9 days, 8 nights
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San Francisco, city by the bay, is a great place to start a West Coast journey- especially for a student group. Visit iconic west coast destinations such as Yosemite National Park, 17 Mile Drive, Big Sur, Santa Barbara and Hollywood. Student tour can be extended to include such destinations as San Diego, Grand Canyon and other Southwest National Parks. California West Coast Student Group Tour is designed for private student groups accompanied by adult chaperones. Schools are responsible for arranging adult chaperones.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
To reserve, 50% deposit of total invoice is required 120 days prior to departure date and 100% payment 75 days from trip departure. There is a 100% cancellation charge on cancellation made within 75 days of travel date. Tour departure change is allowed if change is made 21 days prior to departure date.
TRIP ITINERARY
- HOTEL:
San Francisco: Doubletree SFO North or equivalent
Yosemite Area: Cedar Lodge or equivalent
Gilroy: Bestwestern Forest Park Inn or equivalent
Atascadero: Bestwestern Colony Inn or equivalent
Los Angeles/Anaheim: Sheraton Park Anaheim or equivalent
Day 1 SFO Meet & Greet with private group transfer to hotel
Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 tour. Group dinner in Pier 39.
Overnight near SFO.
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Day 2 San Francisco City Tour
Tour features: Civic Center, Twin Peaks (weather permitting), Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Golden Gate Park,Chinatown, walking tour of Lombard Street. Lunch stop in Fisherman’s Wharf. Free time for dinner in Japantown. Evening tour of San Francisco with Cable Car includes: Embarcadero and Bay Bridge
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Day 3-4 Two day Yosemite Trip*Note Mariposa Grove ( closed mid Nov – late April)
1 night accommodations near Yosemite Valley. Tour includes: Yosemite Valley Tour, and optional hike group hike weather permitting. On Day 2 Students who do not join the group hike have the option to explore Yosemite Valley via free park shuttle. Students can visit the Ansel Adam Museum and enjoy seasonal park activities such as: rafting, biking, ice skating, and snow shoeing (*additional cost). Overnight in Gilroy, CA on Day 5
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Day 5 Morning check out depart for California Coast: Monterey, 17-mile drive, Carmel & Big Sur. Lunch stop in Monterey at Fisherman’s Wharf & Cannery Row. Take 17-mile drive from Monterey to Carmel. Photo stops at Carmel by the Sea and Big Sur at Bixby Bridge. Dinner stop in Cambria Main & Bridge Street area. Overnight in Santa Maria or Atascadero *Option: to alter itinerary to include Monterey Aquarium or Hearst Castle admission
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Day 6 Check out of hotel depart for Solvang. Short walking tour prior to lunch stop.
Lunch on own in Santa Barbara’s state street.
Afternoon departure for Los Angeles. Dinner stop in Santa Monica Beach.
Late evening Check in to Anaheim hotel. Hotel is within walking distance of Anaheim entertainment district Disney Downtown
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Day 7 Full day Los Angeles city tour featuring: Downtown LA, Disney’s Concert Hall, Griffith Park Observatory, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Santa Monica Beach, Westwood and Rodeo Drive.
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Day 8 Full day tour self guided Disneyland Tour- no transportation or tour guide services.
Anaheim hotel is located within walking distance from Disneyland
Disneyland admission good for entire day for one park only.
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Day 9 Check out of hotel.
Private outbound airport transfer to LAX international airport.
*Transportation only- no guide services day 9
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PRICE ( from) PER PERSON/STUDENT
(Minimum Group size 20) *Maximum 48 passengers total due to coastal road restrictions
$1885 – $2555 Quad occupancy
$1985 – $2755 Triple occupancy
$2285 – $3055 Double occupancy
PRICE INCLUDE:
- Private transportation via minicoach or coach
- Private airport transfers from SFO and to LAX
- Meet & Greeter at SFO
- Professional tour guide throughout
- 1 group dinner and daily hotel breakfast
- Admissions to Yosemite National Park, 17 Mile Drive, Disneyland, and Cable Car
- 8 nights accommodations: 2 nights in San Francisco, 1 night in Yosemite Area, 1 night in Gilroy, 1 night in Atascadero or Santa Maria, 3 nights in Anaheim
- All taxes
PRICE DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals and beverages
- Hotel and airport baggage fees
- Driver and tour guide gratuities
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
Photo by ISEThe iconic Golden Gate Bridge is among the most recognizable and photographed bridge in the world. Named one of the Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Golden Gate stretches a mile where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. The bridge is popular with walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and motorists alike but bring a jacket-it can be surprisingly cool.
Photo by ISETake a ride on San Francisco’s famous cable cars! Three lines connecting Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, and California Street offer unique transportation to points of interest. Some seven million people ride the cable cars each year, making them one of the most popular attractions in the Bay Area. Hold on tight for the ride of your life!
The seaside village of Carmel-by-the-Sea has drawn celebrity residents, inspired artists, and nurtured romance for decades. Consistently ranked among the Top 10 U.S. destinations, Carmel combines white sand beaches, a European-styled village, art galleries, and restaurants to create a relaxing get-away retreat.
With a Mediterranean climate and beautiful coastal setting, Santa Barbara is a world-class resort destination. See the mission for which the city was named and the town’s magnificent ocean delights.
This windmill and horse-drawn streetcar are two of many old-fashioned sights you’ll see in the quaint town of Solvang, near Santa Barbara. Settled by the Danish, this destination still offers a taste of Denmark.
Big Sur’s rugged, undeveloped coastline, redwood groves, and mountain vistas have drawn bohemian artists and writers for centuries. Located on scenic Highway 1, Big Sur is an unforgettable part of your journey.
