Experience the miracles of nature and man in one fun two day package. See the towering granite cliffs and stalwart pines of Yosemite.Looming off of the mountain cliffs is your morning destination, Hearst Castle. Experienced State of California employees will lead you through every detail of decadence and luxurious elegance of Randolf William Hearst’s sprawling ‘ranch’ above the clouds on ‘El Cuesta Encantada.’

Operate: Thursday

Tour Itinerary:

• Day 1 Bay Area – Roaring Camp – Carmel – Mission San Carlos – San Simeon
  Motor high to Bear Mountain area and stop by visiting Roaring Camp, you can stroll around the Redwood Trees or take a steam train (optional, admission excluded) inside the park. Then, browse along the streets of Carmel and enjoy some of the best specialty shops and art galleries that Carmel has to offer. Mission San Carlos is a place full of California history. You can learn some more about California’s past by visiting its Museum. Overnight stay at San Simeon.
  
• Day 2 San Simeon – Hearst Castle – Elephant Seal (Sandy Shores) – Bay Area
  At San Simeon visit Hearst Castle, a testimonial to publisher William Randolph Heart and his empire. The construction of the castle started in 1920 and was not yet finished when Hearst died in 1951. This castle, with its private zoo and celebrated antiques, occupies an area of 137 acres. Its unforgettable gold-faced swimming pool impresses all visitors. In 1958, Hearst's children donated the castle to the state of California, and it became a public treasure. A visit to Hearst Castle and San Simeon is not complete without a quick drive up the coast to visit the home of one of California’s largest populations of elephant seals. So, you will stop by the coast to visit these lovely elephant seals playing or resting on the sandy shores. Come back to bay area in the afternoon.

Departure Time and Location:

• 7:00 AM at New Saigon Supermarket, 441 9th St. Oakland, CA 94607
• 7:45 AM at 391 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94108
• 8:20 AM at Marina Food Supermarket, 2992 S. Norfolk St. San Mateo, CA 94403
• 9:00 AM at Marina Food Supermarket, 10122 Bandley Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014
• 9:30 AM at Ulferts Center, 668 Barber Ln Milpitas, CA 95035

Package includes:

• 1-night hotel accommodations
• All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
• Entrances fees to all national parks as specified
• Tour guide (Level 3: fully-guided tour)
• All taxes and fees included

Package not included:

• Air fares between your city and San Francisco
• Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors other than those specified.
• All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
• All other private expenses, gratitude to tour guide (Suggested: $6/day)

Special Note:

• Lodging: Single price is for one person staying in one room. Double, Triple and Quadruple prices are for two people, three people and four people staying in one room respectively. Child rates apply to ages 2-12, please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children).
• Infant under 2 years is $25.00/per day(with a seat but not admission)
• No change in pick-up location is allowed within 2 business days from departure. We are not responsible for the missed tour due to unconfirmed change in pick up locations.

• All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day.
• Standard Cancellation and Refund policy (please read before booking)
• Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
• We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.