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Overnight in Yosemite......................then tour Alcatraz Island |
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Yosemite Park 2-Day Hotel Tour
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Head to the mountains for two amazing days in Yosemite National Park. Visit Yosemite Valley, famous for Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome. Take a walk through a grove of Giant Sequioas, the largest living organisms on the planet. And peer over the edge of Glacier Point, over 3,000 feet about the valley floor. Our Yosemite 2-Day Hotel Tour is the ideal way to get acquainted with this incredlbe national park jewel.
Alcatraz Prison Tour Before or after the Yosemite trip you can tour Alcatraz on your own time. The tour of Alcatraz includes the 45 minute audio tour "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" which features interviews and stories of prisoners and correctional officers who either worked in or were incarcerated in United States Penitentiary-Alcatraz. Alcatraz Island is a senic 10 minute ferry ride from San Francisco's Embarcadero. The ferry departs from Pier 33 in Fisherman's Wharf so it is very easy to find. Take your time exploring "the rock". Click Here for Detailed Itinerary Click for Alcatraz Ferry Information |
Yosemite hotel tours are semi-guided November 1st, 2009 - March 31st, 2010 Click Here for Winter Tour Details |
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06:15 |
2 days |
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Fully-guided tours depart from San Francisco Mondays & Wednesdays April 1st, 2010 - Oct 31st, 2010 Semi-guided depart daily November 1 - March 31st, 2010 |
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Highlights |
Yosemite Tour Includes |
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Yosemite Valley Guided Tour El Capitan and Half Dome Bridalveil and Yosemite Falls Giant Sequoias (seasonal) Glacier Point (seasonal) |
Yosemite Entry Fee & Lodging Lunch Day 1 & Breakfast Day 2 Guided Tour of the Valley Free Time to Hike/Explore Transport in Biodiesel Van |
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Alcatraz Tour Includes |
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20-Minute Scenic San Francisco Bay Ferry Ride Audio Tour of Alcatraz Prison Complex San Francisco Skyline, Golden Gate Bridge & Marin Views |
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During check-out, be sure to ADD ALCATRAZ TOURS. Include your desired Alcatraz Ferry time in the Notes/Comments section and we will try and accommodate you. |
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*A $10 fuel surcharge and $2.50 handling fee will be added to the price of the tour during checkout. Tour does not include
gratuity or meals unless stated. |
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We reserve the right to modify or cancel tours due to lack of participation, vehicle breakdowns or weather or road conditions. |
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Detailed Itinerary
Yosemite Tour Day 1 The Yosemite Park Hotel Tour begins with a complimentary pick-up from your San Francisco accommodations. After a scenic drive through the coastal mountains, the Central Valley, and the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, we arrive at Yosemite National Park. Once in Yosemite, your guide will give you a 1 1/2 hour narrated tour of Yosemite Valley and surrounding areas with ample photo opportunities. |
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Yosemite Valley is approximately 1 mile (1.5 km) wide and 7 miles (10 km) long. During this part of the tour, we make numerous stops for you to enjoy, photograph and appreciate the spectacular beauty that is Yosemite. You will see the valley from a number of great vantage points, the best of which is perhaps Inspiration Point at 4,500 feet above sea level. Yosemite is a mecca for rock climbers, and the sight of people climbing El Capitan's 3,000 ft (1 km) sheer rock face is quite amazing (seasonal). |
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We stay at Cedar Lodge, which is situated in the picturesque Merced River canyon. Because your quide stays at the same hotel, we can offer you a truly guided tour. There’s no need to waste time waiting for bus transfers to get to/from the park, so you can see more of Yosemite. The Lodge has such creature comforts as a restaurant, bar, two swimming pools, a jacuzzi, and private beach access on the Merced River. The river flows cold and heavy in the spring and early summer but is comfortable to swim in during August and September. |
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Day 2 The High Country of Yosemite ranges from 8,000 ft. to the peak of Mt. Lyle, over 13,000 ft. From Glacier Point (seasonal), you can get a bird’s-eye view of the valley from 3,000 ft above. In addition to the spectacular views, you can take a hike to the top of Sentinel Dome or to Taft Point. The Giant Sequoia is found in only one area of the world, the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains. A hike amongst the giant sequoias, the largest living things on the planet makes this two-day tour or Yosemite complete. |
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For this tour, we ask that you bring only necessary items (what to bring). You can leave your larger luggage at your hotel in San Francisco and travel lightly with no hassles. Yosemite Valley, the High Country, giant sequoias, and the comfort of a bed: our overnight hotel trip has it all! |
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Alcatraz Day Alcatraz Island is a scenic 10 minute ferry ride from San Francisco's Embarcadero. The ferry departs from Pier 33 in Fisherman's Wharf. You can choose any time to visit the You should arrive at least 30 minutes before your desired departure time to ensure boarding. |
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The tour of Alcatraz includes the 45 minute audio tour "Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour" which features interviews and stories of prisoners and correctional officers who either worked or were incarcerated in the United States Penitentiary-Alcatraz. An orientation video, ranger-led tours and docent tours are also available. |
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Plan to spend 2-2.5 hours touring Alcatraz though you can spend as much as you want. Unfortunately there is no overnight option on the island (not any more). Accessiblity NOTE: The approach to the main cellblock from the ferry landing is a steep incline. The path is 1/4 mile long with a 12% grade. Assistance is availabe through the park service. |
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Click for Alcatraz Ferry Information |
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