TakeTours Gotobus

DAY1 Monterey Bay - Yosemite - Fresno (293 miles)

We begin our tour at 7:00 am by departing for Yosemite National Park, where we will arrive at 2:00 pm to admire its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, glaciers, and Giant Sequoia groves. Breathtaking scenes like Bridalveil Fall, with its thin, ethereal stream falling with a lightness that calls to mind the bridal veil it is named for, as well as El Capitan, the immense stone monolith, will strike you with their sheer natural power. The Merced River, which meanders through Yosemite Valley, the enormous Half Dome granite formation, and Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in the United States, add to the spectacular natural wonders of the park. After visiting Yosemite, we will spend the night in Fresno, an agricultural town in the Central Valley.

DAY2 Fresno - Hearst Castle - Bay Area (359 miles)

This morning we will visit Hearst Castle, a mansion built from 1919-1947 for the media giant William Hearst. The castle protects an extensive collection of artifacts from the Renaissance period, as well as lavish living and dining quarters and lush gardens. The Neptune and Roman Pools, fed by mountain water, are surrounded by Roman style pillars and statues. Visited by some of the world’s most famous figures, including Hollywood stars, Hearst Castle embodies a fascinating combination of both history and opulent living. After our visit, we will conclude our tour and head back to San Francisco at 12:30, arriving around 7:00 pm.

** We reserve the right to adjust itinerary **