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California’s Napa Valley, Redwoods & Yosemite

 
4.4 stars(43 reviews)
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From prehistoric redwood forests to the waterfalls of Yosemite National Park and Napa Valley's world-famous wineries, experience the vast beauty of northern California

Join an expert Tour Manager and local guides on this scenic holiday beginning and ending in San Francisco.

Embark on an unforgettable tour unveiling some of California's greatest offerings - including a spectacular day aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train and time to uncover the Golden State's premier nature spots.

Marvel at the rugged coast from Monterey and the famed 17-Mile Drive, gaze in awe at the giant redwoods of Sequoia National Park and admire the panoramas of Yosemite National Park before moving on to Sacramento and the renowned Napa wine country.

Unforgettable Experiences

Weaving through wine country on the Napa Valley Wine Train
Weaving through wine country on the Napa Valley Wine Train
Soak in the ambience of the Napa Valley Wine Train while following a route from Downtown Napa to St Helena and enjoying a gourmet lunch accompanied by wine-country scenery.
Embarking on a scenic rail excursion through the redwoods
Embarking on a scenic rail excursion through the redwoods
Discover California's towering prehistoric trees while venturing through vast redwood forests on the Roaring Camp Railroad's Redwood Forest Steam Train, a preserved steam train from the 1890s.
Marvelling at Yosemite National Park
Marvelling at Yosemite National Park
Venture through the Yosemite Valley on a guided tour and the Sugar Pine Railroad, surrounded by scenes of towering mountains, lush forests and thundering waterfalls.

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4.4 stars4.4 / 5 · 43 reviews

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Max Rowland

5 stars

Submitted 19/Jul

My wife and I really enjoyed the vacation. Our tour guide, Linda, was fabulous.

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Joseph

5 stars

Submitted 18/Jul

This was a great experience, and having our tour manager and driver made it smooth, fun, safe, and educational. Stopping into some smaller towns as we traveled to the big events (redwoods, sequoias, wine country, San Francisco) made it even more interesting to have lunch or tour rail museums. The state and national parks with their professional employees and voluntary tour guides had us understanding the history and complexity of the areas visited. Our group was filled with supportive interesting tourists like myself, making it more personal.

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Denice Morgan

1 stars

Submitted 17/Jun

This us the 3rd time Ihave received the same survey Read the other 2 submissions

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Diane Scott

5 stars

Submitted 13/Jun

I recently returned from Vacations by Rail’s California tour featuring San Francisco, Yosemite, Napa and Sonoma, and overall I had a wonderful experience. The itinerary was excellent and struck a nice balance between activity and relaxation. Highlights included exploring San Francisco, visiting Yosemite, riding the Napa Valley Wine Train, and enjoying the beautiful scenery throughout the trip. The hotels were comfortable, the excursions were well chosen, and I appreciated being able to experience places I likely would not have arranged on my own. I was especially pleased with how physically manageable the trip was. There was certainly plenty of walking and stairs, but the pacing allowed me to enjoy the experience rather than feel rushed. I returned home tired in a good way. The tour guide contributed to a positive atmosphere and was knowledgeable and ready to answer questions and to make sure our needs were met. I appreciated his restaurant recommendations whe we were on our own. The Wine Train lunch was a particular highlight—not something I would have paid for separately, but I was very glad it was included. I do have a few reservations about the newer Vacations by Rail policies regarding the handling of luggage. Compared to other tour company trips, I have taken, fewer meals were included and only one airport transfer was included. None of these changes ruined the trip, but they did lessen some of the “take care of everything for me” feeling that I associate with escorted tours, especially at this price point. That said, I would still highly recommend Vacations by Rail for travelers who enjoy scenic destinations, unique experiences, and the convenience of having the major details arranged for them. This trip gave me memories I will treasure, and I am grateful I went.

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Terry Smith

4 stars

Submitted 13/Jun

Great trip! We saw all we hoped to see and did all we hoped to do. Outstanding tour manager. Excellent accommodations.

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Mimi Ackerman

5 stars

Submitted 13/Jun

The trip was wonderful and our tour guide and bus driver were professional and helpful.

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