Length: 2 days, 1 night

Time: 9:00 am
-Monday through Thursday (returns the following day at approximately 6:00 pm); Except Christmas Day and New Year's Eve
**Only hotel pickups in the city of San Francisco are available - between 8:15 and 8:45 am. NO HOTEL PICKUPS IN THE AIRPORT AREA or anywhere outside the city of San Francisco.
**Please see Important Notes below.

Summary: This tour includes free hotel pick-up and return FROM HOTELS IN THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO ONLY, hotel accommodations for one night, and some wine tasting fees. Does NOT include Muir Woods park entrance fees, payable on the day of the tour, or meals. There is no child discount for this tour. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-814-2305.

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Important Notes

If you are not staying at a hotel in the city of San Francisco, you may meet the tour at the Tour Terminal in San Francisco (specific address to be provided on your E-Ticket), or you may pre-arrange for pickup at any hotel in the city of San Francisco. If you will be traveling into San Francisco from the airport area or anywhere served by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), an excellent option is to take BART to the Powell Street Station and be picked up at the Parc 55 Hotel across the street from the Powell Street Station. All pickup locations must be pre-arranged. You will be asked to specify your pickup location on the Order Form.

PLEASE NOTE: some wine tastings are included but some stops may require a minimal tasting fee, payable to the winery on the day of the tour. Also, $5.00 per person entrance fee to Muir Woods National Monument is not included and must be paid on the day of the tour.

Muir Woods and Wine Country Overnight Tour from San Francisco Itinerary

As we head out of San Francisco, a quick stop in the Presidio provides a view of Golden Gate Bridge and a chance to learn about the history of this iconic landmark (fog permiting). After crossing the Golden Gate, we head into the Marin Headlands to the Muir Woods National Monument. Muir Woods is the last old growth Coastal Redwood forest in the San Francisco Bay area. The Marine Layer fog provides the cool, moist environment that supports an amazing abundance of plant and animal life, from the Coastal Redwood to the slimy Banana Slug. After an hour and a half in this tranquil preserve, we will make a quick detour for an impressive view of the California Coastline with San Francisco in the distance (fog permitting). Next we head north into the wine country. We will stop for lunch (not included) in the quaint town square of Healdsburg where you will have the chance to sample everything from olive oil and fine cheeses to gourmet chocolates. The lush valleys that surround Healdsburg are home to some of the oldest names in California winemaking. Wine appellations such as Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley abound with delicious varietals. The Alexander Valley alone boasts over 30 grape varieties, 28 local wineries and over 200 independent farmers. The Healdsburg area includes over 90 world class wineries and tasting rooms, from palatial European-style villas to rustic family-run operations where you are made to feel like a member of the family. We will visit at least three wineries in the afternoon. At these wineries you will be able to sample flights of 3-4 wines (some tasting fees may apply), browse the small gift shops, and learn about the local varietals and the winemaking process. After a full day, we will check in at our hotel. This elegant, Tuscan-styled hotel surrounds a luxurious courtyard pool with jacuzzi and sundeck, the perfect locale to enjoy a bottle of California wine. The casually elegant guest rooms are spacious yet cozy and provide all the comforts of home, including high-speed Internet access and a fitness center. For dinner you can indulge in some fine cuisine at the hotel restaurant (not included).

The second day begins after breakfast (not included) at around 8 am. We will visit at least 4 wineries on this day starting in the Northern Sonoma Valley regions of Kenwood and Glen Ellen. Our journey south through the "Valley of the Moon" will include lunch in the Historic Sonoma Town Square. In the town square you will have the chance to visit the Mission San Francisco de Solano, the northernmost California mission, taste cheese samples at the Sonoma Jack Cheese Factory and peruse the boutique shops that surround this center of commerce. On our way out of the Sonoma Valley we will make a final wine tasting stop in the Carneros region. The microclimate of the Carneros appellation is ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietals and as such is home to no less than three champagne houses. If time permits, we may stop for a glass of sparkling wine. On the way back we will stop for a late afternoon view of the Golden Gate Bridge, with the city illuminated in the background. The tour will conclude with hotel drop-off at approximately 6:00 pm.

This great overnight excursion combines two of the most popular tourist destinations outside of San Francisco, with the opportunity to REALLY enjoy the wine country by allowing for two days for tours and tastings. This tour provides a more personal touch as we only take groups of 15 or less. Our air-conditioned vans are fueled with 100% Biodiesel (a vegetable oil-based fuel) and are equipped with a stereo, PA system, and your informative and entertaining guide. This tour is not available on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day.

This tour includes free hotel pick-up and return FROM HOTELS IN THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO ONLY, hotel accommodations for one night, and some wine tasting fees. Does NOT include Muir Woods park entrance fees, payable on the day of the tour, or meals. There is no child discount for this tour. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-814-2305.

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