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17 destinations, 3 great national parks, 3 major cities, 2 recreation areas and 2 beaches! That's what we will be including with our 8 day 'The California Tour'. Join us as we cover over 1,450 miles of California, hiking, biking and filming our journey, experiencing first hand the amazing views of mountains, valleys, waterfall, beaches, and more. |
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| We have planned as much as possible to get the best out of the trip. However, due to weather conditions and possible requests from tour members, the trips may vary to the degree of changes required. Any modifications will be made within the best interests of the trip. |
Day 1 : Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
| 08:00 hours |
Meet at USC |
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Depart for Sequoia National Park |
| 12:00 hours |
Lunch at *Tulare |
| 14:00 hours |
Arrive at Giant Forest (hiking) |
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Explore Giant Tree & Kings Canyon National Park (scenic drive) |
| 20:00 hours |
Dinner at Fresno |
| 22:00 hours |
Best Western Inn at Oakhurst |
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Total miles: 366 |
Day 2: Yosemite National Park
| 07:00 hours |
Breakfast at World's first McDonalds |
| 08:00 hours |
Depart for Yosemite |
| 09:00 hours |
Pass through the Valleys & the Tunnel (scenic drive) |
| 10:00 hours |
Arrive at the Village (trek around Yosemite Falls) |
| 12:00 hours |
Lunch at Yosemite Lodge |
| 13:00 hours |
Visit Mirror Lake (hiking) |
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(Free time) |
| 17:00 hours |
Cycling activities (downhill speed biking) |
| 19:00 hours |
Dinner at Oakhurst |
| 20:00 hours |
Best Western Inn at Oakhurst |
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Total miles: 85 |
Day 3: Colombia Rocks & Sacramento
| 08:00 hours |
Breakfast |
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Depart for the Valleys through Mariposa (scenic drive) |
| 10:00 hours |
Arrive at Colombia Rocks (hiking) |
| 13:00 hours |
Lunch at the Lodge |
| 14:00 hours |
Merced Grove & Big Flat Oak (scenic drive) |
| 17:00 hours |
Depart for Sacramento |
| 20:00 hours |
Dinner |
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Motel at Sacramento |
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Total miles: 176 |
Day 4: Lake Tahoe & Reno (Nevada)
| 08:00 hours |
Breakfast |
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Explore Sacramento |
| 10:00 hours |
Depart for Lake Tahoe |
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Lunch along the way |
| 13:00 hours |
Arrive at Crystal Bay |
| 14:00 hours |
Relax at Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area (outdoor and water sports optional) |
| 15:00 hours |
Break-time at Inclince Village |
| 17:00 hours |
Explore Washoe Lake State Park & Carson City |
| 20:00 hours |
Dinner |
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Motel at Reno |
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Total miles: 151 |
Day 5: South Lake Tahoe
| 08:00 hours |
Breakfast at Reno |
| 09:00 hours |
Visit Toiyabe National Forest & Mt. Rose (scenic mountain drive after that) |
| 12:00 hours |
Lunch at Tahoma |
| 13:00 hours |
Visit Sugar Pine Point State Park |
| 14:00 hours |
Explore Eldorado National Forest |
| 16:00 hours |
South Lake Tahoe & Echo Summit (scenic drive) |
| 18:00 hours |
Dinner at Reno |
| 20:00 |
Motel at Reno |
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Total miles: 65 |
Day 6: Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation & San Francisco
| 08:00 hours |
Breakfast |
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Visit Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation |
| 10:00 hours |
Depart for San Francisco |
| 13:00 hours |
Lunch at Sacramento |
| 15:00 hours |
Visit Treasure Island |
| 16:00 hours |
Visit Twin Peaks |
| 18:00 hours |
Dinner at Chinatown |
| 21:00 hours |
Motel at Hayward |
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Total miles: 254 |
Day 7: Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay
| 08:00 hours |
Breakfast |
| 10:00 hours |
Arrive at Golden Gate Bridge Park (free time for individual activities) |
| 12:00 hours |
Visit Fisherman's Wharf |
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Lunch |
| 14:00 hours |
Depart for Santa Cruz |
| 16:00 hours |
Arrive at Lighthouse State Beach (free time) |
| 18:00 hours |
Explore Historic State Park & Lover's Point Park |
| 19:00 hours |
Dinner at Monterey Bay |
| 21:00 hours |
Motel at Gilroy |
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Total miles: 94 |
Day 8: Return to Los Angeles
| 08:00 hours |
Breakfast |
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Depart for Los Angeles (drive along Pacific Ocean) |
| 12:00 hours |
Lunch at Santa Maria |
| 16:00 hours |
Arrive at destination |
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Total miles: 394 |
* The tour will end at 17:00 hours in Los Angeles. |
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