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California Dreamin': Monterey, Yosemite and Napa (Monterey, CA to San Francisco, CA) (2027)

8 days
From Monterey to San Francisco
4.7
7 reviews

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Monterey

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Monterey independently
    • Visit local attractions and beaches
  2. Day 2

    Monterey - Carmel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along 17-Mile Drive
    • View Lone Cypress Tree
    • View Seal Rock
    • View Pebble Beach Golf Course

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Monterey Bay Aquarium
    • Walk Monterey's Path of History self-guided tour
    Landmarks
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Lone Cypress Tree
    Seal Rock
    Pebble Beach Golf Course
  3. Day 3

    Monterey - Modesto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at family-owned olive oil producer), Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers sampling local flavors)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit family-owned olive oil producer
    • Olive oil tasting
    • Meet local farmer
    • Visit almond orchard
    • Lunch at olive oil producer
    • Dinner with fellow travelers
  4. Day 4

    Modesto - Yosemite National Park - Modesto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic coach tour through Yosemite National Park with expert guide
    • View El Capitan
    • View Half Dome
    • View Tunnel View
    • View Yosemite Falls
    Landmarks
    Yosemite National Park
    El Capitan
    Half Dome
    Tunnel View
    Yosemite Falls
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  5. Day 5

    Modesto - Sacramento

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Regency)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Old Sacramento on your own for lunch
    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of California State Railroad Museum
    • Guided tour of Crocker Art Museum
    Landmarks
    Old Sacramento
    California State Railroad Museum
    Crocker Art Museum
  6. Day 6

    Sacramento - Lake Tahoe - Sacramento

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hyatt Regency)

    Included Activities

    • Narrated cruise of Lake Tahoe on classic yacht-style vessel
    Landmarks
    Lake Tahoe
    Emerald Bay
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  7. Day 7

    Sacramento - Napa Valley - San Francisco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farewell lunch at vineyard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf)

    Included Activities

    • Vineyard tour and wine-making process education
    • Private wine tasting
    • Farewell lunch at vineyard

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Francisco independently in the evening
    Landmarks
    Napa Valley
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  8. Day 8

    San Francisco

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4.7
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    2.0
  • 4.5

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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and lunch at Brix.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    The guide at Yosemite was the best!
    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Beautiful view of so many places, farmland and the story!
    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    I really enjoyed all the places that we went. I enjoyed Monterey, the cannery, the growing areas. I enjoyed Pebble...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    Your director was excellent. Shared lots of pertinent information and was so helpful in every area. Each designation...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • D
    September 26th, 2024
    Both the Hyatt hotels were beautiful, the Doubletree was ok but every 2 hours a train went by and honked there horn,...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Collette
    Thank you for taking the time to complete your review regarding the California Dreamin: Monterey, Yosemite and Napa tour. All feedback is encouraged as it allows us the opportunity to identify areas of concern and strive to make the necessary enhancements. A member of our Traveler Relations Team will contact you to review your concerns. Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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  • California Dreamin': Monterey, Yosemite and Napa  (Monterey, CA to San Francisco, CA) (2027) reviewer 7
    April 25th, 2024
    This tour provided a highly comprehensive itinerary that enabled me to see many of the sites that wanted to visit in...
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Collette
    Thank you for submitting your detailed feedback regarding your California Dreamin': Monterey, Yosemite & Napa program. We are happy you enjoyed the provided services and itinerary features of this program and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you again on a future Collette tour! Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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    Do boat tour in Lake Tahoe and tour in Yosemite park require extra payment?

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      Both Lake Tahoe boat tour and Yosemite park tour are included in your tour package. September 2nd is not a guaranteed departure date. You can book it, but should not purchase flights until departure is confirmed, which happens about 120 days before departure. September 16th, 23rd and 30th are guaranteed departures with good availability.

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