Private Day Excursions & Custom Multi-Day Trips along Highway 1

From $138 / person | Duration: 3.5 – 8 Hours (Customizable) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 Customer Rating

Tour Highlights & Key Features

• Iconic Landmarks: Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Redwoods, Nepenthe, River Inn, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.
• Flexible Durations: Private charters ranging from 3.5 hours up to full 8-to-10-hour day trips or multi-day coastal routes.
• Departure Locations: San Jose, Monterey, Carmel, San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz, Salinas, and Los Angeles.
• Custom Itineraries: Stop whenever and wherever you’d like along the scenic California coast.
• Highway 1 Status Update: Key sights including Bixby Bridge, Nepenthe, River Inn, Pfeiffer State Beach, and McWay Falls Viewpoint are fully accessible!

Tour Packages & Pricing (2026 / 2027)

All pricing includes luxury sedan/SUV transportation, parking fees, fuel, and taxes. Price per person decreases with larger group sizes.

1. Monterey & Carmel Departures (Large SUV)

Tour Package1 Pax2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax 3.5 Hr Tour: Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Dr, Bixby Bridge$594$297$208$180$155$1384 Hr Tour: Bixby Bridge, Nepenthe, River Inn$656$328$242$232$220$2125 Hr Tour: Bixby Bridge, Nepenthe, River Inn, McWay Falls$796$398$303$292$273$263

2. San Jose Departures (Diridon Station – 8 Hours)

Tour Package1 Pax2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax 8 Hr Tour: Full Big Sur Coastal Drive from San Jose$996$498$352$284$243$218

Sample 8-Hour Itinerary (San Jose Departure)

1. Morning Pick-up & Transit
   9:30 AM – San Jose Diridon Station
   Meet your experienced driver-guide in San Jose. Drive through Silicon Valley and cross the coastal mountain ranges to reach the Santa Cruz coastline.
2. Coastal Drive to Monterey Bay
   10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
   Pass through Capitola, Aptos, Moss Landing (Elkhorn Slough), and Castroville’s famous artichoke fields before reaching Monterey and Carmel by 11:30 AM.
3. Big Sur Coastal Highlights
   11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
   Head south along Highway 1 through Point Lobos. Pause for photos at the iconic Bixby Bridge, explore giant Coastal Redwoods, and grab lunch at Nepenthe or River Inn before taking in the view at McWay Falls.
4. Return Journey
   3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
   Return north via Prunedale and Highway 101, passing through Morgan Hill and Gilroy back to San Jose Diridon Station by ~4:30 PM.

Transit & Connection Options

If you are joining us from San Francisco or surrounding Bay Area cities, you can connect via public transit or book an optional private door-to-door transfer:

• Caltrain / BART: Take Caltrain from SF 4th & King (8:00 AM) to San Jose Diridon, or BART from Powell Station to Berryessa / North San Jose.
• Amtrak Capitol Corridor: Connect from Emeryville (8:10 AM) or Oakland Jack London Square (8:20 AM) direct to San Jose.
• Private Direct Transfers: Direct pickup available from San Francisco, Marin, East Bay, Palo Alto, and Mountain View upon request.

Reserve Your Spot / Request a Quote

Response Time: We reply within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends. We also offer price matching on select trips!