4-Day Yosemite & Pacific Coast Tour from San Francisco: Big Sur, Hearst Castle, 17-Mile & Silicon Valley
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Tour Overview
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Visit San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Simeon, Yosemite National Park, Big Sur, Cupertino, Mountain View.
- Apple Park Visitor Center and the Google Visitor Experience, a Silicon Valley stop few sightseeing tours include
- 17-Mile Drive and Highway 1's coastal cliffs, with photo stops at Bixby Bridge and Point Piedras Blancas
- Time inside Hearst Castle's rooms and at its outdoor pool, not just a photo stop from the road
- Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf and the city view from Twin Peaks
- Yosemite's Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls
- Small group · Starlink Wi-Fi van
Dates & Prices
Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Choose Your Ride: 14-Seat or 10-Seat Van
Both vans have Nappa leather seats, a high roof, curtains and a screen. The 10-seat van adds individual seats with heating, cooling and massage, plus more leg room.
🚐 Business-Class 14-Seat Van
Standard
- Nappa leather seats with diamond stitching
- High roof and yacht-style wood floor
- Privacy curtains and a front screen
- Up to 14 guests
✨ First-Class 10-Seat Van
Upgrade option
- Individual Nappa leather seats with armrests
- Heated, ventilated and massage seats
- Extra leg room and a wider aisle
- Up to 10 guests, so stops go faster
| 14-Seat Van | 10-Seat Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | Up to 14 | Up to 10 |
| Seats | Nappa leather, bench-style rows | Individual Nappa leather seats with armrests |
| Seat functions | Standard recline | Heated, ventilated, massage |
| Leg room | Standard | Extra |
| High roof, curtains, screen | ✓ | ✓ |
💡 Select your van under "Vehicle Type" when booking. Photos are for reference only. Actual vehicles may vary by departure date and group size.
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We leave San Francisco in the morning for Silicon Valley, stopping at the Apple Park Visitor Center and the Google Visitor Experience. We then head to the coast for 17-Mile Drive, a private road around the Monterey Peninsula with stops such as the Lone Cypress, followed by time in Monterey. From there we drive south on Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast to Point Piedras Blancas, where northern elephant seals rest on the beach. Overnight near Hearst Castle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Simeon, CA
San Simeon is a town on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. Its position along State Route 1 is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, each of those cities being roughly 230 miles (370 km) away. A key feature of the area is Hearst Castle.
Point Piedras Blancas Beach
Piedras blancas, which means "white rocks" in Spanish, refers to the large, white, offshore rocks that served as navigational landmarks for early mariners. Piedras Blancas is a great place to view northern elephant seals, take in coastal vistas, or hike to the nearby light station.
We continue along the Big Sur coast on Highway 1 and stop for photos at Bixby Creek Bridge, the concrete arch bridge built in 1932. At Hearst Castle, the hilltop estate built for newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, we go inside the rooms and out to the outdoor pool. In the afternoon we have time in Santa Barbara, a beach town known for its Spanish colonial architecture. In the evening, you can take the optional Coast Starlight train along the Pacific to Los Angeles; guests who don't take the train travel with the group by van. Overnight in Los Angeles.
Big Sur, CA
Big Sur is a rugged stretch of California’s central coast between Carmel and San Simeon. Bordered to the east by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the west by the Pacific Ocean, it’s traversed by narrow, 2-lane State Route 1, known for winding turns, seaside cliffs and views of the often-misty coastline.
Bixby Bridge
This iconic bridge was built in 1932 and was featured in many Hollywood movies due to its aesthetic design. It was the highest concrete arch bridge in the world at the time, soaring 260 feet above Bixby Canyon.
San Simeon, CA
San Simeon is a town on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. Its position along State Route 1 is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, each of those cities being roughly 230 miles (370 km) away. A key feature of the area is Hearst Castle.
Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a mansion located on the central coast of California that is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1919 for William Randolph Hearst, the mansion is more than 90,000 square feet in area.
Santa Barbara, CA
"The American Riviera" in southern California is known for its year-round warm weather. It features miles of beaches as well as historic landmarks like the Mission Santa Barbara, a still-functioning church founded by Spanish missionaries in the 18th century.
Coast Starlight Train
This scenic train ride takes passengers up the beautiful California coastline, affectionately known as the "California Riviera." Passing through Santa Barbara to and from Los Angeles, the ride is a great was for guests to relax and enjoy the view.
We leave Los Angeles early and drive north through California's Central Valley to Yosemite National Park. In Yosemite Valley we stop at Tunnel View for the classic view down the valley, then see El Capitan, the granite wall that rises about 3,000 feet from the valley floor, along with Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in Modesto.
Special note: If snow, ice or road closures make Yosemite unsafe to reach, we will visit two Napa Valley wineries instead, with optional wine tasting for guests 21 and over.
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.
Tunnel View
One of Yosemite National Park's most popular outlooks, the Tunnel View near the Wawona Tunnel is often the first look at some of the famous formations visitors get. The site was renovated and re-dedicated in October of 2008.
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.
Yosemite Falls
The Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California are the highest known waterfall in all of North America. The Falls are on one of the park's most famous attractions, especially in the spring when they have the most water.
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.
We drive from Modesto back to the Bay Area for a day in San Francisco. Stops include the Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint, the Palace of Fine Arts, Fisherman's Wharf, the hairpin turns of Lombard Street and San Francisco City Hall, rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake. We finish at Twin Peaks, two hills near the center of the city with a view over downtown, the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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
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.
Palace of Fine Art
The grandiosely-named Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a huge, ornate outdoor structure that is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its amazing architecture has made it popular for weddings and photography.
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.
Lombard Street
Lombard Street is a famous road in San Francisco that is known for having eight steep, hairpin turns climbing up a one-block stretch between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets. The strange-looking stretch of road is a famous Bay Area spot.
San Francisco City Hall
The City Hall you see today took two years to build. Steel, granite, and four floors of white marble interiors make up San Francisco's symbol of resilience, built after the previous City Hall was destroyed in the Great Earthquake and Fire of April 18, 1906.
Twin Peaks
San Francisco's Twin Peaks are two prominent hills near the center of the city. Each one stands at about 922 feet tall, and they offer amazing views of the Bay Area all the way down to the water.
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, CA | 7:00am | |
| Burlingame, CA | 7:30am | |
| San Francisco, CA | 8:00am |
- Please arrive at your departure point 15 mins before departure time. There will be no refund if you are late or miss the bus.
- The tour returns to the same locations as the pickup points.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Price Excludes
| Destination | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Coast Starlight Train (Optional) | $60 | $60 |
| Napa Valley, CA | ||
| Napa Valley Wine Tasting (once Yosemite closed) (Optional) | $75 | $38 (0-21 yrs) |
Santa Barbara, CA
Coast Starlight Train (Optional)
- Adult
- $60
- Child
- $60
Napa Valley, CA
Napa Valley Wine Tasting (once Yosemite closed) (Optional)
- Adult
- $75
- Child
- $38 (0-21 yrs)
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
Additional Notes
- Itinerary Adjustments and Confirmation: Due to any force majeure, attraction policies may change, leading to itinerary adjustments. Please refer to the final confirmation letter after booking. For questions, contact us. Specific arrangements are subject to the guide's plan on departure day.
- Itinerary Adjustments and Confirmation: The tour guide will contact you one day before the departure. Please keep your mobile phone on and answer the call. If you are on a plane or cruise ship the day before the tour, please inform us in advance. We will contact you in advance.
- The Rights to Change Itinerary: The tour operator reserves the right to modify the order of attractions and city visits based on current conditions (including departure date, weather, transportation, or other factors). We strongly advise against early tour departures. Should you choose to leave the tour prematurely for personal reasons, you will bear any resulting costs. Additionally, no refunds or compensation will be provided for prepaid tour fees in such cases. This policy ensures the smooth operation of the tour for all participants while maintaining fairness in our service delivery.
- Ticket Pricing Disclaimer: Please note that all ticket prices provided are for reference purposes only. These prices are subject to change without prior notification.
- Group Composition and Pet Policy: Each tourist group must include at least one adult aged 18 or above. Pets and animals are not permitted on tour vehicles.
- Hotel Check-in and Smoking Policy: Hotel check-in is available after 3:00 PM. All rooms are strictly non-smoking, with violations incurring a fine exceeding $250. For airport pickups outside Las Vegas, guests should self-check-in using their itinerary confirmation, hotel confirmation number, and valid ID.
- Hotel Deposit Information: Hotels typically require a refundable deposit of $50-$100, returned upon check-out.
- Bed Configuration and Occupancy Policy: Rooms are furnished with two beds as standard. No additional beds will be provided for third or fourth occupants, including children. Guests should plan accordingly for room sharing.
- Child Safety Seat Requirement: For select vehicle types, children under 8 years old must use a safety seat due to vehicle regulations. The local tour operator offers rental services at $10 per child per day. If traveling with children under 8, please note this in your order comments or inform customer service to ensure proper arrangements.
- Holiday Pricing: During major holidays, hotel prices may fluctuate. We will inform you of any changes when confirming your order.
- Tour Package Inclusions and Alternatives: All necessary fees, including attraction visits, are included. If an attraction is closed, we'll arrange alternatives at no extra cost or provide appropriate refunds.
- Pick-up Point Policy: Guests sharing a room must use the same pick-up point.
- Daily Service Fee: A daily service fee applies for various services including airport pickup and hotel check-in (except in Los Angeles).
- Ticket Purchase Policy: All attraction tickets must be purchased through the tour guide. Personal tickets or City Passes are not accepted. Insistence on using personal tickets will result in the withdrawal of transportation and guide services for that day.
- Luggage Policy: Due to vehicle size and passenger capacity, each passenger is allowed only one 26‑inch suitcase. If excess or oversized luggage causes transportation issues, the responsibility lies solely with the passenger. We offer free storage for oversized/excess luggage in the departure city (a new lock will be provided; you are responsible for the key fee and its safekeeping. We are not liable for lost keys).
- Important Notice: New U.S. National Parks Fee Policy for Foreign Visitor
Policy Nature Clarification:
This adjustment constitutes an administrative policy change (Executive Order / Interior Department rule change) by the U.S. Department of the Interior, not formal congressional legislation, and legally qualifies as a force majeure event or policy adjustment.Key Regulations:
1. Foreign Visitor Surcharge: Non-U.S. residents ages 16 and above entering designated popular national parks must pay an additional $100 per person per park fee, on top of the standard entrance fee.
2. Annual Pass: $250 for non-U.S. residents. Non-resident pass holders will be exempt from the per-park surcharge.
3. Applicable Parks: The surcharge applies to 11 most-visited national parks including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, Grand Teton, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Bryce Canyon, Acadia, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Everglades.Important Notes:
• Park entrances may require a government-issued photo ID to verify residency status.
• Any additional costs arising from this policy must be borne by the traveler.Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Policies
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Booking and Reservation
All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
Booking and Reservation
All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
Travel Documents
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - - No penalty.
15-29 days or more prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
8-14 days prior to departure - 70% of total purchase amount.
Within 7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure no show or late - 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 scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
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 the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - - No penalty.
15-29 days or more prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
8-14 days prior to departure - 70% of total purchase amount.
Within 7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure no show or late - 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 scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
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 the tour.
Broading Time and Location
All passengers must arrive 15 minutes before departure time. All passengers must show photo ID and boarding pass or tickets for boarding; absolutely no boarding without tickets. Departure time and boarding location will be confirmed after reservation is made.
All passengers must arrive 15 minutes before departure time. All passengers must show photo ID and boarding pass or tickets for boarding; absolutely no boarding without tickets. Departure time and boarding location will be confirmed after reservation is made.
Travel Insurance
Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
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.
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 reserve 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 are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
We reserve 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 are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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This tour includes mandatory fees that are not included in the base tour price. Mandatory fees may cover national park entrance fees, fuel surcharges, and required attractions.
Some itineraries also include Antelope Canyon visits, which require an additional mandatory fee based on the canyon option selected (such as Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon). Details and applicable fees will be shown during booking or confirmed by the tour guide.
Absolutely. Our tours are designed to be family-friendly and comfortable for guests of all ages, including young children and seniors. We schedule breaks for rest, meals, and sightseeing every two to three hours so everyone can enjoy the journey without feeling rushed. Walking is mild and manageable, and our professional guides are dedicated to looking after each guest throughout the trip.
Meals are not included in the tour price. During the trip, your tour guide will arrange stops at selected restaurants and food outlets, where you may purchase meals at your own expense. These locations offer a variety of choices, including vegetarian options.
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