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California Dreamin 2010

An 8-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $1,775

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Starting Price:	$1,775
Tour Length:	8 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Family

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-DANF-0

Cities Visited:
San Diego, San Juan Bautista, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Gold Country, San Francisco, Carmel

Vacation on the coast of California - from San Fran to San Diego visiting Yosemite, Monterey, San Simeon, Cambria, Santa Barbara, Hollywood and Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Star gazing day and night, winery tours the Kodak Theatre seaside townships and more!

Sightseeing Highlights

San Francisco Explore the city; visit theCalifornia Academy of Sciences.
Gold Country Learn about California''s Gold Rushand pan for gold.
Lake Tahoe Ride the Lake Tahoe Gondola for thebest views of the lake.
Mono Lake Enjoy breathtaking vistas and learn froman Expert Naturalist about this otherworldly lake and naturalwonderland.
Yosemite National Park Explore the park with aPark Ranger aboard a private open-air tram; join a Park Ranger foran evening of stargazing; enjoy s''mores and storytelling around acampfire.
San Juan Bautista Visit the historic mission andlearn about the 21 missions built by the Spanish along California''sEl Camino Real.
17 Mile Drive Admire the spectacular coastalscenery as you journey along this famous scenic road.
Carmel Discover this California coast jewel, atop-ten destination in the US.
Monterey Join an exclusive behind-the-scenes tourof the Monterey Bay Aquarium; go kayaking or explore by bicycle;party at our Classic California Beach Party.
Roaring Camp Ride aboard a historic steam trainand admire the giant California Redwood trees.

Dining Highlights

7 full breakfasts
Special Chinese banquet highlight dinner in San Francisco
Special barbecue highlight dinner in Yosemite
Farewell Dinner clambake beach party with drinks in Monterey

10 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
Qualified Expert Naturalist at Mono Lake, Park Rangers andStoryteller in Yosemite.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.

Airport Transfers

On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers areincluded on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should youarrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offerinexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van.Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for theseservices to be booked.

Day 1 - Arrive San Francisco (2 nights)
Welcome to the City by the Bay! Join your complimentary transfer tothe tour hotel perfectly situated right on the Embarcaderowaterfront. At 6:00pm join your fellow adventure-seekers at aKick-Off Party at the hotel.Hotel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Day 2 - San Francisco sightseeing & at leisure
Let''s see if we can leave our hearts in this great city! See themany city sights, including Lombard Street, "The Crookedest Streetin the World," Pier 39''s sea lions, known as the "Sea Lebrities,"the "Painted Ladies" of Alamo Square and so much more! One of thegrooviest and newest spots in town is the California Academy ofSciences - an aquarium, a planetarium and a natural history museumall rolled into one. You''ll be among the 40,000 creatures thatcreep, crawl, fly, slither, waddle and swim in this one-of-a-kindmuseum. Dinner this evening is a delicious Chinese Banquet inChinatown. But first, explore the many alleys and stop by theGolden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. You''re in luck - these famouscookies are as fresh as they come! (Full breakfast / Highlightdinner)

Day 3 - San Francisco - Gold Country - Lake Tahoe
Today your Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! You''ll thenhead toward Sacramento and the Marshall Gold Discovery StateHistoric Park. This is where gold was found in 1848, spurring thelegendary Gold Rush. Discover invaluable nuggets of knowledge asyou visit a replica of the mill and see if you can strike it richpanning for gold! Later, continue to Lake Tahoe, where you''ll betreated to fantastic views from the Lake Tahoe Gondola. Save somepixels on that camera, because coming up is The Deck - a14,000-square-foot observation platform perched at an elevation of9,123 feet. (Full breakfast ) Hotel: MontBleu Resort & Casino

Day 4 - Lake Tahoe - Mono Lake - Yasemite National Park (2 nights)
Now it''s time to venture to another planet - or at least a placethat looks like another planet. Between one and three million yearsold, Mono Lake seems to come from another place, thanks to itsodd-looking limestone formations called tufa towers. Learn aboutthe lake''s history at the Mono Lake Visitor Center and getinteresting accounts about its history, geology and rich birdlifefrom an Expert Naturalist. Next, travel over the Tioga Pass(weather permitting) to Yosemite. Tonight, join your Tour Directorfor an "Evening in Yosemite" and gaze into the heavens during anexclusive stargazing experience with a Yosemite Park Ranger. Farfrom the lights of civilization, the inky skies above Yosemite aretruly cosmic with their mesmerizing scattering of stars andplanets. (Full breakfast) Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge

Day 5 - Yosemite National Park sightseeing & at leisure
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yosemite National Park is awesome!You and your wide-eyed compadres will be introduced to YosemiteValley''s most famous icons as you ride aboard a private open-airtram while a Park Ranger gives you the scoop on the park''s history,geology, and the plant and animal life. Be sure to take the easyhike to the Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in the UnitedStates. This afternoon is free to pursue your own interests! Youmight want to take a bike ride on 12 miles of paved trail, rent araft for a float down the Merced River, or attend one of the manyranger presentations offered daily. Your Tour Director will be onhand to help you plan your day! This evening, after a yummyBarbecue Dinner, enjoy gooey s''mores around the campfire while anexpert on the park serves up tasty tidbits of local history andfolklore. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 6 - Yosemite - San Juan Bautista - Carmel - Monterey (2 nights)
Today you''ll go from the mountains to the sea, heading west throughthe fertile San Joaquin Valley. Stop at a historic fruit stand tosample fruit fresh from the fields, then visit the historic OldMission San Juan Bautista, and learn about the original 21 missionsbuilt by the Spanish. Arriving at the breathtaking Californiacoast, enjoy the scenery along 17 Mile Drive, home to the LoneCypress, a stunning coastline rich in marine life and some of themost impressive mansions ever built. Drive along the top-rankedPebble Beach Golf Links and wonder how anyone can concentrate ontheir game with such amazing views to distract them! Nearby is thevillage of Carmel, where quaint cottages look like they''ve beenplucked from the pages of a storybook. After some free time inCarmel, head to Monterey, where John Steinbeck''s life and work cometo life at Cannery Row and Fisherman''s Wharf. (Full breakfast)Hotel: Portola Hotel & Spa

Day 7 - Monterey sightseeing
We have something special in store for you today - a privatebehind-the-scenes look at the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Taking placebefore the aquarium even opens, this exciting tour gives you achance to interact with staff and see the marine life in a wholenew way. Afterward, enjoy free time to take in the aquarium''svarious exhibits at your own pace. Discover the Giant Octopus whichcan grow up to 30 feet long and weigh nearly 100 pounds; the KelpForest, which at 28 feet high, is one of the tallest aquariumexhibits in the world; the stunning one-million gallon Outer Bay,home to giant tunas, sharks and turtles, or maybe explore the oceanat Splash Zone, where you can dive into a kelp forest and seesharks and penguins. Later, you have a choice of includedactivities - you might take a kayak for a paddle on Monterey Bay orhop on a bicycle and pedal from Cannery Row to the Pacific GroveLighthouse! Tonight, gather up the gang and head to the beach for aFarewell Do, a Classic California Beach Party, complete with grasshuts, palm trees, tiki torches and a roaring bonfire - you''ll agreethat it''s the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the waves and oceanbreeze! Sit by a roaring bonfire and enjoy a scrumptious clambake,followed by delectable s''mores and games of beach volleyball andbocce! (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 8 - Monterery - Roaring Camp - Depart San Francisco
Traveling north past Santa Cruz and heading inland, arrive atRoaring Camp, the coolest train depot this side of the Mississippi.Here you''ll ride into the past aboard an authentic narrow-gaugesteam train that''ll take you over trestles and through toweringCalifornia Redwood groves. Along the way, conductors will narratethe history of the railroad and surrounding giants of the forest.As the train hisses to a stop, it''ll be time to disembark into the21st century and, unfortunately, conclude your amazing Californiaadventure. A complimentary transfer will take you to San FranciscoInternational Airport and, for guests extending their stay, back tothe tour hotel in San Francisco. (Full breakfast)Please do not schedule any flights before 4:00pm

Don't miss our current specials: Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations! Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season. And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations! Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream. And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours. Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money! The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/13/2010 - 8/20/2010	$1,775
8/20/2010 - 8/27/2010	$1,775
8/27/2010 - 9/3/2010	$1,775

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

San Diego
San Juan Bautista
Yosemite National Park
Monterey
Gold Country
San Francisco
Carmel

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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