This trip is all about the Ahwahnee Hotel… enjoy the elegant brunch in the grand dining room, explore the history with a docent guided tour of the public areas, and stay one night in the recently redecorated rooms of this grand dame of National Park Hotels. And if you are fortunate, Mother Nature will deck the valley out in a beautiful fresh coat of fluffy snow throughout the night so you wake up to sparkling snowflakes on the meadows.
This package includes: Motorcoach transportation, accommodations, 1 brunch, gratuities for the guides and docents, baggage handling gratuities, and all tours and attractions as listed.
Tour Director: Ramona Goodge.
700/800 Gold Passport Points
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Day 1
Depart Sacramento by SuperCoach III and travel in comfort through the Central Valley to Yosemite National Park and your home for the evening, the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. Opened in 1926 and designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood, who also designed Zion Lodge and Bryce Canyon Lodge, the Ahwahnee provides gorgeous views of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Yosemite Falls. Enjoy Sunday Brunch in the Ahwahnee Dining Room, with its 34 foot high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows, surrounded by beautifully designed stained glass. After brunch, a guided historic tour of the public areas deepens your appreciation for the architecture and interior design of this grand structure. Relax with a cup of tea in the Grand Lounge while awaiting check-in at 5pm.The evening is yours to enjoy the surroundings.
- Ahwahnee Hotel
- Brunch is included this day.
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Day 2
Exploring the valley during this season is very different than during other times of the year. Learn more about winter in Yosemite and enjoy the spectacular views as you explore from one end of the valley to another from the comfort of a heated coach with a local guide this morning. Lunch and one more chance to pick up a souvenir from the shops of Yosemite Village follow before returning to Sacramento.
“The Rock” Featuring a cruise to Alcatraz
The sights and sounds of Alcatraz come alive during your visit to “The Rock.” Cross over the Bay Bridge and travel along the Embarcadero to the Fisherman’s Wharf for lunch at one of the area’s oldest restaurants, Scoma’s where you will have a choice on site from a limited menu, including the fresh catch of the day. Our cruise departs for Alcatraz midafternoon with time on the island for exploring on your own with the included audio tour. Return to Sacramento following your visit.
A Port, A President, and The Pageant of the Masters
Featuring The Laguna Pageant of the Masters.
Alaska’s Denali National Park and the Kenai Peninsula
Featurng Alaska’s finest resorts and The Alaska Railroad.
2 Days · 1 Meal
Your trip includes all accommodations, airfare from Sacramento*, all listed activities and the services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director
*If applicable. Not traveling from Sacramento? Not a problem, just give us a call.
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