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Northern California 2013

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Big Sur coastline in California, USAFisherman's Wharf in Monterey, California, USANapa Valley in California, USAPier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, USAGolden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USAYosemite National Park in California, USA
Big Sur coastline in California, USA
Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, California, USA
Napa Valley in California, USA
Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, USA
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA
Yosemite National Park in California, USA
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Optionals

On every itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to further enhance your experience should you so choose. These are purchased when you are on your trip, via your Trafalgar Travel Director. Depending on the region visited these can be paid with cash or credit card.

  • SAN FRANCISCO

    • + GOLDEN GATE BRDIGE WALK SAUSALITO Begin your afternoon adventure with a wondrous cruise across the bay, passing haunting Alcatraz Island - catching an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge - before arriving in the quaint seaside community of Sausalito. Leisurely browse the charming shops or have lunch along the picturesque bay. Time to walk off those calories with a stroll across the 1.7 mile span of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. Learn how the bridge was an engineering marvel and about the people who gave so much time to build this icon of San Francisco Tour length: 3.5 hours. (Minimum: 10 passengers).

  • NAPA VALLEY

    • + NAPA VALLEY HOT AIR BALLOONING Rise early for the experience of a lifetime! Your hot air balloon flight begins at sunrise in either the most scenic areas of the Upper Napa Valley – Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Calistoga – or Winters or Capay Valley as determined by the winds. Soar peacefully in colorful hot air balloons and float silently above the trees and fields, lush vineyards and orchards and world-renown wineries. The sensation of ballooning is very gentle and its calming effect seems to put the world below into perspective. Your pilots are all experienced, professional and FAA commercially rated. They are familiar with the valley and dedicated to ensuring that your ballooning experience is safe, informative, memorable and fun! Tour length: 3.5 hours (Weather permitting).

  • LAKE TAHOE

    • + DINNER CRUISE ON MS DIXIE II Cruise crystal blue Lake Tahoe and stunning Emerald Bay aboard the beautiful paddlewheeler MS Dixie II. Enjoy fine dining and an eclectic mix of favorite music, accompanied by exceptional vistas of the alpine waters and surrounding Sierra mountain range. A narration featuring intriguing stories about the lake's Fanette Island and historic Vikingsholm mansion will whet your appetite for your dinner Tour length: 4 hours (Minimum: 25 passengers).

  • MONTEREY

    • + MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM The multi award-winning Monterey Bay Aquarium is no ordinary aquarium. The aquarium, which is located in a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row in Monterey, California, is one of the largest and most respected aquariums in the world. Your visit is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of your trip to California! You will have ample time to explore the various exhibits at your own pace. Favorite exhibits include “Kelp Forest,” “Sea Otters,” ”Rocky Shore,” “Splash Zone,” “Giant Octopus,” “Jellies: Living Art” and “Outer Bay.” Tour length: 3 hours.

    • + DINNER AT BUBBA GUMP Who would have ever guessed an Academy Award winning film from 1994 would have something in common with great food? Enter Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant in Monterey. Perched right on the edge of majestic Monterey Bay in historic Cannery Row, the restaurant was modeled after the movie “Forrest Gump” which took home the Oscar more than a decade ago and remains a classic to this day. Forrest Gump loved his shrimp, and Bubba Gump Restaurant is no different. The restaurant is known for great seafood (not to mention award winning baby back ribs) all in a fun and festive atmosphere. Bubba Gump is also brimming with memorabilia from the movie itself, and if you're lucky, the waiters and waitresses might even quiz you on your Forrest Gump trivia knowledge. Tour length: 2 hours.

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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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