4 day Death Valley, Yosemite, San Francisco
Description:
Itinerary:
Death Valley National Park
Heading to California this morning you will embark on a guided tour of Death Valley National Park. Enjoy photo stops and shorts walks at Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palette, Badwater Basin Salt flats, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Devil’s Golf Course and the Mesquite Sand Dunes.
After a picnic lunch, drive through spectacular scenery to the old Gold Rush Historic town of Bishop for your night stop.
Overnight: Vagabond Inn, Bishop (or similar)
Meals: Picnic style lunch
Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park
Crossing the Tioga Pass* this morning provides an extremely scenic route passing by highlights such as Olmsted Point, Lake Tenaya, Tuolumne Meadows and Mono Lake en route to Yosemite Valley. Visit the Valley Visitor Center and exhibits, take a mini tour, and get ready for a full day of exploration tomorrow.
Overnight: Cedar Lodge, El Portal (or similar)
Meals: Picnic style lunch
* Weather permitting – in the event that the Tioga Pass is closed due to weather, this tour will reroute through Lake Isabella instead of Bishop.
Yosemite National Park
Spend a full day exploring the walks offered in the park. There are countless walks ranging from easy to strenuous or opt for a guided tour with your expert guide to the premier panoramas within the park such as Bridalveil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, views of Half Dome and El Capitan. You can also opt for some free time relaxing or cycling along the Merced River.
Overnight: Cedar Lodge, El Portal (or similar)
Meals: Picnic style lunch
Yosemite to San Francisco
Today you will head to the City by the Bay – San Francisco! Your 4-day adventure concludes with a fully guided city tour of this vibrant city. Stops include the famous, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Tour ends approx. 5pm
Meals: Picnic style lunch
Inclusions:
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in 3 star and above hotels – twin share basis
- 3 picnic style lunches provided*
- Small group tour max of 14 guests for a high-quality experience*
- All park entries
- City Tour of San Francisco
- Tour of Death Valley National Park
- Yosemite walks and hikes
- Visit an old Gold Rush town
- Transportation in a modern 14 passenger tour bus/SUV or minivan fully air-conditioned
- Services of a professional tour guide
*Local kitty payment of USD$55pp for lunches & special dietary requirements are also catered to
*Children aged 7 years and over are permitted on this tour
Bindlestiff Tours is an award-winning family operated adventure tour company specializing in small group tours.
Exclusions:
- Airfares or transport from your home to starting point in Las Vegas.
- Daily Breakfast
- Local kitty food payment of $35 per person to cover 3 deli-style lunches.
- Any travel insurances.
- Tour guide gratuities.
- Items such as souvenirs, laundry and similar personal expenses.
Optional activities:
Park entries included for the following:
- City Tour of San Francisco
- Tour of Death Valley National Park – walk on the Death Valley Salt Flat
- Yosemite National Park – full day exploring, walking and hiking
*Please note, drives are only 2 hours at a time between locations and less than that in Yosemite as you are driving locally for those days.
