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Yosemite 1
End of the road at Kings Canyon
California Coastline

Yosemite, Sequoia, & California Coast

From the historical streets of San Francisco to the majesty and grandeur of Yosemite, the Sequoias, and the Pacific Coast Highway, there is much to see and do. Come and explore these areas with us. Learn about the history of the region. Revel in the towering granite cliffs of Yosemite as water cascades down waterfalls into the valley floor. Walk through ancient Sequoia and Redwood groves. Relax to the sound of waves and soak in the sunset as it dips below the horizon on the Pacific coast. Spend seven days on your own adventure through this area with 14 other explorers. Your adventure awaits!

Tour Price

$5,199.00 Per Person Double Occupancy

$5,649.00 Per Person Single Occupancy

$4,999.00 Per Person Triple Occupancy

$4,499.00 Per Person Quad Occupancy

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July 5
July 12

Tour Highlights:

  • Alcatraz and Fisherman's Wharf
  • 2 Nights inside/near Yosemite Valley
  • 1 Night inside Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
  • 2 Nights at Pacific Ocean Beachfront Properties
  • Wildlife Viewing Opportunities on the Pacific Coast Highway, Including Elephant Seals, Sea Otters, Gray & Humpback whales, and Other Aquatic Mammals
  • Explore the Largest and Tallest Trees In the World: Sequoias and Redwoods

Inclusions:

  • Knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • Comfortable Transportation
  • 7 Nights Lodging Including Portage
  • 7 Breakfasts Included
  • 6 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners
  • Activities
  • U.S. Resident National Park entrance fees
  • Water
  • Taxes, Fees, and Gratuity Associated with All Activities (Tour Guide Tips Excluded)

International Visitors National Park Pass Entry Fees (Non-U.S. Residents)

Itinerary:

  • San Francisco

    Arrive at the San Francisco Airport anytime today and then transfer by hotel shuttle on own to your pre-night hotel located on the waterfront of the Bay. Evening free on own.

    Lodging: Doubletree Airport, San Francisco, CA

  • El Capitan

    Early rise to get out of the city and on our way to Yosemite National Park. You will travel across the Central Valley into the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada and then climb up to Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Meadows, where you will enjoy lunch and the opportunity to hike in the Sierra Nevada along the John Muir Trail or up to one of the many high alpine lakes and granite peaks found in this area. Toward the end of the day, you will travel down into Yosemite Valley, where you will watch the sun setting on El Capitan, Half Dome, and the many waterfalls that will be cascading down the granite cliffs all around the valley.

    Our welcome dinner will be at the Majestic Yosemite Lodge.

    Lodging: Rush Creek Lodge, Groveland, CA

    Meals: B, L, D

  • Nevada Falls

    You will spend the day exploring the many areas in and around the valley, including the Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite visitor’s centers, Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls, and walk along the Merced River to see Vernal Fall, Emerald Pool, Silver Apron and for those hearty souls, Nevada Fall. You will also have the opportunity to travel up to Glacier Point.

    Lodging: Rush Creek Lodge, Groveland, CA

    Meals: B, L

  • Kings Canyon

    This morning you will depart Yosemite and move on to another equally beautiful region of the Sierra Nevada, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. En route to the next park, you will pass through the Fresno/Clovis metropolitan area. As you climb back up out of the Central Valley, you will enter Sequoia National Park and make your first stop at Grant Grove. In the afternoon, you will descend into Kings Canyon. You will see Grizzly Falls, Roaring River Falls, and explore Zumwalt Meadows. There are great walking/hiking trails here.

    Lodging: Grant Grove John Muir Lodge, Kings Canyon National Park, CA

    Meals: B, L

  • Sequoia

    Today will be a day of further exploring the other sides of Sequoia National Park. You visit the General Sherman tree and many other groves of Sequoias in the region. In the early afternoon, you will say goodbye to the Sequoias and the Sierra Nevada and travel down into the Central Valley on your way to the California Coast and the Pacific Coast Highway. Our last stretch of road before you reach the coast will be through beautiful rolling hills of Paso Robles.

    Lodging: Fog Catcher Inn, Cambria, CA  

    Meals: B, L

  • California Coastline

    This morning you will depart Cambria and head up the coast along Pacific Coast Highway 1. This is a beautiful scenic drive along the coast that offers breathtaking views of lighthouses, wildlife, old-growth forests, and miles of rugged coastline. Something new will greet us at every turn. Once we reach Ragged Point, we will return to Cambria, CA and then travel inland along Highway 101 to Monterey, CA. In the afternoon, you will enjoy Cypress Cove and Point Lobos State Park and other areas surrounding Monterey itself.

    Lodging: Monterey Bay Inn Monterey, CA

    Meals: B, L

  • Big Sur

    This morning you will have the opportunity to visit the Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park and enjoy seeing the Coastal Redwoods. These trees are some of the tallest trees in the world, over 300 ft high. Along the way, you will enjoy views of Bixby Bridge and other scenic views along the highway. Once finished, you will travel north to San Francisco and transfer to your hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf. If you arrive early, you will leave your bags at the hotel and start exploring the area. You then will enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner cruise with Hornblower Cruises in the San Francisco Bay. This boards at 7:00 PM and returns around 10:30 PM.

    Lodging: Hotel Zoe, San Francisco, CA

    Meals: B, L, D

  • Alcatraz

    This morning, you will enjoy a tour out to Alcatraz Island allowing you to explore this historic prison and island. Upon returning to shore, you will return to your hotel for check out and airport transfers.

    Meals: B

Tour Details:

Not Included:

  •  Airfare
  • Airport Transfers
  • Any meals not listed
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature
  • U.S. Non-Resident Park Entrance Fees
  • Gratuities for the tour director, driver, local guides and outfitters

Arrival / Departure Info:

  • Arrival Location: San Fransisco Airport
  • Arrival Time: Any time on Day 1
  • Departure Location: San Fransisco Airport
  • Departure Time: After 4:00 pm on Day 8 of the tour

 

SWAT Trip Protection Plan (TPP)

Travel with Confidence. Cancel with Flexibility.

The SWAT Trip Protection Plan (TPP) gives you the freedom to cancel your tour for any reason up to the day before departure and receive a full refund of your SWAT-collected tour payments. It’s a simple, transparent cancellation waiver designed to provide flexibility for our guests and clarity in our booking process.

What TPP is-and Isn't

  • Not Insurance. It is SWAT's own cancellation waiver.
  • Coverage: Full refund of Swat-collected tour price and SWAT-sold add-ons (e.g., optional activities, additional nights of lodging, etc).

Who & What's Eligible

  • Who:  Any named traveler on a SWAT booking (direct or qualifing agency/partner sale).
  • When: Must be added at initial checkout (cannot be added later).
  • Exclusions:
    • ​Cruise or third-party products (e.g., AMA Waterways) outside SWAT's control.
    • Air or rail tickets not booked by SWAT
    • Government fees (e.g., park passes).
    • Wholesale agreements that prohibit supplier waivers.

How to Purchase

  • At checkout, you'll see an unchecked box offering TPP at 10% of your SWAT cart total.
  • Check the box to add TPP; leave it unchecked to decline.
  • Once you leave the checkout page, you cannot add or remove TPP.

Cancelling Under TPP

  • Deadline: You may cancel through 11:59 pm local time in your tour's start city on the day before your first activity.
  • Process:
    • ​Call or email the contact on your confirmation notice.
    • We'll log your request timestamp (with time zone) and ask for a brief written confirmation via email to info@southwestadventuretours.com.
  • Refunds: We refund 100% of all SWAT-collected tour and SWAT add-on amounts. The 10% TPP fee is retained.

After the Deadline

  • If you cancel on or after your tour start date, or are a no-show, SWAT cancellation terms apply (no refund of tour amounts).

Rescheduling

  • You may reschedule your protected booking once within 12 months of your original departure date at no additional TPP fee.
  • If your new tour price is higher you pay only the difference in TPP fee; if lower, there will be no refund of the original fee.

Timing of Refund

  • Once we receive your written cancellation request, Accounting initiates your refund within 5-7 business days.
  • Actual bank posting time depends on your bank's processing schedule.

FAQ

What does TPP cover?

SWAT-collected tour and SWAT-sold add-on payments only.

When must I buy?

At initial checkout, cannot add later.

Can I cancel for any reason?

Yes, up to the day before your tour starts.

Is TPP refundable? 

No, the 10% fee never refunds.

Can I move my trip?

Yes, once within 12 months at no extra TPP fee.

By choosing SWAT Trip Protection Plan, you gain flexibility to cancel worry-free, while SWAT maintains clear, consistent operations and revenue handling. Enjoy your adventure with confidence!

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