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Calaveras Big Trees State Park Day Tour

Location California, USA
$120
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Travel in a luxury coach with full accommodations equipped with a restroom and comfortable seats from Sonora (or a pre-arranged pick up location) to Calaveras Big Trees State Park on a small-group day trip. Enjoy a hassle-free journey with an expert guide. Hotel pickup & drop-off included, ride in style & comfort in a luxury vehicle. This luxury guided tour will give you an amazing view of the Sierra Foothills, an epicenter of CA Gold Rush history in towns such as Sonora, Angels Camp, Murphy's & Arnold. A visit to Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers a chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of giant sequoias & diverse ecosystems. Explore one of the two magnificent groves & enjoy activities like hiking & picnicking by the Stanislaus River. The park's visitor center features exhibits that enhance your understanding of this unique environment. This tour provides access to stunning trails & natural meadows, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts & families alike.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park Day Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Restroom on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
We will pick you up in a luxury vehicle where you are staying at or at the Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center, 19551 Hess Ave, Sonora, Ca. We will be holding a sign that says Gold Rush Tour.
Return details
We will pick you up in a luxury vehicle where you are staying at or at the Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center, 19551 Hess Ave, Sonora, Ca. We will be holding a sign that says Gold Rush Tour.

  • Experience Gold Rush History of the Motherload in a driving tour along Tuolumne and Calaveras County. Take in some of California’s amazing natural wonders and the southern Gold Rush towns of Sonora, Angel's Camp, Murphy's, and Arnold. While traveling through Sonora on this guided driving and walking tour, you’ll hear the stories of some of the era’s most headstrong miners, including some who caught gold rush fever in the wild wild west. (pass by)
  • While touring, you will see the New Melones Reservoir and where the old town of Melones was submerged under water after the Stanislaus River was dammed. Learn about the volcanic lava flow that followed the river and solidified which is now a basalt rock formation called Table Mountain. (pass by)
  • Pass by Gold Rush Town of Angels Camp and learn about how Mark Twain and Bret Harte's friendship occurred in this area including how the non-native Bull Frog Jump Jubilee began. (pass by)
  • Pass through the town of Murphy's, a former gold mining settlement. The main street today is lined with over two dozen wine tasting rooms and surrounded by local vineyards. Nearby attractions include Bear Valley Ski Resort and historic Mercer Caverns. (pass by)
  • We will pass through the town of Arnold a mountain sports haven which is surrounded by a wide variety of outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, off-road adventures, golf, fishing, and first-rate winter recreation. It is home to fine dining, historic lodging and unique boutique shopping. (pass by)
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park
    The town of Arnold’s biggest claim to fame is Calaveras Big Trees State Park, the place giant sequoia trees were first discovered in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The beautiful park gives up-close views of these majestic trees on easily navigable trail systems. Enjoy the nearly level North Grove year-round, or the more wilderness hiking experience of the South Grove. During this tour we will stop and walk among these majestic trees and visit the Visitor Center.
  • While touring, you will see the Stanislaus River and learn about Parrott,s Ferry during the Gold Rush. (pass by)
  • The tour takes you through well-preserved western streets at Columbia State Historic Park where you can experience the sights and sounds of a working gold rush town and you may come back later try gold panning or take a ride on the stagecoach. (pass by)

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Calaveras Big Trees State Park Day Tour

    Location California, USA
    $120
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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