Price (/Person)

Single	$1400
Double	$1150
3rd Person
Adult	$700
Child (Age 0-11)	$600
4th Person
Adult	$600
Child (Age 0-11)	$600

Pricing Policy

*A minimum number of 4 passengers is required to participate the tour.
Child fare only applies to children under 11 years old
Please note that under California laws, childern under 8 years old must have car seats protection. Customers need to bring car seats by themselves. If not, tour operator will not allow children on bus.
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Itinerary

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Overview

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Day 1 San Francisco - Monterey - Carmel (121 miles)

Day 2 Monterey - Yosemite National Park (183 miles)

Day 3 Yosemite National Park - Sausalito (160 miles)

Day 1: San Francisco - Monterey - Carmel (121 miles)

In the morning, on your way out of San Francisco, we'll pass by popular attractions including Union Square, Chinatown and Golden Gate Park. After arriving in Monterey, we will walk the historic streets of Monterey, visit the aquarium or drive into water sports of your choice. We will make a striking photo stop at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We will also visit 17- Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-sea.

Monterey, CA

Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

This large aquarium in Monterey, California is home to some of the world's largest and most unique exhibits. It was both the first aquarium to successfully keep a great white shark and cultivate a kelp forest for show.

Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Winter: 10am - 5pm; Summer: 9:30am - 6pm; Summer Weekend: 9:30am - 8pm; Close on Christamas Day

17-Mile Drive

This breathtaking stretch of coastline along California's Monterey Peninsula takes visitors through a maze of beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and amazing mansions. Enjoy shopping and dining along the way in addition to taking in the vistas.
Carmel, CA

Officially called Carmel-by-the-Sea, this coastal Southern California town is known for its amazing scenery as well as its art scene past and present. Former mayors include Clint Eastwood, Perry Newberry, and Herbert Heron, among other artistic icons.

Day 2: Monterey - Yosemite National Park (183 miles)

Today we will cross the fertile San Joaquin (aka Central) Valley, climb the rough Sierra Nevada Mountains and enter Yosemite Valley National Park. We will enjoy views of Inspiration Point and El Capitan Meadow, Half Dome, Lower Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Falls. During spring and summer days, you'll have time for a challenging hike to the top of Nevada Falls. Afterwards, beat the heat with a dip into the chilly waters of the Merced River. The shorter days of fall and winter have their own special appeal. We'll show you where to rent a bike to get to valley's key attractions like Mirror Lake, the Ansel Adams gallery.

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

El Capitan

The largest granite monolith in the world, El Capitan is located across from Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park. It juts up about 3,000 feet from the ground, and is a favorite of experienced rock climbers.

Bridal Veil Falls

Located in the Yosemite Valley California's Yosemite National Park, Bridal Veil Falls are one of the park's most famous sites. Millions of people every year come to see the 617-foot-high waterfall, which flows year-round.

Merced River

This 145-mile-long river flows from the Sierra Nevada down into California's Central Valley. Visitors to Yosemite National Park can hike along the river's banks or even go for a whitewater rafting trip down its rapids.

Day 3: Yosemite National Park - Sausalito (160 miles)

Your first stop will be the giant redwood trees at Tuolunmne Gravo (weather and trail conditions permitting). Be ready for a steep downhill walk to the grove followed by a stiff uphill climb. On our lunch, you'll stroll down the 150-year-old sidewalks in the gold rush town of Groveland. We will then cross the Sacramento River Delta and arrive at the Marin Headlands of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. After that, we will take our 5-course departure dinner in Sausalito. Or if you prefer, finish the day by jumping on the ferry for an early evening bay cruise back to the City.

Sausalito, CA

Sausalito is north across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. It is the home of Vista Point, the Marine Mammal Center, and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay.

Departure & Return

Pickup Service: Complimentary pick-up service is available from most hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area. Please call local tour operator to re-confirm pick up time. Please click here to see the list of available hotels and pickup times. Exact pick-up time will be provided upon reconfirmation 24 hours prior to the tour.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Admission to 17-mile Drive to Carmel by the Sea
Transportation along Californiaæ¯ Pacific Coast
Welcome reception in Monterrey
Yosemite National Park entrance fee
Guided comprehensive City Tour in English
Free location-based audio guides in 8 languages
4 stops to photograph and explore
Wi-Fi on board
Pickup from Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf

Price Excludes

Meals and beverages
Gratuities for your guide and driver

Additional Note

Please keep in mind that the tour duration may be too long for infants, but we leave this at your discretion.
Luggage policy: Customers are allowed up to two items (ie. 1 Personal item + 1 standard bag) to travel free of charge. These items must be within the size limitations. Each additional item above the allowance will incur a $25 excess luggage fee.Bags that weigh up to 50 lbs and have a maximum dimension of 62" (linear). Any Oversize luggage larger than the Standard Bag size is $50. If customers bring Oversize luggage, they MUST inform us at least 48 hours prior to your tour, since space is very limited.
This tour has a 7 passenger minimum requirement. Tour will get confirmed until it reaches the requirement.

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Redemption

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Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours by email or through web mail at Contact Take tours for details.
Cancellation penalties per person (Notification day and departure day are not counted)
60 days or more prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.
Within 60 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

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