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10 Day California/Nevada Road Trip

Who doesn’t love a road trip?
10 days
Road Trips
Day 1 :
  • Los Angeles or Sacramento to Yosemite National Park - Begin your adventure by departing Los Angeles and driving to Yosemite National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and check into your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day exploring Yosemite Valley, taking in iconic sights like El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall.
Day 2 :
  • Exploring Yosemite National Park - Dedicate this day to exploring more of Yosemite’s natural wonders. Hike the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls, or enjoy a leisurely walk around the serene Mirror Lake. In the evening, relax at your lodge and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding granite cliffs and pine forests.
Day 3 :
  • Yosemite to Lake Tahoe - Leave Yosemite and drive to the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Upon arrival, check into your lakeside hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the crystal-clear waters of the lake or take a scenic boat tour. Enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants with views of the lake.
Day 4 :
  • Exploring Lake Tahoe - Spend the day exploring Lake Tahoe’s natural beauty. Hike in the nearby trails, such as the Eagle Falls Trail, or spend the day on the water with activities like kayaking or paddleboarding. In the evening, try your luck at one of the casinos on the Nevada side of the lake.
Day 5 :
  • Lake Tahoe to Napa Valley - Depart Lake Tahoe and drive to the renowned Napa Valley. Check into your hotel and begin your wine-tasting journey. Visit a couple of wineries in the afternoon and enjoy a gourmet dinner paired with local wines.
Day 6 :
  • Exploring Napa Valley - Dedicate this day to exploring more of Napa Valley’s vineyards and wineries. Take a guided wine tour or a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards. Relax at a spa or enjoy another gourmet meal featuring the region’s best cuisine and wines.
Day 7 :
  • Napa Valley to San Francisco - Leave Napa Valley and drive to the vibrant city of San Francisco. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and the bustling Embarcadero. Enjoy dinner in North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy.
Day 8 :
  • Exploring San Francisco - Spend the day discovering San Francisco’s highlights. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and explore the neighborhoods of Haight-Ashbury and the Mission District. Take a ride on the iconic cable cars and enjoy the diverse culinary scene of the city.
Day 9 :
  • San Francisco to San Luis Obispo - Drive south along the scenic Highway 101 to San Luis Obispo. Check into your hotel and explore the charming downtown area. Visit the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and enjoy a relaxed evening dining at a local restaurant.
Day 10 :
  • San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles - On your final day, drive back to Los Angeles. Consider taking the Pacific Coast Highway for stunning coastal views. Arrive in Los Angeles, return your rental car, and reflect on the unforgettable memories made during your 10-day California road trip.
Day 1 :
  • Los Angeles or Sacramento to Yosemite National Park - Begin your adventure by departing Los Angeles and driving to Yosemite National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and check into your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day exploring Yosemite Valley, taking in iconic sights like El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall.
Day 2 :
  • Exploring Yosemite National Park - Dedicate this day to exploring more of Yosemite’s natural wonders. Hike the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls, or enjoy a leisurely walk around the serene Mirror Lake. In the evening, relax at your lodge and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding granite cliffs and pine forests.
Day 3 :
  • Yosemite to Lake Tahoe - Leave Yosemite and drive to the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Upon arrival, check into your lakeside hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the crystal-clear waters of the lake or take a scenic boat tour. Enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants with views of the lake.
Day 4 :
  • Exploring Lake Tahoe - Spend the day exploring Lake Tahoe’s natural beauty. Hike in the nearby trails, such as the Eagle Falls Trail, or spend the day on the water with activities like kayaking or paddleboarding. In the evening, try your luck at one of the casinos on the Nevada side of the lake.
Day 5 :
  • Lake Tahoe to Napa Valley - Depart Lake Tahoe and drive to the renowned Napa Valley. Check into your hotel and begin your wine-tasting journey. Visit a couple of wineries in the afternoon and enjoy a gourmet dinner paired with local wines.
Day 6 :
  • Exploring Napa Valley - Dedicate this day to exploring more of Napa Valley’s vineyards and wineries. Take a guided wine tour or a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards. Relax at a spa or enjoy another gourmet meal featuring the region’s best cuisine and wines.
Day 7 :
  • Napa Valley to San Francisco - Leave Napa Valley and drive to the vibrant city of San Francisco. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and the bustling Embarcadero. Enjoy dinner in North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy.
Day 8 :
  • Exploring San Francisco - Spend the day discovering San Francisco’s highlights. Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and explore the neighborhoods of Haight-Ashbury and the Mission District. Take a ride on the iconic cable cars and enjoy the diverse culinary scene of the city.
Day 9 :
  • San Francisco to San Luis Obispo - Drive south along the scenic Highway 101 to San Luis Obispo. Check into your hotel and explore the charming downtown area. Visit the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and enjoy a relaxed evening dining at a local restaurant.
Day 10 :
  • San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles - On your final day, drive back to Los Angeles. Consider taking the Pacific Coast Highway for stunning coastal views. Arrive in Los Angeles, return your rental car, and reflect on the unforgettable memories made during your 10-day California road trip.
Q: Do I have to stick to the itinerary?
A: You're free to do what you want and go at your own pace, however your hotel reservations will be strict and hard to shuffle around. These itineraries have you seeing and doing a lot. If you prefer to take your time a little more. Contact us to custom build this trip. These itineraries are for the active and adventurous traveler.
Q: How do I book activities?
A: Some of them you will be able to book with us and others are first come, first serve as they are smaller vendors. After you book Your detailed itinerary will have all that information.
Q: How much driving each day will I do?
A: We estimate 3-5 hours of straight driving as you head to a new destination. Assuming you'll stop along the way and see things it could be longer. We suggest getting an early start each day. After you book, your detailed itinerary will have all that information, including times to start your day etc.
Q: What is the best time of year to do these trips?
A: April - October is best. Many of the destinations are at higher elevations so there might be snow along the mountain passes. July and August can be very hot in some parts of these trips so keep that in mind as well.
Q: What sort of clothing do we need?
A: Because you are going to high and low elevations it would be good to pack for both warm and cold weather. Good hiking shoes for sure and an extra pair in case they get wet. Comfortable clothing and layers is best. Maybe bring one nice outfit if you're going to go somewhere nice in one of the locations.
Q: What else might we need to think about bringing?
A: Bring extra water containers to keep in the car, bug spray and sunscreen. Also a good pair of sunglasses.
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