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Activity Lake Tahoe, USA
Northern California GPS Audio Bundle (8 Tours)
About this activity
Explore Northern California with the ultimate self-guided driving and walking tour bundle! Visit the serene beauty of Lake Tahoe, the geothermal wonders of Lassen Volcanic National Park, and the towering trees at Muir Woods and Redwood National Park. Explore Point Reyes’ rugged coastlines, the vibrant city of San Francisco, the innovation of Silicon Valley, and Napa & Sonoma’s famous wine country. This bundle offers the quintessential Northern California adventure!
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
At a glance
- Duration
- 8 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–4
- Audio guide
- English
- Operated by
- Drive with Action
What is included
Included
- Included: Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Included: Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Included: Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Included: Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Included: Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Included: Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Included: One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Included: Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Included: Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Included: Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Not included
- Not included: No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Itinerary
Day 1 · Lake Tahoe - Must see stops!
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Passing by
Emerald Bay State Park is Lake Tahoe’s most iconic viewpoint, with jaw-dropping blue water and a postcard-perfect overlook. Don’t miss the views of Fannette Island and the scenic shoreline below.
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Passing by
Vikingsholm is a stunning Scandinavian-style mansion tucked along Emerald Bay’s shoreline. It’s one of Tahoe’s most unique historic sights, especially beautiful in summer when the lake glows turquoise.
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Stop 3
Passing by
Eagle Falls Trailhead is a top spot for a quick, rewarding hike with waterfalls and big views near Emerald Bay. Even the short walk delivers epic scenery, especially in spring and early summer.
Day 2 · Lassen Volcanic National Park - Must See Stops!
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Stop 1
15 min
Lassen Peak Trailhead is the starting point for one of the park’s most famous hikes, climbing to panoramic views over volcanic landscapes and alpine lakes. It’s a steep but unforgettable summit trek in the summer season.
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Stop 2
15 min
Bumpass Hell Trail is Lassen’s must-do geothermal hike, with steaming vents, bubbling mud pots, and colorful hot springs. It’s an easy-to-moderate walk with some of the most dramatic scenery in the park.
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Sulphur Works
15 min
Sulphur Works is one of the easiest places in Lassen to see geothermal activity up close, with steaming vents and sulfur smells right beside the road. It’s a quick stop with big “wow” factor.
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Manzanita Lake
15 min
Manzanita Lake is a calm, scenic spot with postcard views of Lassen Peak reflected on the water. It’s perfect for an easy walk, relaxing shoreline views, and sunset photos.
Day 3 · Muir Woods - Must See Stops!
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Stop 1
Passing by
Mount Tamalpais offers some of the best Bay Area views, with winding roads, redwood trails, and wide-open ridge scenery. On clear days, you can see the ocean on one side and the city skyline on the other.
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Stop 2
Passing by
Panoramic Highway is a breathtaking scenic drive winding along Marin’s ridgelines with nonstop coastal and Bay views. It’s one of the most beautiful routes between Mount Tamalpais, Muir Woods, and the coast.
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15 min Admission not included
Muir Woods is a peaceful old-growth redwood forest with towering trees and easy boardwalk trails. It’s the kind of place that makes everything go quiet—in the best way.
Day 4 · Point Reyes National Seashore - Must See Stops!
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Stop 1
15 min
Point Reyes Lighthouse Visitor Center is the gateway to one of the most dramatic viewpoints on the California coast. It’s a great place to get oriented before heading out for sweeping ocean views and, on windy days, some serious sea spray.
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Cypress Tree Tunnel
15 min
The Cypress Tree Tunnel is a famous, photo-perfect stretch of road lined with towering cypress trees forming a natural arch. It’s a quick stop, but one of Point Reyes’ most iconic scenes.
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Drakes Beach
15 min
Drakes Beach is a wide, breezy stretch of sand backed by tall, rugged cliffs. It’s a great place for a scenic walk, tidepooling, and spotting wildlife along the shoreline.
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Drakes Estero
15 min
Drakes Estero Trailhead is a peaceful starting point for views over the estuary’s winding waterways and salt marshes. It’s a great, easy walk for birdwatching and calm coastal scenery.
Day 5 · Redwood National Park - Must See Stops!
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove
15 min
Lady Bird Johnson Grove is a quiet, scenic redwood loop with towering old-growth trees and a gentle, easy trail. It’s one of the best spots in the Redwoods for a peaceful walk and big forest views.
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Prairie Creek Visitor Center
15 min
Prairie Creek Visitor Center is a great starting point for the park, with trail info, maps, and tips for the best redwood walks nearby. It’s also close to some of the area’s most scenic, fern-filled forest trails.
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Stop 3
15 min
Redwood Creek Trail is one of the most immersive redwood walks, where you can wander beneath towering giants alongside a peaceful creek. It feels wild, quiet, and completely tucked away from the road.
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Trees of Mystery
Passing by
Trees of Mystery is a classic Redwood Coast roadside stop with towering trees, fun exhibits, and that old-school “Route 101 road trip” vibe. It’s a quick, memorable break for photos and forest views.
Day 6 · San Francisco City - Must See Stops!
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
15 min
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company is a fun Chinatown stop where you can watch fortune cookies being made right in front of you. It’s a quick visit, smells amazing, and you can grab fresh cookies (and even customize them).
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15 min
Lombard Street is San Francisco’s famous “crooked street,” packed with tight turns, flower-lined landscaping, and classic city views. It’s a quick stop for photos, especially from the top looking down the switchbacks.
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Passing by
Coit Tower sits on Telegraph Hill and offers some of the best panoramic views of San Francisco and the bay. Inside, you can also see historic WPA-era murals that capture the city’s past.
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Stop 4
15 min
The Ferry Building is a waterfront landmark known for great local food, artisan shops, and views of the Bay Bridge. It’s a perfect stop for a snack, a stroll along the Embarcadero, and people-watching.
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15 min
The Painted Ladies are San Francisco’s most iconic row of colorful Victorian homes, best viewed from Alamo Square Park. It’s a classic photo spot with the skyline in the background.
Day 7 · Silicon Valley - Must See Stops!
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Apple Park Visitor Center
15 min
Apple Park Visitor Center is a sleek, modern stop in Cupertino where you can see a detailed model of Apple’s headquarters and browse exclusive merch. It’s a quick, fun break for tech fans and design lovers.
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Googleplex
15 min
Googleplex is Google’s original headquarters campus, known for its playful tech vibe and famous Android statues. It’s a fun quick stop for photos and a peek at Silicon Valley culture.
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15 min
Computer History Museum is a must for tech fans, packed with iconic inventions and stories that shaped the digital world. It’s one of the best places to understand Silicon Valley beyond just the company logos.
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Intel Museum
15 min
Intel Museum is a quick, fascinating stop that shows how computer chips are made and why they matter. It’s great for anyone curious about the tech that powers everything around us.
Day 8 · Napa & Sonoma - Must See Stops!
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Sonoma Plaza
15 min
Sonoma Plaza is the heart of town, lined with tasting rooms, boutique shops, and historic buildings around a shady central square. It’s an easy, relaxed stop for strolling and soaking in wine-country charm.
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Passing by
Castello di Amorosa is a full-on Tuscan-style castle winery, complete with towers, courtyards, and dramatic stone halls. Even before the tasting, the place feels like a mini trip to Italy.
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Sterling Vineyards
Passing by
Sterling Vineyards is known for its scenic aerial gondola ride up the hill and sweeping Napa Valley views. It’s a great pick if you want winery vibes plus a little “wow” factor.
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Old Faithful Geyser of California
Passing by
Old Faithful Geyser of California is a rare, predictable geyser in Calistoga that erupts on a fairly regular schedule. It’s a quick, fun stop to see geothermal action up close in the heart of wine country.
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Passing by
V. Sattui Winery is a lively Napa favorite with tastings, a great deli, and picnic-perfect grounds. It’s ideal if you want wine-country vibes without feeling too formal.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Start from 31 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Start from 1401 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Start on Steiner St at Alamo Square Park, San Francisco. This is the suggested starting point; we’re not affiliated with nearby businesses, and their staff won’t have tour info. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup (best done on Wi-Fi). Valid forever.
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You can also begin the tour from 2VCV+W5J Westhaven-Moonstone, CA, USA.
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Start from WRW4+5PH Smith River, California, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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The Audio Tour starts at 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road, Point Reyes Station. Head towards the parking lot of the Visitor Center. We’re not affiliated with them, so their staff won’t know the tour. This is a self-guided experience so no one will meet you. Check your email/text for details.
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Start from 256 CA-1, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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You can also begin the tour from Summertown, CA, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Mineral and end in Summertown, or vice versa.
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Start from 9F98+36C, Mineral, CA, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Start on Highway 28 near the Safeway lot at 7842 N Lake Blvd, with Safeway on your left and North Tahoe Beach on your right. This is a suggested start. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
End point
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Start from 31 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Start from 1401 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Start on Steiner St at Alamo Square Park, San Francisco. This is the suggested starting point; we’re not affiliated with nearby businesses, and their staff won’t have tour info. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup (best done on Wi-Fi). Valid forever.
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You can also begin the tour from 2VCV+W5J Westhaven-Moonstone, CA, USA.
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Start from WRW4+5PH Smith River, California, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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The Audio Tour starts at 1 Bear Valley Visitor Center Access Road, Point Reyes Station. Head towards the parking lot of the Visitor Center. We’re not affiliated with them, so their staff won’t know the tour. This is a self-guided experience so no one will meet you. Check your email/text for details.
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Start from 256 CA-1, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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You can also begin the tour from Summertown, CA, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Mineral and end in Summertown, or vice versa.
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Start from 9F98+36C, Mineral, CA, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Start on Highway 28 near the Safeway lot at 7842 N Lake Blvd, with Safeway on your left and North Tahoe Beach on your right. This is a suggested start. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.
Using your ticket
IGNORE THE QR CODE ABOVE
The QR code CANNOT be presented for a ticket onsite.
The QR simply contains your tour access instructions. Please follow these instructions BEFORE you’re onsite because they require WiFi/signal.
1. Download my Action Tour Guide app:
actiontourguide.com/app
2. Sign in/ register with your email (this is will automatically generate a one-time verification sent to your email. That code is NOT your tour password).
3. Go to “My Tours” and select “Enter Password”. Find your password in the instructions email sent by “Action Tour Guide” to you by email and text.
4. Download your tour NOW. Do not wait until you are onsite.
BEFORE YOU START
This is a self-guided audio tour. No guide will meet you.
Entrance tickets, attraction tickets, parking, and transportation are not included.
Your tour has lifetime access with no expiry. Use it on any date—no need to change your booking date.
For walking tours, we recommend headphones.
See how it works: actiontourguide.com/tutorial
NEED HELP?
Setup: actiontourguide.com/redeem
FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq
Call: 1-508-506-1844
Email: [email protected]
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
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Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
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At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
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Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
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Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
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More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
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Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
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Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
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Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
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Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
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The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
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For walking portions, we recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing others nearby.
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