2 Week California Tour Packages

California Itineraries for 2 weeks

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• John Muir Trail: Florence Lake to Yosemite

  A 13-day wilderness trek spans 117 miles from Florence Lake to Yosemite Valley. The route passes Devil's Postpile Monument, Thousand Island Lakes, and Half Dome's iconic face. First night at Wyndham Garden Fresno, followed by wilderness camping, costs around $5,000.

  

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  • Fresno USA

    70 mi

  • Yosemite National Park USA

    70 mi

  • Fresno USA

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• 14 Days in California, incl. San Francisco and Los Angeles

  A 14-day California odyssey connects 12 cities from San Francisco to Death Valley. The route encompasses 6 national parks, Historic Highway 1, and Napa Valley wineries, spanning 1,500 miles with carefully curated hotel stays throughout the Golden State.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    San Francisco & Coastal Drive

    Arrive in San Francisco by 2 PM to avoid Golden Gate Bridge traffic. Start your Highway 1 drive south by 8 AM the next day before fog rolls in. The drive to Monterey takes about 3 hours with stops. Visit the elephant seal colony at Año Nuevo State Park but remember to book permits ahead during peak season.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Monterey & Big Sur

    Take the 17-Mile Drive first thing before tour buses arrive. You'll need to pay a $35 entry fee. Book whale watching trips in the morning when the sea is calmer. Plan 6-7 hours for the Big Sur drive. Fill your tank in Monterey since gas stations are scarce and expensive along the route.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Los Angeles Area

    Drive from Morro Bay to LA in about 4 hours. Try to arrive after 2 PM to skip the worst traffic. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame before 10 AM to beat the crowds. Save 20% on Universal Studios tickets by booking online.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Desert Adventures

    Bring extra layers for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway since temperatures drop 30°F at the top. Start Joshua Tree hikes early and pack 1 gallon of water per person. Check out the Hidden Valley Trail for the best introduction to the park.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Eastern Sierra

    Watch your engine temperature on the steep Death Valley to Lone Pine drive. Visit South Tufa area at Mono Lake for the best limestone formation photos. Take an AWD vehicle for the 13-mile unpaved road to Bodie Ghost Town.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Northern California

    Secure a parking spot at Lake Tahoe's East Shore Trail before 9 AM. Try the Bumpass Hell Trail at Lassen Volcanic for amazing geothermal features. Stay on the boardwalks since the ground gets extremely hot.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Yosemite & Wine Country

    Get to Yosemite before 8 AM to avoid long entrance lines. Stop at Tunnel View for classic valley photos. The drive to San Francisco through Napa takes 4 hours. Plan wine tasting stops before wineries close at 5 PM.

    

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• California Bucket List: Road Trip Dreams & National Wonders

  A comprehensive 14-day tour spans 8 major California destinations. Two-night stays in key locations like Yosemite and San Francisco, with single nights in Lake Tahoe and Morro Bay. Includes 13 nights' accommodation, rental car, and flights from around $3,200.

  

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  • Los Angeles USA

    98 mi

  • Palm Springs USA

    45 mi

  • Joshua Tree National Park USA

    45 mi

  • Palm Springs USA

    216 mi

  • Sequoia National Park USA

    100 mi

  • Yosemite National Park USA

    98 mi

  • Lake Tahoe USA

    158 mi

  • San Francisco USA

    187 mi

  • Morro Bay USA

    173 mi

  • Los Angeles USA

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