19 days in San Francisco, Napa Valley & Bora Bora Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Take a break from the city and head to Alcatraz Island and Rockaway Beach. Relax by the water at San Gregorio State Beach and Rodeo Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Dunes Beach (in Half Moon Bay) and Muir Beach (in Muir Beach). There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, wander the streets of SoMa, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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Toronto, Canada to San Francisco is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and subway. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Toronto in October, with highs in San Francisco at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to St. Helena.

The city of St.

Dedicate the 7th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's more to do: do a tasting at VGS Chateau Potelle and enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to St. Helena takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and bus; or take a bus. When traveling from San Francisco in October, plan for a bit warmer days in St. Helena, with highs around 30°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Bora Bora.

There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.

Step out of the city life by going to Matira Beach and Off-Road Tours. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Dive N' Smile Bora-Bora, stop by Sibani Perles, contemplate the geological forces at Mount Otemanu, and tour the pleasant surroundings at White Valley.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from St. Helena to Bora Bora. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from St. Helena to Bora Bora. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.