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The Californian

Independent 9-day rail trip: San Francisco to San Diego via wine country

Railbookers runs The Californian as an independent rail package, so travelers set their own pace rather than following an escorted group. The trip covers 9 days and 8 nights, running from San Francisco to San Diego with stops in Napa and Sonoma wine country, Yosemite National Park, and Los Angeles. It starts with a day of sightseeing in San Francisco, then moves to the wineries of Napa and Sonoma, followed by a full day exploring Yosemite National Park. In Los Angeles, a narrated tour covers the city's celebrity connections before the trip continues on to San Diego. It suits travelers who want to combine California's wine country and national park scenery with city time in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The description does not specify whether the wine country and Yosemite portions are reached by rail or by road. Prices start from $2,599 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, and the description does not say what mode of transport is used for the Napa and Sonoma wine country and Yosemite National Park portions; confirm whether these are rail or road excursions before booking.

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Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include train travel?
It is described as an independent rail package linking San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego; the description does not say whether the Napa and Sonoma and Yosemite portions are by rail or by road.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package.
What wine country and national park stops are included?
The award-winning wineries of Napa and Sonoma valleys, and a full day exploring Yosemite National Park.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
9 days and 8 nights, with prices from $2,599 per person (USD).
Which California cities does it visit?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

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