Northern California ~ Redwoods, Wine, and Cannabis

Experience the best of Northern California on our thrilling group tour: "Northern California - Redwoods, Wine, and Cannabis!" Immerse yourself in the towering majesty of ancient redwood forests, sip on world-class wines in picturesque vineyards, and explore the cutting-edge world of cannabis culture. From the awe-inspiring natural wonders of the redwoods to the vineyards of Napa Valley and the laid-back vibes of the cannabis scene, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Northern California. Join us for a one-of-a-kind adventure that blends nature, culture, and relaxation in perfect harmony. Discover Northern California like never before!

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Highlights Include:

San Francisco City Touring
The Skunk Train, Willits, CA
Fisherman's Wharf
Sunset Bay Cruise
Napa Valley Wine Touring & Tasting Adventure Day
Wolf Creek
Redwood Skywalk
Humboldt Cannabis Tour
Five Sisters Farm
Benbow Inn Luncheon
High Water Farms
Papa & Barkley Social
Redwood Forest Adventure & Picnic Lunch
Guided Eureka City Tour
Alcatraz Island Tour Adventure
Hop-on / Hop-off San Francisco City Pass

Estimated Tour Pricing Inclusions: 7 nights’ accommodation, baggage handling, 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners, admissions, entrance, and guide fees as stated in the itinerary, including taxes, and gratuity. Except gratuity for guide fees is not included on adult tours unless otherwise requested.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY One

Arrive in San Francisco, California with free time to explore at Fisherman's Wharf. Located on the northern waterfront, Fisherman's Wharf is one of the city's busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops and stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls appear at every turn, as do postcard views of the bay, Golden Gate and Alcatraz. There’s also a colony of sea lions to see and historic ships to tour. At Ghirardelli Square, boutiques and eateries reside in the famed former chocolate factory.
Check-in to your local MARS-Partner Hotel Property to rest and freshen up for the evening.
Sail away on a Sunset Bay Cruise. This 90-minute cruise starting at dusk which will take you from PIER 39 and past two San Francisco icons, the famous California Sea Lions and the Golden Gate Bridge. As the sun sets on the San Francisco Bay and the lights come up in the city, you'll continue to take in the many sights while you go by Angel Island, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the world-famous Alcatraz Island. There is no better seat on the Bay to see one of the most beautiful cities in the world turn on its lights. Truly, a breathtaking experience!
Enjoy a Welcome Dinner included at a local favorite restaurant to complete your day one festivities!
Depart and relax at your hotel for the evening.

DAY Two

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning.
Arrive in Downtown Napa. Enjoy free time this morning shopping and/or tasting in one of Napa’s tasting rooms. Napa County is north of San Francisco, in California. It's known for hundreds of hillside vineyards in the Napa Valley wine region. In the city of Napa, Oxbow Public Market features regional gourmet food. The Napa Valley Wine Train is a vintage locomotive and traveling restaurant running through the valley. Northwest of Napa is Yountville, a town known for high-end restaurants and sparkling wine.
Embark on an adventure today with visits to multiple Napa Wineries (final schedule: TBD) along with an included lunch. Enjoy intimate wine tastings, expansive outdoor spaces, and behind-the-scenes tours. Plus, 95% of Napa's wineries are family-owned and operated, which means nearly every spot will feel like home. There are more than 400 wineries open for tastings and 90 urban tasting rooms in Napa Valley with its own distinctive microclimates, and often, different signature grapes at each one.
Stop for a Group Photo Opportunity at the famous Napa Valley Sign.
Check-in to your MARS-Partner Hotel Property in Santa Rosa, CA.
This evening, enjoy an included dinner at a local favorite restaurant before returning to your accommodation for the evening.

DAY Three

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
Step back in time on a magical ride through the redwoods on the world-famous Skunk Train! Since 1885, the historic Skunk has made its way through old-growth redwood groves, over scenic trestle bridges, through spectacular tunnels, and into the heart of the Noyo River canyon. Today’s riders enjoy the same pristine views that have remained largely unchanged for well over a century.
- Guests will enjoy a sack lunch at the Wolf Creek turn where the train will stop, and guests will enjoy 30 minutes while they watch the train engine unhitch from the train and maneuver the engine for the return trip back to the depot.
Arrive at the Redwood Skywalk and experience this fully accessible marvel and walk among the trees. Voted #1 Aerial Adventure Park in the nation by USA Today Readers! See the Forest from the Trees! The Redwood Sky Walk is a self-guided interpretive experience designed to educate, inspire, and delight visitors. Learn about the rich hidden ecology of the world’s tallest trees from an entirely new perspective. Perched 100 feet above the lush and verdant forest floor, view the canopy and legendary old-growth and mature second-growth redwood trees closer than ever before. As the longest sky walk in the western United States, the Redwood Sky Walk is just under 1/4 mile to the end and back. Imagine the amazing photos you’ll take from above!
Depart and check-in to your MARS-Partner Hotel Property to rest and freshen up for dinner.
Indulge in a delicious included dinner this evening before returning to the hotel.

DAY Four ~

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning.
Your journey begins today with a local Step-On Guide and a trip on a Humboldt Cannabis Tour. Today, you'll explore and tour:
- Five Sisters Farm. Their licensed cannabis farm tours allow visitors to interact with sustainable cannabis producers and appreciate all the area has to offer. Humboldt County contains over forty percent of all remaining old growth Coast Redwood forests, and its cities boast numerous examples of Victorian architecture. Humboldt Cannabis Tours calls the Emerald Triangle home, and they want to share it with you.
- Catered Luncheon at Benbow Inn on the patio. The “Hotel Benbow” opened to the public in July of 1926 and soon became a popular destination resort for motoring tourists traveling up the newly completed Redwood Highway. Set above the banks of the Eel River, their beautiful location and distinctive design has earned the resort the reputation as a National Treasure and Northern California getaway — intriguing travelers for nine decades. Benbow Historic Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and a proud member of Historic Hotels of America.
- High Water Farms where you'll embark on a tour with farmer Crystal Ortiz. The dispensary in Arcata, California, is an experiential marketplace with a focus on terroir — the environmental factors that give crops like wine grapes and cannabis their distinct flavors and aromas. Chrystal Ortiz, a second-generation farmer and founder of the dispensary, said her passion for small, sun- grown farming practices sparked her interest to create a company that highlights brands with similar values. Ortiz is motivated to tell farmers’ stories in a retail setting. “I felt like telling the story right here, […] in our small town in the county where all this cannabis is grown,” she added. “If it works here, we know it will work everywhere else.”
- Papa & Barkley Social, a cannabis dispensary, lounge, and spa. Opened this past September 16, 2023, Social Spas offers unique and individualized body treatments, massage facials, and tub soaks. Their treatments are personalized for each guest to alleviate aches and pains, reduce stress, or increase energy. At 4:20pm, guests will have the opportunity to buy and try their cultivated cannabis.
Return to the hotel to drop your guide and rest and freshen up for dinner.
A delightful and relaxing dinner included this evening at a favorite restaurant of local residents.

DAY Five

Enjoy breakfast included at your hotel this morning prior to checking out.
Depart with your local Step-On Guide for a Redwood Forest Adventure Day, a narrated 5 1/2-hour tour of the most spectacular stands of virgin redwood trees, either north of Eureka at Redwood National & State Parks, or south of Eureka at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. 120 miles round trip and includes a picnic lunch of delicious local products and many additional points of interest.
Mid-afternoon, your guide drops and you'll depart for Santa Rosa, CA.
Upon arrival, enjoy dinner included at a nearby hotspot.
Check-in to your MARS-Partner Hotel Property and relax for the remainder of the evening.

DAY Six

Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning prior to checking out and departing for San Francisco.
Arrive at Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy Free time and Lunch on own at Pier 39. Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city’s busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops and stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls appear at every turn, as do postcard views of the bay, Golden Gate and Alcatraz. There’s also a colony of sea lions to see and historic ships to tour. At Ghirardelli Square, boutiques and eateries reside in the famed former chocolate factory.
Embark on a Guided City Tour of San Francisco. Explore the iconic "City by the Bay" on a captivating San Francisco city tour. Wind your way through the historic streets, taking in the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge, meandering through the vibrant neighborhoods like Chinatown and North Beach, and savoring the stunning views from Twin Peaks. Delve into the city's rich history, from the Gold Rush to the Beat Generation, and discover its unique blend of culture, innovation, and natural beauty.
Return to Fisherman's Wharf and check-in to the Hotel Zephyr, a MARS-Partner Hotel Property. Hotel Zephyr is a 3-minute walk from Pier 41 in the Fisherman's Wharf district on San Francisco Bay, this hip, nautical-themed hotel is a mile from the Exploratorium museum and 5 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. The Historic Fisherman’s Wharf District of San Francisco is home to Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, Anchorage Square, the National Maritime Museum, Historic Hyde Street Pier, breathtaking views and so much more. With more waterfront views than almost any other hotel in San Francisco, the “ship-yard chic” themed Hotel Zephyr is right in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf.
- Enjoy free time to explore the area, shop, and have dinner on your own this evening.

DAY Seven

Enjoy breakfast included at your hotel this morning.
Sail off on your Ferry Boat on your way to Alcatraz Island! Embark on a journey of discovery on an Alcatraz Tour Adventure. Tour Inside Alcatraz Prison. Experience the intrigue and history of Alcatraz Island like never before. Step into the footsteps of infamous criminals and legendary escape attempts as you explore the chilling cells and corridors of the former federal penitentiary. Our Alcatraz Island tour offers an immersive journey through this iconic landmark, with expert guides sharing captivating stories of the prison's most notorious inmates. Take a ferry ride to the island, soak in stunning views of San Francisco, and discover the mysteries that shroud 'The Rock.' On your Alcatraz adventure today, you'll unlock the secrets of America's most famous prison.
Return to Pier 33 on your Ferry Boat for free afternoon and evening of exploring. You will have a One Day Hop-on / Hop-off Pass to use to explore any aspect of the San Francisco highlights offered. The remainder of your San Francisco adventure will be left for you to write your own adventure!
- Lunch and dinner will be on your own today while exploring.

DAY Eight

Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
Today's activities and / or shuttle service will depend on your departure schedule. We can customize as you desire!

MARS will customize quotes or personalize itineraries for FREE. Base rate does not include motor coach transportation, airfare, airport transfers, driver gratuity, guide gratuity, (student groups exempt) or any upgrades or add-ons unlisted from itinerary as stated. Pricing may vary based on day of arrival or other conditions. Personalized itineraries with custom pricing and/or additional transportation can be created and added based on client needs and upon client’s request.

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