San Francisco, Lake Tahoe And Yosemite National Park
Showcasing the variety of California, take to the road on your very own California fly-drive. Experience city life in San Francisco, enjoy outdoor pursuits in Lake Tahoe and discover the beauty of the nature hotspot, Yosemite National Park.
No stay in the Bay area of California would be complete without a visit to exciting San Francisco. Home to the Golden Gate Bridge, trams trundling up and down San Francisco's hills and the infamous Alcatraz Island. Enjoy a full day tour to North America's premier wine-growing region of Sonoma where you will visit three wineries to learn the craft of wine-making and get to sample some of California's favourite wines. Travel onto beautiful Lake Tahoe to simply enjoy the scenery or outdoor activities on offer such as mountain biking and kayaking. Explore Yosemite National Park with its Giant Sequoia Trees, towering granite cliffs of El Captain and Half Dome and the spectacular Bridalveil Falls.
DAY 01
Fly into San Francisco and upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your downtown hotel. The hilly city of San Francisco offers numerous attractions and quirky neighbourhoods which make this the perfect destination for your California fly-drive holiday. Accommodation: JW Marriott San Francisco
Travel To San Francisco
San FranciscoFly into San Francisco and upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your downtown hotel. The hilly city of San Francisco offers numerous attractions and quirky neighbourhoods which make this the perfect destination for your California fly-drive holiday. Accommodation: JW Marriott San Francisco
DAY 02
Hop on San Francisco's double deck bus tour and head off to Fisherman's Wharf to collect your Alcatraz tickets from the City Sightseeing Office before exploring San Francisco and it's stunning bay at your leisure. The All Loops Bus Ticket gives you access to numerous stops throughout the city and three different tour routes, you are free to hop on and hop off at any of the designated stops and stay for as long as you wish within the 72 hours validity of the ticket. Accommodation: JW Marriott San Francisco
San Francisco Sightseeing
San FranciscoHop on San Francisco's double deck bus tour and head off to Fisherman's Wharf to collect your Alcatraz tickets from the City Sightseeing Office before exploring San Francisco and it's stunning bay at your leisure. The All Loops Bus Ticket gives you access to numerous stops throughout the city and three different tour routes, you are free to hop on and hop off at any of the designated stops and stay for as long as you wish within the 72 hours validity of the ticket. Accommodation: JW Marriott San Francisco
DAY 03
Take a full day tour to the North America's premier wine-growing region of Sonoma, only an hour north of San Francisco. your tour starts with a stop at Vista Point for sensational views of Golden Gate Bridge before continuing to the scenic southern region of Carneros. You will visit three wineries where you will learn about the craft of wine-making and sampling some of California's favourite wines. Accommodation: JW Marriott San Francisco
Sonoma Wine Tasting Tour
SonomaTake a full day tour to the North America's premier wine-growing region of Sonoma, only an hour north of San Francisco. your tour starts with a stop at Vista Point for sensational views of Golden Gate Bridge before continuing to the scenic southern region of Carneros. You will visit three wineries where you will learn about the craft of wine-making and sampling some of California's favourite wines. Accommodation: JW Marriott San Francisco
DAY 04
Collect your hire car this morning for the start of your California fly-drive, head east towards Lake Tahoe which borders California and Nevada. Take an optional stop at California's capital city, Sacramento. Old Sacramento Historic District and the Old Sacramento Historic State Park are particularly interesting, taking you back to the Gold Rush Era, where there are wooden sidewalks and you can explore the city on a wagon ride. Continue to Lake Tahoe for three days of exploring. Accommodation Options
San Francisco to Lake Tahoe (200 miles)
Lake TahoeCollect your hire car this morning for the start of your California fly-drive, head east towards Lake Tahoe which borders California and Nevada. Take an optional stop at California's capital city, Sacramento. Old Sacramento Historic District and the Old Sacramento Historic State Park are particularly interesting, taking you back to the Gold Rush Era, where there are wooden sidewalks and you can explore the city on a wagon ride. Continue to Lake Tahoe for three days of exploring. Accommodation Options
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DAY 05
Lake Tahoe is where California and Nevada meet, and the area is known is North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe South. In winter the destination attracts skiers and winter sports enthusiasts, while in the summer the resort transforms to a summer retreat and haven for relaxation on lakeside beaches or for the more active there are a plethora of outdoor pursuits to enjoy including hiking, mountain-biking, sailing and kayaking. Accommodation Options
Lake Tahoe
Lake TahoeLake Tahoe is where California and Nevada meet, and the area is known is North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe South. In winter the destination attracts skiers and winter sports enthusiasts, while in the summer the resort transforms to a summer retreat and haven for relaxation on lakeside beaches or for the more active there are a plethora of outdoor pursuits to enjoy including hiking, mountain-biking, sailing and kayaking. Accommodation Options
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DAY 06
A full day to explore Lake Tahoe or laze on one of the lakeside beaches. There are a whole range of different activities available from hiking and mountain bike trails, horseback riding, golf or playing around on the water in kayaks, on stand-up paddle boards or jet skis. Accommodation Options
Lake Tahoe
Lake TahoeA full day to explore Lake Tahoe or laze on one of the lakeside beaches. There are a whole range of different activities available from hiking and mountain bike trails, horseback riding, golf or playing around on the water in kayaks, on stand-up paddle boards or jet skis. Accommodation Options
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DAY 07
Allow at least six hours driving time today, departing North Lake Tahoe and heading for Yosemite National Park. You will cross the border from Nevada to California and cross through scenic National Forest before turning south towards your hotel on the edge of Yosemite National Park. One of the most visited parks in the USA, Yosemite National Park offers activities for all or you can just relax and take in the breath-taking scenery, towering granite monoliths and cascading waterfalls. Accommodation Options
Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park (260 miles)
Yosemite National ParkAllow at least six hours driving time today, departing North Lake Tahoe and heading for Yosemite National Park. You will cross the border from Nevada to California and cross through scenic National Forest before turning south towards your hotel on the edge of Yosemite National Park. One of the most visited parks in the USA, Yosemite National Park offers activities for all or you can just relax and take in the breath-taking scenery, towering granite monoliths and cascading waterfalls. Accommodation Options
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DAY 08
Popular sights within the park include Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Vernal Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome. Go hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, play golf at the Wawona Golf Course, walk on the many trails, see the giant sequoia trees at the Mariposa Grove and spot black bears! The park can be explored easily by road and all routes are scenic, however one of the best would be the Tioga Road which is normally open between May through to November depending on weather conditions. Accommodation Options
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National ParkPopular sights within the park include Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Vernal Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome. Go hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, play golf at the Wawona Golf Course, walk on the many trails, see the giant sequoia trees at the Mariposa Grove and spot black bears! The park can be explored easily by road and all routes are scenic, however one of the best would be the Tioga Road which is normally open between May through to November depending on weather conditions. Accommodation Options
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DAY 09
Yosemite National Park is vast so on your third day you can explore the park in even more depth, take a nature walk through Mariposa Grove with its giant sequoia trees, go out in search for blacks bears and other wildlife (although keep your distance) or take a ranger-led tour or activity. For those that prefer to explore the national park on horseback, you arrange two-hour to all day horse riding trails. Accommodation Options
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park is vast so on your third day you can explore the park in even more depth, take a nature walk through Mariposa Grove with its giant sequoia trees, go out in search for blacks bears and other wildlife (although keep your distance) or take a ranger-led tour or activity. For those that prefer to explore the national park on horseback, you arrange two-hour to all day horse riding trails. Accommodation Options
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DAY 10
Drive from Yosemite to San Francisco (approximately three to four hours) in time for the evening flight back home or alternatively spend an extra day and night in San Francisco.
Yosemite National Park to San Francisco (196 miles) to UK
Drive from Yosemite to San Francisco (approximately three to four hours) in time for the evening flight back home or alternatively spend an extra day and night in San Francisco.
Tour Highlights
Explore San FranciscoExplore this stunning city and its bay at your leisure on the All Loops Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and take the ferry to Alcatraz for a self-guided tour of this former prison
California Wine-Tasting
Spend a day learning more about the craft of wine-making on a tour to Sonoma, and sample some of California's delicious wines
Lake Tahoe
Learn to wakeboard and waterski on the lake, take a morning fishing trip or enjoy a sailing cruise on the Sierra Cloud catamaran
What's Included
Accommodation Throughout
Car Hire
GPS Device
International Flights
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1/10 - San Francisco Aerial View
2/10 - Golden Gate Bridge
3/10 - Sonoma Vineyards
4/10 - Lake Tahoe
5/10 - South Tahoe
6/10 - Lake Tahoe Beach
7/10 - the valley at yosemite national park
8/10 - Yosemite National Park
9/10 - exploring yosemite national park
