From $1,649
Guarantee
Small Group
Average
Rating
(14 reviews)
Experience Overview
Get both your hiking and beach fix with this six day trip through some of California’s most beautiful scenery. Discover the majesty of Yosemite National Park with hikes through the most scenic areas, grab a surfboard and catch some waves along the southern California coast, and rest up at a hostel just steps from the beach. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get back out there, have some fun, and make some lasting memories along the way.
Highlights
- Enjoy the many wonders of Yosemite National Park
- Get sprayed by the waters of Nevada and Vernal Fall
- Hike the amazing Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
- Catch a few waves with a surf lesson
- Spend some time relaxing in the sand of a hip southern California town.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2592
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, hiking, walking.
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: NUYL
Starts: San Francisco, United States
Finishes: Venice Beach, United States
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Stop at a farmer’s market in the Central Valley
- Yosemite National Park visit
- Nevada and Vernal Fall hike
- Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
- Surf lesson in southern California
- Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments with hiking and walking excursions
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 nts), participation camping (3 nts).
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, hiking, walking.
Group Leader
- 1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $1,649 ($275 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: San Francisco/Yosemite National Park
The adventure begins this morning with the drive to Yosemite National Park. Along the way stop for some fresh produce at a farmer's market in the central valley. Once in the park hike to Tuolumne Grove to see massive Giant Sequoias. Finish the day with a stop to see El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall en route to your camp for the night.
Day 2: Yosemite National Park
Enjoy free time to navigate the majestic Yosemite Valley at your own pace. Walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail or Swinging Bridge Loop Trail. Relax under the towering granite monoliths of Half Dome or El Capitan. Up for more of a challenge? Test your endurance on a more challenging hike like Upper Yosemite Falls or Four Mile. On the way back to camp, search for climbers on the sheer rock face of El Capitan.
Yosemite Village is a great starting point for launching into your adventure. Your CEO will help you get oriented to visit the Ansel Adams gallery, Ahwahnee Museum and the Yosemite Visitor Center. Here you can start a valley hike or catch a free shuttle around the park.
Day 3: Yosemite National Park
Today is all about getting active and exploring the landscapes of Yosemite. Head out on a hike to Vernal or Nevada Falls or opt to rent bikes and cruise around the valley.
This park is a hiker's paradise filled with different options for every skill level. From miles of trekking to short walks featuring amazing views, you won't have a hard time finding a trail to set out on and enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and make sure to take plenty of pictures. In the evening relax around the fire and swap stories with your group.
Day 4: Yosemite National Park/Venice Beach
Bid farewell to Yosemite this morning and get ready for some ocean waves and sand between your toes as the group heads south to Venice Beach. Travel through the rolling hills and vastness of the Central Valley and arrive at the Pacific coast just in time to walk the beach during golden hour and grab some delicious dinner by the sea.
After the forests of Yosemite the beaches of southern California will be a welcome change for some time to relax and recharge. So suit up, grab a towel, find a volleyball, and live out those California beach fantasies with your friends.
Day 5: Venice Beach
Live the California dream as you wake up to the distant sound of waves crashing against the sand. Then, suit up and get ready for your surf lesson where you'll learn a thing or two about what it takes to make riding those waves look so easy.
Afterwards, enjoy free time on Venice Beach to lounge in the sun, walk out to the pier, or find a beachfront cafe with a table outside for some people watching. Or choose to rent bikes or surf boards and continue the adventure. Your only dilemma today should be deciding which burrito place you want to eat at.
Day 6: Venice Beach
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Anna S. - Traveled, September 2023
Friend advice
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
Jan G. - Traveled, September 2023
Well planned, great people and great CEO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
Alexandra Caroline B. - Traveled, September 2023
The organization was perfect and the combination of the different things we did was good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
Mohamed M. - Traveled, September 2023
I know they would be in capable hands
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
Angela O. - Traveled, July 2023
August 10 I've really enjoyed myself. However, my score has dropped significantly due to one reason only. G Adventures age discriminates and because of it I cannot give you a perfect 10. The 'thirty-something',s' should no longer be capped at 39! Honestly, super old school old-man policy building. I'm now 40 and can't finish the legs of several trips id like to take with your company. Remove the age discrimination policy and instead take personality quizzes, anti-Karen surveys, and sign waivers of the accommodation type. I'm an adventurer through and through. 3 people were directly affected in my group because of the age discrimination policy and after our trip we couldn't continue. Unfortunately, the other offerings that are open to forty plus year olds aren',t the exact same trips that are for the thirty-something's and this is wrong. We are a different generation than the founding policy makers of G Adventures and it should be reflected. I would guarantee you I'd sigh up for at least one adventure a year with you now if you removed the discriminative policy. Unfortunately, much of the world starts traveling later in life now. For me I left a controlling, emotionally and psychologically abusive 14 year relationship and I'm free to be me finally. I honestly love G Adventures so much and have considered being a travel guide even (not practical in my Texas residency circumstance) however the fact that the age discrimination has not been resolved even though I've brought it up for all 3 of my trips in the past year as well as been on point with discussion with all three trip-mates is the major factor in my low score. Remove the extremely low age of 39 as a blocker (35 even for hostels) and re-evaluate society properly and I',ll give you the perfect 10 back. Please excuse the typos and wording as I'm quickly typing on my mobile device.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Joseph T. - Traveled, July 2023
You get to meet people that are like minded and enjoy the wonder of the world
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2023
Jake H. - Traveled, July 2023
Removed a lot of the stress of solo travel whilst retaining a casual and friendly atmosphere
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2023
Greta W. - Traveled, July 2023
Especially if they are wanting to travel alone, group tours are a great way of meeting people and seeing places that are otherwise not as accessible solo.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2023
Curtis B. - Traveled, June 2023
It was my first ever trip and I loved every moment of it, John our guide was lovely and seemed to really enjoy his job, I definitely enjoyed his company. The only thing is other members of the tour were at times a little underwhelmed by his knowledge on aspects of the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2023
Imogen M. - Traveled, August 2023
Had a great experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/01/2023
Linda L. - Traveled, August 2023
Everything was planned, with a good balance of independent travel as well. And also travelling with a similar aged group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/01/2023
Zackary Y. - Traveled, July 2023
Trip was great. Getting in contact with a representative on the phone can take hours.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/01/2023
Daniel N. - Traveled, June 2023
Well planned days and good organization.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2023
Alexander P. - Traveled, May 2023
It is the best way for a solo traveler to travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2023
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