Stay : The must-see natural wonders of Northern California
The fascinating history of the American Grand West was born out of its sumptuous landscapes, sometimes gigantic green forests, and sometimes as flamboyant as frightening. The nature of the American West is stunningly beautiful and majestic, so much that we can quickly understand why it inspired the cinema.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
15 days
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Detail of the stay : The must-see natural wonders of Northern California - 15 days
Day 1: Arrival in San Francisco
Steps: Las Vegas
Most flights arrive at the end of the day around 19 p.m. if you do not have a direct flight because it takes about 15 hours from Paris. Hotel facilities and light meals as you have not stopped eating on the plane! The time lag will be very quickly felt despite the excitement of the adventures that begin...
PARIS LAS VEGAS
Day 2: Departure for Point Reyes National Seashore
Steps: San Francisco, Sausalito, Bodega Bay
From San Francisco, it takes only one hour to get there. A day is largely enough for this visit. Spend the night nearby in Sausalito for example, or go up to Bodega Bay on the edge of the ocean.
Day 3: Departure for Redwood National and State Park
Steps: Redwood National Park, Eureka, Bodega Bay
It takes you six good hours from Bodega Bay to Eureka where you can stay near the . On the road, take at the height of Phillipsville Avenue des Giants surrounded by sequoia, giants of course.
Day 4: Redwood National and State Park
Steps: Shasta Lake
Explore the park, from Dolason Prairie, to the south at Simpson Reed Grove, to the north. In the evening, departure for the Redding city where you can dine and spend the night at the foot of Shasta Lake.
Day 5: Departure for Yosemite National Park
Steps: Yosemite National Park
This day will be devoted to the road and your installation in the (it takes 5 hours from Redding).
Day 6: The Yosemite trails
Two days won't be too long to really explore the whole park and go on hike. Some take only half an hour, others all day. You will meet many nice squirrels and maybe even some bears!
Day 7: Exploring the Yosemite
If you are feeling fit, plan to go on a second hike (the trails are multiple), if not, simply enjoy the tranquillity of the places for you to recharge your battery, by having a picnic beside a river, for example.
Day 8: Departure for Death Valley National Park
Since Yosemite, it will take you a minimum of four hours to reach the entrance of the Valley. There are several motels to rest.
Day 9: Discovering the Death Valley
Steps: Death Valley National Park
This day will be devoted to the exploration of the Zabriskie Point.
ZABRISKIE POINT
Day 10: We leave for Las Vegas, via Red Rock Canyon
Steps: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas
Drive to Las Vegas and stop at to discover the Mojave desert geological formations.
Day 11: Valley of Fire State Park
Steps: Valley Of Fire State Park, Las Vegas
On the road to Las Vegas, about an hour and a half from the , you can enter the first . You will discover rock engravings dating from the Paleo-Indian era. The rock formations of red sand are typical of the region.
Day 12: To Sequoia National Forest
Steps: Sequoia National Park
Start your return to the coast by going to the . Night in lodge near the park.
Day 13: Hiking through the Sequoia National Forest
Steps: San Luis Obispo
Spend a day moving through the giant sequoia forest. In the programme: hiking, breathing fresh air and discovery of the local wildlife. Evening and night in San Luis Obispo, a pleasant student town located on the coast.
Day 14: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Steps: Big Sur
Reach the coast by stopping to spend a day in the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, which extends its beautiful beaches along the Pacific. You will spend the night at Big Sur.
JULIA PFEIFFER BURNS STATE PARK
Day 15: Return to San Francisco by the Highway 1
Steps: San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, Monterey
On the road to San Francisco, you won't miss a stop in Monterey and Half Moon Bay.
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