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Northern California Coast including the Redwood Forests

Highlights

  • Tour the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island. Could you escape from here?
  • Go beachcombing along the coast and hunt for seashells.
  • Explore the Octopus Trees in Patricks Point State Park.
  • Hike among the tallest trees in the world in Redwood National & State Parks.
  • Ride the Skunk Train, the old logging transporation, into a redwood forest.
  • Learn something about wine-making in the Napa Valley region.
Season: May to October
Duration: 11 to 14 Nights
Starting from: $4,365

Destinations

  • San Francisco - 1 night: Check into your hotel, then see popular landmarks Telegraph Hill, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf, and Pier 39.
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 1-3 nights: Kayak or canoe the Eel River to gain a unique perspective on the old-growth redwoods and wildlife of this park.
  • Mendocino - 1-3 nights: Ride the Skunk Train from the depot in Fort Bragg over bridges and trestles over the Noyo River with non-stop views of beautiful redwood groves.
  • Redwood National Park - 1-3 nights: Take a ranger-led Tidepool Walk south of Crescent City and discover the wonders of the sea.
  • Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - 1-3 nights: Enjoy a ranger-led tour of historic mines and buildings from the Gold Rush ear, or hike alongside the cool creeks that lead to scenic waterfalls.
  • Wine Country of Napa & Sonoma - 1-3 nights: Plan a picnic at Clos du Val, among an olive grove, or Rutherford Hill, shaded by California live oaks, and share a bottle of their wine with your picnic lunch.
  • San Francisco - 1 night: Spend your last night at a campground near the metro San Francisco area.
  • Friendly guidance from an experienced Trip Planner

  • Personalized Adventure Kit trip portfolio

  • First night accommodation in a 3-4 star hotel in your gateway city
  • Rental of a deluxe RV, sized to suit your group
  • Nightly reservations in carefully chosen campgrounds in or around the National Parks

Fort Bragg Skunk Train

One of the ten most scenic train rides in North America, this historic train takes riders on a 3 1/2-hour journey criss-crossing over the Noyo River and cutting through the Coastal Mountain Range to the spectacular California Redwoods. You can relax and enjoy the nostalgic trip on The Skunk, a train line that's over 120 years old. If you love trains, this one is a must! $47/Adult; $22/Child (ages 3 through 12).

Fort Bragg BBQ Train

This great family experience is a 4 1/2-hour evening train ride in the redwoods with a delicious barbecue dinner and live entertainment. If you're ready for a beautiful, slow ride where you can see Northern California at its best and imagine what it was like more than 100 years ago, this is it. $65/Adult; $35/Child (ages 3 through 12).  Train rides on Saturday feature fresh salmon when available ($5 extra).

Klamath Jetboat Tour - 2 hour

Board the jet boat and begin your 45-mile round-trip journey at the Klamath estuary called "Rekwoi", the Indian name for where fresh water meets the Pacific Ocean. Your Captain takes you upriver while you relax and enjoy the scenery. This is a fully narrated river trip with plenty of photographic opportunities. Watch for wildlife including ospreys and bears feeding along the banks.  $42/Adult; $22/Child (ages 4 through 11).

Redwood Walking Tour - 2 hour

Take a 2-hour easy, guided walking tour into the redwood forest at the south end of the parks. The tour is designed to give you an introduction to the forest ecology.  $75/Person

Redwood Adventure Hiking Tour - 3 hour

Take a 3-hour private guided hiking tour into the redwoods and learn about the forest ecology from an expert. The tour is customized to your group, depending on how far you want to walk or a specific area of interest. You will be able to visit areas not accessible to large vehicles.  $125/Person

San Francisco Alcatraz Day Tour - 2 hour

Step back in time and experience the legendary island that has been a civil war fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in US history. This memorable tour includes: 45 minute audio presentation "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour," featuring actual correctional officers and prisoners who lived and worked on the Island; orientation video by Discovery Channel; ranger and docent tours; historic gardens and abundant wildlife. $26/Adults; $15.75/Child (ages 5 through 11); under 5/free.

San Francisco Alcatraz Evening Tour - 3 hour

Voted "Best Tour of the Bay Area," this Alcatraz night tour provides a more intimate, engaging Alcatraz experience. This tour includes a personally narrated boat tour around the island; guided tours from the dock to the main prison building; "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" and a variety of special programs and presentations offered only at night. Enjoy a sunset silhouetting the Golden Gate Bridge and breathtaking views of San Francisco as night falls. A truly exceptional experience. $33/Adults; $32/Junior (12 to 17); $19.50/Child (ages 5 through 11); under 5/free.
Big Sur Coastline, Sequoias and Yosemite National Park

Big Sur Coastline, Sequoias and Yosemite National Park

11 to 14 Nights  |  Starting from $4,425

From the Pacific Coast to giant sequoias and granite mountains, this trip hits the highlights of California's most spectacular scenery. From San Francisco down Pacific Highway 1, you'll travel along the scenic coast before heading inland to the Giant Forest where four of the world's five largest sequoias are found. Another scenic drive awaits you into Kings Canyon and then on to Yosemite with its impressive waterfalls, towering cliffs, rounded domes, and massive monoliths.

Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe and Gold Country

Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe and Gold Country

11 to 14 Nights  |  Starting from $4,250

Take your time exploring some of the Sierra Nevada Mountains' finest scenery on this tour. Impressive waterfalls, towering cliffs, rounded domes, and massive monoliths await you in Yosemite. The drive over Tioga Pass takes you to ghost towns, tufa (too-fah) formations and hot springs on your way to spectacular Lake Tahoe. Activities like kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, boat tours, whitewater rafting and mountain biking are plentiful. Return to San Francisco via Sutter's Mill, birthplace of the 1849 California Gold Rush.