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Northern California

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Northern California is a diverse region stretching from the rugged Pacific coastline to the Sierra Nevada mountains, encompassing world-famous landscapes like Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and the Redwood forests. The region is home to the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its vibrant culture, food scene, and iconic landmarks, as well as the renowned Napa and Sonoma wine country. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn here for hiking, skiing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and surfing, while others come to explore historic Gold Rush towns and thriving urban arts scenes. Its sheer geographic and cultural variety makes it a compelling destination for all styles of traveller.

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Northern California · 8 days

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California Dreamin' Self-Launched: Monterey, Yosemite, Tahoe & Napa

A do-it-yourself version of Collette's 8-day California coach tour, covering Monterey and Carmel, the Central Valley farm country, Yosemite National Park, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Napa Valley before finishing in San Francisco. Instead of a luxury coach and 4-star hotels, you'll use Amtrak trains, local buses, the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS), and ride-shares, staying in hostels and budget motels. All the headline sights are self-bookable: 17-Mile Drive by bike, Yosemite with a local guide or solo on the park shuttle, a Lake Tahoe paddlewheeler cruise, and a Napa vineyard tour and tasting. Costs are approximate backpacker/mid-budget estimates in GBP per person, excluding international flights. Note: this is a big state — expect some long travel days, and book Yosemite lodging and Tahoe/Napa tastings well in advance.

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