Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco shrouded in sea fog at sunset
Natural Grandeur9 Days / 8 Nights

West Coast Wild

Starting from$4,200per person
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Group Size

Max 14 People

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Transport

Premium SUV Convoy

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Parks

National Park Permits

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Activity

Guided Hikes Daily

Where the Pacific Meets the Sky

The American West Coast is a cathedral of redwoods, mist, and endless highway—a landscape that humbles and exhilarates. West Coast Wild traces the Pacific from San Francisco's golden span to Big Sur's dramatic cliffs.

Hike among ancient sequoias, kayak Monterey Bay with sea otters, and lodge in eco-retreats where floor-to-ceiling windows frame sunsets that burn the ocean copper and gold.

Package Highlights

Signature experiences curated for this journey.

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Redwood Cathedrals

Muir Woods and Avenue of the Giants among 300-foot giants.

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Big Sur Coast

Highway 1 overlooks, McWay Falls, and Nepenthe dining.

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San Francisco

Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, and Golden Gate cycling.

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Monterey Bay

Wildlife kayaking with sea otters and migrating whales.

The Pacific Highway

Nine days of wild California coastline and ancient forests.

Day 01

San Francisco Arrival

Check into boutique Union Square hotel. Afternoon Golden Gate walk and Fisherman's Wharf seafood dinner.

Golden Gate Bridge in fog
Day 02

Muir Woods & Sausalito

Morning among coastal redwoods. Afternoon Sausalito galleries and bay sunset sail.

Towering redwood forest
Day 03

Monterey & Carmel

17-Mile Drive. Aquarium visit and artist colony exploration in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Pacific coastline cliffs
Day 04

Big Sur Majesty

Drive Highway 1 to Big Sur. McWay Falls, hiking, and cliffside lodge overnight.

Big Sur coastline at sunset

check_circleWhat's Included

  • done8 nights boutique hotels and eco-lodges
  • donePremium SUV transport with driver-guide
  • doneNational park entrance fees
  • doneMonterey Bay kayaking excursion
  • doneDaily breakfast and three signature dinners

cancelWhat's Excluded

  • closeInternational flights to San Francisco
  • closeUSA ESTA or visa fees
  • closeLunches and personal expenses
  • closeOptional helicopter coastal flights

Journey Essentials

What is the best time to drive Highway 1?

April through October offers clearest roads. Winter can bring mudslides—our team monitors conditions in real time.

Is this tour physically demanding?

Moderate fitness is recommended. Hikes range 2–6 miles with optional easier alternatives each day.

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