Yosemite & the California Coast
Discover northern California's dramatic landscapes, unique wildlife and ancient Sequoias!
California has always held a certain mystique – for the Spaniards, the gold seekers and more modern pilgrims awed by its natural wonders. This adventure bisects the Golden State, traversing California’s most gorgeous and diverse landscapes. At Point Reyes, dense coastal forests give way to bluffs and beaches, where elk roam and seals loll on the sand. Heading east, we reach the unsurpassed mountainscape of Yosemite. Naturalist John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club, said, “The park is a paradise that makes even the loss of Eden seem insignificant.” Big, bold, wild California: It’s a definite sort of heaven.
» Discover the sheer drama of Yosemite’s peaks, valleys, waterfalls and wildlife
» Look for Tule elk, elephant seals and scores of seabirds at Point Reyes National Seashore
» Stand among ancient groves of redwoods and sequoias, the largest trees in the world
» Look for Tule elk, elephant seals and scores of seabirds at Point Reyes National Seashore
» Stand among ancient groves of redwoods and sequoias, the largest trees in the world
Location of Adventure
California
California
Group Size Limit
Approximately 14 Travelers
A very important feature of our trips is the limited group size, as nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller groups of travelers.
Included
Accommodations, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day, bottled water, services of NHA Expedition Leaders and local guides, most gratuities, airport transfer on final day at approximately noon, permits and entrance fees, all taxes.
Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, airport transfer on Day 1, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Easy to Moderate / Flexible
This adventure does not require a high degree of physical fitness, although several short- to medium-length walks will be required should you wish to participate in every activity. You will have the option to participate in a half-day kayak trip (beginners welcome).
Important Information
This adventure reveals a side of Yosemite and the California coast that most casual tourists miss, under the guidance of some of the area’s best guides, to truly delve into this region’s spectacular natural sites. Our Expedition Leaders are adept at getting our travelers away from the tourist crowds to experience the grandeur of Yosemite and the California coast in relative seclusion.
Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in San Francisco, California, on Day 1 of the program for a 6pm dinner orientation. You are free to depart San Francisco after 3pm on the final day.
