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Are you ready for a 6-day journey through California with your new best friends?! Explorations of three National Parks, the beautiful coast, and majestic mountains will be form the backbone of this action-packed trip. We will hike in Yosemite National Park, marvel at the largest trees in Sequoia and Kings Canyon, kayak in Monterey Bay, and soak up the ocean air in the rugged coastline of Big Sur.
It's hard to say what I'm looking forward to most on the itinerary (Yosemite National Park will be amazing!), but I can say for sure I'm most excited to do it with *you* and a bunch of incredible ladies.
We've got all the logistics taken care of, and your trip fee gets you all the activities, transfers, guides, and most meals, too. Basically, you just need to show up, be willing to help around the campsite, and get stoked to see some of the more gorgeous sights California has to offer. Let's do this!
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6 days
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8 - 12 spots
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Double occupancy in tents
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5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included
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TrovaTrip will provide 1 transfer from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) , between 12 PM and 12:15 PM
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TrovaTrip will provide 1 transfer to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on the last day
Activities Included
- Yosemite: Hetch Hetchy Hike
- Yosemite: Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls Hike
- Kings Canyon: General Grant Grove
- Sequoia: General Sherman Visit and Congress Trail Hike
- Sequoia: Moro Rock Trail
- Kayak Monterey Bay
- Highlights of Big Sur
- Big Sur: McWay Falls
Other Inclusions
- Double occupancy in tents
- Local Guide throughout trip
- All city transfers
- Arrival airport transfer (noon on first day)
- Departure airport transfer (evening of last day, please book flights for after 6 pm)
- All camping and cooking equipment (except for sleeping bag and pillow)
- 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners
Exclusions
- Flights
- Food and alcohol (except as noted)
- Visas (if needed) and travel insurance
- Airport transfers outside of designated times
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Tips for Guides
Your Host
Jordan Smith
Jordan (Jordo) is a Midwest-based athlete, outdoor adventurer, and food blogger. As an advocate for multi-dimensional lifelong wellness, she's motivated to fuel well, adventure hard, and have a lot of fun along the way!
Itinerary
Day 1
Monday, Sep 25, 2023
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Day 1
Welcome to the Golden State! Start your adventure with a short hike in the Hetch Hetchy area of Yosemite after your transfer. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner with your group.
transfer
3 HOURS
Airport Transfer
12:00 PM PST on first day.
activity
1 HOUR
Yosemite: Hetch Hetchy Hike
Enjoy this hike in the high country of Yosemite. Distance: 2.5 miles / Elevation Gain: 400ft / Duration: 1-2hrs / Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
meal
dinner
Included welcome dinner at the campground
accommodation
Yosemite Lakes Campground
Overnight camping by Yosemite National Park
Day 2
Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023
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Day 2
It's a full day in Yosemite today as you hike and explore one of the premier national parks of the United States. Your guide will take you on the picture-perfect Maid of the Mist trail as you hike up to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls.
meal
breakfast
Included breakfast at the campsite.
activity
1 HOUR
Yosemite: Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls Hike
While many of Yosemite's hikes are centered on a final destination, this route features stunning views the whole way, from Upper Yosemite Falls across the Valley to the phenomenal granite heights of Liberty Cap, Grizzly Peak, the Panorama Cliffs, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point and even Half Dome soaring above your head. Hike Distance: 7.5 miles / Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,900 feet.
meal
lunch
Included pack lunch.
meal
dinner
Included dinner at the campsite.
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Yosemite Lakes Campground
Overnight camping by Yosemite National Park
Day 3
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023
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Day 3
Travel further into the Sierra Nevada mountains as you head south into the incredibly impressive Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Stop first to walk the General Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park, then hike the Congress Trail, home to many mighty sequoias. Marvel at the sight of General Sherman, the single largest tree in the entire world, then hike up Moro Rock for expansive views of the surrounding forest and sierras.
meal
breakfast
Included breakfast at the campsite.
transfer
1 HOUR
Yosemite to Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Head south along the Sierras into Sequoia and Kings Canyon.
activity
1 HOUR
Kings Canyon: General Grant Grove
An impressive behemoth of a tree, we'll stop first to view General Grant and eat our picnic lunches in Kings Canyon National Park.
meal
lunch
Included pack lunch.
activity
1 HOUR
Sequoia: General Sherman Visit and Congress Trail Hike
Pay a visit to the largest tree in the entire world! It stands 275 feet tall and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base. From the nearby trailhead, you'll walk through other impressive sequoias on the Congress Trail, each tree named after politicians of the past. Distance: 3 miles / Elevation: 483 / Difficulty: Easy / Duration: 1.5hrs
activity
1 HOUR
Sequoia: Moro Rock Trail
A concrete and stone stairway leads over 350 steps to the top of Moro Rock. Even just a short distance from the parking area and above the forests' canopy, the Great Western Divide's peaks become visible. As you climb, views open up from the foothills and San Joaquin Valley to the west, to deep into the wilderness to the east. Distance: 0.5 miles / Elevation: 189ft / Difficulty: Moderate / Duration: 30 minutes
meal
dinner
Included dinner at the campsite.
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Three Rivers Hideaway
Overnight camping in Three Rivers
Day 4
Thursday, Sep 28, 2023
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Day 4
After breakfast this morning you'll head west, leaving the mountains for the equally stunning California coastline. Take to the water on kayaks, exploring Monterey Bay with stunning scenery and wildlife. Say goodbye to the seals and sea lions as you head back to shore and down into Big Sur for the night.
meal
breakfast
Included breakfast at the campsite.
transfer
1 HOUR
From the Mountains to the Coast
Head across the central valley to the coastal town of Monterey.
meal
lunch
Included pack lunch.
activity
1 HOUR 30 MIN
Kayak Monterey Bay
This afternoon you'll paddle in the beautiful Monterey Bay, a protected zone where you can spot sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, shorebirds, and more!
meal
dinner
Included dinner at the campsite.
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Camping on the California Coast
Overnight camping on the California Coast
Day 5
Friday, Sep 29, 2023
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Day 5
It's time to explore Big Sur! Hit the highlights including Andrew Molera State Park and the ocean bluff, Pfieffer Beach, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and McWay Falls.
meal
breakfast
Included breakfast at the campsite
activity
1 HOUR
Highlights of Big Sur
From the bluffs of Andrew Molera to the picturesque Pfeiffer Beach, and the coastal redwoods in Pfeiffer Big Sur and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Parks, you'll spend the full day with your Guide exploring and marveling at one of the best coastal areas in the world.
meal
lunch
Included pack lunch.
activity
1 HOUR
Big Sur: McWay Falls
Enjoy the short walk down to a viewpoint of this waterfall on the beach, the iconic image on all Big Sur postcards. Distance: 0.5 miles / Elevation: 50ft / Difficulty: Easy / Duration: 20 minutes
meal
dinner
Included dinner at the campsite.
accommodation
Camping on the California Coast
Overnight camping on the California Coast
Day 6
Saturday, Sep 30, 2023
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Day 6
It's your final morning as you head north to San Francisco and your flight back home. Enjoy the sights on your coastal drive north. Until next time!
meal
breakfast
Included breakfast at the campsite
transfer
2 HOURS 40 MIN
Airport Transfer
Evening of last day, please book flights for after 6:00 PM PST.
Cancellation Policy
| 25% down payment | Additional payments | |
|---|---|---|
| Spot pending | Refundable | Refundable |
| Spot confirmed | Non-refundable* | Refundable |
| 60 days pre-trip | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions.
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