Monarch Butterfly Migration & Danish Solvang

Immerse yourself in the quintessential allure of California's Central Coast like never before during this enchanting 4-day excursion to the delightful Danish town of Solvang, where you'll unpack for three delightful nights in a picturesque setting reminiscent of a European village. From here, we'll venture out each day to explore the regional highlights. You're sure to be mesmerized by the Monarch Butterfly Grove, a magical spectacle and home to one of the nation's largest monarch displays. These endangered monarchs migrate annually to Pismo Beach, creating breathtaking cascades of color in the trees as they seek refuge from the northern winters. Witness the vibrant orange and black colors swirling through the air like enchanting fairies in a breathtaking natural performance.

You'll also explore the captivating beauty of Santa Barbara, a coastal jewel renowned for its Spanish architecture and stunning beaches. In Nipomo, be prepared for the unexpected as you tour a Luffa Farm, learning little known facts about how they are grown and produced. Get up close and personal with the curious and sometimes comical ostriches at Ostrichland. Embark on a guided trolley tour through Solvang, visit the delightful villages of Ojai and Los Olivos where you'll have free time for lunch on your own, shopping, or wine tasting in one of the dozens of wine shops featuring local wines from the Santa Ynez Valley. Throughout your journey, savor regional culinary delights that will tantalize your taste buds. Your vacation includes accommodations in the heart of Solvang and 4 meals.

Tour Fare:

$1225 per person double occupancy

$1515 per person single occupancy

Cancellatin Protection (CPP):

Protect your travel investment with CPP and you can cancel your booking for any reason at any time - even on the day of departure - and receive a full refund!

$115 per person, double or triple occupancy

$130 per person, single occupancy

Deposit and Final Payment:

A deposit of $150 per person due at time of booking

Final Balance for Jan. 16th Departue due Dec. 2

Final Balance for Jan. 30th Departue due Dec. 16

Tour Manager: 1/16/2025 - Bobbi Lona*   1/30/25 Christina Koohmarey*

Activity Level: Moderate

The activity level of this tour is considered Moderate. It involves occasional walking on uneven, unpaved, and inclined surfaces at at some locations.Walking is mostly at your own pace. All facilities visited are ADA accessible.

Highest Elevation

The highest elevation encountered on this tour is approximately 1,000 feet.

Solvang Smoking Ordinance

Please be aware that any kind of smoking — including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping and marijuana — is no longer allowed in public areas like sidewalks, parks, outdoor eating areas and bus stops in the city's main commercial center. Smoking is still allowed in city parking lots

What's Included in the Tour Fare

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

• Professional Driver

• Professional Tour Manager onboard throughout the tour

• Bottled water and snacks on the coach

• 3 nights at Hotel Corque in the heart of Solvang

• Guided tour of the Luffa Farm in Nipomo

• Guided tour of the Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo Beach

• Trolley tour of Danish-inspired Solvang

• Optional activities during free day in Solvang including local wine tasting a and side trip to Los Olivos for dining and shopping on own

• Visit to Ojai for lunch on own

• Tour of Ostrichland and hand-feeding of the ostriches

• Visit Santa Barbara and the Sunday Arts and Crafts show near Stearns Wharf

• Luggage handling

• 4 meals including 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner

What's Not Included in the Tour Fare

• Travel insurance

• Room incidentals and personal items

• Alcoholic beverages not listed in the Itinerary

• Gratuities for the Tour Manager and driver

How to Book Your Reservation

Booking 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 speak to a live agent through the DayTripper reservations department during regular business hours Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at (619) 334-3394

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 ear buds 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, post your real-time experience to your Facebook friends, and much more.

45-Day Cancellation Deadline

• 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.

• 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.

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 you are covered by a travel protection plan for those unexpected circumstances. For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information and to receive a quote for this tour 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.