San Francisco+ 17 Miles+ Yosemite National Park 3-day Tour

Departure city: Los Angeles
Destination: Los Angeles
Way location: San Francisco
Tour No.: BF3
Travel days: 3 Day 2 Night
Transportation: Vehicle
Currency: USD
Single occupancy: $458 / Person
Double occupancy: $358 / Person
Triple occupancy: $328 / Person
Quadruple occupancy: $298 / Person
Departure date: 10/16/2025-04/15/2026: Thursday, Saturday; 04/16/2026-10/15/2026: Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 10/16/2026-12/30/2026: Thursday, Saturday; Additional dates: 12/26/2025, 12/25/2026
Minimum group size: 2 people

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Explore world-renowned San Francisco and its iconic landmarks including Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, and Lombard Street
Experience the picturesque 17-Mile Drive along California's Pacific coast with luxury villas and golf courses
Enter Yosemite National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site and marvel at breathtaking natural beauty including El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome
Special upgrade: Complimentary first-class luxury coach upgrade for Thursday departures (Oct 19, 2025 - Apr 9, 2026) with 15+ guests

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Days 1

Los Angeles - 17-Mile Drive - San Francisco

Depart from Los Angeles in the morning, passing through the rich Central California Great Plains, which produces more than half of the fruits, vegetables, and dried fruits in the United States. Arrive at the picturesque town of Monterey in the afternoon. Pass through the world-famous California Highway 1, enjoy the beautiful sea view of 17-Mile Drive, and arrive in San Francisco in the evening. 17-Mile Drive: The west and south sides border the Pacific Ocean, while the east side winds through the Del Monte fir forest. Along the way, you'll see beaches, spectacular luxury villas and golf courses. Pebble Beach: A renowned resort destination, home to Cypress Point Club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and the Pebble Beach Golf Links.

web.tour_fact.hotel：Crown Plaza Union City; similar

Days 2

San Francisco City Tour

In the morning, visit San Francisco, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides and consists of more than 50 hills. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, the iconic bridge on the west coast of the United States; visit the busiest Fisherman's Wharf; take a cruise at your own expense to enjoy the San Francisco Bay; visit the Palace of Fine Arts and Lombard Street (site of the World Expo donated by the Panamanian government in 1915). Itinerary: Golden Gate Bridge (45 mins) → Palace of Fine Art (30 mins) → Lombard Street (45 mins) → Fisherman's Wharf (2.5 hours, optional for Bay Cruise) → San Francisco In-depth Tour (optional) Optional San Francisco In-depth Tour: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (30 mins) → Civic Center Plaza (25 mins) → Twin Peaks (25 mins) → Treasure Island (pass by) Golden Gate Bridge: One of the world's largest single-span suspension bridges, spanning 2.7 kilometers. Symbol of San Francisco and vital transportation hub. Palace of Fine Arts: Built in 1915 for the Panama Pacific International Exposition. Redesigned and renovated in 1962 by famous German architect Maybeck. Lombard Street: Known as the "world's most crooked street" with eight sharp turns. Surrounded by mansions, well-manicured landscapes, offering breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay. Fisherman's Wharf: Extends from Ghirardelli Square to Pier 35. Features Pier 39 with shops, restaurants, street performances, and views of Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, and Bay Bridge. San Francisco Bay Cruise: Passes under the Golden Gate Bridge and Oakland Bay Bridge with close views of Alcatraz Island. Civic Center Plaza: Also known as Joseph L. Alioto Plaza. City Hall constructed in 1915 in French Renaissance design. Cultural and artistic hub with performance venues.

web.tour_meal.breakfast：Included web.tour_fact.hotel：Ramada by Wyndham Merced; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chowchilla - Yosemite Park Area, an IHG Hotel; Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area; similar

Days 3

Yosemite National Park - Los Angeles

Today we will go to Yosemite National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in eastern California, it is one of the most beautiful and most visited national parks in the western United States. Then return to Los Angeles. Yosemite National Park: The majestic granite, magnificent waterfalls and tranquil valleys make Yosemite look like a fairyland. Features the world's largest granite column - El Capitan; Yosemite Falls with the highest drop in North America; Yosemite Valley; Half Dome; Bridal Veil Falls. Walk in the primeval forest and feel the sweet and fresh air. Special note: In winter, in the event of severe weather such as snow and ice, road icing and road closures, the itinerary may be temporarily changed to ensure safety. Instead of going to Yosemite, you may go to Denmark City, passing through Santa Barbara to return to Los Angeles.

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Transportation (vehicle type based on number of guests)
Professional Chinese-English driver and guide (or driver-guide)
Hotel (number of nights is one day less than total tour days)
Breakfasts

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Lunch and dinner
Transportation to departure boarding point
Service fee (minimum USD $15/person/day; children and infants reserving a seat must pay service fees)
Personal expenses (food & beverage, telephone surcharge, etc.)
Mandatory and optional attraction admission fees (17-Mile Drive and Yosemite National Park mandatory fee: Adult $50, Child $50)
Any expenses not listed in Fee Included

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Meeting points in Los Angeles area: Starbucks - The Square Irvine (06:45), Howard Johnson Fullerton (07:00), Motel 6 Fountain Valley (07:00), Top Island (07:15), Sheraton San Gabriel (07:45, hotel guests only with confirmation number), Hartford Hotel BW Signature Collection Rosemead (07:50), Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park (08:00), Pico House Los Angeles (08:30)
Drop-off at pick-up location. Return time depends on actual itinerary, weather, and traffic conditions.
Optional paid activities: San Francisco Bay cruise (90 mins) - Adult $48, Senior $48, Child $35 (Fri-Sun before Nov 3, 2025; Sat-Sun from Nov 3, 2025); San Francisco Bay cruise (60 mins) - Adult $39, Senior $39, Child $28 (Mon-Thu before Nov 3, 2025; Mon-Fri from Nov 3, 2025); San Francisco in-depth tour - Everyone $50
Minimum 2 people required for tour to operate
Special upgrade: Complimentary first-class 32-seat luxury coach for Thursday departures from October 19, 2025 to April 9, 2026 with 15+ guests (Mercedes Sprinter for smaller groups)