San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)
San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)
San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)
3 Days Starting in San Francisco and ending in Los Angeles
Visiting: Carmel Hamlet, San Francisco, Los Angeles
Tour operator:
Tour code:
6844
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of California by travelling from Los Angeles to visit colourful San Francisco and breathtaking Yosemite National Park.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles - Carmel, Usa
Location: Carmel Hamlet
Accommodation: Hotel
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Solvang and Carmel
Today this amazing experience begins as you are picked up from the meeting point in Los Angeles. Start your trip travelling through the astonishing California Coast to make your first stop in Santa Barbara, considered by some as “the American Riviera”. Stop at a Spanish Mission, originally founded for the religious conversion of the indigenous local people, and learn about its history. Continue your tour to Solvang, a city with little stores and restaurants offering a taste of Denmark in California. Then, continue to the well-known 17 Mile Drive to enjoy the scenic attractions this route offers. Visit the town of Carmel, known for its artistic history (Clint Eastwood is a former mayor). Enjoy some free time to explore on your own before heading to your hotel for overnight.
Day 2: San Francisco - Chinatown, Usa
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bay Cruise in San Francisco and City Tour (B)
Get ready to experience San Francisco and discover why is considered one of the most fascinating cities in the world. You will start your tour at the famous Fisherman’s Wharf, where you will take a cruise to pass under the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy the view of the impressive Alcatraz Island. After your cruise, stop at the Pier 39 shopping center where you will be able to have lunch. Continue taking a tour of the city’s most famous landmarks, like the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown and Nob Hill. End your night with an amazing view of the city from the Bay Bridge. Overnight in Modesto.
Day 3: San Francisco - Los Angeles, Usa
Location: Los Angeles
Meals Included: Breakfast
Yosemite National Park in Summer / Hearst Castle in Winter (B)
Summer Route:
Start your day travelling through the farmlands of the San Joaquin Valley before getting to Yosemite National Park, a designated World Heritage Site. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite is world-renowned for its lakes, waterfalls, spectacular mountains and cliffs, glaciers, and incredible biodiversity. You will stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, Half Dome, and at one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters), Yosemite Falls. This adventure will come to an end as you head back to Los Angeles where you will arrive late in the evening.
Winter Route:
We start the day heading to Monterrey to visit the Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row, a one-time waterfront street site of sardine canning factories, now inoperative. After this tour, you will visit the astonishing Hearst Castle. Built by the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst to showcase his art collection, the building has 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens. This adventure will come to an end as you head back to Los Angeles, arriving late in the evening.
Note: Usually summer program is until the end of October but it depends on the weather conditions.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights in 3-star hotels
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Transport
Transfers throughout trip in A/C bus or van
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Meals
2B
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Activities
Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Carmel, and San Francisco
Sightseeing, cruise
Bay cruise in San Francisco -
Guides
Guide throughout trip
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Extras
Admission to Yosemite Park (Hearst Castle in winter)
What's Not Included
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Airport pick-up & drop-off
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Other meals & drinks
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Tips
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with transfers throughout the trip in an air-conditioned bus or van, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy 2 nights in comfortable 3-star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after your daily adventures.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the itinerary for Day 3?
On Day 3, during the summer, you will visit Yosemite National Park, stopping at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. In the winter, you will visit Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row in Monterey, followed by a visit to Hearst Castle. The tour ends with a return to Los Angeles in the evening.
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What are the main highlights of the tour?
The main highlights include visiting an authentic Spanish Mission, taking a bay cruise in San Francisco, visiting Yosemite National Park in the summer, and visiting Hearst Castle in the winter.
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What is the difference between the summer and winter routes on Day 3?
In the summer, you will visit Yosemite National Park, while in the winter, you will visit Hearst Castle and Monterey's Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row.
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What is the itinerary for Day 2?
On Day 2, you will start your tour at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, take a cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, and visit Alcatraz Island. After lunch at Pier 39, you will tour famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. You will end the day with an overnight stay in Modesto.
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel in comfort with transfers throughout the trip in an air-conditioned bus or van, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey.
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What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 2 nights in comfortable 3-star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after your daily adventures.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 2 breakfasts.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes sightseeing and a bay cruise in San Francisco.
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What is the itinerary for Day 1?
On Day 1, you will be picked up from Los Angeles and travel through the California Coast, stopping at Santa Barbara, a Spanish Mission, Solvang, and Carmel. You will have some free time to explore Carmel before heading to your hotel for the night.
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Is there a guide provided throughout the tour?
Yes, a guide will be with you throughout the trip.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.