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Small Group Discovery
Select Globus 2021 North America tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus North America tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Day1
Welcome to San Francisco! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
SAN FRANCISCO
Day2
SAN FRANCISCO Guided sightseeing includes the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Union Square. Free time this afternoon before dinner in the city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SAN FRANCISCO–SONOMA–LAKE TAHOE
Day3
SAN FRANCISCO Scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge.
SONOMA Guided tour and tasting at LF Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyard.LAKE TAHOE Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LAKE TAHOE–TUOLUMNE
Day4
LAKE TAHOE Scenic cruise on the lake. Scenic drive over Carson Pass across the Sierra Nevada Mountains en route to Tuolumne.
TUOLUMNE Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TUOLUMNE–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Day5
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Scenic open-air tram ride includes views of El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
YOSEMITE–SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
Day6
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS Guided visit includes a LF stargazing program this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS–MONTEREY
Day7
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS Free time this morning. Visit to Lodgepole Visitor Center and General Sherman Tree.
MONTEREY Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MONTEREY. EXCURSION TO CARMEL
Day8
MONTEREY Scenic drive along 17-Mile Drive includes the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Course. Free time at Cannery Row before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
CARMEL Free time to explore Carmel-by-the-Sea.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Monterey with a stroll through Cannery Row. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MONTEREY–SAN FRANCISCO
Day9
MONTEREY Morning drive to San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO Your vacation ends at San Francisco International Airport. Schedule departing flights after 1 pm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Superior First-Class
San Francisco Marriott Marquis welcomes travelers to Northern California with exceptional service, spacious guestrooms, and a prime downtown location. The hotel features a spa, fitness center, and an on-site restaurant and lounge. Guestrooms offer plush bedding, Smart TVs, mini-refrigerators, and Wi-Fi access.
Location
780 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Shoe Shine
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Window Opens
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Air Conditioning
The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Superior First-Class
Nine story Bavarian Tudor style resort hotel in California on Nevada state line - Walk to casinos and Heavenly Ski Resort.
Location
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort
First-Class
Set amidst the natural grandeur of the majestic Sierra Foothills, the Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort features nine restaurants and bars, table games and slot machines, outdoor pool, comfortable guestrooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Location
19398 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Television
- Phone
- Room Service
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
First-Class
An elegant resort in the California High Sierra, Tenaya Lodge is the perfect gateway to four seasons of Yosemite adventure. The hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness room, indoor pool, three outdoor pool, and five hot tubs.
Location
1122 Highway 41, Yosemite National Park, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Climate Control
- Television
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
Wuksachi Lodge
National Park
In the Heart of an Ancient Forest, wood and stone forge together. Hearth and kitchen glow with warmth. And all comes to rest in a lodge that bears the name of its ancestors.
Location
64740 Wuksachi Way, Sequoia National Park, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
Hyatt Regency Monterey
Superior First-Class
This luxury resort is ideally situated near an acclaimed golf course, which provides ample views of gardens and landscapes. Renovations have transformed the interior into a modern, contemporary oasis with a fireplace lounge, fitness center, spa, outdoor pool, tennis courts, restaurant, lounge, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, high-speed Internet access, mini-refrigerator, in-room safe, coffeemaker, bath robe, and bath amenities.
Location
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Daily Housekeeping
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
