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- Globus
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 46
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Meet your guide and group over welcome drinks
- Explore San Francisco's iconic sights and sounds
- Sip wine in Sonoma's renowned vineyards
- Marvel at Yosemite's majestic natural beauty
- Drive through Big Sur to the historic Hearst Castle
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO
- Day 2 SAN FRANCISCO
- Day 3 SAN FRANCISCO. EXCURSION TO SAUSALITO & SONOMA
- Day 4 SAN FRANCISCO–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
- Day 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–MONTEREY
- Day 6 MONTEREY. EXCURSION TO CARMEL
- Day 7 MONTEREY–BIG SUR–SAN SIMEON–SOLVANG
- Day 8 SOLVANG–SANTA BARBARA–LOS ANGELES
- Day 9 LOS ANGELES
- Day 10 LOS ANGELES
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Globus
Number of tours
438
Age Range
5 to 80 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideBad
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- ABelinda· September 21st, 2023It was definitely higher end as far as tours go. Bus driver and tour guide were excellent. Accomodation great. Well chosen itinery.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- Atatiana· September 4th, 2023this was our 3rd trip, most likely will book again in 2024Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
- ARhonnie· September 1st, 2023Darren, was pleasant, remembered our names and was always available to listen or discuss the trip.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
- AAntoinette· August 31st, 2023My family and I were disappointed that the tour of Los Angeles did not include Universal Studios. It could have taken the place of the Getty Museum or the Farmers Market stops. We would have also enjoyed additional time In San Francisco. Overall, we had an excellent time. The hotes were top notch. Our tour guide Darren H. and our bus driver Jose were outstanding.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
- ANancy· August 30th, 2023Darren, was very caring and offered to bring us dinner because I did not feel well and could not go to dinner. He also checked on us the next morning. I appreciate his kindness and compassion. We enjoyed our adventure! NancyShow moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
- AElizabeth· August 29th, 2023Road conditions shortened our time in Big Sur, but I would love to see more hours allocated to Yosemite and Big Sur in the future.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
- AJAMES· August 29th, 2023The overall tour was very good. The Farmer's Market experience was alright, but I think that working in a studio tour instead might have been more interesting.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
- ARochelle· August 26th, 2023Darren has been a fabulous Tour Director and Oze has been a fabulous driver. They have both been kind and informative at all times. They have made our tour first class. Both of them are an asset to Globus and they should be given bonuses.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
- AHarriet· September 13th, 2023Good balance of natural world & urban environments…the tremendous variants of California. Substantial breakfasts to start our busy days. Guide is lively, energetic, caring, kind, informative, patient, a good partner with driver. Well-prepared hotel venues.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
- AMartyn· August 26th, 2023Darren and Hose go above and beyond and both are excellent . You should promote both and give them bonusesShow moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Globus
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- J
Jeffrey
Asked on August 15th, 2025I'm thinking about joining this tour as a solo traveler in my mid 40s. However I have a few questions: how many people are signed up? What ages (particularly number of small children?) and if any other solo travelers? I also wonder about required fitness level (I have an ankle joint problem and can't walk too much on stairs or for hours in uneven terrain).
GlobusOperator•Written August 2025There about 16 passengers booked on this departure as of now. We are unable to advise the ages of the participants but it can range as young as 5 years old and up. There are about 2 solo travelers booked at this time. If you would like to move forward with this date we would have to submit a request to our Operations team to make sure an additional solo traveler can be accommodated. This tour is recommended for moderate walkers but comfortability is based on your preference.
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Jeffrey
Traveler•Written August 2025Why would it be difficult to accommodate another solo traveler? I assume we would get single rooms?
- GlobusOperator•Written August 2025
As our tours are based on double occupancy, our Operations teams only allows a specific amount of singles/triples to be accommodated. Once that allotment has been filled a request must be submitted to confirm space.
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Suzanne
Asked on April 16th, 2025Does this tour include travel along the Pacific Coast Highway?
- GlobusOperator•Written April 2025
This tour does include a portion of the Pacific Coastline (17-mile drive).
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Ali
Asked on June 25th, 2024Would like to visit Sequoia National Park. Is there a Redwood visit? Can an alternative activity replace wine tasting? Is it possible for a friend to join one day later?
- GlobusOperator•Written June 2024
Tour visits Sequoia National Park with giant trees, not redwoods. Wine tasting is part of core itinerary but can discuss sitting out with Tour Director. Friend can join tour 1 day late, will miss that day's sightseeing with no cost reduction, and can easily join since tour stays in San Francisco on day 2.
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Ali
Traveler•Written June 2024Would like to book but need a better price or ability to use promo code
- GlobusOperator•Written June 2024
Space available for two travelers on September 6, 2024 departure. Can book now.
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April
Asked on February 13th, 2024Are these tours exclusively for single travellers? If not what proportion of the group is likely to be travelling alone? What consumer protection would I have in the event of a failure of your company or other suppliers?
- GlobusOperator•Written February 2024
We don't offer tours that are exclusively single travellers. Currently for this departure date there is 2 other single travellers booked on.
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Nicholas
Asked on May 1st, 2023I tried to book this with a Uk travel company, but they said they would not book it as it was not covered by ABTA or any other means to ensure I am covered and would be compensated if there were any cancelations or other issues. What cover and guarantee do I have if there is any delays or cancelations or any other issues like the company running the tour going bust at any time prior or during the tour.
- GlobusOperator•Written May 2023
We're ABTA and ATOL protected. So if we cancelled for any reason you and your money are protected. You would need travel insurance just in case you yourself needed to cancel for any reason and we weren't cancelling, say for example a medical emergency. I can't comment on the agency you tried to book through but as the operator we have both ABTA and ATOL.
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Hayley
Asked on March 3rd, 2023I would like to learn more about this trip. what hotels are planned for this trip? what is included?
- GlobusOperator•Written March 2023
We finalize tour arrangements approximately 30 days prior to departure and the hotel list is confirmed at that time. Here is the anticipated list for tour California Classics: SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Marriott Marquis, NAPA - Embassy Suites Napa Valley, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - Yosemite View Lodge, MONTEREY - Hyatt Regency Monterey, SOLVANG - Hotel Corque, LOS ANGELES - Westin Bonaventure. You will be able to see the daily itinerary either on the Tour Radar website or on our Globus website.
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Ellen
Asked on June 11th, 2022How many people are included on the tour and do you have a tour for seniors?
- GlobusOperator•Written June 2022
This tour has a maximum of 44 people on tour for normal departures, and 28 for small groups departures. While we don't have any tours specifically geared towards seniors, a good portion of the guests who travel with us are of retirement age.
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Ellen
Traveler•Written June 2022Can you tell me what tour dates have the smaller groups?
- GlobusOperator•Written June 2022
The only date we have that is a small group departure for 2023 is June 9- June 18.
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Kate
Asked on April 9th, 2022When will the covid restrictions be lifted?
- GlobusOperator•Written April 2022
Our mission at Globus is to ensure enriching, carefree and safe travel for each of our guests. After careful evaluation and consideration, we have made the thoughtful decision to require full COVID-19 vaccination of all of our guests through the end of 2022. Our guests' safety, health, and well-being lead every decision we make.
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Kate
Traveler•Written April 2022Can you let me know when the covid restrictions are lifted? We would love to take this tour.
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Cindy
Asked on January 19th, 2022how many travellers are book on this schedule?
- GlobusOperator•Written January 2022
Currently there are about 15 travelers booked on the May 6th departure.
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Cindy
Traveler•Written January 2022whats the minimum number of travelers are needed for the tour to push thru? if ever we are 2pax coming from the Philippines, i tried booking with other tours however some of them were cancelled due to lack of travelers. just making sure before we book again
- GlobusOperator•Written January 2022
The May 6th departure is considered a guaranteed departure. Meaning it is guaranteed to operate no matter how many guests are booked.
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Cindy
Traveler•Written January 2022Hi Julie, whats your COVID / health requirements to join the tour specially for foreigners like us? We are coming from the Philippines
- GlobusOperator•Written January 2022
We require all of our guests to show proof of full vaccination to join our tour. Vaccines that have been approved for use by the government of your country of residence will be accepted.
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Susan
Asked on June 5th, 2018When and where does the tour end?
- GlobusOperator•Written June 2018
The tour ends in Los Angeles, after breakfast with your new travel companions at The L.A Hotel Downtown. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. Please be aware that the meeting / departure points are subject to change until your final trip documents are released.
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