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Mammoth & Mono Lakes, Plus Bodie Ghost Town
Overview
Featuring Bodie State Historical Park & Mono Lake
Details
- Visit the high Sierra ghost town of Bodie
- Stay 3 nights in Mammoth Lakes at the Outbound Mammoth Hotel
- 9 meals included (3FB,4L,2D)
- Sightseeing to include Mono Lake, Devil's Postpile Nat'l Monument, the June Lakes Scenic Loop Drive, Rainbow Falls
- All coach tour
- 1800/2100 Gold Passport Points
- High Altitude Warning: Hotel accommodations in Mammoth Lakes are at 7,900'. Much of the itinerary is at altitude above 6,000'.
Disclaimers
Please note that this trip travels over roads above 9,000’ and that the hotel is located at 7,900’. Many sleeping rooms are accessible only by stairs. This trip is not recommended for those with heart or respiratory conditions.
This tour ranges from Active to Energetic on the Activity Meter.
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Daily Itinerary
Enjoy a coach ride through the high Sierra while the weather is still warm, destination Mammoth Lakes. Mammoth is one of the country's premier ski resorts, starting in November. Before the snow arrives, there is a small window for non-skiers to enjoy an often-spectacular landscape at a time when the number of mountain travelers is traditionally lower. Mountain scenery with a bit of history sprinkled in.
Day 1
From the Sports Leisure office (our departure point) to Mammoth is roughly a 5-hour journey. On the way to Mammoth, we'll detour into the ghost town of Bodie. Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Visitors can walk down the deserted streets of a town that once had a population of nearly 10,000 people. The town is named for Waterman S. Bodey (William Bodey), who had discovered small amounts of gold in hills north of Mono Lake. People flocked to Bodie and transformed it from a town of a few dozen to a boomtown. Only a small part of the town survives. Interiors remain as they were left and stocked with goods. Designated as a National Historic Site and a State Historic Park in 1962, the remains of Bodie are being preserved in a state of "arrested decay". Today this once thriving mining camp is visited by tourists, howling winds, and an occasional ghost. Arrive in Mammoth at your lodge in early evening. A long but productive day of travel. Outbound Mammoth Hotel – 3 nights (L, D)
Day 2-3
Two day sightseeing trips highlights your stay. The first includes a visit to Mono Lake. Mono Lake is an ancient saline lake located at the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada in California. Home to trillions of brine shrimp, millions of birds, and world-famous tufa towers, its tributary streams also supply water to Los Angeles, nearly 350 miles to the south. It's one of the most unusual lakes in the world. Your visit includes a guided walk, a stop at the visitors center, and lunch in nearby Lee Vining. On the return trip to Mammoth, detour onto the June Lakes Loop. Also a ski area in winter, it's a great place for an afternoon break.
The following day begins with a visit to Devil's Postpile National Monument. The landscape is a reflection of fire and ice. The eruption and uniform cooling of basalt lave created an impressive wall of columns. Later, a glacial event exposed the columns and polished the top of the formation revealing the pattern of hexagons that resulted from the lava cooling. Evidence of volcanic activity lives on today at the monument's soda spring.
Next is a journey to Convict Lake. As you might guess, there's a story here. Nearby Crowley Lake also provides some photo opportunities. Back in town, there's a short visit to the ski resort area, then some free time to relax or browse the modest shops in town. (2FB,2L,1D)
Day 4
The return trip home is direct, with just rest and lunch stops en route, arriving in late afternoon to your door-to-door service (FB,L)
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
|---|---|
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |
Departures
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 to Saturday, September 7, 2024
4 Days, 9 Meals
3 full breakfasts, 4 lunches , 2 dinners
$1795 | p.p./dbl.occ. |
$2080 | single |
Pricing
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