San Francisco and Gold Country

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3 days
Sacramento, Coloma, San Francisco
Head to camp in Gold Country. Once you learn the ways of the Mountain Men and get the gold fever out of your system, you’ll experience San Francisco and one of the country’s most notorious prisons known as “The Rock.”
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  • Day 1: Sacramento • Coloma

    Meet a Tour Director at the airport

    Arrive in Sacramento

    Visit Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

    Travel to Gold Country

    Visit Gold Bug Park and take a tour of the mine

  • Day 2: Coloma • San Francisco

    Visit Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

    • Take a gold discovery tour
    • Enjoy a gold panning activity
    • Participate in the Wagons Ho! program and learn how pioneers packed their wagons to move west with everything they needed to farm and build a house

    Travel to San Francisco

  • Day 3: San Francisco

    Make a photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge

    Visit the Exploratorium

    Enjoy free time at Fisherman's Wharf

    Take a tour of Alcatraz or enjoy a San Francisco Bay cruise

    (Alcatraz tour subject to availability)

    Take a cable car ride

    Take a walking tour of Union Square

    Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Sacramento • Coloma

    Meet a Tour Director at the airport

    Arrive in Sacramento

    Visit Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

    Travel to Gold Country

    Visit Gold Bug Park and take a tour of the mine

  • Day 2: Coloma • San Francisco

    Visit Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

    • Take a gold discovery tour
    • Enjoy a gold panning activity
    • Participate in the Wagons Ho! program and learn how pioneers packed their wagons to move west with everything they needed to farm and build a house

    Travel to San Francisco

  • Day 3: San Francisco

    Make a photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge

    Visit the Exploratorium

    Enjoy free time at Fisherman's Wharf

    Take a tour of Alcatraz or enjoy a San Francisco Bay cruise

    (Alcatraz tour subject to availability)

    Take a cable car ride

    Take a walking tour of Union Square

    Depart for home

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  • Round-trip Transportation

    Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.

  • Hotel Accommodations

    Overnight stays in safe, quality hotels.

  • Overnight Security

    Security guards on watch nightly.

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.

  • All Gratuities

    Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.

  • Guided Tours and Activities

    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every on-tour detail.

  • Training and Support

    We prepare new Group Leaders on a free Training Tour and provide personal support every step of the way.

  • Traveler Resources

    We offer travelers flexible payment options as well as a dedicated support team to manage finances and answer tour questions.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team while on tour.

  • Expert Tour Planning

    Your dedicated EF team provides expertise every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • weShare—Personalized Learning

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Illness and Accident Coverage

    Rest easier knowing your travelers are covered on tour with EF's comprehensive coverage plan.

  • $50 Million Liability Policy

    Group Leaders and schools are protected while on tour.

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