Majestic California: San Francisco, Yosemite & the Pacific 2017
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- Catamaran cruise on San Francisco Bay; fun in Yosemite and Sierra National Forest with tram rides
- gold panning
- hiking & climbing; special behind the scenes tour at Monterey Bay Aquarium
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- Hear insider stories about Yosemite National Park in filmed narratives produced exclusively for Tauck by filmmaker Ken Burns Enjoy a private cruise along San Francisco Bay, the "golden gateway" to the Pacific Ocean, by catamaran Discover San Francisco's diverse city neighborhoods from Chinatown to Coit Tower Go on a walk on the Golden Gate Bridge Enjoy a privately guided visit to Glacier Point overlooking the wonders of Yosemite National Park Explore Yosemite Valley's rocky cliffs, plummeting waterfalls and open meadows Take a moonlit ride on a steam train through the woods and join a campfire sing along Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Kayak, bike or walk along lovely Monterey Bay Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 16 meals (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners); all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers; service charges, taxes, and porterage
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Tour begins: 5:30 PM at JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square. A transfer from San Francisco International Airport to JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square is included. Your family will enjoy exploring a little of San Francisco from your hotel's fabulous location co...
Get a great day of San Francisco exploration started with a private catamaran cruise of San Francisco Bay that takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and passes Alcatraz Island, the site of the first lighthouse and U.S. fort on the West Coast - and later an infamous f...
As the song says, "run and catch the wind" - and that's just what's been happening at the Altamont Wind Farm, one of the earliest wind farms in the United States, which you'll see en route from San Francisco toward the Sierra Nevada. You can take some great pictures o...
Your day in Yosemite National Park begins with a privately guided visit to Glacier Point. Towering 3,200 feet above the valley floor, this impressive scenic overlook offers commanding panoramic views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite's high country and - in the ...
You'll learn about Yosemite National Park's history, geology, plant and animal life, and must-see attractions from park rangers during a two-hour open-air tram tour along the Yosemite Valley floor. See waterfalls with names like Bridalveil, Horsetail and Ribbon Falls;...
En route from Yosemite to the coast of the blue Pacific, stop in historic Mariposa - a town settled by families who came in search of grazing and farmland after prospectors in California's Gold Rush of the 1850s began abandoning hopes of striking it rich. Visit the Ma...
This morning, your family can choose between three fun things to do in Monterey - a bicycle tour* along the coast, a kayak adventure* in Monterey Bay or a self-guided walking tour of old Monterey, once the capital of California. Did you know that an octopus tastes wit...
Tour ends: San Francisco. Fly home anytime after 12:00 noon; one group transfer is included from Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay to San Francisco International Airport, for flights departing after 12:00 noon. Please allow two hours for flight check-in. Ask at booking about additional nights in San Francisco.
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Monterey
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.
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