California Discovery

Fresh off your adventures in Yosemite, you’ll plunge into the famous waters of the American River, known for the discovery of gold in 1848 that started the California Gold Rush. Together, you’ll paddle under the careful direction of expert whitewater rafting professionals. You’ll instantly grow to love this thrilling sport. From here, you and your group will hit the road to explore the awe-inspiring Lake Tahoe.

The largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe is known for its clear water and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll spend two days hiking, kayaking, and exploring both the North and South Shores, while your nights will be spent on the South Shore’s Emerald Bay, a National Natural Landmark. After spending a few days in paradise, you will head east, making your way back towards San Francisco.

You’ll explore the beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is teeming with trails, historic structures, and incredible vistas. You’ll stop in the fabled Marin Headlands and the historic Muir Woods – part of the Marin Open Space network of land that affords magnificent, unspoiled views of the Golden Gate Bridge, downtown San Francisco, and the beautiful Pacific.

You and your group will celebrate your adventure with a final banquet, sharing your memories from the trip and reminiscing on all you have seen and learned over the last two weeks. You will crawl into bed happy and full. The next morning, you will bid your new friends farewell at the San Francisco airport, and head home.