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Activity Monterey & Carmel, USA

Big Sur McWay Falls 4 Hour Private Tour 1 to 12 People

4.9 (62 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Big Sur McWay Falls 4 Hour Private Tour 1 to 12 People

About this activity

See Big Sur from Monterey or Carmel on a private half-day tour with a local driver guide. Stop at Bixby Bridge, walk among coastal redwoods in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and choose the longer option to add McWay Falls or Henry Miller Library.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
California Pacific Excursions

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bixby Bridge
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Local driver guide
  • Included: Parking Fees

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuity
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Big Sur

    2 hours

    Going south past Point Lobos and Garrapata picture stop at Rocky Point, continue to Bixby Bridge then past Hurricane Point and Point Sur Lighthouse. Past River Inn continue to Nepenthe.

  2. Bixby Bridge

    15 min Admission included

    This iconic single span concrete bridge built in the 1932 appears in many films and TV shows. Stops to take pictures of the bridge and the ocean.

  3. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

    1 h 45 min

    Walk in the Redwoods, Nepenthe / Phoenix / Café Kevah refreshment stop, gazing at The Pacific Ocean. Most people make this the last stop before returning north. Option to add an hour to Henry Miller Library, and McWay Falls – you need good shoes. This is the southernmost point for the trip, about 37 miles south of Carmel.

    Most people make this the last stop before returning north. *Select 5 hour option to add McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer State Beach, Henry Miller library.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Carmel River Inn and Cottages
  • Pine Inn
  • Lobos Lodge
  • Tickle Pink Inn
  • Mission Ranch
  • Tradewinds Carmel
  • Bernardus Lodge & Spa
  • Motel 6 Castroville- Monterey CA
  • Castroville Motel
  • Coastal Valley Inn
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
  • Hyatt Carmel Highlands

and 163 more pickup points

Air bnb, private residences.

Using your ticket

Send us email at [email protected] or call / send us SMS message at

1.415.228.9865

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • With McWay Falls

    Duration: 5 hours: Add an hour to go McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer State Beach, Henry Miller library - McWay Falls parking fee is included

    Pickup included

  • Big Sur California Coast One Day from Monterey Carmel

    Duration: 4 hours

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 62 reviews
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Big Sur McWay Falls 4 Hour Private Tour 1 to 12 People

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