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YOSEMITE & TAHOEMINI ADVENTUREYOSEMITE ACTIVEFR$440 ADVENTUREFR$2,399San Francisco San Francisco 3 DAYS San Francisco San Francisco10 DAYSWEST COASTHighlights• Camp on the shores of crystal-clear Lake Tahoe• Explore Yosemite’s granite peaks and thundering waterfalls• Wander through a grove of towering sequoia treesHighlights• Take in the views of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls and Half Dome• Enjoy an overnight trekking trip into the high sierra backcountry• Get back to nature with participation camping in beautiful surroundsDAYITINERARYDAYITINERARY010203San Francisco / Lake TahoeLeaving San Francisco, head for the hills and traverse across themagnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains en route to the crystal-clearwaters of Lake Tahoe, which straddles the border between Californiaand Nevada. Lake Tahoe is well-known for its meandering trails,incredible vistas and fun-packed casinos. Get out there and swim,hike or enjoy a myriad of water-based activities in a dreamy settingfollowed by an optional sunset sailboat cruise, with five-star viewsguaranteed! Tonight you can top off your evening setting up camp onthe shores of the lake. There’s nothing better than sleeping outdoorslistening to the gentle lapping of the water.Lake Tahoe / Yosemite National ParkAfter crossing the out-of-this-world 10,000 ft Tioga Pass, you’llcatch your first glimpse of Yosemite’s exquisite landscape of glaciercarvedcliffs and cascading waterfalls. Down in Yosemite Valley, checkout the famous Nevada Falls for unparalleled views of El Capitan’ssheer granite rock face. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife too, asbears have been known to make the park their home. See for yourselfwhy this truly is one of America’s top national parks. You will berewarded by some amazing photo opportunities. (B, L)Yosemite National Park / San FranciscoLeaving the incomparable beauty of Yosemite behind you, stop at agrove of towering redwoods on the way to the ‘City by the Bay,’ SanFrancisco. En-route, feast your eyes on another impressive displayof Mother Nature’s handiwork. Redwoods are the tallest trees in theworld, growing to a whopping 110 metres in height and litter thelandscape of northern California. Later on, head back to San Fran,home to the prison of Alcatraz and the engineering marvel of GoldenGate Bridge. Your adventure wraps up today in San Fran. (B, L)0102-0506-0809-10San Francisco / ColomaMeet your group in San Francisco and drive to Coloma where the tripgets underway with four hours of whitewater rafting on the AmericanRiver. Different levels of rafting are available, depending on the skillof the group, but you’re guaranteed a wet and wild ride! (L, D)Yosemite National ParkOne of America’s most beautiful national parks, Yosemite is famousfor its granite rock formations, waterfalls and sequoia trees. Settleinto your campsite in the Tuolomne Meadows area and head out fora hike either to the evergreen forest around Dog Lake or to the topof Lembert Dome for panoramic views. Day 3 sees you hiking thefloor of the Yosemite Valley on trails to Vernal and Nevada Falls. Day4 involves a short drive to Glacier Point for awesome views from anelevation of 7,214 feet (over 2,100 metres). Hike the Taft Point Loopback down to the Valley for sunset views. Yosemite’s sheer rock facesare an ultimate rock climber’s challenge and, on Day 5 after a fullsafety briefing, you’ll enjoy a gentler introductory climb. (4B, 4L, 4D)Yosemite National Park (Backcountry Trek)Three days dedicated to backcountry hiking to experience clear lakes,glaciers and pine forests in the remote areas of Southern Yosemiteand Alpine Lakes, away from the main trails. You’ll be asked to carrytents, sleeping bags and food with you. (3B, 3L, 2D)Yosemite National Park / San FranciscoSwitch to two wheels for a bike ride following the trail down to LewisCreek in the Bass Lake area, cycling past tall cedars and pines andhopping over boulders. The afternoon is free for optional activitiesincluding horse riding. On Day 10, return to San Francisco, where thetour concludes with a mid-afternoon arrival. (L)InclusionsService Level: Camping Age Group: Any ageAccommodation: Camping (2 nts) Transport:Air-conditioned private touring van, with freeWi-Fi access Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunchesGroup Leader: Tour Leader throughout GroupSize: Max 13 Tour Code: TAXSFSan FranciscoUSA Lake TahoeYosemite N.P.InclusionsTrip Style: Active Service Level: CampingPhysical Grading: 4 Age Group: Any ageAccommodation: Lodge (2 nts), participationcamping (7 nts) Transport: Air-con privatetouring van with Wi-Fi, rafting, hiking, cyclingMeals: 7 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinnersBudget: Allow USD $50-100 for meals notincluded Group Leader: Chief ExperienceOfficer (CEO) Group Size: Max 13, Avg 10 TourCode: GANUYASanFranciscoUSAColomaYosemite N.P.Departures 2014May - SepSelected Mondays and SaturdaysDepartures 2014STARTFINISHJul 10 Jul 19Jul 24 Aug 02START FINISHAug 07 Aug 16START FINISHAug 28 Sep 06CALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK79