THE AMERICAN WEST Travelling Well Includes…
• Filmed vignettes by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan that tell the stories of the history and ideals of the people behind the creation and preservation of the national parks
• Exploring the incredible landscapes of Muir Woods, Sequoia and Yosemite national parks, from the famed giant sequoias and redwoods to mountains, lush forests, amazing waterfalls...
• Seeing the Presidio, a former Army base that was the home of the Buffalo Soldiers, African- American cavalrymen who played a key role in the history of the national parks
• Discovering the night sky over Sequoia National Park as a naturalist guides you through the spectacular constellations that are visible in the absence of “light pollution”
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed • 17 meals, gratuities to local guides, service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Great Western Divide. Explore the Giant Forest on a narrated guided tour with stories of Muir, Charles Young, and other park pioneers. The remainder of the day is free. Meals BLD
5. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Travel today to the entrance of Yosemite National Park, where a custom-made film by Ken Burns describes Muir’s deep passion for the Yosemite Valley, and his efforts to preserve it. Visit Glacier Point, then arrive at The Ahwahnee®, a historic masterpiece of stone, timber and soaring stained glass windows in the heart of the park. Meals BLD
6. YOSEMITE: “NATURE’S GRANDEST TEMPLE” Discover the wonders of the park on a privately guided morning tour of Yosemite Valley in a special open-air vehicle. Later, enjoy the park at your own pace. Optional activities at Yosemite (some at additional cost) include bicycling and guided trail walks. Dine as you please today. Meals B
7. RETURN TO SAN FRANCISCO Depart for San Francisco across the Central Valley. Filmed narratives by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan weave together
the past seven days of history and nature; one of the stories relates to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, a glacial valley Muir fought unsuccessfully to save. In the 1920s, the federal government allowed its river to be dammed, turning the valley into a reservoir for the city of San Francisco; a campaign continues to this day to restore the valley to its original state. Arrive late afternoon at The Fairmont San Francisco on Nob Hill; join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD
8. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: San Francisco. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Fairmont San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport. Allow 2 hours for check-in. Meals B
8 DAYS FROM £3,090 PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 5 Dinners)
BEGINS SAN FRANCISCO 21, 28 May 04, 11, 18 Jun 09 Jul 06 Aug 03, 10, 17 Sep 01 Oct
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced from £3350 per person double; specific dates apply.
Special Solo Traveller Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where you save £130 on the single room price; enquire at booking.
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Muir Woods National Monument Golden Gate
National Recreation Area San Francisco
PACIFIC OCEAN
Fresno Maximum Elevation: 7,000 ft.
National Park (5,000 ft.)
Kings Canyon National Park (6,500 ft.)
National Park (7,000 ft.)
Sequoia Yosemite CALIFORNIA NEVADA
PRICE PER PERSON Double £3090
Single £4078
Triple £2785 (double with rollaway)
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,2 THE WESTIN ST. FRANCIS
Night 3,4 WUKSACHI LODGE® Night 5,6 THE AHWAHNEE® Night 7
To book contact your preferred agent or call 0800 810 8020 San Francisco
Sequoia National Park Yosemite National Park
THE FAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco
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