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Northern California's Finest
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: AL
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America,
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Travel Period
May 2026 - October 2027
9 Day Tour from San Francisco to San Francisco
Stunning landscapes of Yosemite National Park and the rocky coast along Monterey’s famous 17-Mile Drive. From the dramatic hills of the streets of San Francisco to the towering giants of Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks, you’ll be a fan for life on this nine-day tour through Northern California. Visit a family-owned winery in the serene Sonoma Valley to taste their award-winning wines. Other stellar experiences to toast on this Northern California vacation? Stargazing under the sequoias and saying goodnight from the comfort of classic stone-and-cedar national park lodges. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Yosemite so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour: • Guided sightseeing in San Francisco • Tour and tasting at a family-owned winery in Sonoma• Guided sightseeing in Yosemite National Park • Globus Choice excursion in Yosemite – included in your tour, with your choice between a Yosemite Valley Floor Tram Tour or Naturalist-guided walk in Yosemite• Visit Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks• Explore the night sky during a guided stargazing experience• Guided sightseeing in Monterey• Visit Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Drive
Stunning landscapes of Yosemite National Park and the rocky coast along Monterey’s famous 17-Mile Drive. From the dramatic hills of the streets of San Francisco to the towering giants of Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks, you’ll be a fan for life on this nine-day tour through Northern California. Visit a family-owned winery in the serene Sonoma Valley to taste their award-winning wines. Other stellar experiences to toast on this Northern California vacation? Stargazing under the sequoias and saying goodnight from the comfort of classic stone-and-cedar national park lodges. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Yosemite so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour: • Guided sightseeing in San Francisco • Tour and tasting at a family-owned winery in Sonoma• Guided sightseeing in Yosemite National Park • Globus Choice excursion in Yosemite – included in your tour, with your choice between a Yosemite Valley Floor Tram Tour or Naturalist-guided walk in Yosemite• Visit Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks• Explore the night sky during a guided stargazing experience• Guided sightseeing in Monterey• Visit Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Drive
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- Breakfast daily, 4 dinners
Itinerary
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Collapse allARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Welcome to San Francisco!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in San Francisco with a walk on Fisherman’s Wharf, a bowl of clam chowder with famous sourdough bread, or a Ghirardelli chocolate or two in the stunning city by the bay. Your Tour Director has suggestions for your night, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts all the possibilities right at your fingertips.
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in San Francisco with a walk on Fisherman’s Wharf, a bowl of clam chowder with famous sourdough bread, or a Ghirardelli chocolate or two in the stunning city by the bay. Your Tour Director has suggestions for your night, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts all the possibilities right at your fingertips.
SAN FRANCISCO
Golden Gates & Gardens
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of San Francisco to take in its famous sights. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City before dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS From Golden Gate National Recreation area and the stunning Japanese Tea Gardens to the iconic and incredible Golden Gate Bridge to the historic Presidio, you’ll also soak in the sea air with sights including Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and more.
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of San Francisco to take in its famous sights. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City before dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCITY SIGHTS From Golden Gate National Recreation area and the stunning Japanese Tea Gardens to the iconic and incredible Golden Gate Bridge to the historic Presidio, you’ll also soak in the sea air with sights including Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and more.
SAN FRANCISCO–SONOMA–NAPA–SACRAMENTO
Bridge to Bountiful
Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma for a city tour and tasting at a [LF] family-owned winery. Enjoy lunch on your own at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa. Artisan cafes, organic produce stands, and local food vendors provide a variety of delightful lunch options. Continue to the capital of California, Sacramento, for a sightseeing tour and free evening. Tonight, venture out to explore one of the many restaurants, craft breweries, and wine-tasting rooms. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Visit a beautiful winery, where estate-grown, sustainably farmed wines have flowed for over a century. Taste the California vintages that thrive here with a tradition of generations.
Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma for a city tour and tasting at a [LF] family-owned winery. Enjoy lunch on your own at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa. Artisan cafes, organic produce stands, and local food vendors provide a variety of delightful lunch options. Continue to the capital of California, Sacramento, for a sightseeing tour and free evening. Tonight, venture out to explore one of the many restaurants, craft breweries, and wine-tasting rooms. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Visit a beautiful winery, where estate-grown, sustainably farmed wines have flowed for over a century. Taste the California vintages that thrive here with a tradition of generations.
SACRAMENTO–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Treasures of the High Sierras
Travel south through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park. Best known for its waterfalls, but with nearly 1,200 square miles, you can also find grand meadows, ancient sequoias, and much more. Continue to the Tenaya Lodge for a memorable 2-night stay. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Tenaya Lodge is nestled among towering Sugar Pines in the Sierra National Forest offering an elegant stay with access to multiple eateries, a world-class spa, three swimming pools, and refined guestrooms with deluxe amenities. Enjoy the night sky and sweet snack at the fire pit with a s’mores kit. The pinnacle of Yosemite-area lodging, Tenaya Lodge offers Globus travelers something special.
Travel south through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park. Best known for its waterfalls, but with nearly 1,200 square miles, you can also find grand meadows, ancient sequoias, and much more. Continue to the Tenaya Lodge for a memorable 2-night stay. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Tenaya Lodge is nestled among towering Sugar Pines in the Sierra National Forest offering an elegant stay with access to multiple eateries, a world-class spa, three swimming pools, and refined guestrooms with deluxe amenities. Enjoy the night sky and sweet snack at the fire pit with a s’mores kit. The pinnacle of Yosemite-area lodging, Tenaya Lodge offers Globus travelers something special.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Spend your day your way in Yosemite
Explore more of Yosemite National Park with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Enjoy free time for the balance of the day in Yosemite National Park. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Yosemite National Park. The place which Theodore Roosevelt described as a “great solemn cathedral, far vaster and more beautiful than any built by the hand of man.” After camping with naturalist John Muir, the president was so moved by the natural and sacred beauty of this pristine land that he established the National Forest Service, followed by hundreds of national monuments, protected parks, and wildlife sanctuaries—preserving more than 200 million acres of wilderness for generations to come. Your Tour Director can offer recommendations on how to fill your afternoon.
Explore more of Yosemite National Park with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
YOSEMITE NATURALLY
Feel your senses awaken with a nature walk in the place where John Muir discovered "Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees." Your Naturalist Guide will show you the breathtaking views of the Yosemite region, while encountering the fantastic flora and fauna of this magical wilderness.
ALL ABOARD
Descend into the 4,000-foot valley for an open-air Valley Floor Tram Tour to explore the famous sites of El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. Get up close to the wonders and wildlife of Yosemite on a guided 2-hour tram tour with a Park Ranger.
YOSEMITE–SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
Forest Giants & Heavenly Objects
Travel to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Explore the “Land of Giants” in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to discover stunning diversity and beauty with soaring mountains, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees. Tonight, enjoy dinner followed by a [LF] stargazing experience. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITENATURAL WONDERS Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are both certified as International Dark Sky Parks and offer an amazing opportunity for spectacular stargazing. As you look skyward to the glittering heavens, hear ancient and cultural legends about the constellations you’ll witness in the night sky. TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMODATION SPOTLIGHT Feel like you're dreaming with a stay at the wonderful Wuksachi Lodge in the heart of Sequoia National Park. The beautifully crafted cedar and stone architecture offer panoramic views of the surrounding forest and High Sierra peaks from its spectacular alpine setting in the Sequoias.
Travel to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Explore the “Land of Giants” in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to discover stunning diversity and beauty with soaring mountains, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees. Tonight, enjoy dinner followed by a [LF] stargazing experience. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITENATURAL WONDERS Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are both certified as International Dark Sky Parks and offer an amazing opportunity for spectacular stargazing. As you look skyward to the glittering heavens, hear ancient and cultural legends about the constellations you’ll witness in the night sky. TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMODATION SPOTLIGHT Feel like you're dreaming with a stay at the wonderful Wuksachi Lodge in the heart of Sequoia National Park. The beautifully crafted cedar and stone architecture offer panoramic views of the surrounding forest and High Sierra peaks from its spectacular alpine setting in the Sequoias.
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS–MONTEREY
Old-Growth Trees & Ocean Tides
Spend more time this morning exploring these magnificent parks, which now protect nearly half the remaining sequoia groves in the world. See the General Sherman Tree, spend time at the Visitor Center, or simply relax in the tranquil settings. Continue across the farmlands of California to the coastal town of Monterey for a 2-night stay. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & HERITAGE Immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel of the same name, Cannery Row is filled with history and vibrant sights along the waterfront of Monterey Bay. Once a bustling district of sardine factories, the street is a brightly painted avenue of eateries and shops that harken back to a heritage of fishermen and rich stories.
Spend more time this morning exploring these magnificent parks, which now protect nearly half the remaining sequoia groves in the world. See the General Sherman Tree, spend time at the Visitor Center, or simply relax in the tranquil settings. Continue across the farmlands of California to the coastal town of Monterey for a 2-night stay. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & HERITAGE Immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel of the same name, Cannery Row is filled with history and vibrant sights along the waterfront of Monterey Bay. Once a bustling district of sardine factories, the street is a brightly painted avenue of eateries and shops that harken back to a heritage of fishermen and rich stories.
MONTEREY. EXCURSION TO CARMEL
The Rocky Shores of Pebble Beach
This morning, stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf for the chance to see whales, otters, and other sea creatures in the kelp forests of the Pacific Ocean shore or visit historic Cannery Row. Other highlights today include a journey along scenic 17-Mile Drive and the seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Return to Monterey, where your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS Feel the windswept spirit of the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular drive along 17-Mile Drive to the charming haven of Carmel-by-the-Sea. See its crooked cottages and twisted trees in the popular haunt of writers, artists, and celebrities. You’ll pass by sweeping sea views and rocky shores, visit the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course for a walk on the fairway, and see the iconic Lone Cypress clinging to its rocky perch.
This morning, stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf for the chance to see whales, otters, and other sea creatures in the kelp forests of the Pacific Ocean shore or visit historic Cannery Row. Other highlights today include a journey along scenic 17-Mile Drive and the seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Return to Monterey, where your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS Feel the windswept spirit of the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular drive along 17-Mile Drive to the charming haven of Carmel-by-the-Sea. See its crooked cottages and twisted trees in the popular haunt of writers, artists, and celebrities. You’ll pass by sweeping sea views and rocky shores, visit the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course for a walk on the fairway, and see the iconic Lone Cypress clinging to its rocky perch.
MONTEREY–SAN FRANCISCO
Safe travels until we meet again!
This morning, travel back to San Francisco for your homebound flight. Please schedule flights after 1 pm. (B)
This morning, travel back to San Francisco for your homebound flight. Please schedule flights after 1 pm. (B)
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Globus
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.
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