Day 1 Hometown - San Francisco
Day 2 San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Fresno (228 miles)
Day 3 Fresno - San Simeon - Bay Area (270 miles)
Day 4 San Francisco - Napa Valley - San Francisco (133 miles)
Day 5 San Francisco
Day 6 San Francisco - Monterey - Carmel (121 miles)
Day 7 Santa Cruz - Gilroy - San Francisco (121 miles)
Day 1:
Hometown - San Francisco
After gathering in airport(SFO), we will transfer to hotel and stay over night in San Francisco.
* For passengers encountering flight delays to while transiting at another airport, it would be necessary to call us to let us know the status of the flight to ensure a smooth transfer in.
Day 2:
San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Fresno (228 miles)
We will depart from San Francisco and drive to Yosemite National Park. Here, we will get to see Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls, El Capitan, the Merced River, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. We will spend the night in Fresno.
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Yosemite National Park, CA
Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Admission (Mandatory): Adult $20; Child $20
Tunnel View
This is one of Yosemite's most popular outlooks, often the first landmark that visitors come to. INear, Wawona Tunnel, it was renovated in 2008.
Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls are one of Yosemite's most famous geological formations, a 617-foot waterfall that flows all year round. When the wind blows strongly enough, the waterfall appears to be falling sideways.
El Capitan
El Capitan is the largest granite monolith in the world, rising about 3,000 feet above the ground, featuring notoriously difficult climbing routes that even the most experienced climbers find challenging.
Merced River
Running from the Sierra Nevada to Central Valley in California, the Merced River cuts through Yosemite National Park, and offers visitors excellent hiking trails along its banks or whitewater rafting trips through its rapids.
Yosemite Falls
This breathtaking system of waterfall is the tallest in North America at roughly 2,425 feet, and one of Yosemite National Parks most popular attractions. It is divided into three sections: the Upper Falls, Middle Cascades, and Lower Falls.
Half Dome
The Half Dome is known the world over as a challenging and rewarding hiking and mountain climbing location. It is an iconic image of Yosemite. Visitors hoping to reach the summit should come prepared for an arduous trek.
Day 3:
Fresno - San Simeon - Bay Area (270 miles)
We will visit Hearst Castle in San Simeon, once the home of the media mogul William Randolph Hearst. Then we will return back to Bay Area.
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San Simeon, CA
San Simeon is a town on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. Its position along State Route 1 is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, each of those cities being roughly 230 miles (370 km) away. A key feature of the area is Hearst Castle.
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a mansion located on the central coast of California that is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1919 for William Randolph Hearst, the mansion is more than 90,000 square feet in area.
Admission (Mandatory): Adult $33; Child (5-12 yrs) $20; Senior $33; Grand Rooms Tour
Day 4:
San Francisco - Napa Valley - San Francisco (133 miles)
Today we will visit Napa Valley before shopping at Napa Premium Outlet
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Napa Valley, CA
This region between San Francisco and Sacremento is internationally famous for its wines, which are considered among the best in the world. Visitors can tour many of the more than four hundred vineyards and wineries that dot the area.
Day 5:
San Francisco
Today, we will discover San Francisco! Over the course of the day, we will see the Civic Center, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, Fisherman's Wharf, Market Street, and Chinatown.
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!
Golden Gate Bridge
You would be hard-pressed to name a more iconic bridge than San Francisco's Golden Gate, which connects the city to the peninsula north across the water. This massive suspension bridge is a red-orange symbol of California.
Union Square
This California Historical Landmark has become a popular tourist destination for both its historical significance and its shops and culture. The square itself is a public plaza, and the neighborhood extends for several blocks around it.
Fisherman's Wharf
With its plethora of shops, museums, restaurants, and so much more, it is no wonder why this San Francisco neighborhood has become a popular tourist destination, complete with a wax museum, and aquarium, and Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum.
Golden Gate Park
The fifth most-visited park in the US, San Francisco's Golden Gate Park stretches three miles from the waterfront into the city center, and is a perfect spot to relax after exploring this beautiful city.
Civic Center
San Francisco's center of government, the Civic Center is comprised of two large plazas and City Hall, which is recognizable because of it's gilded dome rooftop. The Center also features the San Francisco Library and the Asian Art Museum.
Market Street
Market Street is an important major road in San Francisco, and has been the location of many important events in the city, usually parades. It has been compared to New York City's Broadway in terms of importance and effect.
San Francisco Chinatown
San Francisco's incredibly famous Chinatown neighborhood in the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. Established in 1848, this once-small enclave has grown to over 100,000 residents and draws tons of tourists annually.
Palace of Fine Art
The grandiosely-named Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a huge, ornate outdoor structure that is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its amazing architecture has made it popular for weddings and photography.
Twin Peaks
The Twin Peaks of San Francisco - Eureka and Noe - are two tall hills near the city's center, each roughly 922 feet tall, that offer stunning views of this beautiful city and the surrounding Bay Area.
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Take a boat ride around one of the most famous and historical bays in the United States, the famous San Francisco Bay. Guests can enjoy the scenic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $34; Child (5-17 yrs) $25|Opening Hours: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Day 6:
San Francisco - Monterey - Carmel (121 miles)
Today, we will see the beautiful coastline of California as we drive along the 17-Mile Drive, passing Seal Rock, the Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach, and old Fisherman's Wharf, until we reach the charming little town of Carmel. At the end of the day, we will return to San Francisco.
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Monterey, CA
Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.
17-Mile Drive
This breathtaking stretch of coastline along California's Monterey Peninsula takes visitors through a maze of beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and amazing mansions. Enjoy shopping and dining along the way in addition to taking in the vistas.
Monterey Bay
The famous Californian Monterey Bay is world-renown for its beauty and wildlife. In addition to the scenic routes that huge the bay's shorelines, visitors can see animals like otters, bottlenose dolphins, and if they're lucky, even humpback whales.
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Carmel, CA
Officially called Carmel-by-the-Sea, this coastal Southern California town is known for its amazing scenery as well as its art scene past and present. Former mayors include Clint Eastwood, Perry Newberry, and Herbert Heron, among other artistic icons.
Day 7:
Santa Cruz - Gilroy - San Francisco (121 miles)
Motor high to Santa Cruz, on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, to see the Municipal Wharf. We will later continue to Bear Mountain and stop where we can visit the Roaring Camp and stroll among Redwood trees. Next, we will visit the Gilroy Premium Outlets.
After the tour, we will transfer you to the San Francisco airport.
** Please arrange your air-ticket departure from San Francisco (SFO) airport after 10:30pm.
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Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz is situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco. It is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles and socially liberal leanings.
Roaring Camp Steam Train
The steam trains that run along Roaring Camp Railroads' lines are authentic, dating back to 1867 and the protection of an area of redwoods known as the "Big Trees." The railway was established in 1875 to carry tourists there.
Admission (Optional): Adult $33; Child (2-12 yrs) $25
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Gilroy, CA
Gilroy is the southernmost city in Santa Clara County, California. Gilroy is well known for its garlic crop and for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, featuring various garlicky foods, including garlic ice cream.
The Gilroy Premium Outlets
The Gilroy Premium Outlets in Gilroy, California offer designer wares at bargain prices. Stores at the outdoor complex include Hugo Boss, Polo Ralph Lauren, Eddie Bauer, Brooks Brothers, Anne Taylor, Banana Republic, and many more, with more to come.
Itinerary is subject to change due to departure days.
Tuesday Departure
- Day 1: SFO Transfer In
- Day 2: Santa Cruz Wharf / Roaring Camp,Steam Train / Gilroy Outlet
- Day 3: Napa Valley
- Day 4: San Francisco city tour
- Day 5: Yosemite National Park
- Day 6: Hearst Castle
- Day 7: Monterey / 17 Miles Drive / Carmel / Transfer out (10:30pm or later)
Wednesday Departure
- Day 1: SFO Transfer In
- Day 2: Monterey / 17 Miles Drive / Carmel
- Day 3: Santa Cruz Wharf / Roaring Camp,Steam Train / Gilroy Outlet
- Day 4: Yosemite National Park
- Day 5: Hearst Castle
- Day 6: San Francisco city tour
- Day 7: Napa Valley / Transfer out (10:30pm or later)
Thursday Departure
- Day 1: San Francisco Transfer in
- Day 2: Santa Cruz Wharf / Roaring Camp,Steam Train / Gilroy Outlet
- Day 3: Yosemite National Park
- Day 4: Hearst Castle
- Day 5: Monterey / 17 Miles Drive / Carmel
- Day 6: Napa Valley
- Day 7: San Francisco city tour / Transfer out (8pm or later)
Friday Departure
- Day 1: San Francisco Transfer in
- Day 2: Yosemite National Park
- Day 3: Hearst Castle
- Day 4: San Francisco city tour
- Day 5: Monterey / 17 Miles Drive / Carmel
- Day 6: Santa Cruz Wharf / Roaring Camp,Steam Train / Gilroy Outlet
- Day 7: Napa Valley / Transfer out (10:30pm or later)
Saturday Departure
- Day 1: San Francisco Transfer in
- Day 2: Santa Cruz Wharf / Roaring Camp,Steam Train / Gilroy Outlet
- Day 3: Monterey / 17 Miles Drive / Carmel
- Day 4: Yosemite National Park
- Day 5: Hearst Castle
- Day 6: Napa Valley
- Day 7: San Francisco city tour / Transfer out (8pm or later)
Sunday Departure
- Day 1: San Francisco Transfer in
- Day 2: San Francisco city tour
- Day 3: Yosemite National Park
- Day 4: Hearst Castle
- Day 5: Monterey / 17 Miles Drive / Carmel
- Day 6: Santa Cruz Wharf / Roaring Camp,Steam Train / Gilroy Outlet
- Day 7: Napa Valley / Transfer out (10:30pm or later)
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