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Concentrating on the best of northern California, this holiday combines the wonderful national parks with the spectacular Pacific coastline and pleasant cities and towns for a varied journey through this celebrated American state.

Enjoy a great choice of excellent walks in the world famous national parks of Yosemite, Sequoia and King’s Canyon as well as wonderful coastal walks at Point Lobos. Visit the attractive towns of Carmel and Monterey, with their rich Spanish heritage and explore the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco, on the spectacular bay.

Holiday highlights

• The sights of San Francisco
• Great scenery and walking in Yosemite National Park
• The Giant Redwoods of Sequoia
• Spanish colonial heritage
• Spectacular Pacific coast views

Price includes:

• 12 nights’ accommodation in en-suite rooms
• Half Board from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day of departure
• A full programme of guided walks and sightseeing led by local guides, a courier/driver and an HF Holidays' leader
• All sightseeing, and entrance fees
• Travel by coach/minivan and National Park shuttle