Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose
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About the Activity
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 OR7 hours
Private Tour
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Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Transportation amenities : On-board WiFi. WiFi on board
Return trip by full size SUV OR Coast Starlight train from Salinas to San Jose Diridon Station
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Trasnsportation by full size SUV
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Food and drink : Dinner. Dinner
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Locations in the itinerary
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur, United States, 939201) 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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Monterey
Monterey, United StatesFurther 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.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Bixby Bridge
Highway 1, , Big Sur, United States, 93940This 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. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
McWay Falls
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, , Big Sur, United States, 93920Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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65 Cahill Street, San Jose View Location
End point
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65 Cahill Street, San Jose View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We can arrange pick up and drop off service at any hotels and private residences in San Jose area at nominal cost. If you like to be picked up from Monterey or Carmel area we can do that. Please search product title, Big Sur McWay Falls California Coast One Day Tour From Monterey Carmel.
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Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Printed Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelPlease call or text us at 1.415.228.9865 or send us email at cpctmc@gmail.com to let us know your email address for train ticket and itinerary.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Los_Angeles time to receive 100% refund.
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