S ee how the Sierra Nevada Mountains were formed. Tour one of the most striking geological phenomena on the planet ~ Devils Postpile, a 100,000 year old collection of basalt columns formed by a lava flow which slowed, cooled & cracked into hexagons.  Feel the misty spray of Rainbow Falls, see the results of ages of seismic activity at the Earthquake Fault, explore the 600 year old volcanic wonder known as the Inyo-Craters, climb on the Obsidian Dome, made of the substance the Paiute Indians used to make arrowheads, spearheads, and knives. Bathe in natural hot springs and more. Natural and museum settings abound.  

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All meals and park entrance fees included ~ even a picnic lunch for your trip back home.
Bus transportation not included, but can be arranged.
Experienced & friendly tour guides provided.

Geology Tour - 4 Days / 3 Nights
Day 1 - Arrive in the late afternoon to a welcome reception. Get comfortable and then dine at 6:00 at a local restaurant.
Day 2 - Breakfast. Depart for tour of Mammoth Scenic Loop, Obsidian Dome, June Lake Village, Silver Lake, Picnic on the North Shore of Mono Lake, see unique Tufa Towers, return to lodge about 3:30-4:00 for light refreshments, dinner at 6:00 at a local restaurant.
Day 3 - Breakfast. Depart for the Lakes Basin and Horseshoe Lake, Devils Postpile with an optional walk to Rainbow Falls or visit the pack station and cafe, see Minaret Vista and an earthquake fault, return to the lodge about 3:30-4:00 for light refreshments, dinner at 6:00 at a local restaurant. Evening workshop ~ lecture on local area geology.
Day 4 - Breakfast. Depart for scenic ride home - boxed lunch included.
Single	Double	Triple	(Occupancy Priced Per Person)
$467	$383	$349
Geology Tour - 3 Days / 2 Nights - Midweek
Day 1 - Arrive in the late afternoon to a welcome reception. Get comfortable and then dine at 6:00 at a local restaurant.
Day 2 - Breakfast. Depart for the Lakes Basin and Horseshoe lake, Devils Postpile with an optional walk to Rainbow Falls or visit the pack station and cafe, see Minaret Vista and an earthquake fault, return to the lodge about 3:30-4:00 for light refreshments, dinner at 6 at a local restaurant. Evening workshop ~ lecture on local area geology.
Day 3 - Breakfast. Depart for scenic ride home - boxed lunch included.
Single	Double	Triple	(Occupancy Priced Per Person)
$361	$305	$283

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Click on the tour of your choice below for specific itineraries and pricing.

General Information ~ Booking Information
1-2 night Stop-over Stay
Sierra Scenic Adventure ~ Mammoth - Yosemite ~ MINI Mammoth - Yosemite
Scenic Gambling ~ Mammoth Fall Foliage ~ Special Thanksgiving Tour ~ Geology Tour
Walking Wildflower Tour ~ Fishing Tour ~ Art and History Tour ~ Wine and Dine Tour

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