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Lassen Volcanic National Park sign with a mountain and park service logo. 1
A mountain lake with reflections, surrounded by trees and mountains. 2
A calm lake with clear reflections, surrounded by dense forest and mountains under a blue sky. 3
A paved walkway leading through a rocky landscape with sparse vegetation and a distant mountain. 4
A geothermal area with a hot spring, mineral deposits, and forested hills. 5
By BARBIL TOURS
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Price is $1,350 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore the unique volcanic landscape of Lassen Volcanic National Park on a private day tour from San Francisco. Witness all four types of volcanoes while your expert guide leads you through breathtaking scenery and fascinating geological features. Begin your adventure at Sulphur Works, where bubbling mudpots and steaming fumaroles await. Then, trek the scenic 3-mile boardwalk to Bumpass Hell, the largest hydrothermal area in the Cascade Range, filled with vibrant acid pools and boiling mud. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a picturesque spot before heading back to the city, enriched by a day of natural wonders.

    • Private pickup from San Francisco for a personalized experience
    • Visit Sulphur Works and Bumpass Hell for stunning volcanic sights
    • Hike the 3-mile boardwalk through diverse hydrothermal features
    • Lunch at scenic locations like Manzanita Lake or Lake Helen

Activity location

  • Lassen Volcanic National Park
    • California, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lassen Volcanic National Park
    • California, California, United States

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Private Group 1-5

  • Earn $93.00
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Private Group 1-5
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$775.00 x 2 Travelers$1,550.00
Total
Price is $1,550.00

Private Group 1-3

  • Earn $81.00
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Private Group 1-3
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$675.00 x 2 Travelers$1,350.00
Total
Price is $1,350.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    National Park entry fees
  • Inclusions
    Professional tour guide
  • Exclusions
    Tips & gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Foods & drinks

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lassen Volcanic National Park

  • 3h 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Experience Lassen Volcanic National Park on a private day tour from San Francisco. Discover bubbling mudpots, steaming fumaroles, and pristine alpine lakes with your expert guide, exploring one of the country's most unique geological landscapes.

Sulphur Works

  • 45m
Make your first stop at Sulphur Works, the park's most accessible hydrothermal area. Walk along designated paths to experience roaring steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and vivid sulfur deposits up close. Your expert guide will explain the fascinating subterranean forces of this ancient volcanic center.

Bumpass Hell

  • 1h 35m
Next, hike the legendary Bumpass Hell trail, the park's largest hydrothermal area. Descend along a 3-mile round-trip boardwalk into a 16-acre basin of boiling pools, hissing fumaroles, and bubbling mudpots. Your guide will share the area's fascinating history while you safely explore this otherworldly landscape.

Lake Helen

  • 1h
Here is a shorter, punchier version of your lunch break description: Enjoy a one-hour lunch break to rest and recharge. Choose between a scenic picnic at alpine Lake Helen beneath Lassen Peak or a visit to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center to grab a hot meal at the café and browse exhibits. (Note: Food and drinks are at your own expense.)

Manzanita Lake

  • 1h 10m
Conclude your tour at serene Manzanita Lake near the northwest entrance. Stroll the easy 1.5-mile shoreline trail for iconic reflection views of Lassen Peak, and visit the historic 1927 Loomis Museum to explore historical photographs of the park's early 20th-century eruptions.

San Francisco

  • 4h 10m
Relax on the scenic return drive southward to San Francisco as the volcanic landscapes transition back to the rolling hills of Northern California. Your expert guide will drop you off directly at your hotel or residence, bringing your unforgettable private adventure to a comfortable close.

Location

Activity location

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    Lassen Volcanic National Park
    • California, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lassen Volcanic National Park
    • California, California, United States

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