california's great outdoors America Fly Drive Holiday

california's great outdoors 

  • 4 nights San Francisco

  • 3 nights Napa Valley

  • 4 nights Lake Tahoe

  • 2 nights Yosemite

 

Start your holiday in one of Americas most enchanting cities before moving on to the Napa Valley wine region with its picturesque rolling hills and planted vineyards,  Lake Tahoe ensures you leave knowing you’ve just experienced “the great outdoors” and your experince continues as you explore valleys and waterfalls of Yosemite National park.

The costs will differ on the season you travel in, the flights you choose and the standard of accommodation  

 

Enquire about california's great outdoors fly drive holiday

 

All our America Fly Drive Holidays are Tailor Made for you personally,  we explore airfares and hotels to secure the best  rates available for the dates you want to travel. Pricing will differ depending on what promotional deals the hoteliers and airlines have available  and  how early you book -  11 months hence maximum .

Start by calling 01243 536739 to speak to a human being or complete our ENQUIRY FORM  our office hours are 9:30 to 6 pm Monday to Friday or by prior appointment at the weekend and outside of normal working hours.  

For your financial security all holidays created by Time and Place Luxury Holidays are covered under the Civil Aviation ATOL protection scheme.

Full Itinerary - california's great outdoors FLY DRIVE Holiday

 

Days 1 to 4- San Francisco

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to San Francisco.  Upon arrival take a taxi, or we’ll arrange a transfer for you, to your preferred hotel where you will spend the first 3 nights of your holiday. San Francisco is one of the most enchanting cities in the USA. From Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the world, to Alcatraz and Fisherman’s Wharf, from Union Square to the historic Cable Cars, Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge – the city is bursting with things to see and do

Days 5, 6 & 7 - Napa Valley    

Driving distance 57 miles approximately 1 hour

Collect your hire car from the down town location and slowly make your way across the Golden Gate Bridge out to Sausalito and up to Napa Valley. Then enjoy the next few days to the full tasting vintage wines, poking around antique shops and galleries, relaxing in luxurious spas, swimming, playing golf and tennis, floating lazily over the valley in a colourful balloon and enjoying memorable evenings of fine dining.

Days  8 to 11 - Lake Tahoe  

Driving distance 188 miles approximately 3 hours

In winter you'll find all manner of snow-sports, fifteen ski and snowboard resorts ring the lake. There are hills for sledding almost everywhere and numerous companies offer snowmobile treks into the back-country.  The summer sun transforms Lake Tahoe ensuring you leave knowing you’ve just experience “the great outdoors” The lake is crystal clear edged with mile upon miles of public beaches fit for swimming, sunbathing, canoeing or building sand castles whilst extensive trails wander hither and yonder to encourage you to hike, bike or take a horse up into the hills where the fresh air is bound to invigorate.

Days 12 & 13 - Yosemite

Driving distance 130 miles approximately 2 hours

Leaving the lake and stunning resort or Lake Tahoe drive south to Yosemite National Park, best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area.  Park rangers are on hand to assist you in planning hikes and cycle routes or simply follow one of the trails to mirror lake, careful of the bears, and experience the true beauty of Yosemite.

Day 14 -  San Francisco to UK

Driving distance 175 miles approximately 3 ½ hours

For your last day it’s time to drive west back to San Francisco, there’s a designated “scenic route” to follow between Yosemite and San Francisco taking approximately 3 ½ hours. We’d suggest you set off, after a leisurely breakfast, spending the day driving east and stopping at all the little towns and places of interest along the way. On arrival at San Francisco airport before return your hire car and check in for your overnight flight back to the UK

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FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

 

  • We have suggested a suitable number of nights in each location but we can alter the duration to suit your personal requirements.

  • We will suggest 4* hotels throughout, all in good locations, the standard can be altered if you prefer a more luxurious hotel or more modest accommodation.

  • Car hire: we offer a full range of models from 2 door compacts to a Mustang Convertible

  • We will use our knowledge of America to advise on places you should stop and see recommending bars and restaurants you should visit and ensure you have everything you require for a perfect holiday.

If this itinerary isn't exactly what you are looking for let us tailor make an America holiday itinerary specific to  your personal requirements, if you are looking for ideas and inspiration then follow the links below to browse through some of our other America Holiday itineraries we have created for previous clients then call us on 01243 536739 to speak to a human being or complete the above enquiry form.

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Please note, all visitors to the USA are required, by law, to complete an online ESTA form prior to travel, one form must be completed for each member of the family and or party. The US government charges a fee of $14.00 for ESTA applications,

For your financial security all holidays created by Time and Place Luxury Holidays are covered under the Civil Aviation ATOL protection scheme.