Wine Country and Sequoia Redwoods Tour (Muir Woods)
Muir Woods National Monument—home to rare old-growth coast redwoods, world's tallest trees—and Sonoma Wine Country are close enough to San Francisco to visit both in one day.
 Start your day with a drive through San Francisco's Presidio before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headlands and on to Muir Woods.
 Enjoy an hour walking among the tallest trees in the world. The scent of Bay Laurel fill the air as you cross Redwood Creek on any of three wooden foot bridges.
After leaving the redwoods your travel your guide will share the colorful history of California, grape cultivation, the science of wine making and the art of wine tasting on the way to the first winery.
 Years of experience and mountains of research have enabled us to choose the best winery stops for each tour from a short list that represents the best that California Wine Country has to offer while controlling costs—which allows us to provide free wine tasting samples at each stop on this tour. We'll strive to cover a range from small and homey to large an grand with an eye for visual appeal, friendly atmosphere, good presentation and good value.
Final arrangements are made the morning of the tour as variables such as private events, number of tours in the field, and the desires of our guests impact the decision of where to go.
 On the way back, we’ll drive through the little town of Sausalito, home to hundreds of sailboats, floating houses and a beautiful view of the Bay and San Francisco skyline before making a photo stop at the Marin Headlands. You will have an incredible view of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Angle and Treasure Islands, San Francisco Bay and Berkeley in the East Bay.
Itinerary - Wine Country and Sequoia Redwoods Tour - times approximate
8:00-9:00 Pick-up at your San Francisco hotel or Fisherman's Wharf.
9:00-9:15 Drive through the Marina neighborhood and cross the Golden Gate Bridge.
9:15-9:30 Pick-up in Sausalito if necessary.
9:30-10:00 Listen to the story of the redwoods on the way to Muir Woods National Monument.
10:00-11:00 Muir Woods walk. Enjoy nature in one of the few truly accessible redwood forests.
11:00-11:45 Travel to the first winery visit in the Carneros region of Sonoma County.
11:45-12:15 Enjoy a complimentary tasting of a variety of California wines or stroll the beautiful grounds.
12:15-2:00 Drive to downtown Sonoma or historic Glen Ellen. Buy (or bring a bag) lunch.
2:00-4:00 Visit 2 more wineries and enjoy complimentary wine tasting.
4:00-5:00 Travel to Sausalito (optional ferry return to SF - fare not included).
5:00-5:15 Stop for photos overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and the Bay.
5:15-5:30 Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and begin drop-offs at San Francisco hotels
Price: $79.00 ($10 online savings from regular $89.00)
Wine Country and Redwoods Tour Highlights:
• Complimentary hotel pick-up
• Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands View
• Muir Woods National Monument
• Wine tasting fees at three wineries are included
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