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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

Transportation by driver guide using full size sedan car or SUV at additional cost. 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 6:00 p.m. reaching San Jose Diridon station in an hour a half.

City: San Jose

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $365.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $365.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Trasnsportation by Town Car

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Return trip ticket from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station by Coast Starlight train

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
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Covid-19 protocols are observed by our staff.

What To Expect

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

1) From San Jose - Total time 8 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 (21)

330cherisec

Jun 2022

This was one of the most breathtaking and relaxing tours I have ever experienced. Ben was my point of contact and helped me arrange all of the details of my tour, over the phone, prior to my trip. He was professional, knowledgeable and very funny! They made a point to include everything that I wanted and also provided suggestions. Carlos picked me up from San Jose Airport and we visited several areas including Santa Cruz, Monterey ,17 Mile Big Sur Drive, the Redwoods it was all gorgeous! Carlos was professional, courteous and very sweet. They arranged a tour with a schedule but with flexibility for me to stay at whichever site that I wanted for as long as I wanted. I had lunch at the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Carlos is very knowledgeable about the area, stopped for pictures along the way and provided detailed information about all the points of interest. After the tour I stayed in Carmel for 3 days and Carlos arranged for Henry to pick me up from the hotel and take me back to San Jose airport with a special surprise! Henry was also amazing. It was just the break that I need to feel rejuvenated after a difficult season in my life. Thank you so much for everything!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

It was such a pleasure arranging this trip for you with some specific places in mind. We were able to customize the trip, picking you up in San Jose, going to The Big Sur and dropping you at the hotel in Carmel Highlands for two nights. This was a tailor made trip as you wanted, not with a group tour. We are happy that this was possible. We try our best to make these custom made trips enjoyable. Thank you. Ben

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