Itinerary
Day 1: San Francisco --Sundial Bridge --Burney Falls OR Shasta Dam -- Klamath Falls
Pass By: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Today, we will drive to the Sundial Bridge which is a true piece of art. Following, we will drive to Burney Falls known as the most beautiful waterfall in all of California! It will be absolutely breathtaking and worth the view! Even President Roosevelt describes Burney Falls as “The 8th Wonder of the World!”
Itinerary:
San Francisco → Sundial Bridge (30 mins) → Burney Falls / Shasta Dam (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Klamath Falls
Tips:
If Burnie Falls is not available during the itinerary, we will go to Shasta Dam instead.
Stop At: Sundial Bridge, Sacramento River Trail, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, CA 96001
The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay is a world-famous pedestrian bridge and public art installation that crosses the Sacramento River in Redding and connects the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park. As the name suggests, the Sundial Bridge is, in fact, a working sundial and is one of the largest in the world. The sundial shadow traces such a large arc that it can record only four hours a day, from 11am - 3pm. It is not accurate in winter because the shadow is too far into the arboretum to be seen. The bridge celebrates human creativity and ingenuity, important themes of the 300 acre Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The steel, glass, and granite span evokes a sense of weightlessness and the translucent, non-skid decking provides for spectacular viewing at night. The bridge is also environmentally sensitive to its river setting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Highway 89, Burney, CA 96013
(Mandatory, 60 mins)
Burney Falls is a waterfall on Burney Creek, within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, in Shasta County, California.The water comes from underground springs above and at the falls, which are 129 feet high, and provides an almost constant flow rate of 379 million litres per day, even during the dry summer months. The falls were declared a National Natural Landmark in December 1954. In March 2021, a National Geographic article declared the site to be one of "northern California’s most spectacular waterfalls".
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel：Days Inn Klamath Falls Or Same level
Day 2: Crater Lake national park --U.S. Route 101 --Redwood National Park
Pass By: Redwood National Park, Redwood National Park, California
Today, we will take a drive over to the magnificent Crater Lake National park. Following, we will drive along the U.S. Route 101 and visit the Redwood National Park Visitor center. Stay overnight at Klamath Falls.
Itinerary:
Crater Lake national park (Mandatory, 120 mins) → U.S. Route 101 → Redwood National Park Vistor Center (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Eureka
Stop At: Crater Lake National Park, OR
Crater Lake national park (Mandatory, 120 mins)
Upon arrival, we will see the deepest lake in the United States and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The lake was formed after the collapse of mount mazama - an ancient volcano that erupted approximately 7,700 years ago, the length of lake is 6 miles and width is 4 miles with a depth of 1932 feet.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Redwood National and State Parks, Hwy 199 Near Hiouchi, Crescent City, CA 95531
(Mandatory, 30 mins)
Most people know Redwood as home to the tallest trees on Earth. But the Parks also protect vast prairies, oak woodlands, wild rivers, and 40 miles of rugged coastline. Our recommended scenic drives through ancient forests, rugged coastline, upland prairies, and oak woodlands will have you planning a return visit in no time!
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel：Red Lion Eureka Or Same level
Day 3: Redwood National Forest --Napa Valley --San Francisco
Pass By: Highway 101 Orick, CA, Redwood National Park, CA 95555
California is one of the greatest places to visit in the United States due to its scenic beauty, culture, and great quantity of things to do. Today, we will arrive at Redwood National Forest and visit Founders Grove. Next we will head to the most famous wine country – Napa Valley. Here, you can enjoy the exclusive wine tasting tour!
Itinerary:
Founders Grove (45 mins) → Redwood National Forest Drive-Thru Tree Park (30 mins) → Napa Valley (55 mins) → San Francisco
Stop At: Founders Grove, Dyersville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95569
Strolling in the forest trail, along the way are redwood trees about a thousand years old. The towering sea redwood forest is full of aura, and you can't help but sigh the magic of creation! Hiking on the Shenmu Trail, take a deep breath of nature!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Chandelier Tree In Drive-Thru Tree Park, 67402 Drive Thru Tree Road, Leggett, CA 95585
What California icon is 2,400 years old and has cars driving through it every summer day? If you guessed the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree in Leggett—an hour’s drive north of Willits and three hours from the San Francisco Bay Area—you know your redwoods. For more than 80 years, road-trippers have been capturing photos of their cars squeezing through the Chandelier Tree’s six-foot-wide and seven-foot-tall tunnel, which was carved into its trunk in 1937.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Napa Valley, Napa Valley, California
The Napa Valley is, indisputably, one of the world’s most recognized wine regions. We will visit the famous Sutter home Chateau and taste five kinds of wine: Reserve White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel, Moscato, Zinfandel port!
Duration: 55 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.