Yosemite

GOOD TIMES TRAVEL YULETIDE IN YOSEMITE FEATURING YOSEMITE - A TWO-NIGHT STAY AT THE LODGE - KEARNEY MANSION - BASQUE LUNCH DECEMBER 5-7, 2021 ~ 3 DAY TOUR

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS w Stay two nights at the AAA Four Diamond Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, the elegant lodge resort beautifully decorated for the holidays and situated on 35 secluded acres amongst a noble evergreen forest just outside the south entrance to w Extensive sightseeing with a local guide in Yosemite National Park showcasing sights in the including , , the tall , the peaceful meadows and the historic structures w Experience a turn-of-the-century Victorian holiday while touring Fresno’s beautifully decorated Kearney Mansion – former Yosemite Valley Half Dome mansion of the Central Valley’s “Raisin King” w Enjoy a traditional, multi-course, family-style Basque lunch with wine in Fresno TOUR INCLUSIONS w 2 Nights deluxe hotel accommodations w 3 Meals – 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts w Services of a professional tour director w Comprehensive sightseeing with a local guide w Admissions per itinerary Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite w Transportation on a deluxe motorcoach w Luggage handling throughout the tour

ACCOMMODATIONS w Nights 1-2 Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Yosemite South Entrance, CA TOUR PRICES Double Occupancy: $699 per person Single Occupancy (no roommate): Add $250 Deposit: $100 per person Kearney Mansion Kearney Mansion

Good Times Travel w www.goodtimestravel.comFresno’s Blossom w (714) 848-1255Trail w 17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3348 RESERVATIONS ITINERARY Winter in Yosemite typically means picturesque snow-topped peaks, glistening frozen lakes, snow dusted trees and icicles hanging from rooftops. Those that have visited Yosemite National Park in another season will find a whole other world in the wintertime. We’ll explore the magnificent Yosemite Valley and its www.goodtimestravel.com great granite domes, giant sequoias and picturesque historic buildings at a truly magical time of year. And (714) 848-1255 then we’ll head inside to relax by a roaring fire at our cozy yet sophisticated lodge that is decked out for the holidays. This three-day getaway with two nights at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite offers a truly wonderful 17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 combination of natural wonders, winter landscapes, rustic elegance and Christmas spirit. Seller of Travel License #: 2018390-40 DAY 1 ~ ARRIVE AT THE TENAYA LODGE DEPARTURE INFORMATION From our departure points this morning we’ll travel by deluxe motorcoach into California’s fertile Join this tour at one of the following locations: Central Valley. Following a morning rest stop and a stop for lunch on your own, we’ll begin our journey from the Central Valley into the foothills of the . Here, two miles from the w Fountain Valley - Good Times Travel office south entrance of Yosemite National Park, situated on 35 secluded acres amongst a noble evergreen w Laguna Hills Mall forest at 5,300 feet in elevation, is the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. We’ll enjoy a two-night stay at this w Long Beach City College elegant, AAA Four Diamond, mountain retreat that offers an experience that is classic, yet perfectly w Seal Beach Leisure World modern. This full-service resort features an expansive lobby with a roaring fire, indoor pool and spa Approximate Departure Time: 7-9 a.m. and a full-service restaurant offering a wide range of cuisine. The Tenaya Lodge comes alive during the Approximate Return Time: 6-8 p.m. holidays and from the moment you enter and see the mammoth Christmas tree, you’ll know you’re in for something special. This time of year the resort is beautifully decorated in all of its Christmas Additional departure locations may be available splendor. Enjoy the balance of the evening at leisure to enjoy music in the lobby while sipping the through third-party groups – please inquire chef’s special hot drink, admire the gingerbread houses and make s’mores around the outdoor firepit. Exact times are provided in your travel documents which are mailed two weeks before departure DAY 2 ~ YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Following an included breakfast at the Lodge, a local guide will join us onboard the motorcoach as OUR ACE & CTIVITY EVEL T P A L we travel into Yosemite National Park, a majestic land embracing a spectacular tract of mountain- TOUR ACTIVITY and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada. Preserved as a National Park in 1890, Yosemite harbors a PACE LEVEL grand collection of peaceful meadows and forests amongst some of the most majestic sights in Visit our website for further explanation of what the world due in part to its unique, -shaped cliffs and rock faces. Our destination: Yosemite each of these designations means to assist you in Valley. This eight mile long geologic marvel is a 4,000-foot deep trough lined by towering cliffs and determining which tour is right for you based on glacially sculpted, polished rock, and is the prized jewel of Yosemite National Park. Although gla- your physical abilities and the pacing you prefer. cially carved valleys with similar features exist elsewhere in the world, none can compete with what legendary naturalist called “Incomparable Valley.” At we’ll get our first view PAYMENT INFORMATION of the spectacular Yosemite Valley including one of the west’s most photographed landmarks, Half Dome. Opposite Half Dome, towering 3,593 feet above the Yosemite Valley floor, El Capitan is the w Deposit due at time of reservation undisputed king of the granite monoliths – in fact it’s earth’s largest single piece of granite! We’ll see w Final payment due 60 days prior to departure a number of picturesque historic buildings, none more famous or spectacular than the Ahwahnee w All payments to be sent to the address above Hotel, an architectural gem combining grandness and intimacy. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure for browsing and lunch on your own in Yosemite Village. Here you’ll find the National Park Visi- CANCELLATION/TRAVEL PROTECTION tor Center, the of Native American Culture and the Gallery of A travel protection policy (which includes can- photographic art. We return to the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite in the late afternoon with the balance of cellation insurance) through a third party is avail- the evening at your leisure to take advantage of the resort’s many amenities. (Breakfast) able and it’s highly recommended that you pur- chase this at the same time you make your initial DAY 3 ~ KEARNEY MANSION, BASQUE LUNCH, JOURNEY HOME tour payment. Regardless of the reason, cancella- After an included breakfast at the Lodge, we’ll begin our journey home with a stop in Fresno, within tions/credits/transfers of confirmed bookings re- the heart of the . Experience a turn-of-the-century Victorian holiday at the Kearney quire us to retain an administrative fee (ranging Mansion, an early 1900’s French Renaissance-style mansion with original Victorian furnishings. On a from $25-$200 depending on the date of can- docent-guided tour we’ll learn about M. Theo Kearney, the “Raisin King,” who pioneered much of the cellation) in addition to all non-recoverable or agricultural industry in Central Valley. This is one of the San Joaquin Valley’s most significant non-transferable fees made to our tour suppliers and historic sites and helps tell the story of the development of agriculture in the Valley as well as on your behalf. Those who have purchased travel California’s immigration story. This time of year the mansion is decorated from top to bottom with protection and must cancel for a covered reason, trees, garland and bows and showcases how Christmas was celebrated over 100 years ago. We’ll then will be reimbursed by the travel protection com- enjoy an included traditional Basque lunch at a locals’ favorite. This family-style meal includes fresh pany the balance of any non-refunded monies bread, homemade soup, a variety of sides, fried chicken, charbroiled lamp chops, ice cream and house (minus the premium itself). Therefore the fees wine and is a memorable finale to a spectacular journey. This afternoon we continue south toward apply only if you choose NOT to purchase travel Southern California making a rest stop later this afternoon. We return to our drop-off points this protection or if you purchase protection but can- evening with images of giant granite cliffs, peaceful meadows and beautiful Christmas décor along cel for a non-covered reason. A travel protection with a memorable experience this holiday season. (Breakfast, Lunch) brochure will be provided with your payment receipt. Visit www.goodtimestravel.com or see page 38 in our tour catalog for our full cancella- tion policy and other terms and conditions.