Merced for lunch at Big Bubba’s Bad BBQ, complete with western-themed entertainment and a tree house to climb in. Travel through the scenic Coast Mountains to the California coast this afternoon and tour the Monterey Peninsula along the 17-Mile Drive to the Pebble Beach golf course. Spend the next two nights in seaside Monterey at the Portola Hotel & Spa. Meals BL
Day 7 – Aquatic adventures on Monterey Bay Start the day with your choice of included “adventures by the sea.” You can choose 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. Late afternoon, get set for a special behind-the-scenes visit at the award-winning Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium borders one of the world’s largest underwater canyons, and it is home to more than 350,000 marine animals and plants. Your visit today ends with a special farewell reception and dinner at the Monterey Aquarium, fascinating no matter what your age! Meals BD
Rock climbing in Yosemite, ridin’ the rails aboard the “Moonlight Special,” meeting residents of the Monterey Bay Aquarium face to face... fun is the word.
Day 8 – Journey home Tour ends: Monterey. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from Portola Hotel & Spa to Monterey Peninsula Airport. For those flying home from San Francisco Int’l Airport, one group transfer is included from Monterey for flights departing after 12:00 noon. Allow two hours for check-in. Ask at booking about additional nights in Monterey. Meals B
The fun includes a western-style barbecue dinner, accompanied by the melodies of the Sugar Pine Singers. Then it’s all aboard The Logger for a narrow-gauge rail adventure powered by a restored vintage steam locomotive. Gather around the campfire for a sing-along during a stopover in the canyon, and hear that lonesome whistle blow as you chug home in the moonlight! Meals BLD
Day 5 – A tram tour in Yosemite & outdoor adventure 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 tram ride along the floor of the spectacular Yosemite Valley is a great way to see many of the park’s highlights. You can choose to return to Tenaya Lodge for lunch on your own and an afternoon spent swimming, hiking, or engaging in optional activities such as mountain biking. Or, explore amazing Yosemite as you please; it’s the perfect place to wade in a river, take a hike or participate in one of the park’s ranger programs. Have dinner at your leisure tonight. Meals BD
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 California Mining & Minerals Museum. View the state of California’s official mineral collection containing over 13,000 objects, from mining artifacts and rare specimens of crystalline gold to beautiful gems from around the world. See the largest remaining intact mass of crystalline gold from the 19th century and walk back in time through the mine tunnel to see how gold was mined in the 1880s. Continue westward across the San Joaquin Valley and into
24 Majestic California: The Pacific, Redwoods & Yosemite
8 Days / 7 Nights from $2,840 plus airfare (7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
Departure Dates: April 8, 15; June 3, 10, 17; July 1, 8, 15, 29; August 5, 19
Go to
www.tauckbridges.com for up-to-the-minute space availability. Additional dates may be available as these sell out.
Price Per Person Double $3190
Triple $2952
Children 12 and under Discount $200
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult; exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental consent. Quad accommodations are not available for four adults. Triples & quads are usually a two-bedded room with a rollaway cot, when available.
Gratuities to Tauck Director, driver & local guides are included.
Airfare is additional. Tauck can book your airfare, to San Francisco and from Monterey, for travel originating in the U.S., subject to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be available.
Recommended age: 8+
Your family’s comfort is important to us. Ask us about booking an additional hotel night before or after your journey and be sure to consider our Guest Protection Product offering important travel advantages and a money-back refund if your travel plans change. See General Information.
*For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Fine Hotels / Great Locations Night 1,2
Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf – San Francisco, CA
Night 3,4,5 Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite – Fish Camp, CA Night 6,7
Portola Hotel & Spa – Monterey, CA #1 IN GUIDED FAMILY TRAVEL
Quadruple $2840
Single $4065
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