Enjoy the beauty and magic of Northern California with trips on four different historic trains as you traverse Gold Country, Wine Country and so much more. See the stately Governor’s Mansion in Sacramento and explore the artist friendly town of Sausalito. Ride past towering redwoods and through fertile valleys on a train adventure to remember.
Day 1: San Francisco, California - Tour Begins
Start your tour in San Francisco and enjoy the comfort of the 39-story Marriott Hotel in downtown San Francisco.
Day 2: San Francisco
Welcome to the “City by the Bay.” Take a guided tour and see San Francisco in its splendor from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps choosing a cable car ride through the trendy Haight Ashbury neighborhood, or selecting a meal overlooking the colony of wild sea lions visible from Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Day 3: San Francisco - Columbia - Sonora
Today, enjoy a rail ride on the Sierra railroad, built in 1897. Head to the Gold Country of California’s central valley. Spend the night in the old Gold Rush town of Sonora.
Day 4: Sonora - Yosemite - Sonora
Today, take a scenic ride into California’s famed Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the lush meadows, spectacular waterfalls and unique geology of the region as you travel in the shadows of El Captain, Half Dome and other mountain peaks.
Day 5: Sonora - Jamestown - Sacramento
Start the day with a jaunt over to Jamestown’s Railtown, a state historic park that houses old fashioned locomotives and has served as a film site for movies like “High Noon,” “Petticoat Junction” and “Back to the Future III.” End the day in California’s capital city of Sacramento where you can view the Governor’s Mansion, State Capitol and Old Sacramento, a preserved historic district that features the cobblestone streets and wooden sidewalks of the Gold Rush era.
Day 6: Sacramento - Lake Tahoe - Sacramento
Take a daytrip across the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Lake Tahoe, where you can enjoy a cruise upon the waters of the lake with the mountains providing a scenic background.
Day 7: Sacramento - Woodland - Sacramento
Enjoy a fun trip on the Sacramento River Train and beware of gunslingers and outlaws! This ride features a simulated “Great Train Robbery,” which is sure to make for a lively ride. Enjoy a barbecue-style picnic along the river before returning to Sacramento to spend the evening at your leisure.
Day 8: Sacramento - Napa Valley - Ft. Bragg
Take a ride on a restored 1915 Pullman car through Napa Valley, the heart of California’s wine country. Enjoy delicious food and learn about wine tasting as you meander through the valley. End the day in Ft. Bragg, a beautiful town on the Pacific coast.
Day 9: Ft. Bragg - Sausalito - San Francisco Airport Area
Climb aboard the Skunk Train and enjoy the magical scenery of California’s north coast. View majestic redwoods and coastal mountains as you snake your way towards Sausalito, where old world charm meets modern amenities across the bay from San Francisco. Enjoy this artsy, trendy, appealing city that is often compared to the French Riviera. In the evening, indulge in a delicious farewell dinner.
Day 10: San Francisco Airport Area - Tour Ends
Your historic train tour concludes today, but the memories will keep your engine going for years to come.
Enjoy four remarkable train rides, including experiencing a simulated Wild West train robbery as you explore Northern and Central California by rail. See the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Redwood Coast. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Tahoe and a walk along Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Explore the many faces of California by rail, and enjoy a vacation of a lifetime!
