Private 2-Day Tour to Sequoia and Kings Canyon Parks from LA

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Exploring Sequoia National Park. Check in to the hotel of your choice (hotel is not included)⌄

   Small info hub with rangers on duty, a gift shop & explanatory panels about Sequoia National Park. Place where you can talk to rangers and learn more from them about the park

   Landmark boulder & photo spot marking a former roadway through a granite tunnel. During the Great Depression, President Roosevelt's New Deal brought hope to thousands of people through the Civilian Conservation Corp, offering temporary employment on conservation projects. One such endeavor was the construction of a tunnel along this original roadway, which served as a passage for national park visitors until the 1990s when it became necessary to reroute the road due to the increasing size of vehicles. As you walk beneath the massive granite boulder, take note of the residual marks left behind by vehicles that attempted to navigate the low-clearance tunnel, leaving a testament to the era's engineering and transportation limitations.

   Perched along the Generals Highway, this scenic viewpoint provides a breathtaking panorama of Moro Rock and the dramatic transition from the foothills to granite peaks. Often overlooked, the foothills are a hidden gem, teeming with life. During the cooler months, wildlife migrates downslope in search of sustenance, with deer and bears frequenting the area. The landscape is home to a diverse array of reptiles, birds, and small mammals, and visitors may be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of foxes during twilight hours.

   A moderate difficulty trail with elevation to beautiful falls. Mostly soil and granite route. This hike we are only doing in summer

   Designed to serve as the starting point for visits to the grove, Giant Forest Museum provides an opportunity to learn the story of the giant sequoias and Giant Forest. Self-guiding interpretive trails lead from the museum to the Round Meadow and Hazelwood areas.

   Just under 275-ft tall, this landmark in Sequoia National Park is among the world's largest trees. Then we hike to another huge The President tree which is about 3200 years old

   A short walk from the Giant Forest Museum, Beetle Rock offers a view of the western edge of the park and the San Joaquin Valley below.

   Winding through the heart of Sequoia National Park's Giant Forest, Crescent Meadow Road leads to a breathtakingly unique wonder: the Tunnel Log, a majestic fallen giant sequoia that has stood still since 1937. After a summer spent carving a path through its massive trunk, park rangers created an enchanting tunnel that allows visitors to walk through the ancient tree, immersing themselves in the natural beauty of this ancient giant.

   Isolated, dome-shaped granite formation with a rock-cut stairway to the panoramic summit. Our plan is to be there closer to sunset. It might change depends on the season. Road to this rock is usually open through May till November.

2. 2Check out from the hotel. Exploring Kings Canyon National Park. You are coming back to Los Angeles⌄

   The American Museum of Natural History in New York City wanted a cross section of a giant sequoia for display. The Mark Twain Tree was chosen to provide the slab. Then walking to Big Stump Picnic Area

   In this place we are exploring General Grant Tree - 2nd largest tree in the world, Fallen Monarch - sequoia tree that has fallen and now used as a narrow corridor

   Available only May through October Walking guided tour which takes about 45-60 minutes, viewing stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, draperies, and more.

   Explore this 0.1-mile out-and-back trail near Dunlap, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.