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San Francisco best tour ② | Stanford university + Silicon valley + Carmel-by-the-Sea + Big sur group day tour
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San Francisco best tour ② | Stanford university + Silicon valley + Carmel-by-the-Sea + Big sur group day tour

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 10.9 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromPLN 588.61
Redwood Forest Steam Train and Santa Cruz Coast Day Tour
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Redwood Forest Steam Train and Santa Cruz Coast Day Tour

Duration: 6 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromPLN 898.18
1-day tour of CA-1, Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Roaring Camp in San Francisco
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1-day tour of CA-1, Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Roaring Camp in San Francisco

Duration: 10 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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FromPLN 588.61
San Francisco coastline 1-day tour: Monterey + Carmel-by-the-Sea + 17 Mile Dr (join-in tour)
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San Francisco coastline 1-day tour: Monterey + Carmel-by-the-Sea + 17 Mile Dr (join-in tour)

Duration: 8 hrs
English
FromPLN 534.98
1-day private chartered tour to 17 Mile Dr, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Beach and Pebble Beach in the US
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1-day private chartered tour to 17 Mile Dr, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Beach and Pebble Beach in the US

Duration: 10 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromPLN 588.61
1-day tour to 17 Mile Dr, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Beach and Lovers Point Park in the US
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1-day tour to 17 Mile Dr, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Beach and Lovers Point Park in the US

Duration: 10 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromPLN 588.61
CA-1 | 17-mile drive coastal highlights check in 1-day tour
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CA-1 | 17-mile drive coastal highlights check in 1-day tour

Duration: 12 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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FromPLN 691.61
1-day tour of CA-1, 17 Mile Dr and Carmel Beach in San Francisco
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1-day tour of CA-1, 17 Mile Dr and Carmel Beach in San Francisco

Duration: 10 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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FromPLN 588.61

Featured Nature & wildlife in Big Sur

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Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
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Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

4.9/5
· 334 reviews· 40 booked
Duration: 210 mins
English
Free cancellation
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97 consecutive positive reviews
FromPLN 294.74
3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey
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3-Hour Whale Watching Tour from Monterey

4.8/5
· 69 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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95.7% of travelers recommend
FromPLN 294.74
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
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Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

4.9/5
· 152 reviews
Duration: 90 mins
Free cancellation
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97.4% of travelers recommend
FromPLN 176.85
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Duration: 2–3 hrs
Free cancellation
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FromPLN 274.89
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

5.0/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 75 mins
Free cancellation
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5% off
Limited-time sale
FromPLN 242.37PLN 255.13
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Guided E-Bike Tour
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Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Guided E-Bike Tour

5.0/5
· 9 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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5% off
Limited-time sale
FromPLN 294.58PLN 310.09
Monterey: Tide Pooling Tour with Naturalist Guide
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Monterey: Tide Pooling Tour with Naturalist Guide

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromPLN 217.38PLN 228.83
Whale Watching Tour Monterey California
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Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

Duration: 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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FromPLN 243.65

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Private Tours in Big Sur

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11D10N • Western USA Panorama Tour: Coastal Scenery + Two Parks Adventure · Los Angeles + San Francisco + Las Vegas · Free Convertible Bus Night Tour Ticket · Hotels in Better Locations

Level 311D10N • Western USA Panorama Tour: Coastal Scenery + Two Parks Adventure · Los Angeles + San Francisco + Las Vegas · Free Convertible Bus Night Tour Ticket · Hotels in Better Locations

Mandarin/EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
One vehicle throughout · Wild West America 11-Day: Drive South on Highway 1 and Las Vegas, Unlock Classic Landmarks at Once, No Regrets. · Unlock hidden gems with customized trip. Our experts are ready to help design your perfect journey. Optimized itinerary avoids long hauls, giving you more relaxed enjoyment. · Over 8 yrs of driving experience, regularly maintained vehicles, full insurance coverage for your safety. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fee, just focus on the views.
From PLN 17,095
13D12N • Coastal Scenery & Grand Canyon Wonder · Los Angeles + San Francisco + Las Vegas + California Highway 1

Level 413D12N • Coastal Scenery & Grand Canyon Wonder · Los Angeles + San Francisco + Las Vegas + California Highway 1

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
One vehicle throughout! Western USA Panoramic Tour: Coastal Scenery + Dual Theme Parks + Grand Canyon Wonder · Unlock hidden gems with customized trip. Our experts are ready to help design your perfect journey. Optimized itinerary avoids long hauls, giving you more relaxed enjoyment. · Over 8 yrs of driving experience, regularly maintained vehicles, full insurance coverage for your safety. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fee, just focus on the views.
From PLN 27,774
6D5N • San Francisco + Los Angeles + Las Vegas, USA - California Highway 1 - Santa Monica Beach - Santa Barbara Waterfront - Grand Canyon National Park

6D5N • San Francisco + Los Angeles + Las Vegas, USA - California Highway 1 - Santa Monica Beach - Santa Barbara Waterfront - Grand Canyon National Park

EnglishGuaranteed departureCar type options availableChoose your hotelPrivate Tours
Western USA 3 Cities Combo Tour | San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas all in one package, one vehicle throughout. · Unlock hidden gems with customized trip. Our experts are ready to help design your perfect journey. Optimized itinerary avoids long hauls, giving you more relaxed enjoyment. · Over 8 yrs of driving experience, regularly maintained vehicles, full insurance coverage for your safety. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fee, just focus on the views.
From PLN 11,991
9D8N • California Grand Tour: San Francisco + Yosemite + Pacific Coast Highway + San Diego + Santa Monica + Los Angeles

Level 39D8N • California Grand Tour: San Francisco + Yosemite + Pacific Coast Highway + San Diego + Santa Monica + Los Angeles

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
Ultimate California road trip: San Francisco, Yosemite, Highway 1, San Diego, and Santa Monica Beach in one grand journey. · Unlock hidden gems with a customized trip. Our experts are ready to help design your perfect journey. Optimized itinerary avoids long hauls, giving you more relaxed enjoyment. · With over 8 years of driving experience, regularly maintained vehicles, full insurance coverage for your safety. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees, just focus on the views.
From PLN 15,431
11D10N • Depart from San Francisco, USA + Los Angeles + Las Vegas + Grand Canyon

Level 311D10N • Depart from San Francisco, USA + Los Angeles + Las Vegas + Grand Canyon

Mandarin/EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
Wild West America 11-Day: Explore 3 Iconic Cities(San Francisco, LA & Vegas) and the Grand Canyon. Contact customer service for more details, the more people, the greater discount you'll get. · Unlock hidden gems with customized trip. Our experts are ready to help design your perfect journey. Optimized itinerary avoids long hauls, giving you more relaxed enjoyment. · Over 8 yrs of driving experience, regularly maintained vehicles, full insurance coverage for your safety. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fee, just focus on the views.
From PLN 16,371
11D10N • Los Angeles + California Highway 1 + Carmel-by-the-Sea + Solvang + Santa Monica Beach + San Francisco

Level 311D10N • Los Angeles + California Highway 1 + Carmel-by-the-Sea + Solvang + Santa Monica Beach + San Francisco

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
One vehicle throughout · Drive along the iconic CA-1, explore Carmel-by-the-Sea, and visit the Danish-style town of Solvang and Santa Monica. · Unlock hidden gems with a customized trip. Our experts are ready to help design your perfect journey. Optimized itinerary avoids long hauls, giving you more relaxed enjoyment. · With over 8 years of driving experience, regularly maintained vehicles, full insurance coverage for your safety. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees, just focus on the views
From PLN 15,984
4D3N • Los Angeles + California Highway 1 Three-Day In-Depth Tour + Carmel-by-the-Sea Fairy Tale Town + 17-Mile Drive + San Francisco

4D3N • Los Angeles + California Highway 1 Three-Day In-Depth Tour + Carmel-by-the-Sea Fairy Tale Town + 17-Mile Drive + San Francisco

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Car type options availablePrivate Tours
Los Angeles - 17-Mile Drive - Hearst Castle - Classic California Highway 1 · Unlock hidden gems with a customized trip. Our experts are ready to help design your perfect journey. Optimized itinerary avoids long hauls, giving you more relaxed enjoyment. · Over 8 years of experience to ensure a smooth and reliable journey. All vehicles are regularly maintained and fully insured for your complete safety and peace of mind.
From PLN 9,150
10D9N • San Francisco - CA-1 Highway: Monterey Bay - 17-Mile Drive - Big Sur + USS Midway Museum, San Diego - Santa Monica Beach, Los Angeles

Level 310D9N • San Francisco - CA-1 Highway: Monterey Bay - 17-Mile Drive - Big Sur + USS Midway Museum, San Diego - Santa Monica Beach, Los Angeles

EnglishGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Choose your hotelCar type options availablePrivate Tours
One vehicle throughout: San Francisco, LA, and San Diego - iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the USS Midway Museum, and ending with a beautiful sunset in Los Angeles. · Unlock hidden gems with a customized trip. Our experts are ready to help design your perfect journey. Optimized itinerary avoids long hauls, giving you more relaxed enjoyment. · Over 8 yrs of driving experience, regularly maintained vehicles, full insurance coverage for your safety. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fee, just focus on the views.
From PLN 21,885

Group Tours in Big Sur

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2D1N • 11 Pax San Francisco-In Los-Angeles-Out 2-Day Classic Trip

2D1N • 11 Pax San Francisco-In Los-Angeles-Out 2-Day Classic Trip

Max. 11 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Luxury van with Nappa leather seats; water, snacks & fruit onboard. · Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi. Stay connected all trip. · Pacific coastal train: picture windows frame endless sea-mountain views.
From PLN 2,429
4D3N • 11 Pax San Francisco In, Los Angeles Out 4-Day Classic Trip

4D3N • 11 Pax San Francisco In, Los Angeles Out 4-Day Classic Trip

Max. 11 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
City & coastal tour: Apple, Google, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara. · Full Starlink Wi-Fi inside vehicle.Stay connected for every part of your journey · Luxury business van with NAPPA leather seats.Spacious comfort elevates your trip
From PLN 4,747
4D3N • Los Angeles: 4-Day Western US Highlights Tour

4D3N • Los Angeles: 4-Day Western US Highlights Tour

Max. 14 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Cruise Highway 1: 17-Mile Drive and see Big Sur and Bixby Bridge coastal views · Enjoy city & wilderness tour: SF, Silicon Valley, Castles, Yosemite · Pacific coastal sightseeing train:windows frame continuous sea and mountain view
From PLN 3,172
4D3N • From Los Angeles: 4-Day Western US Highlights Tour | 11 Pax

4D3N • From Los Angeles: 4-Day Western US Highlights Tour | 11 Pax

Max. 11 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
City&wilderness tour: SF,Silicon Valley,castles,Yosemite.Suitable for all ages. · Cruise Highway 1: 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur and Bixby Bridge coastal views. · Luxury NAPPA leather seat vehicle; water, snacks & fruits onboard.
From PLN 3,967
4D3N • 10-14 Pax | San Francisco: 4-Day Western US Highlights Tour

4D3N • 10-14 Pax | San Francisco: 4-Day Western US Highlights Tour

Max. 14 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Admire continuous sea and mountain views from a Pacific coastal train · Cruise Highway 1: 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur and Bixby Bridge coastal views · Explore San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Hearst Castle and Yosemite—for all ages
From PLN 3,175
6D5N • From San Francisco: 6-Day California Highlights Tour

6D5N • From San Francisco: 6-Day California Highlights Tour

Max. 11 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
City & wilderness: SF, Silicon Valley, castles, Yosemite. For all ages. · Full Starlink Wi‑Fi inside vehicle.Stay connected for every part of your journey · Luxury van with Nappa leather seats; water, snacks & fruit onboard.
From PLN 6,408
6D5N • 10-14 Pax | From Los Angeles: 6-Day West Coast Tour

6D5N • 10-14 Pax | From Los Angeles: 6-Day West Coast Tour

Max. 14 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Explore Yosemite’s valley: giant rocks, alpine waterfalls and glacial wilderness · Ride in a luxury van with Nappa seats; complimentary water, snacks and fruit · Ride the Pacific coastal sightseeing train for endless sea-mountain views
From PLN 5,612
6D5N • San Francisco: 6-Day West Coast Tour with Hotel & Guide

6D5N • San Francisco: 6-Day West Coast Tour with Hotel & Guide

Max. 14 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
City & wilderness: SF, Silicon Valley, castles, Yosemite. For all ages. · Full Starlink Wi‑Fi inside vehicle.Stay connected for every part of your journey · Luxury van with Nappa leather seats; water, snacks & fruit onboard.
From PLN 5,606

Popular cities near Big Sur

San Francisco

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Las Vegas

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

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Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

San Diego

San Diego

Frequently asked questions

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Big Sur?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include San Francisco best tour ② | Stanford university + Silicon valley + Carmel-by-the-Sea + Big sur group day tour, Redwood Forest Steam Train and Santa Cruz Coast Day Tour, and 1-day tour of CA-1, Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Roaring Camp in San Francisco. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 24, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Big Sur is around PLN 534.98 – PLN 898.18. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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