Santa Barbara Balanced schedule Tours &amp; Trips

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Arizona, California, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

By Trek America (Operations Suspended)

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Canyons + Coast

none

4.7/5 Excellent

88 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Cruise The Strip in a Las Vegas party bus
Urban Adventures tour of San Francisco
Santa Barbara sunset sail cruise
All-you-can-eat-buffet in Vegas
Tour of Hollywood Los Angeles

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"my 3 favorite holidays where all with Trek America! loved the trips... the groups, the trekleaders and ofcourse the beautiful nature! I can recommend this for everybody!"

By Trek America (Operations Suspended)

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14 days From$2,403

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California Calling

none

4.7/5 Excellent

88 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Enjoy a sunset sailboat cruise around San Francisco Bay
Tour San Francisco including a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge & 'hippy area' of Haight-Ashbury
Explore Los Angeles including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Venice Beach
Tuck into awesome street food at Venice Beach
Visit Santa Barbara to explore the shops & check out the beach

Themes

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"my 3 favorite holidays where all with Trek America! loved the trips... the groups, the trekleaders and ofcourse the beautiful nature! I can recommend this for everybody!"

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7 days From$1,189

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California Classics with San Diego

By Globus

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

San francisco: Sightseeing; Japanese Tea Garden
Napa valley: Tour and tasting at a winery
Yosemite national park: Yosemite Valley floor tram tour
Carmel: Visit the resort town
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive; behind-the-scenes tour at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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13 days From$4,609

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California Classics

By Globus

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

San francisco: Sightseeing; Japanese Tea Garden
Napa valley: Tour and tasting at a winery
Yosemite national park: Yosemite Valley floor tram tour
Carmel: Visit the resort town
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive; behind-the-scenes tour at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

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10 days From$3,959

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Grand Tour of California: San Francisco to Los Angeles

By Go Ahead Tours

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Golden Gate Bridge, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula, San Francisco

Highlights

The Golden Gate Bridge, an engineering marvel
Half Dome and El Capitan, icons of the Yosemite Valley
The world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium
Stunning scenery in Big Sur and the glamorous Hearst Castle
Spanish history in Santa Barbara

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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California Coast and Yosemite Park

By Caravan Tours

none

4.7/5 Excellent

39 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Explore Yosemite National Park.
See the Monterey's famous Seventeen Mile Drive
Visit the Getty Villa which is a world famous museum
Get an Opportunity to cruise on San Francisco Bay
Discover California

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Fantastic tour!! I cannot recommend it more highly. Everything was great. We had a good group, our tour director Jose was wonderful and our driver Viktor was great. All the accommodations were good, the destinations were all interesting. Jose's narrative was informative, he is very knowledgeable. The only thing I will say is DO NOT USE CARAVAN TRAVEL INSURANCE! Get your own insurance. Make sure you get insurance but don't buy it through them. Roam Right who they use are dreadful. I buy Allianz which is cheaper and excellent. But to end I'll say - DO THIS TOUR!!! Incredible value for money and a wonderful experience."

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9 days From$1,695

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Coast to Canyon Discovery

By Titan Travel

none

4.4/5 Great

64 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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16 days From$4,405

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Walking the Corfu Trail (South)

By Explore!

premier

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Extreme

Visits

Bar, Corfu , Santa Barbara

Highlights

Visit ancient villages, monasteries, coastal scenery and golden beach
Take in the highlights of the south part of 220km-long 'Corfu Trail'
Ascend the second highest peak in Corfu - Agli Deka

Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Yossef, our trip leader, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave a very personal service. All the hotels were comfortable. What made some of them was their settings. We loved Morocco and the trip has given us the taste for more of this wonderful country. It was a great way to see this diverse country and give us an idea of people's lives as well as seeing the tourist highlights."

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Corfu Trail Walking - North and South

By Explore!

premier

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Extreme

Visits

Bar, Corfu , Santa Barbara

Highlights

Hike the classic Corfu Trail from Kavos to Agios Spyridon
Discover authentic Corfu from coastal to mountain terrain, exploring inland villages
Enjoy fresh food in local tavernas mingling with locals

Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

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Walking the Corfu Trail (South)

Completing the entire Corfu Trail, with a great mountain guide and in excellent company

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Hard to say - delicious food! Good company and enjoyable walks. Great walk/tour leader.

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meeting new people the challenge of the walk