Yosemite and Tahoe Sierras Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Trip Type: 4-Day Tours
Duration: 4 days
Trade the San Francisco fog for the grandeur of Yosemite National Park and the best of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. In four days, you'll explore the majesty of Yosemite National Park's Giant Sequoias and High Country, Mammoth Lakes and rugged Ansel Adams Wilderness, and beautiful Lake Tahoe. Discover a modern day outdoor playground filled with mountain lakes, sweeping vistas and breathtaking natural landmarks, with options for guided and solo hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, biking, and more! Accommodations included.
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Trade the San Francisco fog for the grandeur of Yosemite National Park and the best of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. In four days, you'll explore the majesty of Yosemite National Park's Giant Sequoias and High Country, Mammoth Lakes and rugged Ansel Adams Wilderness, and beautiful Lake Tahoe. Discover a modern day outdoor playground filled with mountain lakes, sweeping vistas and breathtaking natural landmarks, with options for guided and solo hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, biking, and more! Accommodations included.
DAY 1 - San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
Departing San Francisco, you’ll head through famous Gold Rush Country into the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Experience majestic views of Yosemite Valley with some of America’s tallest waterfalls and towering granite cliffs. Explore on foot, by bike, or possibly by raft or mule; your guide will help you find the perfect trail to take in this glacially carved valley. Afterwards, head back to a rustic mountain resort (included) to kick back and share the stories of your day.
DAY 2 - Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Lakes
Take an amazing morning hike or a chance to capture a few more iconic photos, followed by lunch among the fabled Giant Sequoias. Then hop back in the coach to ascend to almost 10,000 Feet (3000+ meters), traversing Yosemite’s Tioga Pass and viewing iconic sites like Tenaya Lake and Tuolumne Meadows before descending the steep eastern slope of the Sierra Nevadas. Next up, explore Mammoth’s huge mountains, numerous lakes, and expansive valleys. Try your hand at mountain biking or take a scenic Gondola ride up to 11,053 ft (3368 meters) and check out the stunning 360 degree views. Explore the geologic, natural, and human history of Mammoth Lakes and find out why this is one of the most studied regions in the world. You’ll stay overnight in a quiet hotel (included).
DAY 3 - Mammoth Lakes to Lake Tahoe
Start your day with the option to visit the Ansel Adams Wilderness area, named in honor of the famed nature photographer. Here you can visit the Devil’s Postpile National Monument; this strange columnar basalt formation is a rare sight in the geologic world. You may also take a short hike over to Rainbow Falls! Next, you’re back on the road, to Lake Tahoe. Along the way, you’ll get off the pavement to experience a bit of Gold Rush history at the remote National Historic Landmark known as Bodie Ghost Town. End your adventure-filled day by trying your luck at blackjack, or the roulette wheel at The Hard Rock, Harrah's or one of South Lake Tahoe's other casinos. Gambling not your thing? Try a sunset sail or a lake cruise to Emerald Bay. You’ll stay the night in a South Lake Tahoe hotel (included).
DAY 4 - Lake Tahoe to San Francisco
Get up close and personal with the highest alpine lake in the USA either by kayak, stand-up paddleboard or bike. For a bird’s eye view of Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley and the Desolation Wilderness, take a 2.4 mile gondola ride up to Heavenly Mountain resort where an array of adventure activities await you. Having trouble deciding? Keep it simple and go on a short hike with the guidance of your professional tour leader.
This afternoon, you’ll leave Lake Tahoe behind and pass through the state’s capital city, Sacramento. You’ll follow the historic Pony Express Trail through El Dorado National Forest back to San Francisco, and we’ll drop off at the gateway hotel by 9 p.m
Special Offer - Special Offer: Travel on August 16, 23 or 30 to save 40% off! - Book Now!
Departing San Francisco, you’ll head through famous Gold Rush Country into the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Experience majestic views of Yosemite Valley with some of America’s tallest waterfalls and towering granite cliffs. Explore on foot, by bike, or possibly by raft or mule; your guide will help you find the perfect trail to take in this glacially carved valley. Afterwards, head back to a rustic mountain resort (included) to kick back and share the stories of your day.
DAY 2 - Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Lakes
Take an amazing morning hike or a chance to capture a few more iconic photos, followed by lunch among the fabled Giant Sequoias. Then hop back in the coach to ascend to almost 10,000 Feet (3000+ meters), traversing Yosemite’s Tioga Pass and viewing iconic sites like Tenaya Lake and Tuolumne Meadows before descending the steep eastern slope of the Sierra Nevadas. Next up, explore Mammoth’s huge mountains, numerous lakes, and expansive valleys. Try your hand at mountain biking or take a scenic Gondola ride up to 11,053 ft (3368 meters) and check out the stunning 360 degree views. Explore the geologic, natural, and human history of Mammoth Lakes and find out why this is one of the most studied regions in the world. You’ll stay overnight in a quiet hotel (included).
DAY 3 - Mammoth Lakes to Lake Tahoe
Start your day with the option to visit the Ansel Adams Wilderness area, named in honor of the famed nature photographer. Here you can visit the Devil’s Postpile National Monument; this strange columnar basalt formation is a rare sight in the geologic world. You may also take a short hike over to Rainbow Falls! Next, you’re back on the road, to Lake Tahoe. Along the way, you’ll get off the pavement to experience a bit of Gold Rush history at the remote National Historic Landmark known as Bodie Ghost Town. End your adventure-filled day by trying your luck at blackjack, or the roulette wheel at The Hard Rock, Harrah's or one of South Lake Tahoe's other casinos. Gambling not your thing? Try a sunset sail or a lake cruise to Emerald Bay. You’ll stay the night in a South Lake Tahoe hotel (included).
DAY 4 - Lake Tahoe to San Francisco
Get up close and personal with the highest alpine lake in the USA either by kayak, stand-up paddleboard or bike. For a bird’s eye view of Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley and the Desolation Wilderness, take a 2.4 mile gondola ride up to Heavenly Mountain resort where an array of adventure activities await you. Having trouble deciding? Keep it simple and go on a short hike with the guidance of your professional tour leader.
This afternoon, you’ll leave Lake Tahoe behind and pass through the state’s capital city, Sacramento. You’ll follow the historic Pony Express Trail through El Dorado National Forest back to San Francisco, and we’ll drop off at the gateway hotel by 9 p.m
Special Offer - Special Offer: Travel on August 16, 23 or 30 to save 40% off! - Book Now!
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