1-Day Golden Gate Bridge, 17-Mile, Monterey, California State Route 1 Tour from San Francisco

Tour Code 388-21306 Travel Class Value Language English; Mandarin Chinese Group Size Max 14 people
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Tour Overview

Best For

Photography Lovers

Tour Themes

Nature & Outdoors

Coach Type

Premium

Tour Benefits

Small Group

Highlights

Visit San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge), Monterey (17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay), Cupertino (Apple Park Visitor Center), Mountain View (Google Visitor Experience), Carmel.
  • Silicon Valley Visit | Check in at Google and Apple HQ and feel the global tech vibe up close.
  • Coastal Exploration | Drive the golden 17-Mile Drive, see rocky coves and private coastline, stroll Monterey’s waterfront, and explore artsy Carmel-by-the-Sea.
  • Complimentary Bonus | Iconic In-N-Out Burger lunch—authentic California flavor, hassle-free and included.
  • Small group of up to 14 on a premium coach with Nappa leather seats and Starlink Wi-Fi

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Itinerary

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Depart in the morning with the bay breeze and head first to San Francisco’s landmark Golden Gate Bridge, stopping for the classic photo of the red bridge against blue sea and sky and enjoying the Bay Area sea breeze. Then visit the lively, vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf, watch sea lions frolicking, stroll along the waterfront promenade, and soak up San Francisco’s waterfront local atmosphere. After a break, continue to visit the campuses of two tech giants, Google and Apple, check out their distinctive corporate architecture, and feel Silicon Valley’s innovative spirit. In the afternoon, head south to the coastal town of Monterey, then drive onto the world-renowned 17-Mile Drive, a private coastal road. The road stretches along the winding coastline, bringing blue seas, rocky outcrops, lone cypress trees, and clifftop mansions into view one after another; stop anytime to gaze out at the boundless Pacific and immerse yourself in the wild, romantic coastal scenery. After the coastal drive, arrive at the artistic and tranquil Carmel-by-the-Sea, stroll its cobblestone streets filled with distinctive galleries and artisan shops, and experience the West Coast’s vintage artistic charm.
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!
Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The iconic arches of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge are known the world over as a symbol of California and the San Francisco Bay area. From movies to postcards, the Golden Gate Bridge is an American icon.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

This San Francisco neighborhood is a popular tourist area due to its lovely scenery and abundance of shops, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. The area also hosts several annual events, such as a July 4th fireworks show.
Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes

Cupertino, CA

A key Silicon Valley city, home to Apple's headquarters, offering a blend of tech innovation and suburban tranquility.

Apple Park Visitor Center

The Apple Park Visitor Center is the official guest reception facility at Apple's headquarters, offering branded merchandise, a cafe, and augmented reality experiences that showcase Apple's design philosophy.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

Mountain View, CA

A key city in Silicon Valley, California, home to numerous tech companies, with a pleasant climate and vibrant urban atmosphere.

Google Visitor Experience

The Google Visitor Experience in Mountain View invites the public to explore interactive exhibits and learn about Google's innovations in a welcoming campus setting.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Monterey, CA

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.
17-Mile Drive

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.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Monterey Bay

The famous Californian Monterey Bay is world-renown for its beauty and wildlife. In addition to the scenic routes that huge the bay's shorelines, visitors can see animals like otters, bottlenose dolphins, and if they're lucky, even humpback whales.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Carmel, CA

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.

Departure & Return

  • Please arrive at your departure point 15 mins before departure time. There will be no refund if you are late or miss the bus.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • Professional tourism vehicle and commercial vehicle insurance
  • Professional tour guide service (Chinese/English)
  • Botteled water
  • Lunch (one In-N-Out burger)
  • 17-Mile Drive entrance ticket
  • Starlink Wi-Fi stay connected throughout your journey with full-coverage satellite internet.

Price Excludes

  • Mandatory service fee: $15/person Including bottled water, snacks & guide service.
  • Personal expenses (such as meals, phone calls, pay-per-view TV, laundry, beverages, personal travel and medical insurance)
  • Other expenses not listed in the cost description

Additional Notes

  • Luggage: ONLY backpacks or purses are allowed on the bus. No large bags or luggage.. If customers have large size suitcases, luggage storage services are available at hotel concierge; or you can contact the tour guide one day prior to departure date and leave large size luggage at the local office (in Las Vegas).
    Please DO NOT Bring any luggage larger than 10*11*18 inches.
  • If you plan to have a night tour or show for the same day after the tour, please leave enough time for each activity. The tour duration may be changed or extended depending on weather, traffic conditions.
  • Departure time and point are subject to the actual weather. Please confirm your departure time and point with the tour guide one day before departure, and arrive at your departure point 15 mins before departure time. There will be no refund if you are late or miss the bus.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Please note if you have any food allergy when booking and dinning.
  • The tour requires that the minimum of 4 people to operate the tour, or the tour may be cancelled.
  • Vehicle Usage Standards

    • During the tour, groups of 6 or more passengers will travel in a Nappa First-Class Vehicle; groups of fewer than 6 passengers will use a 7-seat business van.

    • All vehicles are equipped with comprehensive commercial insurance with million-level coverage to ensure travel safety.

    • If due to force majeure (such as sudden breakdowns, weather conditions, etc.) a Nappa business van cannot be provided for the entire duration of the tour for groups of 6 or more passengers, we will compensate each passenger $50. If a Nappa business van cannot be arranged for only part of the tour, no compensation will be provided. We appreciate your understanding.

    • On the first day (from Los Angeles to Las Vegas), vehicles will be arranged based on conditions on that day, and the use of a First-Class Vehicle is not guaranteed.

    • During the itinerary, there may be instances where different models or colors of touring vehicles (interior and exterior) are used, which will not affect your touring experience in any way. Our company reserves the right of final interpretation.

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