HEADS UP! - Yosemite's Glacier Point will be closed to all traffic in 2022 to rehabilitate and for road improvement! The only access to Glacier Point will be via the Four Mile, Panorama, and Pohono Trails, all of which are strenuous hikes.
Travel adventurers and Destination Planners have a vast variety of vacation and event locations to choose from in our beautiful sunshine state of California, but the roads can be busy and driving a challenge, particularly in the beautiful Sierra region.If you need some assistance for planning that perfect vacation or get-away, we can help!
Travel adventurers and Destination Planners have a vast variety of vacation and event locations to choose from in our beautiful sunshine state of California, but the roads can be busy and driving a challenge, particularly in the beautiful Sierra region.If you need some assistance for planning that perfect vacation or get-away, we can help!
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MLA Charters is the perfect solution. We provide safe and convenient transportation that gives you peace of mind. No more worrying about your guests being late or lost because they couldn't find the church or reception venue. No more worrying about your guests driving after drinking at your reception.
Throughout the year, local venues such as Ironstone Vineyards in Calaveras County, Westside Pavillion in Tuolumne, Concord Pavillion, and other settings offer a wide variety of musical talents which have also included Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, Heart, The Band Perry, and the Steve Miller Band to name a few!
Leave the driving to MLA Charters! Convenient door-to-door airport transportation/shuttle service is just a phone call or click away! Flying out for a corporate meeting or event, or getting ready to take that dream vacation? We know that driving to the airport late at night, early in the morning (or at any time of day) can be challenging.
Let MLA Charters take the hassle out of drop off and pick up on trails and journeys. Contact us to coordinate dropping you off at the trailhead, and collecting you and your equipment at the other end. Make your biking, hiking, or kayaking adventures stress free and convenient with our concierge service, and enjoy discovering all the beautiful trails and waterways California has to offer.
Let us put an interary together for you or just let us know what wineries you have on your itenerary. Tucked away in our beautiful rolling Sierra foothills are an exceptional number of award-winning wineries, crafting fine varietal California wines that people journey from around the world to enjoy.
Reviews (9)
Logan Wallace
Jun 25, 2021
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Let me just start out by saying Kelly is AMAZING. We had to postpone our wedding last year due to Covid and Kelly made this switch so easy. Leading up to our big wedding day, Kelly was so easy and sweet to work with. We had frequent check-ins and the communication was just amazing. If you are looking for a shuttle service for your wedding or another special occasion, look no further!!
Megan R.
Apr 05, 2021
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I really wish I could give 10 stars to Kelly, alone! Unfortunately, I was not able to experience their service since my wedding was canceled, but from start to "finish", Kelly has been amazing to work with. So friendly, prompt, thorough, and sympathetic to our situation and having to cancel. Out of all the vendors I had booked, Mother Lode was easily our best vendor and I am really sad that we were not able to see it through with them. If you are in need of transportation services, choose Mother Lode! Kelly - you are GREAT and we thank you so much!
Claudia Newcorn
Jan 31, 2021
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Kelly Smith, owner of MLCS, has created an exceptional concierge-service focus for her company. From point of contact, through quality of drivers, everything is about client satisfaction. She has added larger vehicles to her business to better serve tour groups, and loves to tailor tours and transportation adventures. You're not "just a passenger". You are a guest, and made to feel like a special one, every step of the way.
Ryan E.
Aug 16, 2019
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We used Mother Lode as shuttle service for some guests of our wedding. We got married a little outside of Groveland and we didn't want anyone to feel that they had to get on the road and drive. Kelly was great the whole way through and was very helpful. The Pine Mountain Lake gated community threw a little wrench in our plans but Scott (the driver) was able to work through that and we had no complaints at all. Honestly, with being as busy as I was getting married, I wasn't able to chat with Scott but the shuttle was on time, and we heard he was friendly.
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Kari M.
Oct 19, 2018
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I can't say enough great things about this company! My husband and I were married in Yosemite on 10/11/18. Me, my husband, and all of our guests are from out of town and had never visited Yosemite before. My ceremony and reception locations were over an hour away from each other so I thought a shuttle service between the two spots would be a relief for my guests.
I got quotes from several different shuttle services in the area and all were pretty outrageous compared to Mother Lode. They were by far the most reasonably priced and the service was absolutely impeccable.
Kelly was such a pleasure
I got quotes from several different shuttle services in the area and all were pretty outrageous compared to Mother Lode. They were by far the most reasonably priced and the service was absolutely impeccable.
Kelly was such a pleasure
Laura M.
May 16, 2018
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Kelly Smith knows her customers and her business! We used her charter service to bring our wedding guests from Angels Camp to Copperopolis and back again so our guests didn't have to worry about drinking and driving. Kelly was super attentive and made suggestions to help ensure our guests and the hotels were well informed about the shuttle. Our driver, Janet, was the best!! She was super friendly and flexible with our guests needs. My end of the night antics didn't phase her in the least - haha I highly recommend Mother Lode Charter - professional, reliable and friendly drivers
Kristy A.
Jul 22, 2017
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We hired Mother Lode Adventures to transport our guest up to the wedding venue. Before hand Kelly did an amazing job communicating with me and responding to my questions. All our guest said it was easy to find the shuttle bus and the drivers were nice and friendly. Thank you for helping get our guest to the venue and safely home.
Kathryn B.
Nov 17, 2016
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Wedding date 11.5.16
We used mother about adventures for the transportation for our wedding up in Venticello.
Kelly and her team did an amazing job! Very polite, on time, and helped with making our wedding day go smoothly.
They even sent me a little something before my wedding, very thoughtful.
I would highly recommend using their charter service for any event!!
Thank you guys so much!!
Katie Boyd
We used mother about adventures for the transportation for our wedding up in Venticello.
Kelly and her team did an amazing job! Very polite, on time, and helped with making our wedding day go smoothly.
They even sent me a little something before my wedding, very thoughtful.
I would highly recommend using their charter service for any event!!
Thank you guys so much!!
Katie Boyd
Jayne P.
May 30, 2015
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We contacted Mother Lode Adventures for a wine tasting day in Murphy's. From beginning to end they were fantastic. Kelly, in the office, was very prompt and professional. She responded to emails very quickly. She was very easy to work with and accommodated changes easily. Kelly's husband, Scott, was our driver. He waited patiently for us to be ready. He packed waters and strawberries that Kelly had cut and washed for us. They were the best strawberries we have ever tasted. Kelly provided each seat in the van with a cute wine tasting magnet. Scott was friendly, unassuming and patient