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Golden State of Mind: Northern California By Design

9 days
Start and end in San Francisco
5.0
35 traveler reviews

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Francisco

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  2. Day 2

    San Francisco

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour including Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Golden Gate Bridge, and the Presidio

    Optional Activities

    • Walking food tour in Little Italy to savor local tastes and learn about culinary and cultural history, including murals and architecture
    • Self-guided tour through California Academy of Sciences and Steinhart Aquarium exploring stunning ecosystems of the California Coast
    • Journey through Redwood canopies of Muir Woods with scenic drive through Sausalito
    Landmarks
    Golden Gate Bridge
    Golden Gate National Recreation Area
    Presidio
    Muir Woods
    Sausalito
    California Academy of Sciences
    Steinhart Aquarium
    Little Italy
  3. Day 3

    San Francisco to Sacramento

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour including California state capitol building, Midtown, and Johnny Cash mural (Sacramento route)

    Optional Activities

    • Sonoma orientation tour with free time for lunch
    • Guided tour of wine caves and tasting at a historic family winery (Sonoma route)
    Landmarks
    California State Capitol Building
    Johnny Cash Mural
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  4. Day 4

    Sacramento to Lake Tahoe

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along the "Most Beautiful Drive in America" en route to Lake Tahoe
    • Photo stops at famous viewpoints in Lake Tahoe area
    Landmarks
    Lake Tahoe
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  5. Day 5

    Lake Tahoe

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Historic Haunts - Explore the American Wild West in Virginia City, Nevada, and follow the Pony Express route to the mining motherlode site at Comstock Lode
    • Yachts of Fun - Scenic cruise on Lake Tahoe and glacier-carved Emerald Bay
    • Heavenly Hideaway - Glass-cabin gondola to the 9,150-foot-high observation deck above Heavenly for views over Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains
    Landmarks
    Virginia City
    Comstock Lode
    Emerald Bay
    Heavenly Observation Deck
    Lake Tahoe
    Sierra Nevada Mountains
  6. Day 6

    Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Yosemite National Park with photo stops
    • Visit to Yosemite Valley Visitor Center
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    Yosemite Valley Visitor Center
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  7. Day 7

    Yosemite National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Yosemite Naturally - Nature walk in Yosemite with a Naturalist Guide showcasing breathtaking views and flora and fauna of the wilderness
    • All Aboard - Open-air Valley Floor Tram Tour exploring El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome with a Park Ranger (2-hour guided tour)
    • Stroll: A Kaleidoscope in Black and White - Private guided photography tour courtesy of the Ansel Adams Gallery with expert photography guides
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    El Capitan
    Cathedral Spires
    Yosemite Falls
    Half Dome
    Ansel Adams Gallery
  8. Day 8

    Yosemite National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner
    • Private stargazing excursion with a local expert

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking
    • Electric-assist mountain biking
    • Visit to Ascent Spa and Fitness Center
    Landmarks
    Ascent Spa and Fitness Center
  9. Day 9

    Yosemite National Park to San Francisco

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    San Francisco International Airport
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  • A
    September 6th, 2023
    5.0
    The tour guide was very professional, knowledgeable and personable. Since we had a small group, he was able to find...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    September 4th, 2023
    5.0
    New and diffent for Globus.
    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    September 4th, 2023
    5.0
    For the most part it was very organized. The guide and driver went out of their way to make sure everything went well.
    Traveled in August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    September 3rd, 2023
    5.0
    Christofer and Walt did a fantastic job. There were lots of amazing experiences on this trip.
    Traveled in August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    September 2nd, 2023
    5.0
    This is my third Globus trip and it didn't disappoint. The best of Northern California was included and I...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    September 2nd, 2023
    5.0
    Christopher our guide was very knowledgeable. He shared information that was informative and useful. He went into a...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    August 31st, 2023
    5.0
    Tour guide was so informative. I loved almost all of each of the daily tours/activities. (There was.only one...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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  • A
    July 4th, 2023
    5.0
    Well thought out travel destinations, excellent tour director, comfortable coach, excellent driver
    Traveled in June 2023
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  • A
    June 30th, 2023
    5.0
    Knowledgeable, personable tour guide. Excellent coach driver.
    Traveled in June 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    September 28th, 2022
    5.0
    I would of liked to of spent a night in Lake Tahoe, instead of two nights in Sacramento. It seems that Sacramento...
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    Traveled in September 2022
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    • GlobusOperatorWritten November 2024

      Hotels vary from departure to departure, and they are subject to change, but these are the hotels we typically use for this tour: San Francisco - San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Sacramento - Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, Lake Tahoe - Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park - Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

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