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14 Days · San Francisco · Lake Tahoe · Yosemite

California.

Two weeks through Northern California — San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Monterey Bay, Big Sur.

Jun 21 – Jul 4
2026
14 days
Length
12 travelers
Group Size
1:4
Staff Ratio
From $12,950
All-Inclusive

Overview

Northern California, end-to-end.

Join the Frontier Travel Club on an exciting tour through Northern California. This tour is all-inclusive with air from New York, hotels, meals, and all activities.

Embark on an unforgettable two-week journey through some of Northern California's most iconic cities, national parks, and coastal gems. Begin in San Francisco — Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman's Wharf, and a ferry to Alcatraz. From there, journey inland to the pristine shores of Lake Tahoe, where crystal-clear waters meet rugged Sierra Nevada scenery.

Continue to Yosemite National Park for three days exploring El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, and Glacier Point. Then settle into Monterey Bay — Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and whale-watching from Fisherman's Wharf. Finish along the legendary Big Sur coastline before returning south to Los Angeles for the flight home.

Single supplement rooms available at $3,000. We must have a minimum of 10 travelers to run this tour.

Where we go

9 stops on the route.

CA · Stop 1
San Francisco
CA · Stop 2
Sausalito
CA · Stop 3
Lake Tahoe
CA · Stop 4
Sierra Nevada
CA · Stop 5
Yosemite
CA · Stop 6
Monterey Bay
CA · Stop 7
Carmel
CA · Stop 8
Big Sur
CA · Stop 9
Los Angeles

Nine stops across Northern and Coastal California. The route follows the Pacific from city to mountain to coast.

What’s included

  • Round-trip flights from New York
  • All hotels — private-room accommodations
  • All meals on tour days, plus welcome & farewell dinners
  • All ground transfers and excursions in itinerary
  • Full Frontier staff support (1:4 ratio), 24/7
  • Medical readiness staff with medication management
  • Frontier app — itinerary, hotels, flights, gallery, live map
  • Tips and gratuities

Not included

  • Travel insurance (required, sold separately)
  • Personal incidentals, souvenirs, alcohol outside meals
  • Optional excursions (kayaking, paddleboard, whale-watching upgrades)
Scott Fineman

Your trip leader

Scott Fineman.

Scott founded Frontier in 1997 and has personally led nearly every Australia trip since. He’ll be on this one too.

Travelers who’ve come back year after year describe him as something between a guide, a friend, and family. New travelers usually understand within a day.

Meet the full team

From a past traveler’s family

“My son’s travels have been all over the world — Europe, Australia, Russia, Alaska, Hawaii, and many cruises to all the major seaports. The staff-to-traveler ratio is excellent and what you would expect from the finest travel companies. Scott Fineman is a world-class travel guide.”

— Matt F. · Boynton Beach, FL

Common questions

Before you apply.

Who is this trip for?

High-functioning adults (18+) on the Autism Spectrum or with related learning differences. Travelers should be ambulatory, able to self-feed and self-toilet, and comfortable in a structured group setting. We're happy to talk through fit before you apply.

What's the medical support like?

Every trip travels with a trained medical lead who manages medications (including controlled substances), tracks dietary needs, and is the point of contact for any medical event. We coordinate with hometown providers before departure.

How do roommate matches work?

All accommodations are private rooms; no traveler is asked to share. Travelers who request a roommate (siblings, partners, friends) are matched on application.

Does this match what's in the Frontier app?

Yes — every detail on this page (itinerary, hotels, flights, photos) is pulled from the same place that powers your Frontier app. When staff update a flight or change a hotel, you see it in both immediately.

What if I've never traveled with Frontier before?

About a third of every trip's roster is first-timers. Many international travelers do a short domestic trip first to get a feel for the group. Scott will recommend a starting point if you're not sure.

Ready when you are

Two weeks of Northern California, all-inclusive.

Reserve with a $2,500 deposit. Pay 50% by Mar 1 and the balance by May 15. Minimum of 10 travelers required to run.

See our cancellation & refund policy for refund tiers and the full deposit terms.