DEPOSIT POLICY: A $200.00 per person deposit is required to secure a reservation for your tour, which is not considered firm until the deposit is received. The deposit, however, is fully refundable if you cancel within 72 hours of booking the tour. All cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Email your cancellation to dewi@thedaywetravel.com, including your reservation number, full name, and date of travel. After 72 hours, the deposit becomes non-refundable and standard cancellation fees apply. See cancellation fee schedule below.

*Note* - If the booking is made 60 days or less prior to departure, full payment is due at the time of booking.

CANCELLATION FEE SCHEDULE

• 91+ Days Prior: All monies refunded minus initial $200.00 deposit
• 90-61 Days Prior: 75% of tour cost refunded
• 60-46 Days Prior: 60% of tour cost refunded
• 45-31 Days Prior: 35% of tour cost refunded
• 30-8 Days Prior: 15% of tour cost refunded
• 7 Days Prior or less: 0% of tour cost refunded

DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 – Arrive Sacramento, CA-Welcome Dinner                                                                                                           

Today, board your flight to Sacramento, the capital of California, to begin your jaunt through the spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains. Upon arrival, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel along the Sacramento River. Tonight, alongside your travel companions, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on an historic 1927 steamboat-turned-floating-hotel.  Meal – (D)

Overnight: Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront or similar

DAY 2 - CA State RR Museum or Crocker Art Museum-Lodi Wine-tasting-Yosemite NP 

Kick off your morning with a visit to either the California State Railroad Museum, which houses more than 20 restored locomotives, some dating back to 1862, or Crocker Art Museum, the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River. Enjoy lunch on your own in Old Town followed by a guided group wine-tasting at a family-owned winery in Lodi, CA, proudly nicknamed the “Zinfandel Capital of the World.” Later this afternoon, head east to your accommodations near Yosemite National Park. Meal – (B)

Overnight: Best Western Plus, Mariposa or similar

DAY 3 - Yosemite NP-Tunnel View-Yosemite Lodge-Day at leisure-Return to hotel 

Today, say hello to the land of granite, glaciers, valleys, meadows, giant sequoia groves, lakes, and waterfalls. Be prepared to greet the wilderness and stand in awe. After stopping at Tunnel View to capture the park’s most iconic granite cliffs, the day is yours to explore at leisure. Return to the hotel in the evening. Meal – (B)

Overnight: Best Western Plus, Mariposa or similar

DAY 4 - Yosemite NP-Tioga Road-Olmstead Pt-Tenaya Lake-Mono Lake-South Lake Tahoe

Enjoy jaw-dropping scenery as we ride along the highest highway pass in California and in the Sierra Nevada known as Tioga Pass. At just under 10,000 ft., this roadway climbs above Yosemite Valley and cuts through the mountains with spectacular views and pristine lakes that invite you to swim. Today we make various stops along the way to take in stunning vistas that take your breath away. Later this afternoon, visit Mono Lake, an alkaline lake whose brine shrimp attracts two million migratory birds to its waters every year. Learn its history, chemistry, and what makes this body of water so special on a private tour with a local guide. This evening transfer to your hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Meal – (B)

Overnight: Lake Tahoe Resort, South Lake Tahoe or similar

DAY 5 - Emerald Bay Cruise-Tallac Historic Site-Farewell Dinner 

Have a nice, leisurely morning to yourself. Later, take a relaxing, narrated cruise on Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake and second deepest lake in North America, and see why this lake draws in millions of visitors every year. Have lunch at a local spot, followed by a leisurely walk on the grounds of 1920s summer “cottages” of the socially elite. This evening, come together for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant with views of the lake. Meal – (B, L, D)

Overnight: Lake Tahoe Resort, South Lake Tahoe or similar

DAY 6 - Apple Hill-Sacramento International Airport-Fly home!                                                                         

This morning, en route to the airport, enjoy a stop at Apple Hill, a region teeming with fruit orchards, tree farms, breweries, and wineries. Sample homemade baked pies and fresh-pressed apple ciders and shop the greatest selection of handmade arts and crafts. Then transfer back to Sacramento International Airport for your flight home with splendid memories of your visit to the High Sierras. Meal – (B)

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Old Town Sacramento

• California State Railroad Museum or Crocker Art Museum

• Lodi, CA Winery & Guided Wine-tasting

• Yosemite National Park

• Tioga Pass - scenic views & photo stops

• Lake Tahoe

• Emerald Bay Cruise

• Apple Hill - fruit orchards, fresh ciders, & handicrafts

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Round-trip transfers from/to the airport and transportation per itinerary

• Hotel Accommodations - 5 nights based on double occupancy

• Meals - 8 total (5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners)

• Baggage handling to and from your hotel room throughout the tour

  • Each person is entitled to ONE checked piece of luggage

• A professional Tour Director will accompany you throughout the tour to coordinate logistics, provide local information, and to ensure your comfort and enjoyment is at an all-time high

• All entrance/sightseeing fees and applicable taxes

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

• Airfare - You will fly in and out of Sacramento, CA. If you book independently, please arrive in SMF (Sacramento International Airport) some time between 2:00-3:00 PM PST. Return flights from SMF should be scheduled after 1:00 PM PST. Airfare can be booked through The Day We Travel. There is a service fee of 10% of the cost of airfare. If you prefer to book on your own, please e-mail The Day We Travel at dewi@thedaywetravel.com your flight information (airline, flight #, & departure time).

• Meals and/or alcoholic beverages not listed on the itinerary

• Personal expenses (shopping, etc.)

• Gratuities for local guides, your driver, and tour director

• Travel Insurance - Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you purchase Travel Protection that helps provide coverage for Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Baggage Loss or Delay, Medical Expenses and more. The Day We Travel currently does NOT offer travel insurance. However, some of the more popular insurance companies are Allianz Travel, Travel Guard, World Nomads, Travelex, Axa Travel, etc. Please look into these to see what suits you best.