel at Ravenswood Winery. Arrive in San Francisco this evening, your home for the next two nights.
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Day 9: San Francisco Sightseeing
Embark on an exploration of the 'City by the Bay' and its iconic sights. Spend the rest of the afternoon navigating the city's cosmopolitan neighborhoods, then join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
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Day 10: Depart San Francisco
We conclude our California journey with a transfer to San Francisco International Airport or consider extending your stay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Professional Travel Director
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Sightseeing with Local Experts
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VIP Access
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Expertly Selected Hotels
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Cultural Enrichment
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Hotel Tips
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Most Meals
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Personal Flight Options
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WIFI on Coach and in Hotels
Meal Summary
15 meals: 9 full breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners.
Included Highlights
Connect with Locals
- Sample blended olive oils during a meal with a mother-daughter farming duo in Paso Robles
Local Specialist
- A guided walking tour of Hollywood's most famous icons; tasting and touring on an organic farm; a valley floor tour in Yosemite Valley; create, taste and blend your own vintage in California wine country
Sightseeing Highlights
- City tour in Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Visit Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, Yosemite National Park, Mariposa, Napa and Sonoma Valleys, San Francisco
- See the spectacular Half Dome, Golden Gate Bridge
- Scenic drive along Highway 1, 17-Mile Drive
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Definite Departure
| Depart Date | Return Date | Price | Discount | Availability | Price | ||
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| 30 Dec 19 | 9 Jan 20 | $3,750$3,375pp | Early PaymentPay by Jan 17 | Request Quote Book Now |
Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Single Room Supplement: $1,650 p.p.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $120 per person.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Packing
We suggest bringing a variety of lightweight clothing items that can be layered to save space in your suitcase and give you more options for how to dress. For more helpful information please refer to our Packing Tips & Packing List.
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Gratuity
At the end of your guided vacation, it’s customary to offer your motor coach driver and Travel Director a gratuity. We recommend $4-5 per person/per day for your driver and $6-7 per person/per day for your Travel Director. Recommended gratuity for a Local Host and Local Specialist is 1-2 dollars per person, paid at the conclusion of each guided visit. A convenient option is to prepay your tips before your departure.
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Baggage
Baggage on our trips is restricted to one large suitcase per person with dimensions not exceeding 30x19x10 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You are also permitted one piece of hand luggage, which should be small enough to fit under your coach seat or on the small overhead shelf compartment. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartment of the coach. Hotel porterage is included in your vacation.
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Health and Fitness
You will need to be comfortable on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours in various weather conditions. All of our vacations involve walking, often on cobblestone and uneven surfaces in historic city centers. In order to get the most out of your vacation you need to be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles unassisted in one day, be in good condition and be able to keep pace with the group.
If you need any medications, it is important that you bring enough to last you the whole trip and keep them in your carry-on bag while you travel.
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Insurance
We highly recommend our optional Travel Protection Plan, which allows you to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before departure. The plan also includes trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, and medical and emergency assistance. Click here for a summary of coverage details, terms and conditions.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
