Day 5 – A tram ride in Yosemite & “flashlight hike”
Yosemite National Park contains five of North America’s seven “life
zones”; discover its magnificent waterfalls, glacier-hewn gorges and
towering granite walls with your family today! This morning’s open-air
Discover the amazing
tram ride along the floor of the spectacular Yosemite Valley is a great
sights of the newly
way to see many of the park’s highlights. You can choose to return rebuilt, sustainably
to Tenaya Lodge for lunch on your own and an afternoon spent designed California
swimming, hiking, or engaging in optional activities such as mountain
Academy of Sciences,
biking or horseback riding. Or explore Yosemite as you please; it’s the
including its living
perfect place to wade in a river, take a hike or participate in one of the
roof and a three-story
park’s ranger programs. Your family adventures continue after sunset
rainforest, on a visit that
fascinates inside and out.
on tonight’s guided “flashlight hike” in the Sierra National Forest;
see nature in a whole different light – literally – as you explore the
wilderness by flashlight and by starlight. Meals B
Day 6 – Through farmland & mountains to Monterey
Say goodbye to the wonders of Yosemite National Park as you set off
across the heart of northern California for the Pacific Coast. On your
way, visit the Mariposa Museum & History Center, chronicling the
history and diverse cultures of Mariposa County. See California’s only
operational five-stamp gold ore mill, a one-room miner’s cabin, an
authentic “Mother Lode” saloon, a one-room school and an extensive
Miwok Indian display. Your travels continue westward across the
San Joaquin Valley and into Merced for a rollicking fun lunch at Big
Bubba’s Bad BBQ, complete with western-themed entertainment, a
tree house to climb in and a mechanical bull to ride*. Travel through
the scenic Coast Mountains to the California coast this afternoon and
8 Days / 7 Nights from $2,635 plus airfare
tour the Monterey Peninsula along the 17-Mile Drive to the renowned
(7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
Pebble Beach golf course. Spend the next two nights in seaside
Departure Dates: June 6, 13, 27; July 11, 18; August 1, 15, 22
Monterey at the Portola Hotel & Spa, right on Fisherman’s Wharf, near
Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Meals BL
Go to www.tauckbridges.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
Additional dates may be available as these sell out.
Day 7 – Aquatic adventures on Monterey Bay
Price Per Person
Start the day with your choice of included “adventures by the sea.”
Double Triple Quadruple Single
$2950 $2754 $2635 $3629
You can choose a bicycle tour* along the coast, a kayak adventure*
Children 12 and under Discount $200
in Monterey Bay, or a self-guided walking tour of old Monterey, once
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult;
the capital of California. Join us for a behind-the-scenes visit at the exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental
award-winning Monterey Bay Aquarium in late afternoon. It borders
consent. Quad accommodations are not available for four adults. Triples &
quads are usually a two-bedded room with a rollaway cot, when available.
one of the largest underwater canyons on earth and is home to
All gratuities are included.
more than 350,000 marine animals and plants. Its 200 galleries and
Airfare is additional. Tauck can book your airfare, to San Francisco
exhibits introduce you to an amazing underwater world, including
and from Monterey, for travel originating in the U.S., subject to
giant octopuses, jellyfish, large green sea turtles, barracuda, sharks and
availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be available.
coral reefs, as well as natural displays that showcase playful otters and
Recommended age: 8+
endearing black-footed penguins. Your visit ends with a special farewell
Your family’s comfort is important to us. Ask us about booking an
additional hotel night before your journey begins and be sure to consider
dinner right here at the Aquarium in seaside Monterey. Meals BD
our Guest Protection Plan offering important travel advantages and a
money-back refund if your travel plans change. See General Information.
Day 8 – Journey home *For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions,
Tour ends: Monterey. Fly home any time; a transfer is included from
participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Portola Hotel & Spa to Monterey Peninsula Airport. For those flying Fine Hotels / Great Locations
home from San Francisco International Airport, one group transfer is
Night 1,2 Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf – San Francisco, CA
included from Monterey for flights departing after 12:00 noon. You Night 3,4,5 Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite – Fish Camp, CA
should allow 2
1
⁄2 hours for check-in. Meals B
Night 6,7 Portola Hotel & Spa – Monterey, CA
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