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The Explorer's Route

The Explorer's Route

$65.00 CAD
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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Take a step back in time with this family-friendly adventure! With so many quaint towns, easy outdoor adventures, photo-ops and local eateries, you'll have so much to explore.

Trip Highlights

  • A trail with a fun eye-spy game
  • Gold rush delights
  • The coziest cafes
  • A hidden gem winery (optional)
  • Fantastic historic towns

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This itinerary can be used any day throughout the year.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Families
  • Outdoor Adventurers
  • Couples
  • History Buffs
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Itinerary

STOP 1

Discover this town’s unique history with a coffee in hand before heading to your next stop. Drive time to the second stop is 17 minutes.

STOP 2

Explore an epic park with a tie to California's gold minding days! There are so many photo ops and things to learn here. Drive time to the third stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 3

We’ve got you covered with trails for all activity levels, or a delicious local winery. Drive time to the fourth stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 4

From historic photo ops, to eclectic eateries and museums, this small town is the perfect place to end your road trip!

Region

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Can depart from

Sacramento Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water
  • Sunscreen (lots of easy outdoor activities)
  • Bug Spray
  • Cash

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Accessible

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. This just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

From Sacramento:

2 hours and 10 minutes / 105 miles

From Stockton:

3 hours and 33 minutes / 198 miles

From Modesto*:

4 hours and 18 minutes / 246 miles

From San Francisco*:

4 hours and 52 minutes / 276 miles

From Santa Rosa*:

5 hours and 17 minutes / 295 miles

From San Jose*:

5 hours and 45 minutes / 340 miles

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip can be done any day throughout the year.

Our winery recommendation on the third stop and a couple “want to keep going” breweries are only open Thursday - Sunday. There are other things to choose from on both stops.

We recommend departing between 9 am - 9:30 am. The later you leave, the less time you’ll have to explore the stops!

This trip is pet-friendly!

On every stop there will be at least one option that allows furry friends; however, note that most of our eatery suggestions will only allow dogs on outdoor patios. Please keep this in mind and coordinate with the weather.

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

If you're bringing a larger group, we highly recommend having one person in charge of booking reservations at restaurants and attractions in advance. Please see the previous page for a copy of the digital itinerary.

First Stop: No fee

Second Stop: This stop requires a parking fee per vehicle ($).

Third Stop: One trail option requires a parking fee per vehicle ($). We’ve provided free alternatives.

Fourth Stop: No fee

*Please note: parking, gas, tolls, and food may be additional costs.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

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