California Dreaming: From Yosemite National Park to Napa and Sonoma Valley

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On this trip, you’ll head into the wilderness of Yosemite National Park before a vino-tasting tour through the finest fine wine country in the US. Departing from San Francisco, you can look forward to nature-rich hikes through majestic Yosemite, renowned for its towering granite peaks and ancient sequoia trees. You’ll also get to hike the Pacific coast, swim ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Trek through the Yosemite Valley past landmarks such as El Capitan and Half Dome
    • Go on a wine-tasting bike tour through the Napa Valley vineyards
    • Discover Sonoma Valley with a stay in the charming town of Healdsburg
    • Enjoy incredible views on a coastal drive from Tomales Bay to Goat Rock Beach
    • Hike the Tuolumne Meadows and swim in Tenaya Lake
    • Explore the Mission District in San Francisco and its revered street art scene

What's this trip about?

    On this trip, you’ll head into the wilderness of Yosemite National Park before a vino-tasting tour through the finest fine wine country in the US. Departing from San Francisco, you can look forward to nature-rich hikes through majestic Yosemite, renowned for its towering granite peaks and ancient sequoia trees. You’ll also get to hike the Pacific coast, swim in glassy lakes, and sip cabernet sauvignon in the Napa Valley surrounded by picturesque vineyards. Back in the throb of San Francisco, there’ll be more sightseeing with the chance to explore the myriad street-art murals of the vibrant Mission District.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 13 people
Age range25 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CitySan Francisco
End CitySan Francisco

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Swimming
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wine Tasting

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 13

Trip includes

    • Three nights mountain lodge accommodation
    • Three nights premium hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • Six breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Tuolumne Grove hike
    • Guided Yosemite Valley hike
    • Sentinel Dome hike with champagne
    • Pothole Dome hike
    • Swimming at Tenaya Lake
    • Napa bike and wine-tasting tour
    • Guided hike in Samuel P Taylor State Park
    • Road trip to Goat Rock Beach
    • Lands End Trail hike

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Hotel California

Accommodation: The Stanford Court

Activities Included: Welcome dinner of dim sum in Chinatown

Well, not quite – but your accommodation is just as lovely as the one described in the song. In fact, unlike the actual Hotel California, your hotel puts you on...

Day 2: Into the wild

Accommodation: Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Activities Included: Tuolumne Grove hike

After a full-American breakfast, you’ll head east towards the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, stopping at the oldest bar in California, the Iron Door Saloon, for...

Day 3: Hiking, biking and a sunset view in Yosemite

Accommodation: Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Activities Included: Guided Yosemite Valley hike, Sentinel Dome hike with champagne

Optional Activities: Bike ride

Pinch yourself. Yes, you really have awoken in Yosemite. Breathe in a lung-full o...

Day 4: Sweeping meadow views and swimming in Tenaya Lake

Accommodation: Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Activities Included: Pothole Dome hike, Swimming at Tenaya Lake

Today, you’ll have the chance to beat the crowds and explore lesser-known spots within Yosemite. To start, you’ll take the high road to Tuo...

Day 5: Wine, wine and more wine in Napa and Sonoma

Accommodation: Best Western Dry Creek Inn

Activities Included: Napa bike tour

Wave goodbye to Yosemite and hello to California’s world-famous wine country. To make the most of your time (and wine) in the Napa Valley, you’ll get around by bike, before a g...

Day 6: Towering redwoods and road-trippin’ the Pacific Coast

Accommodation: Best Western Dry Creek Inn

Activities Included: Guided hike in Samuel P Taylor State Park, Road trip to Goat Rock Beach, Farewell dinner

Optional Activities: Swimming at Russian River

Your day begins with a morning stroll among towe...

Day 7: Return to San Francisco

Activities Included: Lands End Trail hike

Optional Activities: Mission District tour

It may be your final day, but the trip is far from over. Back in San Francisco, there are a few more treats in store, including a hike along the Lands End Trail – a one-...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,099
Price per day$443
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Accommodation

Stanford Court Hotel, San Francisco

Sandwiched between Nob Hill and Chinatown, this stylish boutique hotel adds a millennial touch to a historic part of town. The bar/restaurant was conceived with San Francisco brewery Seven Stills, so expect decent craft beers.

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, Midpines

This rustic lodge has an unapologetically Californian hippie vibe. spans quirky dorm bunks to private cabins within a mountain setting above Yosemite Valley. Unwind in the Eastern-inspired eco-spa, which includes a spring-fed, stainless-steel hot tub.

Best Western Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg

Designed as a Tuscan-style villa, this charming hotel in Healdsburg offers luxury in reach of the finest wine regions in California. Villas have ample space, open fires and deep-soak tubs. The restaurant serves local farm-to-table cuisine and has an outdoor pool.

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You can get a full refund should you need to postpone or cancel your trip up to 35 days prior to departure. Or you can simply transfer your deposit and any funds paid to a different date without incurring any additional fees.

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
25 years and up
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