Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose

San Jose, Guam
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Price starting at $165 per person for party of 6, $195 per person for 5, $225 per person for 4, $385 per person for 2. This is a 8 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 6:00 p.m. reaching San Jose Diridon station in an hour a half OR *OPTION for round trip by SUV is also available.

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur, CA 93920

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.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monterey, Monterey, Monterey County, California

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bixby Bridge, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, CA 93920

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Trasnsportation by Town Car
  • Return trip ticket from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station by Coast Starlight train
  • Entry/Admission - McWay Falls

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuity

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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