Coastal Canvas, Clydesdales & Land of Luminescense

Embark on a captivating three-day excursion promising a delightful array of experiences seamlessly blending natural beauty, equestrian elegance, and expansive acres of fiber optic artistry. Unpack just once for a two-night stay at the delightful Apple Farm Inn in San Luis Obispo, where chic rooms boast a unique contemporary country design. Immerse yourself in the soothing scents of Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm and join a docent-led exploration of the magnificent Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery. Indulge in rural charm with a hay ride through a Clydesdale-raising Cambria horse farm, where a ranch-cooked BBQ lunch awaits. As the sun sets, be mesmerized by Sensorio's illuminated Field of Light in Paso Robles. Explore the Danish-themed Village of Solvang on a guided trolley tour through town, and discover the culinary offerings of Ventura's historic downtown area. Your vacation includes five meals.

Tour Fare:

$1095 per person double occupancy

$1559 per person single occupancy

Early Booking Discount: Save $100 per person when you book by May 15!

Sensorio Fields of Light

Piedras Elephant Seal Rookery

Apple Farm Inn

Covell Ranch Clydesdales

Tour Managers: 

6/5 & 9/4 -  Christina Koohmarey*  

7/10 - Bobbi Lona*

Activity Level: High

Considerable walking is involved at most locations visited on this tour, including areas with uneven or unpaved surfaces and inclines. Each day involves stepping on and off the coach several times as we visit a variety of locations. The Santa Rita Lavender Farm walking tour is not accessible for wheelchairs or walkers and may be challenging with a cane, as it involves walking on soft soil and stepping across small irrigation ruts. Covell Ranch is a private working ranch, and stepping up onto the wagon ride may be a challenge to individuals with mobility restrictions. There is no alternative means of touring the horse ranch. High elevations are not a factor on this tour.

What's Included in the Tour Fare

• Round-trip luxury motor coach transportation from pickup locations throughout San Diego County

• Professional Tour Manager throughout the trip

• Complimentary bottled water and snacks on the coach

• Lunch on own in downtown Ventura

• Walking tour of Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, & lavender lemonade

• Welcome dinner at Olive Garden (see menu choices below)

• Two-night stay at Apple Farm Inn in San Luis Obispo

• Docent-led experience at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

• Hay ride, view of Clydesdale horses, and BBQ lunch at Covell Ranch

• Visit to Sensorio Field of Light Art Installation in Pasa Robles

• Guided trolley tour of Solvang

• Meal stop at the aviation-themed Proud Bird Food Bazaar

• 5 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners

What's Not Included in the Tour Fare

• Meals not listed in the itinerary

• Travel insurance

• Cancellation Protection

• Room incidentals

• Alcoholic beverages

• Gratuities for the Tour Manager & Driver

Day 1 - Olive Garden Menu Choices:

All entrees include unlimited breadsticks and famous house salad, as well as choice of fountain drinks, fresh brewed iced tea, hot coffee, or hot tea.

• Tour of Italy:

  Three Olive Garden classics all on one plate! Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico* and signature Fettuccine Alfredo – all with homemade sauces made fresh every morning.

• Shrimp Scampi:

  Shrimp sautéed in a garlic sauce, tossed with asparagus, tomatoes and angel hair Pasta.

• Eggplant Parmigiana:

  Hand-breaded eggplant, lightly fried and topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. Served with a side of spaghetti.

• Spaghetti & Meatballs:

  Spaghetti and meatballs with your choice of marinara or meat sauce.*

• Chicken Alfredo:

  Creamy alfredo sauce made from scratch with ingredients like parmesan, cream, garlic and butter, served with fettuccine pasta and topped with sliced grilled chicken.

Dessert:    Sicilian Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping.

*Meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and Italian sausage.

How to Book Your Reservation

Making your reservation is easy. Simply click the Book Now button above to select your date and confirm your space online, 24/7. You can also call the DayTripper Tours reservations department at (619) 334-3394 during business hours of M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Deposit and Final Payment

A deposit of $150 per person is required to secure your booking, with the final balance due 45 days prior to departure.

Smartphones

Although not necessary to fully enjoy your trip, a personal smartphone and personal headset can greatly enhance your tour experience. Take high-quality photos, share your experience on social media in real time, search for nearby restaurants and topics of interest, set reminders, and more.

45-Day Cancellation Deadline

• If you purchased the optional Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) before the cancellation deadline, your tour is fully refundable at any time (see below). If you did not purchase the CPP you may cancel your booking forty-five (45) or more days prior to the tour’s departure date to receive a refund less a $100 per person cancellation fee. Alternatively, when you cancel your booking forty-five (45) or more days prior to the departure date, we can waive the cancellation fee and transfer the full amount to another tour or a non-refundable voucher, which can be applied to any future excursion booked within one year of the original tour date. Cancellations within 45 days of departure are nonrefundable and nontransferrable for any reason if you did not purchase the optional CPP.

• Passenger name changes, deviations, or other changes made by the passenger after the final payment deadline has passed will be assessed a $50 per person change fee plus any fees incurred by the service providers. No refunds, transfers or credits can be issued for any reason on bookings canceled after the cancellation deadline. Travel insurance is available through Travelex during the booking process.

Optional Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) - Cancel for any reason and receive a full refund

• DayTripper Tours offers an optional Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) for this tour. The CPP allows you to cancel your reservation for any reason at least two or more hours prior to your scheduled departure time for a full refund (less the cost of the CPP). The CPP may be purchased prior to the tour’s stated cancellation deadline. To cancel your reservation please call (619) 334-3394 during business hours to notify a reservations agent, or leave a time-stamped voice message after hours at least two hours prior to your scheduled departure time, and your refund will be processed. The CPP cost for multi-day motor coach tours is $5 for each $50 increment of the full, non-discounted tour fare plus any add-on options. CPP does not cover the single supplement of the remaining traveler when a traveling companion cancels from a double occupancy reservation. The CPP is not insurance, but rather an agreed-upon cancellation fee paid in advance for the right to cancel a reservation according to the terms stated in this clause. Protect yourself even further with Travel Insurance (see below). CPP is not offered on tours that include air, rail, or cruise line transportation.

Protect Your Investment with Travel Insurance

• At DayTripper Tours, we recommend you purchase insurance to help protect against unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss, or even sudden sickness or injury, all of which could impact your excursion. In today’s ever-changing travel environment, you can relax and enjoy your trip with the security of knowing those unexpected circumstances are covered by a travel protection plan. You can purchase travel insurance from any company you choose; however, for your convenience we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services (CA Agency License #0D10209). For more information and to receive a quote, click here. Please note: Your policy must be purchased on or before the date you submit your final payment for the tour in order to be eligible for the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waiver.

*Tour Manager is subject to change without notice.