Are meals included in the tour package?

Breakfast is typically included with pre and post-tour accommodations.

What is the cost for arrival and departure transfers?

Transfer from the airport to the hotel costs $90 per person, and the same cost applies for departure transfers as well.

What is the policy regarding children on the tour?

Children are welcome on the tour, and we have special rates and arrangements for families.

What is the payment schedule for the tour?

A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm your booking, with the final payment due 60 days prior to departure.

Can I reserve a spot for a tour until I sort out my visa and flights?

We can hold a space for you until you finalize your visa and flights, but please confirm your request as soon as possible.

What should I be aware of regarding travel insurance?

It is highly recommended to have travel insurance while participating in our tours.

When is the best time to go, weather wise? I'm scheduling my vacation time at work so I need to pick week.

In autumn, temperatures range from the low 40s at night to the upper 80s during the day, making fall one of the best times to visit Northern California.

When is the best time to schedule my vacation for this tour?

Autumn offers pleasant temperatures, ranging from low 40s at night to upper 80s during the day, making it a great time to visit.

What is the cost of the single supplement?

A single-room accommodation with a departure date on the 26th of April, 2024 total cost is USD 4,399 per person( base room price is USD 3,475 plus the single supplement price of USD 924).

Would it be possible to reserve a space until 4 October to sort out visa, flights etc?

We don't have available departures for this tour for 2023.

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Northern California with Yosemite National Park (USA National Park Non Resident Fees)

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Start and end in San Francisco

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Found it a little offensive that even after the second day of not being able to receive a snack, all the same snacks were continually offered.
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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Francisco
San Francisco
Meals
Dinner (Hotel dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Beacon Grand)
Day 2
San Francisco
San Francisco
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Beacon Grand)
Included Activities
- Morning exploration tour from Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square
- Ferry cruise to Sausalito with shopping time
Optional Activities
- Evening walking tour of Chinatown
- Dinner at Great Eastern restaurant
- City Illuminations tour
Landmarks
Fisherman's Wharf
Union Square
Sausalito
Chinatown
Day 3
San Francisco to Sonoma Valley
San Francisco to Sonoma Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Flamingo Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided Golden Gate Bridge walk across the 1.7-mile span
- Local winery visit with wine tasting
- Lunch with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Sonoma Valley
Day 4
Sonoma Valley to Lake Tahoe
Sonoma Valley to Lake Tahoe
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Margaritaville Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit to California State Capitol
- Scenic drive through Sacramento River Valley
Landmarks
California State Capitol
Sacramento River Valley
Lake Tahoe
Day 5
Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park
Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Yosemite Valley Lodge, Tenaya Yosemite)
Included Activities
- Scenic road trip through Sierra Nevada mountain range
- Entry to Yosemite National Park
- Views of El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Bridalveil Fall
Tioga Pass
Day 6
Yosemite National Park to Monterey
Yosemite National Park to Monterey
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (seasonal)
- Farm-to-table Be My Guest experience at Happy Girl Kitchen Co.
Landmarks
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Monterey
Day 7
Monterey to Salinas Valley
Monterey to Salinas Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Festive dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Scenic 17-Mile Drive along the California coast
- Agricultural education tour in Salinas Valley with Local Specialist
- Visit to oldest family farm in Monterey County with local delicacy tasting
- Cannery Row visit
- Festive dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
Landmarks
17-Mile Drive
Salinas Valley
Cannery Row
Day 8
Monterey to San Francisco
Monterey to San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park walk
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay in San Francisco
Landmarks
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
San Francisco International Airport

Landmarks
Fisherman's Wharf
Union Square
Sausalito
Chinatown

Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Sonoma Valley

Landmarks
California State Capitol
Sacramento River Valley
Lake Tahoe

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Bridalveil Fall
Tioga Pass

Landmarks
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Monterey

Landmarks
17-Mile Drive
Salinas Valley
Cannery Row

Landmarks
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
San Francisco International Airport

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Meals
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Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Beacon Grand
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Flamingo Resort & Spa
Hotel
day 3
Margaritaville Resort
Hotel
day 4
Yosemite Valley Lodge, Tenaya Yosemite
Hotel
day 5
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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Rating: 4.5 (2,280 reviews)
Response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 84%
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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.6
Food
4.4
Tour Operator
4.5

Paul5.0•September 2024
Great vacation. Saw so much.
Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Trafalgar
Creating wonderful lifetime memories through unique travel experiences is our specialty. Thank you for being our guest.
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Stuart5.0•September 2024
It was all on my bucket list. No other tour I researched was as good. I’m very pleased.
Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Trafalgar
We appreciate you taking the time to give us your valuable feedback. It's great to hear about your positive experience with our team. Thank you for choosing Trafalgar.
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Karen4.0•July 2024
Would like to have walked down the main street of Chinatown. We're very disappointed in the side street we walked...
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Traveled in July 2024
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Thank you for travelling with us to Trafalgar. We are pleased you enjoyed the accommodation, Travel Director, and overall experience. We hope you had a great time. Thank you for being our guest.
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Susan5.0•June 2024
The trip as a whole was great. Our Tour Director and bus driver were awesome. Our tour director was knowledgeable...
The trip as a whole was great. Our Tour Director and bus driver were awesome. Our tour director was knowledgeable about the history, geography, flora and fauna of the areas we visited. The itinerary was a good mix of cities and scenery. My only complaint is that I thought the communication with the company before the trip left something to be desired. I spent several hours on the phone in the days immediately before the trip trying to straighten out some things that had gone sideways.Show more
Traveled in June 2024
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your input and are glad you received exceptional service from our On-The-Road Teams. They are indeed a valuable asset to our company. We understand that your pre-tour experience could have been smoother, and you may have felt that our Reservations Team could have been more helpful. We genuinely appreciate your efforts in ironing out the minor details of your travel arrangements. Our Reservations teams are upskilling all staff to provide our valued guests with the best service.
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Terri4.0•October 2023
It was great. Tough schedule but I liked it.
Traveled in October 2023
George5.0•September 2023
Led by Stephen
Excellent tour. Our guide and driver were the best. Would highly recommend this tour.
Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
We take great pleasure in noting that our guests depart from our meticulously planned guided trips with only fond memories and an insatiable thirst for further travel experiences. That said, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us.
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Stacey5.0•September 2022
It was everything I hoped it would be and more. Very enjoyable and fun.
Traveled in August 2022
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for sharing your experience while adventuring through Northern California. We are delighted to read that our valuable travellers had a wonderful time while touring the world with us. Thanks for reviewing your trip with us, and we hope you returned home with great memories. We hope you will contact us soon for your next trip.
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Bruce5.0•July 2022
Great trip with Trafalgar tours@
Traveled in June 2022
Reply from: Trafalgar
We are delighted you got to experience all the highlights of California. It’s always great to read when our guests return home from our guided trips with fond memories and a thirst for even more travel experiences; as such, we thank you for sharing your feedback.
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Geralyn5.0•October 2021
The Northern California trip was fantastic. Impressed by the thoughtful trip planning and pacing. Our tour director,...
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Traveled in September 2021
SusanBetlach5.0•June 2019
The Northern California Itinerary is wonderful. It ranges from the big city, to the forest to the smaller bay...
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Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
At Trafalgar, we understand the importance of having a great team working with our guests to deliver incredible trips, and we are delighted to know that Robert and Angel helped to create such a memorable experience for you in Northern California. On top of this, it’s wonderful to read that you thoroughly enjoyed discovering the hand-picked destinations on our carefully curated itinerary. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and we look forward to travelling together soon, wherever and whenever you decide that might be.
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Adriaan Cornelis Johanna Maria
Asked on January 7th, 2025
Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  Breakfast is typically included with pre and post-tour accommodations.
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Elmar
Asked on August 12th, 2024
What is the cost for arrival and departure transfers?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2024
  Transfer from the airport to the hotel costs $90 per person, and the same cost applies for departure transfers as well.
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Maria Isabel
Asked on July 16th, 2024
What is the policy regarding children on the tour?
Age Range
- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2024
  Children are welcome on the tour, and we have special rates and arrangements for families.
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Nora
Asked on June 2nd, 2024
What is the payment schedule for the tour?
Payments
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2024
  A deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm your booking, with the final payment due 60 days prior to departure.
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Charo
Asked on March 31st, 2024
Can I reserve a spot for a tour until I sort out my visa and flights?
Flights / Transfers
Travel Support
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  We can hold a space for you until you finalize your visa and flights, but please confirm your request as soon as possible.
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Alexis
Asked on March 11th, 2024
What should I be aware of regarding travel insurance?
Travel Support
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  It is highly recommended to have travel insurance while participating in our tours.
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Brian
Asked on November 29th, 2023
When is the best time to go, weather wise? I'm scheduling my vacation time at work so I need to pick week.
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2023
  In autumn, temperatures range from the low 40s at night to the upper 80s during the day, making fall one of the best times to visit Northern California.
S
Sean
Asked on November 29th, 2023
When is the best time to schedule my vacation for this tour?
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2023
  Autumn offers pleasant temperatures, ranging from low 40s at night to upper 80s during the day, making it a great time to visit.
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Matt
Asked on November 15th, 2023
What is the cost of the single supplement?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2023
  A single-room accommodation with a departure date on the 26th of April, 2024 total cost is USD 4,399 per person( base room price is USD 3,475 plus the single supplement price of USD 924).
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Rhonda
Asked on September 29th, 2023
Would it be possible to reserve a space until 4 October to sort out visa, flights etc?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
Visa
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2023
  We don't have available departures for this tour for 2023.

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Northern California with Yosemite National Park (USA National Park Non Resident Fees)

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San Francisco

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San Francisco to Sonoma Valley

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Sonoma Valley to Lake Tahoe

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Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park

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Yosemite National Park to Monterey

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Monterey to San Francisco

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