Travel Dates
Departing 7th May 2026
Package Provider: Globus
Package Type: Package
Region: North America
Duration: 8 Nights
Stunning landscapes of Yosemite National Park and the rocky coast along Monterey’s famous 17-Mile Drive. From the dramatic hills of the streets of San Francisco to the towering giants of Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks, you’ll be a fan for life on this nine-day tour through Northern California. Visit a family-owned winery in the serene Sonoma Valley to taste their award-winning wines. Other stellar experiences to toast on this Northern California vacation? Stargazing under the sequoias and saying goodnight from the comfort of classic stone-and-cedar national park lodges. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Yosemite so you can plan your day your way.
Your Holiday Package Includes:
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Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 08 – 16 May 2026
Other dates available, seasonal surcharges apply
Extend your holiday with a cruise, speak with your travel consultant
Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to San Francisco!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Golden Gates & Gardens
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of San Francisco to take in its famous sights. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City before dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Bridge to Bountiful
Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma for a city tour and tasting at a Globus Local Favourite family-owned winery. Enjoy lunch on your own at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa. Artisan cafes, organic produce stands, and local food vendors provide a variety of delightful lunch options. Continue to the capital of California, Sacramento, for a sightseeing tour and free evening. Tonight, venture out to explore one of the many restaurants, craft breweries, and wine-tasting rooms.
Day 4: Treasures of the High Sierras
Travel south through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park. Best known for its waterfalls, but with nearly 1,200 square miles, you can also find grand meadows, ancient sequoias, and much more. Continue to the Tenaya Lodge for a memorable 2-night stay.
Day 5: Spend your day your way in Yosemite
Explore more of Yosemite National Park with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
All Aboard: Descend into the 4,000-foot valley for an open-air Valley Floor Tram Tour to explore the famous sites of El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. Get up close to the wonders and wildlife of Yosemite on a guided 2-hour tram tour with a Park Ranger.
Yosemite Naturally: Feel your senses awaken with a nature walk in the place where John Muir discovered "Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees." Your Naturalist Guide will show you the breathtaking views of the Yosemite region, while encountering the fantastic flora and fauna of this magical wilderness.
Day 6: Forest Giants & Heavenly Objects
Travel to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Explore the “Land of Giants” in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to discover stunning diversity and beauty with soaring mountains, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees. Tonight, enjoy dinner followed by a Globus Local Favourite stargazing experience.
Day 7: Old-Growth Trees & Ocean Tides
Spend more time this morning exploring these magnificent parks, which now protect nearly half the remaining sequoia groves in the world. See the General Sherman Tree, spend time at the Visitor Center, or simply relax in the tranquil settings. Continue across the farmlands of California to the coastal town of Monterey for a 2-night stay.
Day 8: The Rocky Shores of Pebble Beach
This morning, stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf for the chance to see whales, otters, and other sea creatures in the kelp forests of the Pacific Ocean shore or visit historic Cannery Row. Other highlights today include a journey along scenic 17-Mile Drive and the seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Return to Monterey, where your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 9: Safe travels until we meet again!
This morning, travel back to San Francisco for your homebound flight. Please schedule flights after 1 pm.
Conditions apply. Subject to availability and change without notice. Full supplier conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only. Prices valid at the time of publication. Prices are per person based on twin share occupancy unless otherwise stated and displayed in AU$. Member savings are calculated using the original advertised price.