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intricate exhibits detailing how railroads changed life in
          the West. Next, we’re immersed in California’s gold rush
          era in the mid-1800s during a tour of the Kennedy Gold    2026 DEPARTURES
          Mine. Learn about mining from our expert guide, then      ○○○○ ● ○
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          receive a complimentary poke sack for collecting your          
          own treasures while panning for gold! Later, we travel to   JAN   FEB   MAR   APR   MAY   JUN
          Oakhurst and check in to our accommodations. MEAL B       ○○ ●● ○○                                           WE S T ERN & MIDWE S T ERN U S
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          2 nights at Fairfield Inn & Suites-Oakhurst Yosemite
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          Day 5: Yosemite National Park                             From $6,199 per person
          We explore the scenic protected lands and natural         Triple/Quad subject to availability
          wonders of Yosemite National Park today! In Mariposa      Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
          Grove, take a leisurely hike through enormous sequoias    available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
          and marvel at how they can live for more than 2,000
          years, growing up to 300 feet tall. A park ranger joins   Deposit: $200 per person
          us as we view some of Yosemite Valley’s most famous       Final Payment Due: 75 days prior to departure
          landmarks, including Yosemite Falls, the Half Dome, and   Full refund for cancellations before this date.
          El Capitan. There is also time to explore on your own,
          such as going for a stroll along a beautiful trail, visiting     ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          the park store, or grabbing a bite to eat. MEAL B
          Day 6: Castle Air Museum & Monterey
          This morning, we begin our drive back towards the coast
          and stop at Castle Air Museum in Atwater. View historic
          military and presidential aircraft, see technology from the
          past, and get a glimpse into the future of flight. We then
          visit Casa de Fruta, a family-owned orchard that offers
                                                                       Sacramento Walking Farm-to-Fork Food Tour   
          nuts, wine, sweets, and other gifts. Later, we arrive at our   S a c r a m e n t o W a l k i n g  F a r m - t o - Fo r k  Fo o d  T o u r
          Monterey hotel and enjoy a leisurely evening. MEAL B
          2 nights near Monterey

          Day 7: Whale Watching
          Today is all about discovering California’s spectacular
          marine life! We embark on a captivating whale-watching
          cruise in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary,
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                                                                a protected region that’s highly studied for conservation
                                                                efforts. While taking in the beautiful views, enjoy insight
                                                                from the onboard naturalist or marine biologist. After
                                                                an included lunch, we visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium,
                                1  Sacramento
                                                                commonly rated as one of the top aquariums in the
                   Napa Valley                                  United States and the first to exhibit a living kelp forest.
                                              Yosemite          The rest of the day is yours for individual exploration or
                                             National Park      relaxation. MEALS B+L
              PACIFIC
              OCEAN      2  San Francisco
                          1                     Mariposa Grove  Day 8: Roaring Camp Railroads
                 Burlingame  Redwood          2  Oakhurst       We’re off to Roaring Camp Railroads this morning for a
                             Forest
                                                                round-trip journey through the recreated 19th-century
                                                                logging town. Take in stunning vistas as we roll among
                                             CA
                                                                towering groves of redwood trees within the Santa Cruz
                              2                                 Mountains to the summit of Bear Mountain. This afternoon,
                               Monterey
                                                                our journey concludes in the San Francisco area with time
                   Motorcoach                                   to unwind before a celebratory Farewell Dinner. MEALS B+D
                   Whale-Watching Cruise
                   Roaring Camp Railroads                       1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport
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                                                                Day 9: Fly Home

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