Distance: 140 miles

Today we head for the mighty Redwood National Park. First, take a ride on the famous Skunk Train from Fort Bragg, or visit the museum. Then head north up famous and incredibly scenic Highway 1. Take a short stop in the Victorian town of Eureka, before travelling into another world amongst the Giant Redwoods.

Distance: 76 miles

Today we will visit the remarkable Crater Lake National Park. Take your time to experience this incredible natural phenomenon by hiking the local trails. We will let the scenery do the talking here. Head back towards Klamath Falls where you can enjoy many water sports, such as sailing or canoeing on Klamath Lake, or take a trip and dine on the Klamath Belle paddle steamer.

As you head south from Crater Lake you'll have joined the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, a 500 mile route that takes you from Crater Lake to Mount Lassen. Along this route you will find live volcanoes, amazing waterfalls, and a natural history millons of years old.

Take a day to relax in the Redding area and enjoy the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Boating, hiking, biking and many other activities will allow you enjoy this beautiful part the world.

OR As an alternative, why not take a few days out of your tour and hire a house boat on Lake Shasta or Trinity Lake. This will allow you to explore the area from the water and enjoy the remoteness of the landscape, being at one with nature, and the beautiful scenery from an entirely different perspective - where no roads could ever take you.

Wake up to California's Capital city, and (for the time being) home of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sacramento was at the forefront of the pioneer expansion and the '49 Gold Rush, when pioneers travelled to the town by boat from San Francisco.

A day's walking tour of the city is a must, from the Capital building, modelled on the Washington DC Capital building, to the famous riverfront "Old Town", one of the few remaining original wooden townships left:This will truly highlight the old west to you, as well as the beautiful Delta King paddle steamer moored at the dockside. Alongside is the superb railway museum, celebrating the expansion of the railway through the High Sierra Mountains, an incredible feat of engineering. Later, allow yourself to be seduced by the downtown shopping.

Alternatively take the short drive to Lodi Wine Country where you will find a diverse group of wineries in this region and many superb wines. While wine tasting in this area, you may notice the abundance of Old Vine Zinfandel. Lodi is fortunate to have many Zinfandel vineyards, which are at least 50 years old. Old vines have fewer and smaller grapes that produce more intense flavors, colour, and sugar. The wines are full bodied and more complex than younger vines.

There are many vineyards that will offer you full day or half day escorted trips from Sacramento, if you don't want to drive. We can help arrange this for you in advance.

Return to San Francisco today to spend your final two days in the city by the Bay. Drop your car back at a downtown depot, as you won't need it once back in town. Union Square is the shopping heart of the city, while Fisherman's Wharf offers a fun glimpse of the waterfront. Be sure to ride the world famous cable cars over the hills, and come back to downtown on the F line, the waterfront ride back to Market Street on some of the worlds finest tram cars. A guided city tour is a must for new visitors, while trips out across the bay provide a unique perspective of the city. Later, dine in one of the many varied cultural areas of the city from Chinatown to Little Italy.