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Spectacular scenery awaits you on this Northern California tour. Marvel at Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake surrounded by the magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy the beauty of Yosemite National Park, one of the country’s first wilderness parks with waterfalls, grand meadows, and ancient sequoias. Stand in awe as you witness the world’s largest sequoia trees in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, including General Sherman Tree, the world’s largest tree (by volume). You’ll overnight in the heart of Sequoia National Park at the Wuksachi Lodge, a beautiful stone-and-cedar mountain lodge surrounded by a mighty sequoia forest and soaring Sierra peaks. Enjoy a stargazing program in Sequoia, where you’ll witness the brilliant sky while listening to ancient and cultural stories about the constellations—another unique experience Globus has arranged for you!
California offers amazing scenery and on this Northern California tour, you’ll have the opportunity to experience it plus much more. Be sure to bring your camera to capture this memorable vacation.
Highlights
Sightseeing
SONOMALF Guided tour of wine caves & tasting
LAKE TAHOE
Scenic cruise
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKYosemite Valley floor tour by tram
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKSightseeing, LF stargazing program
MONTEREY
Sightseeing including scenic 17-Mile Drive; visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium; farewell dinner
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Day1
Welcome to San Francisco, gateway to your Northern California adventure. At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming journey.
SAN FRANCISCO
Day2
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of San Francisco, taking in all the major sites. See Golden Gate National Recreation area, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio. Also, see Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and more. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City before dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SAN FRANCISCO–SONOMA–LAKE TAHOE
Day3
Today, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head to California’s wine country for a guided tour of the wine caves and a tasting at the LF GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VINEYARD, makers of award-winning sparkling wines. Continue to beautiful Lake Tahoe for an evening at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LAKE TAHOE–TUOLUMNE
Day4
This morning, enjoy a CRUISE on scenic Lake Tahoe. Learn how the lake was formed, some of its fascinating history, and enjoy fantastic photo opportunities. Then, travel on the beautiful scenic Carson Pass over the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range to Tuolumne, a historic community with rich ties to the California Gold Rush.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TUOLUMNE–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Day5
Today, journey into YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles you can also find grand meadows, ancient sequoias, and much more. Enjoy a VALLEY FLOOR TRAM TOUR that highlights the wonders of this incredible park. Later, continue to your elegant resort, the Tenaya Lodge.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Tenaya Lodge is nestled among towering Sugar Pines in the Sierra National Forest offering an elegant stay with access to five restaurants, a world-class spa, three swimming pools, and refined guestrooms with deluxe amenities. The pinnacle of Yosemite-area lodging, Tenaya Lodge offers Globus travelers something special.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
YOSEMITE–SEQUOIA/KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
Day6
Travel to SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, the “Land of Giants.” In these parks you’ll discover a land of diversity and beauty—huge mountains, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees! This evening, join in a LF STARGAZING PROGRAM, where you’ll hear ancient and cultural stories about the constellations and enjoy an evening under the brilliant California sky.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Wuksachi Lodge sits in the heart of Sequoia National Park. The lodge is beautifully crafted of cedar and stone, and offers panoramic views of the surrounding forest and High Sierra peaks.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SEQUOIA/KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS–MONTEREY
Day7
Spend more time this morning exploring these magnificent parks, which now protect nearly half the remaining sequoia groves in the world. See the General Sherman Tree, spend time at the Visitors’ Center, and just relax in one of the most beautiful settings you’ll find. We then continue across the farmlands of California to the coastal town of Monterey for a 2-night stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MONTEREY. EXCURSION TO CARMEL.
Day8
Today’s highlights include a journey along scenic 17-MILE DRIVE. Enjoy views of the famous Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and million-dollar homes. Stop in the seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a haven for writers, artists, and celebrities. Spend time browsing the shops or perhaps take a stroll on the beach. Then, return to Monterey and visit Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel of the same name. Then, enjoy a visit to the world-famous MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MONTEREY–SAN FRANCISCO
Day9
This morning, travel back to San Francisco for your homebound flight. Please schedule flights after 1 pm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Maximum elevation on tour: 9,145 ft.
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
