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7-Nights Northern California

California
7-Nights Northern California
California
Trafalgar
Vacation Offer ID 1515132
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Overview

Trafalgar

Northern California With Yosemite National Park
Get a taste of the Golden State on this tour of Northern California. Explore California icons: Yosemite National Park, the iconic Redwoods, and serene Lake Tahoe. Try Sonoma Valley wines and a Farm-to-Table meal in Monterey.


Dining Summary
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
  • Monterey: Visit Happy Girl Kitchen in Monterey, where your hosts share their knowledge and love of food using the freshest ingredients during an outstanding Farm-to-Table experience.
Iconic Experience
  • San Francisco: Indulge in the many sites that San Francisco has to offer. From the eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture to its vibrant culture and tasty cuisines.
  • San Francisco: Enjoy a visit to the lovely seaside community of Sausalito where you will have time to shop or grab a bite for lunch.
  • San Francisco: Finish up your day with a ferry across San Francisco Bay and admire all of the great sights along the way.
  • San Francisco: Walk across and marvel at this modern wonder of the world. Golden Gate has the second-longest main span in the Americas and is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco and California.
  • Sonoma: You'll explore Sonoma's town square, a charming historic gem surrounded by adobe buildings, boutique shops, and inviting wine tasting rooms. With its relaxed atmosphere and scenic beauty, the square perfectly captures the essence of California wine country.
  • Napa: Enjoy a visit to California State Capitol and indulge yourself in the rich history of this country.
  • Lake Tahoe: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada mountain range as you make your way through the Tioga Pass.
  • Yosemite National Park: Explore the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite. Located in the southern portion of Yosemite, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias and holds an important place in history. Learn how in 1864, in the midst of Civil War, President Lincoln signed legislation protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley for "public use, resort, and recreation." This marked the first time in history when the federal government set aside scenic natural areas for protection. Mariposa Grove was later added to Yosemite National Park in 1906.
  • Pebble Beach: The stunning California coast passes by you, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. This drive is full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests and iconic golf courses.
  • Monterey: Bask in Carmel's beautiful natural scenery and rich artistic history.
  • Santa Cruz: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is famous for the 40-acre grove of redwood trees. You can enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities on more than 4,650 acres of forested and open land.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Castroville: Visit the Salinas Valley for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you join a Local Specialist for an agricultural education tour. Learn about fruit and vegetable production and advanced farming techniques of the region that is known as the "Salad Bowl of the World". Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Salinas Valley with a Local Specialist
  • Visit Yosemite National Park, Sausalito, quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea, California State Capitol, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, local Sonoma County Winery for Tasting and Picnic Lunch, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
  • View Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Tunnel View
  • Scenic Drive along spectacular 17-mile Drive, through Wine Country and Tioga Pass
  • Cruise San Francisco Bay
Trafalgar Difference
  • Yosemite National Park: Stay at the Yosemite Valley Lodge located close to Yosemite Falls in the middle of the national park.

Whats Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Featured Destinations

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park embraces a spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada, which was set aside as a national park in 1890. The park harbors a grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include groves of giant sequoias, the world's largest living things. Highlights of the park include Yosemite Valley, and its high cliffs and waterfalls; Wawona's history center and historic hotel; the Mariposa Grove, which contains hundreds of ancient giant sequoias; Glacier Point's (summer-fall) spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country; Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall), a large subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks; and Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir in a valley considered a twin of Yosemite Valley.
Destination Guide
Sonoma

Sonoma

Sonoma County is perfect for a great vacation getaway, with beaches and surf, mountains and redwoods, the lush beauty of vineyards, upscale specialty shops, rich cultural arts, outdoor sports, and a dazzling selection of award-winning wineries, restaurants and lodgings. Experience wine country with a visit to Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, in the heart of Dry Creek Valley. Stroll through famous gardens, then enjoy fine wines at beautiful Villa Fiore. Sonoma County’s specialty shops abound in distinctive art, antiques, home décor, gourmet foods, fashion and jewelry. Check out the historic town of Healdsburg, where boutiques and antique stores ring the shaded central plaza. Seasons of the vineyard offers irresistible gifts for home and garden. Sonoma County is as well known for its fresh, delicious foods as it is for its prestigious wines. In Santa Rosa, discover the vineyard-surrounded restaurant that put wine country cuisine on the map – enjoy the inspired seasonal menu of John Ash & Co., complemented by an award-winning wine list from the county’s most prestigious wineries.
Destination Guide
Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA

The historic town of Monterey lies on a peninsula at the southern end of beautiful Monterey Bay on the Pacific Ocean about 85 miles south of San Francisco. Formerly the Mexican capital of California and a whaling and fishingport, Monterey is now mainly a tourist town. Sights include the Old Customhouse (1827) and the First (California) Theatre (1844) located in Monterey State Historic Park. Founded in 1770 by the Spanish, it was capital of Alta California and Mexican California until it came under American control in 1846 during the Mexican War.
Destination Guide
Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

There are countless possibilities for fun and adventure in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area all year round. Summertime is a playground for the playful. Camp, horseback ride, bike, hike, and enjoy every water sport imaginable. There are lakes in abundance for sailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, wind surfing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, scuba diving or simply relaxing on a sunny beach. Winter also boasts of world class fun where the snow lingers well into spring, giving Tahoe one of the longest snow sporting seasons on earth.
Destination Guide
San Francisco

San Francisco

Blessed with a viable fog-cooled and sun-kissed climate and a dramatic landscape, the San Francisco Bay Area is a visual feast where neither water nor hills are ever too far away. Add to this the cultural medley: Within every neighborhood, from Santa Cruz to Oakland to Mill Valley, a diversity of tastes and interest is thriving. See it in the cuisine, the bookstores, the arts, and the recreational opportunities. To embrace all San Francisco has to offer get out and explore. Walk the streets, drive across the Bay Bridge, go south down the peninsula to Silicon Valley and cruise along the San Mateo coast. Find great sights, museums, art, culture, and family fun attractions. There is a plethora of attractions and activities to satisfy the desires of every one who visits.
Destination Guide

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Valid Date Ranges

April 2025
04/25/2025 05/02/2025 $3,173 per person
May 2025
05/02/2025 05/09/2025 $3,173 per person
05/09/2025 05/16/2025 $3,173 per person
05/30/2025 06/06/2025 $3,195 per person
June 2025
06/13/2025 06/20/2025 $3,173 per person
July 2025
07/11/2025 07/18/2025 $3,218 per person
August 2025
08/15/2025 08/22/2025 $3,173 per person
08/22/2025 08/29/2025 $3,173 per person
September 2025
09/05/2025 09/12/2025 $3,173 per person
09/12/2025 09/19/2025 $3,146 per person
09/19/2025 09/26/2025 $3,146 per person
09/26/2025 10/03/2025 $3,105 per person
October 2025
10/03/2025 10/10/2025 $3,056 per person
10/17/2025 10/24/2025 $3,105 per person
Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discounts. Trip prices and discounts are subject to change. Airfare is additional. Tour prices, dates and itineraries are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Other restrictions may apply.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.