We're looking for something similar to the National Geo Journeys but have a group of 6? We would like to just stick with our group and not go with a larger one.

We do offer private departures for our tours for a group size of 8 plus. If you are just 6 travellers you will have to book on a public departure.

Do your tours offer gluten free food as an option? I have celiac disease and need gluten free.

Yes, we can accommodate a gluten free diet on this adventure.

I would like to know if there was an option to skip the Death Valley/opt for another destination instead in the summer

Our itineraries are set itineraries but if you wish to skip something on the tour you can. However there would be no reduction in the tour price and what you choose to do instead would be at your expense.

Would like to know if the accommodation for 1 traveler will be a single room or a shared room?

The prices on the website are based on twin share accommodation. Which means that a solo traveller would be paired up with another person of the same gender. If you would prefer to have your own room, there would be an additional cost of USD2519. Please note there are only 2 spaces left on this trip at present.

Is there an extra charge for single occupancy? How/where are hotel reservations made for the night before the tour starts? How vigorous is the hiking? I am a senior.

This tour has a physical rating of 3/5 - average. This trip may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. The single supplement is from $2519.00 USD.

Does the trip head up the coast or not?

This itinerary runs from Las Vegas to San Francisco.

Are any of the hotel stays more than one night, so that laundry can be done?

You will stay in Sequoia National Park for 2 nights on this trip.

Is the Natural Highlights of California National Geographic Journeys From Las Vegas to San Francisco on 20th Oct 2022 a guaranteed departure?

Yes we are pleased to advise that this departure is a guaranteed departure and will definitely be going ahead.

How intensive are the hikes/walks in the various parks?

The physical rating for this tour is 3 out of 5: Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

What is the single room supplement for Natural Highlights of California National Geographic Journeys departing on 16/9/22?

The cost for 'My Own Room' is 1089.00 GBP. If you book the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops.

Journeys: Natural Highlights of California National Geographic Journeys

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From Las Vegas to San Francisco

4.5

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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 10 - 13
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Las Vegas
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Explore the Las Vegas Strip
- Attend an evening show
Day 2
Death Valley National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Death Valley National Park Visit
- Twenty Mule Team Canyon drive-through
- Badwater Basin visit
- Furnace Creek Visitor Center visit
- Zabriskie Point sunset viewing
Landmarks
Death Valley National Park
Twenty Mule Team Canyon
Badwater Basin
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Zabriskie Point
Day 3
Death Valley to Sequoia National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes exploration
- Father Crowley Vista Point visit
- Father Crowley Vista Point easy hike
Landmarks
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Father Crowley Vista Point
Rainbow Canyon
Panamint Valley
Sierra Nevada
Day 4
Sequoia National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sequoia National Park Naturalist Hike
- General Sherman tree visit
- Big Tree Trail hike
- Sequoia Parks Conservancy Stargazing
- Nighttime nature walk (weather dependent)
Landmarks
Sequoia National Park
General Sherman Tree
Big Tree Trail
Day 5
Kings Canyon National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon National Park Visit
- Grant Grove to Cedar Grove scenic drive
Landmarks
Kings Canyon National Park
Grant Grove
Cedar Grove
Day 6
Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Watch Free Solo documentary during drive
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Day 7
Yosemite National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yosemite Naturalist Experience
- Naturalist-guided park excursion
- Yosemite hiking
Optional Activities
- Visit Ansel Adams Studio
- Yosemite Bike Rental (30-40 USD per person)
- Yosemite National Park Hike (Free)
Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Half Dome
Ansel Adams Studio
Day 8
San Francisco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- San Francisco City Tour
- Central Valley farm stand stop
- Bay Bridge crossing
- Haight-Ashbury visit
- Golden Gate Park visit
- Golden Gate Bridge walk
- Palace of Fine Arts visit
- Union Square visit
Optional Activities
- Sunset Sailing San Francisco (Mon-Wed available)
Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Haight-Ashbury
Golden Gate Park
Palace of Fine Arts
Union Square
Fisherman's Wharf
Alcatraz Island
Day 9
Departure
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Death Valley National Park
Twenty Mule Team Canyon
Badwater Basin
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Zabriskie Point

Landmarks
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Father Crowley Vista Point
Rainbow Canyon
Panamint Valley
Sierra Nevada

Landmarks
Sequoia National Park
General Sherman Tree
Big Tree Trail

Landmarks
Kings Canyon National Park
Grant Grove
Cedar Grove

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan

Landmarks
Yosemite National Park
Half Dome
Ansel Adams Studio

Landmarks
Golden Gate Bridge
Haight-Ashbury
Golden Gate Park
Palace of Fine Arts
Union Square
Fisherman's Wharf
Alcatraz Island

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National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures

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Rating: 4.5(326 reviews)
Response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 84%
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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.5
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.5

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Chien/Ching
November 3rd, 2022
Brochures/tour information should be updated. Covid-19 requirements for example. This did not have even a single...
Brochures/tour information should be updated. Covid-19 requirements for example. This did not have even a single mention at the welcome reception or at any time during the tour, despite the brochure, and could have saved some luggage. Sunset cruise at San Francisco is another example where the tour information mentioned included hor d'oeuvres and two drinks, but just one drink was the reality. Tour leader could provide clearer instructions/information by stating 'left' or 'right' rather than pointing saying 'here' or 'there' when she is doing this from the driver's seat and guests at the back of the van cannot see. She was informed of this and asked, but complied only that one time. Last minute guests (not me) who joined the sunset cruise at SFO were ripped off, having to pay USD68pp even if it included a transfer to the wharf whilst the direct operator price was USD36.Show more
Traveled in October 2022
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Don
October 20th, 2017
Fantastic trip, well well organised our CEO Lisa was the best tour guide we have ever had.
Traveled in October 2017
Reply from: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Happy to hear it, thanks Don.
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Gina
Asked on June 2nd, 2025
We're looking for something similar to the National Geo Journeys but have a group of 6? We would like to just stick with our group and not go with a larger one.
Group size
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
  We do offer private departures for our tours for a group size of 8 plus. If you are just 6 travellers you will have to book on a public departure.
K
Kristina
Asked on February 27th, 2024
Do your tours offer gluten free food as an option? I have celiac disease and need gluten free.
Meals
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2024
  Yes, we can accommodate a gluten free diet on this adventure.
S
Sam
Asked on May 20th, 2023
I would like to know if there was an option to skip the Death Valley/opt for another destination instead in the summer
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2023
  Our itineraries are set itineraries but if you wish to skip something on the tour you can. However there would be no reduction in the tour price and what you choose to do instead would be at your expense.
C
Carol
Asked on April 26th, 2023
Would like to know if the accommodation for 1 traveler will be a single room or a shared room?
Accommodation
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2023
  The prices on the website are based on twin share accommodation. Which means that a solo traveller would be paired up with another person of the same gender. If you would prefer to have your own room, there would be an additional cost of USD2519. Please note there are only 2 spaces left on this trip at present.
A
Amanda
Asked on February 4th, 2023
Is there an extra charge for single occupancy? How/where are hotel reservations made for the night before the tour starts? How vigorous is the hiking? I am a senior.
Accommodation
Single supplement
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2023
  This tour has a physical rating of 3/5 - average. This trip may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. The single supplement is from $2519.00 USD.
K
Kate
Asked on October 4th, 2022
Does the trip head up the coast or not?
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2022
  This itinerary runs from Las Vegas to San Francisco.
R
Ruth
Asked on September 5th, 2022
Are any of the hotel stays more than one night, so that laundry can be done?
Accommodation
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2022
  You will stay in Sequoia National Park for 2 nights on this trip.
A
Alexandra
Asked on August 29th, 2022
Is the Natural Highlights of California National Geographic Journeys From Las Vegas to San Francisco on 20th Oct 2022 a guaranteed departure?
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2022
  Yes we are pleased to advise that this departure is a guaranteed departure and will definitely be going ahead.
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  Alexandra
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  Please re-confirm that the next month 20th Oct 2022 is a guaranteed departure for the Natural Highlights of California National Geographic Journeys From Las Vegas to San Francisco ending this 28th Oct 2022?
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  Alexandra
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  When will my booking which I made earlier today be confirmed?
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Mary
Asked on August 14th, 2022
How intensive are the hikes/walks in the various parks?
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2022
  The physical rating for this tour is 3 out of 5: Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
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Frances
Asked on July 8th, 2022
What is the single room supplement for Natural Highlights of California National Geographic Journeys departing on 16/9/22?
Single supplement
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2022
  The cost for 'My Own Room' is 1089.00 GBP. If you book the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops.

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