Northern California’s Natural Treasures

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to San Francisco. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to Hotel Zephyr, conveniently located near the waterfront, offering easy access to the city’s key attractions, dining options, and scenic surroundings.

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Hotel Zephyr, San Francisco

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Hotel Zephyr, San Francisco

Offering 361 guestrooms, each vibrant room is outfitted with fun and modern amenities for an enjoyable stay in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. The stunning design is an adventurous twist on a nautical design along with some touches of San Francisco and the Bay area. Each room is appointed with a bar-style work station, mini-refrigerators, multi-device docking station with Smart TV streaming, and some even have a magnetic dartboard or backgammon set.

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San Francisco is perhaps one of the most enchanting cities in the United States. From the crooked street in the world, Lombard Street, to Alcatraz and Fisherman’s Wharf; Union Square to the Cable Cars; Chinatown to the Golden Gate Bridge – the city is packed with things to see and do to suit everyone.

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Hotel Zephyr, San Francisco

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Hotel Zephyr, San Francisco

Offering 361 guestrooms, each vibrant room is outfitted with fun and modern amenities for an enjoyable stay in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. The stunning design is an adventurous twist on a nautical design along with some touches of San Francisco and the Bay area. Each room is appointed with a bar-style work station, mini-refrigerators, multi-device docking station with Smart TV streaming, and some even have a magnetic dartboard or backgammon set.

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This morning you will be driving out of the city and heading for the wine region of Napa Valley. Widely considered one of the best wine regions in the US, Napa boasts more than 400 wineries. During your two-night stay in Napa, you will have a chance to partake in wine tasting sessions at a variety of different wineries or maybe take a trip on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Your hotel in Napa, the River Terrace Inn, is located on the banks of the Napa River and offers an idyllic setting for a relaxing stay.

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River Terrace Inn, Napa Valley

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River Terrace Inn, Napa Valley

The River Terrace Inn hosts traditionally-styled guestrooms, offering views of the sparkling waters of the Napa River or the serene village. Each room features a signature Napa Dream Bed with a pillow top mattress and deluxe bedding. Luxurious amenities such as complimentary high-speed internet access, designer bath products and plush towels are just a few of the thoughtful touches that make your stay in this pretty resort more comfortable.

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Today you take a drive to South Lake Tahoe where you will spend the next three nights. Truly a year-round destination, this beautiful jewel in the mountains offers so much to do no matter what the weather. Lake Tahoe activities are limitless. In Spring and Fall, Lake Tahoe activities include perfect fishing and scenic Tahoe golf courses. Summer offers family fun time with mountain biking trips, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, water sports, and golf courses.

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The Landing Resort and Spa, South Lake Tahoe

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The Landing Resort and Spa, South Lake Tahoe

This area of outstanding beauty presents a sparkling summer oasis or a winter wonderland. A boutique hotel of only 88 guestrooms, The Landing Resort and Spa is an intimate guest destination offering a contemporary European design which complements the changing seasons. Carved woods, smooth granite and sleek leather are at the heart of its stylish design. Pillow-top beds, bathrobes, L’Occitane bathroom amenities and 55” flat screen televisions are standard to every room ensuring every stay is in complete comfort.

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Today, you visit one of the most recognisable National Parks in North America, Yosemite. Comprising over 1,189 square miles of scenic wildlands and ranging from 2,000 feet above sea level to over 13,000 feet. The park is home to alpine meadows, mountain forests, lakes, waterfalls, abundant wildlife and a grove of giant sequoias. Spend a couple of days here exploring this iconic National Park.

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Tenaya at Yosemite, Fishcamp nr Yosemite

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Tenaya at Yosemite, Fishcamp nr Yosemite

Elegantly decorated, accommodations offer an inviting retreat after active days in the abundant nature that surrounds the hotel. A range of guestrooms, suites and cottages all feature luxurious down bedding, climate control, televisions and wireless internet.

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After breakfast, you are back on the road and heading to Sequoia National Park located in the southern Sierra Nevada. Although you are only here for one night there are countless points of interest to explore: Majestic giant sequoias and redwoods, soaring Sierra spires, and North America’s deepest canyons. There are more than 800 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to strenuous, so don’t forget your hiking boots. 

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Wuksachi Lodge, Sequoia National Park

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Wuksachi Lodge, Sequoia National Park

The Lodge offers 102 generously sized, mountain-inspired guestrooms, each showcasing stunning vistas of the surrounding mountains or verdant forests. Thoughtfully designed to combine comfort with modern functionality, these accommodations seamlessly blend rustic charm with contemporary conveniences, including a microwave, coffee maker, and mini-refrigerator. Guests will appreciate the warmth of stone fireplaces, the elegance of granite tiles, and the inviting ambience of wood-panelled interiors, making the Lodge a perfect retreat to unwind in the beauty of nature.

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Today you will head back to the coast for a day/evening in Pismo Beach. Soak up the sun on the beach or partake in the many water sports available including surfing, sea kayaking, boating, and fishing. While you are here we highly recommend you also make time to explore San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. If you don’t have time, you could always stop off on your way to Monterey tomorrow.

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Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

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Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Spacious and set along the shore of the Pacific, the guestrooms and suites at Vespera have that special beachy feel that characterises waterfront living. Each room is carefully decorated in warm colours and flashes of blue complete each room. Spa-like bathrooms are accompanied by an abundance of amenities including oversized beds with plush pillowtop mattresses, flat-screen televisions, a coffee-maker, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Your final two nights on this incredible journey will be spent in Monterey. Kayaking, scuba diving, surfing, whale watching, and beach-going are just some of the activities to be enjoyed in and around Monterey. Golf, shopping, and driving the spectacular coastline to Big Sur are a few of the many land-based adventures.

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Hyatt Regency, Monterey

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Hyatt Regency, Monterey

Designed to reflect the hotel’s beautiful outdoor surroundings, the Hyatt’s guestrooms and suites feature elegant furnishings with natural materials and soothing colours. With comfort in mind, all rooms feature Hyatt’s Signature Grand Beds with pillow-top mattresses and sumptuous linens, and spacious bathrooms with marble floors and rainfall showers. In-room amenities include flat screen televisions, refrigerators and coffee makers.

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Depending on your flight time, you may have time to get those last-minute souvenirs in the morning or do some last-minute sightseeing before heading back to  San Francisco International Airport for your flight back to the UK.