Mix & Save: Muir Woods and Sausalito + Escape From the Rock Cruise

4.5
(8 reviews)
San Francisco, USA

6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the rugged coastal mountains of Marin County. Experience the magnificent views of the San Francisco Bay while crossing the Golden Gate bridge.
Muir Woods National Monument, where ancient groves of Giant Redwoods (Sequoia Sempervirens) tower over Redwood Creek.
Sausalito, a gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shop, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants.
The Escape from the Rock Cruise (Alcatraz Alternative) will take you close to the infamous prison island that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.
* Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior.
* Departure times are seasonal. Please contact us regarding departure times for your specific tour date.
* After the Escape from the Rock Cruise, participants will need to make their own way back to their lodging accommodations, or vehicles.

What's Included

Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
Narrated tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito with professional driver guide
Admission to Muir Woods National Monument (15$ value)
Boat tour around Alcatraz Island (Please note this cruise does not allow time on Alcatraz Island).
Free time in Muir Woods (1h 30') and picturesque Sausalito (1h)
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Hotel Pick Up or Drop-off
Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior
This product does not offer bus transportation after your Escape of the Rock tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point

Customers will be dropped off at Pier 41/ Pier 39. Driver will direct customers to the Escape from the Rock landing. This ends the bus transport portion of tour. Customers will need to make their own way back from where they came.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Union Square (Pass by)

    Departing the heart of Union square, the coach makes its way to the Golden Gate Bridge. On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge, travelers will see: Union Square: Theatres, shopping, hotels

    Admission ticket free
  • Van Ness Avenue (Pass by)

    Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Two affluent neighborhoods, attracting young professionals. Chic fashion boutiques, Pilates studios, juice shops, beauty salons. Many fine dining restaurants ranging from French Bistros to American Fusion Cuisine.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Driving above Crissy Field it gives a great vantage of the San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • Golden Gate Bridge (Pass by)

    Crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Entering Robin Williams tunnel as we exit travelers get a view of Sausalito.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Muir Woods National Monument

    Muir Woods lies in the middle of the redwood's latitudinal region. Incredible diversity of flora and fauna can be daunting at times. Redwoods, Stellar’s jay, ladybugs, ancient horsetail ferns, and the banana slug are all apart of the hiking experience.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    A gorgeous Mediterranean-style village with quaint shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Extend your stay in Sausalito and return by ferry to San Francisco at your leisure. Ferry cost is not included unless selected during booking. The Ferry docks at Pier 41, in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The bus transportation portion of the tour will end at Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and your Escape from the Rock adventure will begin. Once you disembark the bus the driver will direct you to The Escape from the Rock Cruise landing where you can board the boat (Departure times are seasonal). “The Escape from the Rock Cruise”, will bring you close to the infamous prison island (Please note this tour does NOT land on Alcatraz Island or include the prison interior), that many have tried to escape from. You will circle the island twice, seeing it from all angles as well as the beautiful city skyline.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In an effort to conserve Muir Woods and the Giant Redwood trees for future generations, the National Parks Services has recently restricted access to the park to only a limited number of parking slots. Unfortunately we are not able to secure the same departure time for every day. Please read the redemption instructions carefully.
  • Please contact us 48 hours prior to tour date to confirm your exact departure time.
Supplied by Gray Line San Francisco

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Day Cruises
Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Water Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Sightseeing Cruises

Cancellation Policy

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

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