Lake Tahoe & Yosemite
Optional add-on:
Things we love on this route:
Wander the streets - and hills! - of San Francisco, making your way from Pier 39 to Dolores Park
Rent a kayak or a boat to explore the deep blue water of Lake Tahoe
Hike along the shores of Emerald Bay for stunning views
Take in the best views of Yosemite at Tunnel Mountain overlook or Glacier Point
Watch rock climbers take on the massive, granite cliffs of El Capitan - or try it yourself!
Trip Details
Duration: 8 nights
Starting/Ending City: San Francisco
Season: May-October
Average Price: $5,500
Overview
Kick off your trip in San Francisco, where you can wander the many eclectic neighborhoods before picking up your RV. Your drive takes you through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the shores of Lake Tahoe before heading south to Yosemite. Enjoy the huge granite walls, endless hiking, and giant sequoias. Returning to the San Francisco Bay Area to drop off your RV and fly home.
Lake Tahoe & 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. Tonight’s stay is in a hotel.
Lake Tahoe - 3 nights
Outdoor activities are endless in the Tahoe area, whether it’s on land or on water. Take a hike along the shores of Emerald Bay, with stunning views of the lake, or rent a boat for the day and be surrounded by mountains while you swim in the clear, blue water.
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.
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.
Optional Add-Ons
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - 2-3 nights
Make this a complete tour of the Sierra Nevada with a visit to Yosemite’s southern neighbor, where you can marvel at the largest trees on earth!