2-Days Monterey & Yosemite Small Group Tour from San Francisco
Cruise along California’s spectacular coastline through Highway 1, pass the mansions on the iconic 17-Mile Drive and explore Monterey and its famous Aquarium on the first day of your tour. On your second day, walk through the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias, enjoy the stunning views of Half –Dome and El Capitan, and swim or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls. Your tour of the Northern California Essentials includes 1 night of accommodation either in the heart of Yosemite Valley or at a nearby lodge
- 2 Days
- Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
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Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.
Highlights
- Iconic 17-Mile Drive, visit Pebble Beach
- Choose from a range of activities at Yosemite, including walking or relaxing at the visitors center.
- Scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
- Views of Half Dome and El Capitan.
- Wildlife spottings.
Includes
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi and power outlets.
- Tour along Highway 1 by the towns of Santa Cruz and Capitola.
- 17-Mile Drive entrance included
- Yosemite Park entrance included
- 1 night accommodation included in or near Yosemite National Park. Maximum of three people per room. If traveling with a party of 4 or more, or desire to have separate rooms please make separate bookings.
- Luggage is limited to one piece and a small carry on per person
- Stroller Accessible
- This activity will have a maximum of 15 passengers.
- Complimentary hotel Pick-up / drop-off from select San Francisco hotels (only with confirmation from Gray Line Reservations team).
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and beverages. Stops will be made to purchase food at appropriate times during the day.
- Not wheelchair accessible
Please Note
We recommend bringing comfortable clothes and a pillow to sleep on the bus during the transportation to the locations.
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Itinerary
Day 1:
After picking you up from your hotel, your tour begins with a scenic drive along the spectacular Pacific coast Highway. Where coastal mountains overlook blue green waters, interrupted by lovely sandy beaches where wind surfers enjoy the waves coming in from the pacific and rocky outcrops where sea lions lounge enjoying the warm sun. Upon our arrival to Monterey‘s Cannery Row made famous by Steinbeck‘s novel’s, there will be time for browsing the one-of-a-kind shops or enjoying many of the famous fish delicacies offered by the many restaurants dotting the shoreline. Next we will continue along Pacific Grove and onto the 17-Mile Drive stopping along the way to photograph famous landmarks like Pebble Beach golf club and the lone cypress. The 17-Mile Drive finishes at the quaint village of Carmel by the sea. We will stop in Carmel considered one of the most beautiful villages along the Pacific coast before heading inland through the coastal mountains and California’s San Joaquin valley to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We will overnight in Oakhurst, just outside Yosemite National Park.
Day 2:
We will start our second day entering the park through the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. There will be time to walk through this ancient forest of 3000 year old trees that can reach 36 feet in diameter before continuing through the park to Yosemite Valley. Our tour will continue with the famous Yosemite Valley Tunnel view featuring views of Yosemite's famous Granite cliffs carved out by ancient glaciers. A walk, a swim or a bike ride around the base of Yosemite Falls will be a highlight of your time. You will have the afternoon free to enjoy this spectacular park before leaving Yosemite to San Francisco, where we expect to drop you off around 8 PM.
After picking you up from your hotel, your tour begins with a scenic drive along the spectacular Pacific coast Highway. Where coastal mountains overlook blue green waters, interrupted by lovely sandy beaches where wind surfers enjoy the waves coming in from the pacific and rocky outcrops where sea lions lounge enjoying the warm sun. Upon our arrival to Monterey‘s Cannery Row made famous by Steinbeck‘s novel’s, there will be time for browsing the one-of-a-kind shops or enjoying many of the famous fish delicacies offered by the many restaurants dotting the shoreline. Next we will continue along Pacific Grove and onto the 17-Mile Drive stopping along the way to photograph famous landmarks like Pebble Beach golf club and the lone cypress. The 17-Mile Drive finishes at the quaint village of Carmel by the sea. We will stop in Carmel considered one of the most beautiful villages along the Pacific coast before heading inland through the coastal mountains and California’s San Joaquin valley to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We will overnight in Oakhurst, just outside Yosemite National Park.
Day 2:
We will start our second day entering the park through the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. There will be time to walk through this ancient forest of 3000 year old trees that can reach 36 feet in diameter before continuing through the park to Yosemite Valley. Our tour will continue with the famous Yosemite Valley Tunnel view featuring views of Yosemite's famous Granite cliffs carved out by ancient glaciers. A walk, a swim or a bike ride around the base of Yosemite Falls will be a highlight of your time. You will have the afternoon free to enjoy this spectacular park before leaving Yosemite to San Francisco, where we expect to drop you off around 8 PM.
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Pickup Info
* Please be at the meeting point: Gray Line Office at Union Square (478 Post. St.) 15 minutes before the tour begins.
* Complimentary hotel pick-up is available for select San Francisco hotels with confirmation from our reservations staff.
* Please contact us 72 hours prior to tour date to confirm your exact departure time or hotel pick up. You can reach us at tours@glnorcal.com or (415) 353-5310 between 10:30am to 7:30pm local time PST ONLY
