Price (/person)

Single	$301
Double	$206
3rd Person
Child	$89
4th Person
Child	$89

Pricing Policy

Child fare only applies to children under 11 years old
Please note that under California laws, children 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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Day 1
Day 2

Day 1: San Francisco - Monterey (86 miles)

We will depart from San Francisco on California Highway 1 (SR 1) to Monterey. We will have short rest and coffee break in Davenport. In the afternoon we will have free time to explore Cannery Row, shops, restaurants and old Fisherman's Wharf and visit Monterey Bay Aquarium (optional).

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.

California State Route 1

Running along the northern California coast, Route 1 is a major north-south state highway and offers travelers breathtaking vistas and ocean views of the Pacific Ocean coastline.

Cannery Row

This street made famous by the John Steinbeck novel of the same name was once the center of Monterey's fishing industry. Today, it is a tourist attraction and conservation area home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and many seal lions.

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

Day 2: Monterey - Carmel - San Francisco (127 miles)

Today we will tour Pacific Grove and the 17-mile Drive, see the golf course of Pebble Beach, seaside mansions, Bird Rock and the much-photographed Lone Cypress Tree. We will then visit the town of Carmel. We'll have time to take a short excursion to experience the historic Mission San Carlos Borromeo. Late in the afternoon, we will start our journey back to San Francisco.

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

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.

Bird Rock

It is a small island in the west coast of 17 miles scenic area and often frequented by many seabirds.

Lone Cypress

An icon of the Western United States, this tree stands alone on a cliff overlooking the ocean along Monterey's 17-Mile Drive. It is one of the most photographed trees in the country and is almost 250 years old.
Pacific Grove, CA

This coastal city lies in Monterey County. Author John Steinbeck lived in a cottage here for many years. Musicians Janis Joplin and Frank Zappa also lived here for some time.
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.

Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

Also known as the Carmel Mission or Mission Carmel, it is a Roman Catholic mission church in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and a U.S. National Historic Landmark.

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
1 night hotel accommodation
Roundtrip transfter

Price Excludes

Meals and beverages
Gratuities for your guide and driver

Additional Note

This tour has a 6 passenger minimum requirement. Tour will get confirmed until it reaches the requirement.

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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 Us .
Cancellation penalties per order for 1-day or half day tours
(Notification day and departure day are not counted)
3 days or more prior to departure - the greater of $35.
Within 3 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.
Cancellation penalties per person for overnights tours
(Notification day and departure day are not counted)
10 days or more prior to departure - the greater of $35 or 10% of total purchase amount.
Within 10 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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