Kings Canyon, Sequoia & Yosemite
Things we love on this route:
Wander the streets - and hills! - of San Francisco, making your way from Pier 39 to Dolores Park
Watch rock climbers take on the massive, granite cliffs of El Capitan - or try it yourself!
Drive through a fallen sequoia tree in Sequoia National Park
Stand amongst giants, including the world’s largest tree, General Sherman Tree
Trip Details
Duration: 8 nights
Starting/Ending City: San Francisco
Season: Late May-October
Average Price: $5,500
Overview
Fly into San Francisco and explore the many eclectic neighborhoods before picking up your RV. Drive to Yosemite, home to sheer, granite cliffs, giant sequoia trees, towering waterfalls, and endless activities. Visit Sequoia National Park, home to some of the largest living organisms on earth, the giant sequoias. Just in its backyard is Kings Canyon, which John Muir once called a “rival to Yosemite”. Make your way back to San Francisco for your final night in the Bay Area before you drop off your RV and fly home.
Kings Canyon, Sequoia & Yosemite Suggested RV Itinerary
San Francisco - 1 night
You’ll be welcomed to California by the City by the Bay with the infamous fog and popular destinations like Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Lombard Street and Telegraph Hill.
Yosemite NP - 3 nights
Sheer, granite cliffs, ancient sequoia trees, waterfalls and endless wilderness are just waiting to be explored. Choose from the many hikes and bike rides, or try climbing and bouldering... this is an outdoor adventurer’s playground.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP - 3 nights
Home to some of the largest living organisms in the world and the highest point in the contiguous US, these two national parks have tons to offer. Hike among deep canyons, wide open meadows and roaring rivers.
San Francisco Bay Area - 1 night
Make your way back to the San Francisco Bay Area and spend your final night around the campfire, reminiscing on your amazing California RV trip before you fly home the next day.
When you’ve tasted all you can, return to San Francisco, drop off your RV and head home.
Optional Add-Ons
Lake Tahoe
Make this a complete tour of the Sierra Nevada with a visit to Yosemite’s northern neighbor and one of the most stunning landscapes in the state. Get out on the water with a boat rental or stand up paddleboards, float the Truckee River in a tube or relax on the beaches, surrounded by beautiful mountain views.
We recommend spending at least 2 nights here.
Santa Cruz
Top off your California adventure in this laid-back surf town with beach time, bike rides, a steam train ride through massive redwood trees, or ride a rollercoaster at the famed Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
We recommend spending at least 1 night here.