Personalized Tours & Trips in Northern California

Drive from Las Vegas through Death Valley National Park with photo stops at Zabriskie Point, Artists Palette, and Badwater Basin Salt Flats before reaching Bishop, an old Gold Rush town. Cross Tioga Pass into Yosemite Valley for guided walks to Bridalveil Falls and Lower Yosemite Falls, plus views of Half Dome and El Capitan.

Head from San Francisco through towering coastal redwoods at Henry Cowell State Park, then have lunch along Santa Cruz's lively Beach Boardwalk. See the extravagant Hearst Castle Grand Rooms in San Simeon and stroll through quaint Cambria's art galleries. Finish with wine tastings at a boutique Paso Robles winery, with complimentary hot breakfast and pool access at your hotel.

Cross Yosemite's Tioga Pass at nearly 10,000 feet and hike 2.5 miles through Tuolumne Grove to see Giant Sequoias, then kayak across Lake Tahoe's emerald waters. Stay three nights at Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Hotel Becket, with groups capped at 13 travelers.

This 4-day trip takes you from Las Vegas through Death Valley to see Zabriskie Point, Artist's Palette, and Badwater Basin Salt Flats before heading up Tioga Pass into Yosemite. Check out Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, and El Capitan while staying at Cedar Lodge near the valley.

This personalized Northern California trip features curated wine and food pairings at Capo Creek Winery's Chef's Table, artisan mead tasting at Heidrun Meadery, and fresh oysters at Hog Island Oyster Co. on Tomales Bay. Hike through ancient giants at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, bike scenic vineyard routes in Russian River Valley, and kayak through bioluminescent waters in Inverness. You'll stay at Tomales Bay Resort, The Inn at the Tides in Bodega Bay, and Cottages on River Road.

Cycle Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park where ancient Coast Redwoods tower over 300 feet, including the 1,500-year-old Big Tree. Kayak Humboldt Bay's wetlands to spot 300+ bird species and egret rookeries, then ride 33 miles to historic Ferndale and pedal the Lost Coast's black sand beaches.

Bike through Edna Valley's vineyards near San Luis Obispo and taste Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs at local wineries. Cross the historic Bixby Bridge in Big Sur and hike the trails at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Stay at boutique spots like Pine Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Rigdon House in Cambria, and beachfront SeaVenture Beach Hotel in Pismo Beach.

Walk downhill through Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias and pass through a carved tunnel tree, then see Yosemite Valley spots like Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Mirror Lake. You'll have two full days for trails ranging from easy 45-minute walks to 4-5 hour treks up to Nevada Falls.

This 8-day trip through Northern California keeps groups small at 14 travelers max, so you'll get a more personal experience at each stop. You'll trek the John Muir Trail through Tuolumne Meadows at Yosemite National Park and walk among the towering General Sherman tree at Sequoia National Park. Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall in Yosemite Valley are also on the route. Accommodations include the upscale Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, the waterfront Monterey Bay Inn, and Hotel Zoe at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Portage service handles your luggage between locations. Hike through ancient Coastal Redwoods at Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park and check out the kayak-accessible trails at Zumwalt Meadows in Kings Canyon. The trip wraps up with an Alcatraz Island tour and a sunset dinner cruise on Hornblower Cruises in San Francisco Bay.

This 4-day camping trip covers Northern California's best landscapes in small groups of 12 or fewer. See Death Valley's Badwater Basin Salt Flats and Zabriskie Point, then head to Yosemite for Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls. Camp under the stars at Bishop and inside Yosemite Valley with all gear provided.