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San Francisco Small Group Tours & Trips

82 San Francisco trips. Tours from 54 tour companies. 116 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Western USA National Parks Explorer
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Western USA National Parks Explorer

By Explore!
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, California, Capitol Reef National Park, Colorado, Death Valley, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Mesa Verde, Moab, Monument Valley, New York, San Francisco, Sierra Nevada, Utah, Venice, York, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

  • Journey through some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet
  • Discover vibrant San Francisco and the desert city of Las Vegas
  • Enjoy walking in Yosemite, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon national parks

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"a two centre holiday giving access to less well known mountain areas as well as Pico de las Nieves, highest point of the island. Terrific walking, if sometimes challenging. A small group, 13, and leader above average - Bert"

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$925 OFF$6,605
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Central American Highlights
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Central American Highlights

By Explore!
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Acropolis, Antigua, Braulio Carillo National Park, Central America, Chichicastenango, Copan, Granada, Lake Atitlan, Lake Nicaragua, Managua, Monteverde, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Pacific Coast, Palma, Panajachel, Salvador, San Antonio, San Francisco, San Juan, Santiago, Santiago Atitlan

Highlights

  • Take in the highlights of five fascinating Central American countries in just two weeks
  • Discover rich wildlife, rainforests and volcanoes
  • Explore colourful colonial towns and sacred Mayan sites

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"a two centre holiday giving access to less well known mountain areas as well as Pico de las Nieves, highest point of the island. Terrific walking, if sometimes challenging. A small group, 13, and leader above average - Bert"

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Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
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Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

By Explore!
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Central America, Granada, Lake Nicaragua, Managua, Ometepe, Pacific Coast, San Francisco, San Juan

Highlights

  • Get a taste of Nicaragua's volcanoes, lakes, wildlife and cobbled colonial cities
  • Search for wildlife in the Selva Negra cloud forest
  • Relax lakeside on Laguna De Apoyo and Explore the colonial streets of Leon

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"a two centre holiday giving access to less well known mountain areas as well as Pico de las Nieves, highest point of the island. Terrific walking, if sometimes challenging. A small group, 13, and leader above average - Bert"

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$398 OFF$3,038
13 days From$2,640

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Western Wonder From Los Angeles
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Western Wonder From Los Angeles

By Trek America (Operations Suspended)
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise around Las Vegas in a super-stretch limo
  • Enjoy the glitz & glamour of Hollywood, LA
  • Dip in the cool waters of the Colorado River
  • Enjoy Journey along the famous Route 66
  • Experience the Grand Canyon at sunset or sunrise
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"my 3 favorite holidays where all with Trek America! loved the trips... the groups, the trekleaders and ofcourse the beautiful nature! I can recommend this for everybody!"

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Western Blt From Los Angeles
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Western Blt From Los Angeles

By Trek America (Operations Suspended)
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise Las Vegas in a super-stretch limo
  • Enjoy Hollywood's Walk of Fame & famous sign
  • Enjoy Swiming in the cool waters of the Colorado River
  • Enjoy Travelling to iconic Route 66, stopping in Seligman, AZ
  • Watch sunset or sunrise over the Grand Canyon
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"my 3 favorite holidays where all with Trek America! loved the trips... the groups, the trekleaders and ofcourse the beautiful nature! I can recommend this for everybody!"

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California Calling
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California Calling

By Trek America (Operations Suspended)
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a sunset sailboat cruise around San Francisco Bay
  • Tour San Francisco including a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge & 'hippy area' of Haight-Ashbury
  • Explore Los Angeles including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Venice Beach
  • Tuck into awesome street food at Venice Beach
  • Visit Santa Barbara to explore the shops & check out the beach
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"my 3 favorite holidays where all with Trek America! loved the trips... the groups, the trekleaders and ofcourse the beautiful nature! I can recommend this for everybody!"

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San Francisco, the Grand Canyon and National Parks of the West
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San Francisco, the Grand Canyon and National Parks of the West

By Newmarket Holidays
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Discover glorious San Francisco, the 'City by the Bay'
  • Call at Steinbeck's Monterey and exquisite Carmel-by-the-Sea
  • Stay overnight in California Gold Rush country
  • Yosemite National Park, one of America's natural wonders
  • Stay on a ranch in fabled Death Valley
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"We have travelled with this Company on numerous holidays and never had a complaint. The hotels we have stayed at have been clean, comfortable and staff friendly and efficient. Tour guides are good and very informative about places visited and the history of these places, Got back today from visiting Ireland and the Giants Causeway and again the holiday was excellent, the Station Hotel in Letterkenny was clean, comfortable with friendly staff and Brian Dodd certainly made sure we had a good holiday. Thank you to all concerned."

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Majestic Montana & Yellowstone
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Majestic Montana & Yellowstone

By Globus
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arizona, California, Jackson, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Montana, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

  • Los angeles: Sightseeing; farewell dinner
  • San diego: Sightseeing
  • Grand canyon national park: SightseeingLAS VEGAS
  • Yosemite national park: Sightseeing
  • San francisco: Sightseeing; Japanese Tea Garden
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Our guide, Evie, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, and so very helpful. Also very friendly and respectful. The bus driver was a very experienced driver. He kept us safe."

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Sarah

Nov 2024

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

This was a fabulous trip with a great tour leader. The last tour of the season turned out to be a very good option; it was pretty cold at times, but we had lots of ...

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Julie

Oct 2024

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This was an outstanding trip in every way, with views and sights the rest of the world will struggle to match. The itinerary had to be very full-on in order to achie...

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Patricia Faust

Oct 2024

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The last thing I want to do on a tour, is shop for breakfast nearly every day. (We had a lovely breakfast in our hotel only once in 2 weeks). And then there are the...

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Brian

Oct 2024

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

The tour was excellent, the itinerary well arranged and very interesting, with wonderful scenery. The tour leader (Brianna) was great; as well as being very friendly...

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John

Oct 2024

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Top tour. Think your leader, Brianna, faced a few challenges with our mixe...

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  • San Francisco may only be 7 miles across at it's widest points, but it packs a punch. Plan at least 2 to 3 days to see everything.
  • Hills! The city is full of them, and some are incredibly steep. Wear comfortable walking shoes to explore the city.
  • San Francisco has a large LGBT community, and is widely considered one of the most welcoming cities in the world to those who live "alternative lifestyles". 
  • The city of San Francisco is surrounded on all sides by incredible places - don't miss out on wine country to the north, Berkeley and Oakland to the East, and Half Moon Bay to the south.

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