Majestic California: San Francisco, Yosemite & the Pacific
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- Catamaran cruise on San Francisco Bay; fun in Yosemite and Sierra National Forest with tram rides
- gold panning
- hiking & climbing; special behind the scenes tour at Monterey Bay Aquarium
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- Hear insider stories about Yosemite National Park in filmed narratives produced exclusively for Tauck by filmmaker Ken Burns Enjoy a private cruise along San Francisco Bay, the "golden gateway" to the Pacific Ocean, by catamaran Discover San Francisco's diverse city neighborhoods from Chinatown to Coit Tower Go on a walk on the Golden Gate Bridge Enjoy a privately guided visit to Glacier Point overlooking the wonders of Yosemite National Park Explore Yosemite Valley's rocky cliffs, plummeting waterfalls and open meadows Take a moonlit ride on a steam train through the woods and join a campfire sing along Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Kayak, bike or walk along lovely Monterey Bay Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners); all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers; service charges, taxes, and porterage
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In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
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