California Dreamin plus Coachella (San Fran to Santa Monica)(Twin Room,Start San Francisco, End Santa Monica)

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California dreaming? The sunshine state keeps on giving on this unforgettable adventure that brings you all the bucket-list big hitters. Kicking off in the golden city of San Fran, you'll journey to the Sonoma Valley for some wine tasting, hike and bike your way around Yosemite, then get festival ready, with poolside parties in Palm Springs, or get your ticke...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    California dreaming? The sunshine state keeps on giving on this unforgettable adventure that brings you all the bucket-list big hitters. Kicking off in the golden city of San Fran, you'll journey to the Sonoma Valley for some wine tasting, hike and bike your way around Yosemite, then get festival ready, with poolside parties in Palm Springs, or get your tickets to head deep into the Colorado desert for one of the biggest music festivals in the world! This sun-drenched road trip will plaster a smile on your face for years to come.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CitySan Francisco
End CitySanta Monica

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: San Francisco to Sonoma via Muir Woods

Welcome to San Fran! We'll meet and greet today in the Golden City before heading somewhere a little more tranquil...Is there a more majestic sight in nature than a redwood tree? These giant natural cathedrals - which can be up to 3,000 years old - take the breath awa...

Day 2: Sonoma to Bass Lake

Rise and shine - we're headed out of wine country and into what can only be described as a mountain paradise.This afternoon you’ll become enamored with the tranquility of Bass Lake. You could opt to stand up paddleboard or kayak on the sparkling waters. Later on, kick...

Day 3: Bass Lake via Yosemite

Thought the scenery couldn't get any more spectacular? Think again.We're headed to the most iconic National Park in the world: Yosemite. Here, amongst the towering sequoias, cascading waterfalls and winding trails we'll fall in love over and over again. Hike, bike or ...

Day 4: Bass Lake to Palm Springs

Full drive day with the idyllic Palm Springs as your reward. Travel through the San Joaquin Valley, the source of a large amount of the agriculture for the world's 7th largest economy - the state of California.

Day 5: Palm Springs

Let the Coachella festivities begin! (tickets not included) Even if you're not going to go to the festival, Palm Springs itself is one big party during the month of April. Spend the next few days hopping between pool parties, strolling the streets of downtown Palm Springs and shopping up a storm.

Day 6: Palm Springs

Today is all yours, soak up the sun and festival vibes poolside at The Palm Mountain Resort, head out to explore the Palm Springs. Or if you've got yourself tickets - shuttle into the desert for the main event: Coachella. You will need to get your own tickets to Coachella as they are not included

Day 7: Palm Springs

Rinse and repeat; it's another day in paradise. Try another hotel pool party, head out to Coachella (tickets not included), or kick back and soak up the all American rays.

Day 8: Palm Springs

After a late check out and a much needed and well-deserved brunch, we'll head into Santa Monica, where your trip ends on arrival.

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Price per day$315
Last Updated: 5/4/2023

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