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9 day California Wildflowers

California Wildflowers & Desert Gardens

Connect with the wondrous nature that pervades the USA’s West Coast. Across California, we soak up the remarkable sight of desert wildflowers. Behold the California poppies within Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Take inspiration from creative garden designs that utilise cacti and succulents in the Mediterranean-style climate. And gaze up at the imposing redwoods of Yosemite National Park.

This journey departs:

  • 8 April 2026

Los AngelesSan Francisco
9 Days Land Journey

Highlights

The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.

Wildflowers blooming on the hills in springtime, California

West Coast Wildflowers

Marvel at the wildflowers within the stunning nature reserves of California.

Boulders and Joshua Trees in Joshua Tree National Park, California.

Desert Garden Design

See the striking desert gardens of Palm Springs, California. Be inspired by the creative designs of these arid oases. 

The Inspiring Huntington Gardens

Visit Huntington Gardens, whose grounds comprise one of the most diverse collections of plants in the world. 

Inclusions

Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.

Travel with a small group of 10-25 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide

Includes eight nights’ accommodation in centrally located four- to five-star hotels, return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, plus 17 meals and select beverages  

Relax aboard a comfortable coach with an experienced and informative Tour Manager  

All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary

Gaze in awe at the orange and yellow wildflowers permeating the fields of Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve

Admire the merging of art, architecture and gardens during visits to the J. Paul Getty Museum, Filoli Gardens and Sunnylands

Spend time in Palm Springs, in the Coachella Valley, and see how a variety of plants have adapted to the arid environment

Wander the awe-inspiring landscapes of Joshua Tree and Yosemite national parks

Itinerary

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change  

  • Fitness rating: High   

  • Group size: 10 to 20 guests  

  • Some excursions may require a high level of mobility and fitness. Some days may involve walking up to 6-8km a day 

  • Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary  

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