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This experience was beautiful. Not only because of the Muir Woods but we had a tour guide that loves San Francisco. My favorite thing to do in a different city is be a tourist and he made the experience so lovely. From his extensive knowledge of the city he grew up in, to his passion and ability to keep everybody engaged. He communicated clearly and gave us pieces of San Francisco. It was a beautiful touch to incorporate music as well. Normally on long commutes, I listen to music or sleep but there really was no reason to. The woods were obviously gorgeous and getting our picture at the Golden Gate Bridge was lovely as well. I’d recommend this package. It’s worth it especially if you’re lucky enough to get a tour guide as great as ours.

Peter was our tour guide, and he was incredibly insightful and full of information throughout the day. Starting early was such a gift — not only did we avoid crowds, but we also had time for bonus stops at the Palace of Fine Arts and the Golden Gate Bridge for photo opportunities. The main highlights were, of course, Muir Woods and Sausalito. Peter’s pacing was excellent — we never felt rushed and had plenty of time to soak in the towering redwoods and later enjoy the charm of Sausalito. The Muir Beach Overlook was another unexpected gem, offering breathtaking coastal views. Peter’s commentary added depth at every stop, blending history, culture, and local insights. His organization and relaxed approach made the morning feel seamless and enriching. Bottom line: This tour was well‑planned, scenic, and memorable. Pete’s guidance made it outstanding, and the combination of nature, iconic landmarks, and Sausalito charm created a perfect start to my day.

Scott was great and very patient. Maybe too patient. The tour had chronically late passengers, which shortened the visit to Pebble Beach Golf. The main reason we booked the tour. A piece of advice, plan a restroom stop on the 2 1/2 hour drive back. My husband left his phone on the bus at departure and Scott was kind enough to turn around.

We had Keith as our tour guide and he was amazing. The trip included a trip to Muir woods which we had plenty of time in and then also saw three wineries and lunch! Then on the way back we got to stop and take some awesome pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge! Keith the whole time was awesome, funny and a local to San Francisco gave the BEST advice, tips and history! I HIGHLY recommend Keith and he made our tour even better!

The staff was very friendly. The bartender made a great bloody Mary to set the mid morning cruise off to great start. The boat was very clean and the trip was great. My wife and kids loved it. The boat leaves right on time so give yourself plenty of time to park and get to the pier.

This was a wonderful trip from San Francisco. It was great that the pick up was right outside our hotel. The tour guide (Randall) and bus driver (Coney) were both fantastic. The tour guide was training the bus driver so we had two great men on our trip. The stop at the Safeway for potty and picking up food was wonderful. You can grab a coffee at the Starbucks inside and then grab some snacks and lunch for later in the day. I highly recommend getting lunch here because if you wait to grab lunch in Yosemite, you won't have very much time to look around the park. The lodge was very busy and I was glad we ate our lunch on the bus while driving. We stopped at a few places to get beautiful views of Half Dome and El Capitan. The views of the park are stunning. The falls weren't really "falling" as it was August and mostly dry. Spring and early summer you can see them better according to our guide. The Tuolumne Sequoia Forest was beautiful but beware - it is about a mile down to see the trees. The walk down wasn't bad, but coming back is not for the faint at heart. It will take twice as long (longer if you have asthma or bad knees). I am glad I did it, but I heard the Muir Woods hike was much easier. I am so glad we did this tour. It was a very long day on a bus, but you get to sit back and view the beautiful scenery as you drive by. The guide tells you about the areas as you travel by and gives you a good history of the area.

Our tour guide Derek was amazing! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire tour enjoyable and stress-free. We learned so much and had a fantastic time. Thank you for making our trip so memorable. Derek also offered to take our photos.Highly recommended!

First off I recommend this if you’re staying ANYWHERE in the Bay Area, because I was staying in San José and had zero issues finding an uber there quickly. Now Jayms is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, He even stopped at a fruit stand and old western gold rush town on the way, helped the trip to stretch. The view driving in is beautiful through the sierra range, then you come to tunnel view which is absolutely breathtaking, then drop into the valley. They give you the perfect amount of time to hike two trails next to the northern face and the falls, or if you’re a serious hiker Jayms will drive you up to a steeper trail. Can’t say enough about Jayms, clearly done this 1000 times an absolute pro and the park beats expectations.