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Fair Travel Co is a group expedition company specializing in sustainable, responsible, and ethical travel. As we explore our planet, we aim to provide ethical roamers with unique and memorable experiences that support the environment and local communities
As a 1% for the Planet member, 1% of Fair Travel Co. revenue is pledged to environmental organizations.
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We do the legwork so you don t have to! Our ethical framework makes sure your adventure is environmentally friendly does the most good (and the least harm) and builds strong relationships with the communities we explore
From researchers to entrepreneurs to volunteers, humans have badass ideas to save and sustain our planet Your expedition gives back to these innovative thought leaders, bolstering our collective societal and environmental impact
11% of global CO2 emissions are caused by the travel and tourism sector Let’s change that In addition to reducing GHG emissions we put your expedition’s equivalent volume of CO2 back into carbon storage via carbon removal
Whether you have a companion in mind or are a solo traveller looking to meet fellow explorers, we've got you covered!
Each expedition is an opportunity to immerse yourself in new experiences, seek a new way to look at the world and connect deeper than the average tourist
Your itinerary has been crafted and evaluated against our sustainability and ethics framework All you have to do is show up throw on your best pair of shades, and be ready to enjoy the moment
Because group sizes are small (5-25 people) we get you to niche locations large tour operators with big buses can't We also leave our destinations with less disruption, both culturally and environmentally
Fair Travel Co was founded in 2023 by Mary Cate Bernal and is proudly a female owned company
AUGUST 11-15, 2024
YOSEMITE ADD-ON : AUGUST 15-18, 2024
Take a summer toad-trip through California’s scenic forests, mountains, and hidden emerald-blue swimming holes. The timing is perfect to observe the Perseids meteor shower under magnificently darks skies! We’ll follow the trail of the infamous ‘Miner 49ers’ who traveled California’s rivers and mountains in hopes of making their fortune out West. Your adventure will start on the coast, where you cross San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge, then east through picturesque mining towns, down dirt roads to the best swimming spots, and, if you choose, out to the majestic sights of Yosemite National Park.
Catch the peak of this summer’s Perseids meteor shower
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge in a restored 1971 FJ43 Land Cruiser
Glamp in California’s famous forests: Mount Tamalpais and within the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Hike into Muir Woods to gawk at the big trees: California’s OldGrowth Redwoods
Plunge into crystal clear swimming holes along the South Yuba River
Try your hand at pining for gold on the shimmering river banks
Expedition starts on a Sunday, giving you the weekend to explore nearby sights such as San Francisco, Napa, Silicon Valley, or Big Sur.
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER
Peaks August 12
DURATION:
AUGUST WEATHER
PEAK:
AUGUST 11, 12, 13
WATCH: MIDNIGHT TO DAWN MOON PHASE AT PEAK: 1ST QUARTER MOON YOSEMITE VALLEY
NOTE: DAYTIME TEMPERATURES CAN REACH UP TO 100°F (38°C)
IN CALIFORNIA THE BAYS, PEAKS, AND VALLEYS CREATE A VARIETY OF MICROCLIMATES DAYS ARE WARM, BUT NIGHTS ARE COOL DRESSING IN LAYERS IS A MUST! DON’T WORRY, WE’LL PROVIDE YOU WITH A DETAILED PACKING LIST
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1
Meet at the Iconic Palace of Fine Arts
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge in a restored 1971 FJ43 Land Cruiser
Welcome party: happy hour, dinner, and campfire
Hike to Muir Woods National Monument to stand amongst 800 year-old, 250-foot-tall redwoods
Afternoon in Sausalito or Marine Mammal Center
Stargazing: Perseid Meter Shower peaks tonight!
DAY 3
Journey along historic Gold Rush trail
Stop at a CA road-trip classic: In N’ Out (trust us)
Retreat from the summer heat in the cool river pools
Glamp in style! Refresh with a shower before cocktail bars and live music in Nevada City
DAY 4
Enjoy a luxe breakfast spread at camp or opt for a barista-made coffee in town
Spend the day sunbathing, swimming, reading, journaling, stand-up paddle boarding or simply floating
Consider taking a Mountain Biking Tour or, if the fish are biting, a fly-fishing class along the water’s edge
DENSITY: 90+ METEORS PER HOUR
HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED
Core road trippers head back to San Francisco
Remaining ethical roamers head to Yosemite National Park, ancestral home to the Southern Sierra Miwok Bike tour of the Yosemite Valley floor
Experience Yosemite’s greatest hits: Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Glacier Point, Tunnel View, and views of Half Dome and El Capitan
Guided hike with ranger
Have solo ambitions? If you are in good shape and well prepared, we welcome you to forge your own path in the park Don’t let us stop you from summiting Half Dome! Just make sure you’ve acquired the proper permits.
Say goodbye to your ethical roamer family, Half Dome, and El Capitan We’ll see you again for your next adventure!
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Explore with 7 to 15 ethical roamers.
Unique and memorable stays Welcomed with flavorful libations!
Digital archive of your voyage.
Daily presentations given by experts
CO2 stored via carbon removal.
Ethically curated experiences. Give back. Supports: California State Parks
California is the embodiment of stunning natural landscapes. Beaches and bays, peaks and valleys, cliffs, and rolling hills. The open road and innovative spirit make you believe anything is possible.
MARY CATE BERNAL, CALIFORNIA LOCALMeet your guide and fellow ethical roamers at San Francisco’s Palace of the Fine Arts, an iconic remnant from the 1915 World’s Fair
Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge in-style in a restored 1971 FJ43 Land Cruiser, making your way to your glamping tent which is nestled in the forests of nearby Mount Tamalpais Enjoy a sunset happy hour and campfire before settling under dark skies for the peak of this year’s Perseid meteor shower!
Your glamping site is a short hike from Muir Woods National Park. We’ll crest the hills with scenic views of San Francisco to the South and the seaside towns of Stinson and Bolinas to the North Stand amongst 800 year-old, old-growth redwoods in Muir Wood’s Redwood Cathedral. Look up! You’ll have plenty of time to admire the 250-foot-tall giants
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars and camera!
Spend the afternoon exploring Sausalito, an idyllic town just North of San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and East Bay Alternatively, the group may opt for a tour of the Marine Mammal Center in the nearby Marin Headlands. The Perseids will continue to streak across the sky above your glamping tent
paddle boarding or simply floating. Consider taking a Mountain Biking Tour or, if the fish are biting, a fly-fishing class along the water’s edge
Most 49ers’ journeys ended here, among the mining towns of the South Fork of the Yuba They either settled or moved-on to bigger cities, like the Port of San Francisco
Some ethical roamers make the same choice: Returning to the San Francisco Bay Area via transfer to the SFO airport
Tour through Yosemite’s greatest hits: Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Glacier Point, Tunnel View, and views of Half Dome and El Capitan
Still craving a dip? Yosemite waters require caution, but there are plenty of spots for a relaxing swim
Yosemite is also a photographer’s dream Spend some time playing with its magical light, a study made famous by the legendary Ansel Adams
Embark on a group hike led by a Yosemite National Park Ranger!
Have solo ambitions? If you are in good shape and well prepared, we welcome you to forge your own path in the park Don’t let us stop you from summiting Half Dome! Just make sure you’ve acquired the proper permits
Return to the San Francisco Bay Area Say goodbye to your new family of ethical roamers, Half Dome, and El Capitan We’ll see you again for your next adventure!
Alternatively, we can leave you behind! ;-) Opt to spend more time in Yosemite , move on to Sequoia or Kings Canyon National Parks, or continue your road tripping journey solo to Los Angeles!
IN THE PACKAGE
5 days exploring the open road between San Francisco and Gold Country
Stay: Glamping accommodations
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Locations: Palace of Fine Arts, Muir
Woods National Monument, Golden Gate
Bridge Sausalito, Marin Headlands, CA
Central Valley, and Gold Country
Activities: Hiking, swimming holes, river float, night life and stargazing for the peak of the Perseid meteor shower
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE 8daysexploringtheopenroad!
Meals:breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily Everythingcoveredin“GoldRushTrail” plustransportationto/fromYosemite Nationalpark Luxuryglamping accommodations,biketourofYosemite Valleyfloor,hikingandYosemiteNational Park’sgreatesthits:osemiteFalls, BridalveilFalls,GlacierPoint,TunnelView, andviewofHalfDomeandElCapitan
SHARED PER PERSON
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
4Days/3Nights inYosemiteNationalPark
Luxuryglapmingaccommodations
Transportationto/fromYosemiteby train/vehicletransfer,afternoonbicycle tourofYosemiteValleyfloor,guidedhikes, andYosemiteNationalPark’sgreatesthits: YosemiteFalls,BridalveilFalls,Glacier Point,TunnelView,andviewofHalfDome andElCapitan
Prone to heat stroke or require air conditioning? East of San Francisco, days are hot and nights may not cool down to ideal temperatures While glamping tents are more luxurious than traditional camping, they are not equipped with air conditioning
Prone to severe anxiety in the dark or in nature?
Diabetic, have respiratory issues or require refrigerated injections? If so, please make us aware in order to have appropriate resources available
In doubt about your fitness for hiking, walking, swimming or biking activities? If so, you are requested to seek your doctor's advice before embarking.
Uncomfortable around the drinking of alcoholic beverages? Ethical roamers are welcome to partake in adult beverages.
We make every effort to ensure the safety of every guest Guests are expected as well to assume responsibility for their own safety Insufficient mental or physical health may create undue risks not only to yourself, but may also threaten the safety of others and may seriously disrupt the expedition
To ensure your comfort and to prevent misunderstanding, please consider if any of the above may describe you Life on the road isn’t for everyone That’s okay!
