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185 California trips. Tours from 77 tour companies. 261 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Road Trippin’ American West
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Road Trippin’ American West

By G Adventures
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Monument Valley, Zion National Park

Highlights

  • Explore joshua tree
  • Visit bryce canyon national park
  • Sit atop horseshoe bend and tour antelope canyon
  • Join a navajo guided jeep tour of monument valley
  • Catch sunset at the grand canyon
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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USA Road Trip — Highway 1, Yosemite & Utah
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USA Road Trip — Highway 1, Yosemite & Utah

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bryce Canyon, California, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Utah, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

  • Drive up the coast from los angeles to santa margarita with stops in santa monica and san luis obispo
  • Hike in julia pfeiffer burns state park
  • Explore yosemite national park
  • Catch a few waves with a surf lesson in southern california
  • Visit the strange rock formations in joshua tree national park
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Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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Hiking Southern Spain: Authentic Andalusia
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Hiking Southern Spain: Authentic Andalusia

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Granada, Hue, Sierra Nevada

Highlights

  • Spend two nights in a cave hotel in guadix
  • Savour local flavours at a wine tasing in competa
  • Wander through villages on the northern foothills of sierra nevada
  • Trek caminito del re—once considered one of the most dangerous footpaths in the world

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High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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USA Road Trip — Yosemite, Canyons & Camping
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USA Road Trip — Yosemite, Canyons & Camping

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bryce Canyon, California, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

  • Hike the amazing tuolumne grove of giant sequoias
  • Catch a few waves with a surf lesson in southern california
  • Visit the strange rock formations in joshua tree national park
  • Enjoy a drive down route 66
  • Have a pizza dinner along the rim of the grand canyon during sunset
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Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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Lima Day Tour: Highlights and Insiders Tour (full day)
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Lima Day Tour: Highlights and Insiders Tour (full day)

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bar, Lima, San Francisco

Highlights

  • Enjoy a guided tour of lima's cultural and culinary highlights
  • Visit plaza san martin and see the statue of josé san martín
  • The liberator of peru
  • Take a walking tour of plaza de armas to learn about the history of the presidential palace
  • See the exquisite architecture of the basilica and convent of san francisco
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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Caribbean Adventure: the Lost City trek & Medellín
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Caribbean Adventure: the Lost City trek & Medellín

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cartagena, Santa Marta, Sierra Nevada, Teyuna

Highlights

  • Wander the historic walled city of cartagena
  • Hike through the jungle to the lost city of teyuna
  • Venture up steep inclines of the sierra nevada mountains
  • Explore the vibrant city of medellin

What travelers are saying

"The tour had an excellent itinerary and activities, giving a broad overview of Peru - we loved it. Accommodations (with one exception) were great, and all had an included breakfast buffet. The tour's included activities (e.g. cooking class, pisco tour and tasting, potato park, boat tour of Isla Ballestas) were terrific. Appreciated the two included flights which saved a lot of driving time. Logistics were handled, and everything was smooth and easy (thanks to our CEO, Mary Chu!)."

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Splendors of the West
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Splendors of the West

By Travel Talk
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Los Angeles, San Francisco

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Did the Jordan Essential Tour, it was absolutely amazing. This was my first Group Travel Tour and I loved it. I was worried about being the oldest one on the tour (I’m 34), but it was a good mix of ages. It was incredible to travel with people of different nationalities. Our Tour guide Issa was great. At all times he was really helpful. Taught us a lot about Jordanien history and culture. The tour was a great mix of everything...sightseeing, exploring, chillin and partying."

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New York to Hollywood
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New York to Hollywood

By Travel Talk
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Los Angeles, New York

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Did the Jordan Essential Tour, it was absolutely amazing. This was my first Group Travel Tour and I loved it. I was worried about being the oldest one on the tour (I’m 34), but it was a good mix of ages. It was incredible to travel with people of different nationalities. Our Tour guide Issa was great. At all times he was really helpful. Taught us a lot about Jordanien history and culture. The tour was a great mix of everything...sightseeing, exploring, chillin and partying."

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4.7/5  Excellent
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Lesley

Oct 2015

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I enjoy intrepid but the style of

I enjoy intrepid but the style of travel doesn't suit everyone.

Tour:  Explore Spain & Portugal

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Carol

Oct 2015

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Good size group, great tour leader (on

Good size group, great tour leader (on this occasion), pretty good value for money on the whole.

Tour:  Explore Spain & Portugal

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alexandra

Sep 2015

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good balance of guidance and free time

good balance of guidance and free time

Tour:  Explore Spain & Portugal

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Rodney

Sep 2015

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Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time.

Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time. Too much time traveling in buses and small vans. Our leader was not confident in communicating information to...

Tour:  Explore Spain & Portugal

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Ric

Sep 2015

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Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun and

Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun a...

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  • California is more than just sun and surf! There’s also mountains, snow, vineyards, and desert.
  • Wine tasting is a popular activity for locals as well as visitors. Heed proper wine tasting etiquette to ensure an enjoyable time for all. 

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