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Wild California Explorer - 8 days

8 days

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Start and end in San Francisco

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 14
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Francisco
San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Explore San Francisco city
Day 2
San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner at lodge)
Included Activities
- Hike along the John Muir Trail or up to high alpine lakes and granite peaks
- Watch sunset on El Capitan
- View cascading waterfalls in Yosemite Valley
- Welcome dinner at lodge
Landmarks
El Capitan
John Muir Trail
Yosemite Valley
Day 3
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Yosemite Visitor Centre
- Visit Ansel Adams Gallery
- Hike to Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls
- Walk along Merced River to see Vernal Falls, Emerald Pool, and Silver Apron
- Hike to Glacier Point
Landmarks
Upper Yosemite Falls
Lower Yosemite Falls
Vernal Falls
Emerald Pool
Silver Apron
Glacier Point
Merced River
Ansel Adams Gallery
Day 4
Yosemite National Park to Sequoia National Park to Kings Canyon National Park
Yosemite National Park to Sequoia National Park to Kings Canyon National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wander through Grant Grove
- View General Grant tree
- Explore Kings Canyon
- Visit Grizzly Falls
- Visit Roaring River Falls
- Visit Zumwalt Meadows
- Hike trails in Kings Canyon area
Landmarks
Grant Grove
General Grant Tree
Kings Canyon
Grizzly Falls
Roaring River Falls
Zumwalt Meadows
Day 5
Sequoia National Park to Cambria
Sequoia National Park to Cambria
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Sequoia National Park
- View General Sherman tree
Landmarks
General Sherman Tree
Sequoia National Park
Day 6
Cambria to Monterey
Cambria to Monterey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch after McWay Falls visit (2027 itinerary)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic coastal drive along Pacific Highway 1 (2026: to Ragged Point and back; 2027: through Big Sur region)
- View scenic viewpoints and elephant seals (2027)
- Visit Limekiln State Park with redwood groves (2027)
- Visit McWay Falls (2027)
- Explore Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park (2027)
- Visit Cypress Cove (2026)
- Visit Point Lobos State Park (2026)
Optional Activities
- Explore Monterey's downtown, historic waterfront, and restaurants
Landmarks
Ragged Point
Cypress Cove
Point Lobos State Park
Limekiln State Park
McWay Falls
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Day 7
Monterey to San Francisco
Monterey to San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner cruise on San Francisco Bay, boarding at 19:00, returning approximately 22:30)
Included Activities
- Explore Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park and Big Sur River (2026)
- Visit Bixby Bridge (2026)
- View Point Pinos Lighthouse (2027)
- Drive the 17-Mile Drive (2027)
- Visit Cyprus Cove (2027)
- Visit Pebble Beach (2027)
- Farewell dinner cruise on San Francisco Bay
Optional Activities
- Explore San Francisco at your own pace - browse waterfront shops, visit local attractions, or enjoy views across the bay (2027)
Landmarks
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Bixby Bridge
Point Pinos Lighthouse
17-Mile Drive
Cyprus Cove
Pebble Beach
Golden Gate Bridge
Day 8
San Francisco
San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Alcatraz Island
Landmarks
Alcatraz Island

Landmarks
El Capitan
John Muir Trail
Yosemite Valley

Landmarks
Upper Yosemite Falls
Lower Yosemite Falls
Vernal Falls
Emerald Pool
Silver Apron
Glacier Point
Merced River
Ansel Adams Gallery

Landmarks
Grant Grove
General Grant Tree
Kings Canyon
Grizzly Falls
Roaring River Falls
Zumwalt Meadows

Landmarks
General Sherman Tree
Sequoia National Park

Landmarks
Ragged Point
Cypress Cove
Point Lobos State Park
Limekiln State Park
McWay Falls
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Landmarks
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Bixby Bridge
Point Pinos Lighthouse
17-Mile Drive
Cyprus Cove
Pebble Beach
Golden Gate Bridge

Landmarks
Alcatraz Island

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Rating: 4.6 (2,636 reviews)
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Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

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4.6

Nicola4.2•October 2026
The tour was enjoyable but very fast paced. The sights particularly the helicopter flight over the grand canyon was...
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Richard4.5•September 2026
Arron did a great job very knowledgeable, great humor made it a memorable trip
Akram5.0•August 2026
It was very nice experience and well organized

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Wild California Explorer - 8 days

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Included Activities

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