This trip is a soft adventure Dolce Tempo Backroads! 

Refreshingly Active Adventures
Discover one of America’s most beloved national parks at an easygoing pace, following walking trails that lead to the bucket-list vistas and iconic geological formations that John Muir fought to protect.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: 1-2

Backroads Dolce Tempo walking activities allow you to leisurely explore local hidden gems and to get away from the crowds, experiencing the essence of your location on your own terms and at your own pace. Easier than our other trips, but still wonderfully active, route options typically include 2-3 hours of walking per day. Your trip is fully supported with dedicated Trip Leaders, vans, meticulously selected routes and downloadable GPS files available for use on your own device.

ROUTE NOTES

The terrain on this trip includes well-maintained trails that vary from level to hilly and include some elevation gains and loss. Most activities take place at elevations of 5,000–9,000 feet, which can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
• Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
• Snacks and beverages between meals
• Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
• Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
• Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
• Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
• All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
• Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
• On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
• Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
• Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
• Park and other entry fees
• Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
• Select coach transfers
• Baggage transfers and porterage

Start/End San Francisco

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Price is per person, double occupancy in USD and will vary based on itinerary selected.