Self-Drive: San Francisco Bay Explorer 6D/5N (from Los Angeles)
Self-Drive: San Francisco Bay Explorer 6D/5N (from Los Angeles)
Self-Drive: San Francisco Bay Explorer 6D/5N (from Los Angeles)
6 Days Starting in Los Angeles, USA and ending in San Francisco, USA
Visiting: Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Francisco
Tour operator:
Tour code:
55540
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Physical rating:
Mildly Challenging
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Explore the highlights of California's Central Coast departing from Los Angeles all the way to San Francisco on this 5-day self-driven adventure! Stop in at Santa Barbara, visit San Luis Obispo, and enjoy the vistas along scenic Highway 1 on your way to Monterey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles, Usa
Location: Los Angeles
Pick-up car rental and free time in Los Angeles
Welcome to California! Your tour will start with your pick-up car rental. (Meeting point will depend if you book a car or RV, we’ll send you details in your travel documents). After checking into your new accommodation, you will have time at your leisure to live it up and explore all the iconic neighborhoods like Venice Beach, Hollywood or Santa Monica. After a long day of activities, spend the evening exploring Santa Monica Pier, or stop in at Venice Beach before dark.
Day 2: Los Angeles - San Luis Obispo, Usa
Location: San Luis Obispo
Drive to San Luis Obispo via Santa Barbara
Today, you will drive up the coast. If you want so, you can stop in at Santa Barbara for fish tacos on State Street or just to get to know the city. When you arrive in San Luis Obispo, you can explore the Point San Luis Lighthouse, the old town district, and visit Bubblegum Alley before checking out the glamorous Madonna Inn. This evening you can go to a drive-in movie theater for one of the most classic American experiences. Drive: 3 hours
Day 3: San Luis Obispo - Monterey, Usa
Location: Monterey
Drive to Monterey via Big Sur
Along scenic Highway 1, you will have numerous vistas including Hearst Castle, where you can see Zebras in the distance, Elephant Seal Vista Point (aptly named), walk out to the photo-worthy McWay Falls, and stop to view Bixby Creek Bridge. Take a break from the winding cliffside road for lunch in Big Sur and to take in the pleasant forest surroundings. When you arrive in Monterey, stretch your legs with a walk along the Asilomar Coastal Trail. Drive: 4.5 hours
Day 4: Monterey, Usa
Location: Monterey
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Start the day with exploring the historical Cannery Row and have the chance to step inside the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium. Afterwards maybe rent bicycles and go for a ride along the coastal trail. Tonight you can walk down Alvarado Street where there are breweries and restaurants at every corner.
Day 5: Monterey - San Francisco, Usa
Location: San Francisco
Guided Kayak Tour, drive to San Francisco, and Sunset Catamaran Cruise
This morning you will go on a 1.5 hour kayak tour from Cannery Row. You will likely see seals and otters among other wildlife, so be camera ready! After kayaking, you will continue your journey up to San Francisco. In your free time, be sure to walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit the Fisherman’s Wharf, stop in for lunch at the Embarcadero, Ferry building, and explore China Town and Little Italy. This evening you will end your journey on a high note with a sunset catamaran cruise which circles around Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge. This day will finish at your drop-off car rental. (Meeting point will depend if you book a car or RV, we’ll send you details in your travel documents). Drive: 2 hours.
Day 6: San Francisco, Usa
Location: San Francisco
Check-out
Time to say goodbye! Please make your own way to the airport and have a safe trip back home!
What's Included
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Accommodation
5N in hostels, campgrounds, RV resorts or budget hotels
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Transport
Car (mid-size type) or RV Rental for days 1-5 (Minimum age to rent a car 25+)
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Experiences
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Activities
City and Nature expeditions
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Guides
English-speaking guide in certain activities
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Extras
Camping option includes all the gear and equipment (1 Tent, 2 Sleeping Bags, 2 Sleeping Pads, 2 Camp Pillows, 1 Camp Table, 2 Camp Chairs, 2 Rechargeable Headlamps, 1 Electric Lantern, 1 2-Burner Camp Stove (fuel sold separately), 1 Camp Cook Set, 1 Cooler). Client must place $200 USD as a deposit at pick-up.
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Meals
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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International and/or domestic flights
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Car rental insurance, GPS or other add-ons (available to book at the counter)
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Fuel, parking fees and tolls for rental vehicles
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Personal expenses
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Meals and beverages
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Tips and gratuities
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Free Date Changes
Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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