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Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls One Day Tour from San Jose

Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls One Day Tour from San Jose

Overview

This is a 7 hour private charter excursion by local driver guide using full size SUV. This is unique way of visiting one of the most scenic areas in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer state park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe, McWay Falls and many other places. This is a private trip not a group tour. For the return trip, the driver guide will drop customers off at the Salinas Amtrak station for the Coast Starlight train at about 4:30 p.m. reaching San Jose Diridon station in an hour a half OR

City: San Jose

Wed 30 Apr

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Starting at $398.00

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Wed 30 Apr

Starting at $398.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Return trip by full size SUV OR Coast Starlight train from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Trasnsportation by full size SUV

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

1) From San Jose - Total time 7 hours. Driver guide will pick you up at San Jose Diridon Station at about 9:30 a.m. Driving through Silicon Valley and The Redwoods you reach the coast at Santa Cruz. Along Highway 1 you go through Aptos, Capitola, and agricultural area to Elkhorn Slough and Moss Beach. Soon you are in Castroville driving through miles of artichoke and strawberry fields. Along the coast you see sand dunes on the west and Salinas Valley with the coastal mountain range to the east. Salinas River empties into Monterey Bay. Past California State University of Monterey in what used to be Fort Ord through Marina and Seaside you reach Monterey and Carmel by 11:30. Continue on Highway One through Point Lobos, Garrapata and Rocky Point to Bixby Bridge.

Monterey

Further south you can wander in the Redwoods, have lunch at The River Inn or at Nepenthe or ask the driver to take you to any special place you want to see. By about 3:30 you return to Monterey. Time permitting you can take an alternate drive through 17 Mile Drive and see Pebble Beach.

Bixby Bridge

This iconic single span concrete bridge built during 1940s is seen in many movies and commercials. You stop at both ends for views and taking photos.

McWay Falls

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (35)

Roxanna_P

May 2022

What an incredible tour! So many amazing views and things to do and see! Views were breath taking! Definitely would recommend this tour! 100% worth the price! And Carlos was absolutely fantastic! Cannot fault him, what an incredible man and tour guide! Thank you so much for a fabulous day :)

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for the great comments. We do our best, and are glad that you enjoyed the trip. Ben

James_H

May 2022

Carlos found several places not covered by the guide books that were really wonderful. He was a friendly and gracious host.

Response from Host

May 2022

We are glad to read that you are happy with the trip and Carlos. The Big Sur may stay in your memory for a long time. Thank you very much. Ben

J8704CMelizabethh

Apr 2022

I booked this day trip which I would very much recommend if you would like to see the views and have someone else drive or if you don't have a car. It is also a busy and confusing area where you need a car and Carlos the driver knows all the destinations and where to park. It was a very long twelve hour day and I packed in a lot. McVey falls, Big Sur Pfeiffer State Park, Pebble Beach gift shop and most of 17 mile drive as well as sections of Monterey and Carmel. My advice is to check the weather in advance and choose a good day. Also carefully decide what to do in advance and discuss it all with Ben the tour operator because he will indicate the timing and other details. Ben phoned me a few hours after booking and this made all the difference because I could tailor make my day. There is far too much to do in one day on this tour so choose what's most important to you and what to do when there. For instance, the Pfeiffer falls trail at Big Sur takes about an hour or less and was a good option but I only discovered that at the park after asking around. Monterey and Carmel are so beautiful I was stunned but hadn't scheduled in any stops there but Carlos is so accommodating and patient. I could just ask him when to stop and saw the dolphins clearly in Monterey, whales breaching along the Pacific coast, deer grazing on the fairways of seventeen mile drive and felt the silky sand at Carmel.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thank you for your thoughtful and informative comments. We're glad you had a good time on your trip. Best regards,