Multi-day Tours and Trips from San Francisco

Multi-day tours from San Francisco bundle the best experiences in Northern California into a trouble-free package. Sip wines in Napa and Sonoma, search for sea life in Monterey and hike the Sierra Nevada Mountains on a trip you’ll never forget.

Giant redwoods and sequoias, rocky cliffs lining the Pacific, awe-inspiring Yosemite and pristine Lake Tahoe are but a sample of what you can experience, as you venture from San Francisco.

2-day trips from San Francisco

The most popular 2-day trip from San Francisco visits Yosemite National Park. The 3.5-hour drive takes you through the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains before arriving at one of the most beautiful national parks in the US.

Enjoy an afternoon and most of the next day to marvel at giant sequoias, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls.

Other destinations on a 2-day trip include the wine-producing regions of Napa Valley and Sonoma, and the rugged coast of Big Sur and Monterey. There are also in-depth visits to parts of San Francisco that you might not find on your own.

3-day trips from San Francisco

A 3-day tour from San Francisco give you that extra time to visit more of Yosemite and beyond. There are camping trips in the Sierras, cruises in San Francisco Bay, trips to Monterey and Big Sur, tours of Redwood National Park and visits to Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas.

Lake Tahoe

An ideal destination in both summer and winter, the Lake Tahoe area is a hub for outdoor sports and absorbing the area’s natural beauty. A multi-day trip that includes a drive to Tahoe will delight naturalists and adventurers alike.

Kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking and some of the best skiing in the country await you here!

On the way from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe, you won’t miss opportunities to see attractions in Yosemite, Ansel Adams Wilderness and Mammoth Lakes. You’ll even get a taste of Gold Rush history in the mining ghost town, Bodie State Historical Park.

4-day trips from San Francisco

On a 4-day trip from San Francisco, you can venture as far as Los Angeles, Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon. Travel farther on the Pacific Coast Highway, visiting sites along the way such as Death Valley, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Hearst Castle.

Also, there are longer visits to Yosemite that allow you to see beyond the mere 1% of the park that can be explored in one day. There is even a Wild West tour that includes it all, from a cruise on the bay to a night on the Vegas strip.

Los Angeles

There are longer multi-day tours from San Francisco that reach Los Angeles. Experience Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as historic Santa Barbara and sweeping vistas from the Pacific Coast Highway.

The 6-hour journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles passes through nearly half the coastline of this vast state with enough stops and sights to take full advantage of your time there. Spot whales and seals at several state parks, stroll among redwoods, and delight in the games and rides at Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

Grand Canyon

Extend your stay in the area by taking a 6-day tour from San Francisco to the Grand Canyon. The route from the Pacific coast takes you through the Sierras and Death Valley before passing through Las Vegas and on to Grand Canyon National Park.

Your first-hand view of the Grand Canyon, named one of the Seven Natural Wonders, is better than any photo. View nature’s masterpiece from the south rim and from the Desert View Watchtower. Try to catch a glimpse of the Colorado River, more than 300 meters below.

Arizona’s Painted Desert, Hopi and Navajo lands are near enough to the park to pass through and savor on your return to California.