Central California: From the Coast to the Sierras

Choose from Four Resort & Rail Packages

Central California offers a myriad of landscapes and a choice of vacation adventures for every taste and budget. Discover stunning beauty, sun-drenched seaside towns, a wine country of over 90 vineyards, and a modern-day castle on the coast, while the Sierras offer natural wonders like Yosemite National Park and the giant sequoias.

From $265
per person*
Through January 31, 2013
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Special Interest: City & Resort Stay, Family, Rail
Travel Provider:  AAA Getaways


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From the gorgeous Pacific Coast to the stunning Sierras, explore all that Central California has to offer while staying at one of these carefully selected hotels and resorts. Some properties are AAA Diamond-Rated and each offers something special to the Central California visitor.

Choose from these Four Resort & Rail Packages:
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Yosemite National Park by Rail  2 diamonds

Ride the San Joaquin from the Bay Area to Merced where you will board a coach to beautiful Yosemite Valley. Stay overnight at Yosemite Lodge and the next day, enjoy a guided tour of the valley floor by open-air tram.		 clear gif
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From $265* per person
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Rail from San Francisco
and Sacramento areas

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Includes: 1 night at Yosemite Lodge, guided tour of Yosemite Valley, lunch voucher, park admission, souvenir booklet, and round-trip rail and motor coach transportation
AAA Member Benefit: $10 discount per adult; must ask for discount at time of booking
Available: Through January 31, 2013

 


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Hearst Castle & San Simeon by Rail  3 diamonds

Celebrate a bygone era with a getaway to Hearst Castle, one of California’s great landmarks. Ride the Coast Starlight to Paso Robles and enjoy a tour of the estate, a 40-minute movie in the Hearst Castle Theatre, and more!		 clear gif
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From $315* per person
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Rail from San Francisco
and Sacramento areas

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Includes: 1 night accommodations, sightseeing tour of Paso Robles and San Simeon, Hearst Castle admission and guided tour (2 hours), IMAX movie, deli-style lunch, souvenir booklet, and round-trip rail transportation and transfers
AAA Member Benefit: $10 discount per adult; must ask for discount at time of booking
Available: Through January 31, 2013

 


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Santa Barbara by Rail  3 diamonds

Journey along the California coast aboard the Coast Starlight to downtown Santa Barbara where you'll enjoy your choice of deluxe accommodations, an open-air Trolley Tour, and world-class shopping and dining.		 clear gif
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From $359*  per person
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Rail from San Francisco
and Sacramento areas

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Includes: 2 nights accommodations, round-trip rail transportation and 90-minute Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
AAA Member Benefit: $10 discount per adult; must ask for discount at time of booking
Available: Through January 31, 2013

 


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Sequoia National Park by Rail  3 diamonds

Head for the Sierras this summer, home to half the world's sequoia groves. Spend 2 nights in nearby Visalia and 1 night in the heart of the park at Wuksachi Lodge where you'll learn about the park's history on a shuttle tour.
  
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From $454* per person
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Rail from Emeryville
or San Francisco, CA

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Includes: 3 nights accommodations (2 nights at Comfort Suites Inn in Visalia and 1 night at Wuksachi Lodge), 3 buffet breakfasts, tour of Giant Forest Route by shuttle, park admission, souvenir booklet, and round-trip rail and motor coach transportation
AAA Member Benefit: $10 discount per adult; must ask for discount at time of booking
Available: Select dates through August 31, 2012

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Limitations & Restrictions

*Prices are per night or per person based on double occupancy, are subject to availability at time of booking, and may change without notice. Rates may vary due to seasonality. Single supplement may apply. Except for packages including air transportation, unless stated otherwise, airfare, taxes and government fees are not included. Offers valid for new bookings only. Member Benefits are per person and apply to first and second traveler only. Member Benefits are available only with advertised fare and are subject to change without notice. Your travel arrangements may be modified or canceled subject to the travel providers’ policies. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. We make every effort for accuracy at time of printing but reserve the right to correct errors. AAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip protection insurance. Except for packages including air transportation, fares may not reflect additional fuel supplement or port charges and vary by provider.

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