Muir Woods the Sonoma Wine Country in one great tour. Pass through the beautiful Marin Headlands on your way to Muir Woods National Monument. In the afternoon, relax in the Sonoma Wine Country, where you will enjoy wine tasting at a variety of fine California wineries. This full-day tour is a fun mixture of nature and culture.
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08:15-09:00 |
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9 hours |
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San Francisco |
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Tours
depart daily from San Francisco year-round |
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Yosemite Tour Includes |
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Hotel Pick-Up & Drop Off Wine Tasting at 2 Wineries Transport in Biodiesel Van |
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Tour price does not include Muir Woods entry fee, meals, or gratuity unless otherwise stated. Additional Wine tasting fees may apply depending on the wineries visited. |
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We reserve the right to modify or cancel tours due to lack of participation, vehicle breakdowns or weather or road conditions. |
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5 Stars (Excellent)
The highlight of our experience with you was our tour guide, Mitch. He was unbelievable, truly the host with the MOST! He customized our day according to the group wishes and expected crowds. Best of all was his demeanor - personable yet always professional!
-Peter and Jennifer B. 04/26/2009
5 Stars (Excellent)
Pete gave our small group ample time to explore the woods. The three wine tastings provided a great sense of the region's varietals and a taste of the smaller venues. It was the perfect tour for the independent-minded traveler looking for a little structure on getting there and back again.
-Matt O. 04/08/2009
Detailed Itinerary
The day begins at 8:00am, heading north across the Golden Gate Bridge, which offers sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, and the city skyline. We wind our way through the coastal mountains of the Marin Headlands and along the base of Mt. Tamalpais (the highest point in the North Bay region) on our way to Muir Woods National Monument. |
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The coastal redwood is the tallest tree species in the world. These trees only thrive in Northern California and Oregon, due to the thick fog that blankets the west coast in the summer months. In 1908, Senator William Kent and his wife donated their land to the state, and President Theodore Roosevelt designated it as a federally protected area. Muir Woods is the only surviving stand of old-growth redwood forest in the Bay Area. |
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You will have 1 1/2 hours to wander amongst these towering giants. The sights, sounds, and smells of this living museum are sure to reconnect you with a natural world that was almost lost. The group will reunite before noon and travel to wine country, where we will spend the afternoon sampling fine Sonoma County wines. Taste a variety of white, red, and dessert wines at wineries such as Homewood, Cline Cellars, and Benziger Family, among others (tasting fees may apply). |
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Stop for lunch either at a winery or in the historic Sonoma town square. In the town square, you will have a chance to visit Mission San Francisco de Solano, the northernmost California mission, sample cheeses at Sonoma Jack's Cheese Factory, and peruse the boutique shops of this quaint downtown. |
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Traveling through wine country, you will see the beautiful valleys that have supplied the world with some fantastic wines for over 60 years. The landscape of rolling hills laced with rows of wine grapes is impressive and provides a romantic backdrop for memorable photographs. A stop at the Golden Gate Bridge is a must-do if you've never witnessed the awe-inspiring view of San Francisco from the Marin Headlands. The tour will end with a hotel drop-off at around 6pm. |
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