Unspoiled Paradise and Craggy Coastlines
Half way between San Francisco and San Louis Obispo is the beautiful Monterey County on the California Central Coast. Known for its great combination of mild weather and seemingly endless countryside, the Central Coast draws thousands of bicycling enthusiasts every year. Conde Nast Traveler calls it 'America's most breathtaking coast.' Author Henry Miller: "It was here in Big Sur I first learned to say 'Amen!'" Our vacation of this celebrated region follows the ruggedly scenic California Coast—sculpted by earthquakes, wind and ocean—to the dazzling Monterey Peninsula, sometimes called “the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky.” From there we'll head inland to tackle some of the hillier routes this spectacular area can dish up. Since it's a Multisport Vacation, there are miles of cycling – and plenty of hiking and kayaking - to be taken at your own pace and with our top-notch guides.
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Duration |
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4 Days/3 Nights |
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Vacation Calendar |
Area |
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Monterey Bay, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach & Big Sur |
Nearest City |
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San Jose & Monterey |
Tour Type |
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Road Touring Hiking & Kayaking |
Physical Condition Required |
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Fair |
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Distance Traveled |
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95-101 Miles (You can always add or subtract distance to meet your needs) |
Minimum Age Limit |
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18 (Unless its a private tour) |
Skill Levels
Accommodated |
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Intermediate-Advanced. We can add or subtract distance as desired. |
Fully Guided |
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Yes, Self Guided Options available. |
Guest Capacity |
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4-12 |
Support Vehicles |
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15 Passenger
Van with trailer |
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Bike Rentals Included |
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Trek 7.3 FX Road Bikes (straight handle bar and index shifting) with helmet, gloves, standard pedal, souvenir water bottle, and handle bar bag and gel seats. |
Accommodations |
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Stunning The Inn at Del Monte Beach across from the beach in downtown Monterrey went through a very nice renovation. Bay views from all rooms. |
Layovers |
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All three nights at The Inn at Del Monte Beach. |
Transportation to
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Available from downtown San Jose and Monterey area hotels. |
Dining |
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Three breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners included. |
About Liquor |
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Wine provided
with both dinners. |
Additional
Activities |
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Massage, spa treatments, beach combing, golf, hot air ballooning & more. |
Price Per Person |
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$1,249.00 (Guide gratuity not included)
$400 deposit/person. Balance due 30 days prior to the tour. |
Additional Rate
Info |
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Single Supplement: $269. Transportation: $25/person each way from your San Jose hotel. |
Notes: |
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Receive your choice of an Escape Travel Tours: Performance t shirt, embroidered hat, visor and a 24 oz Escape Travel Tours logo water bottle. Tandem bike rentals and custom/private vacations available. |
| Weather & Packing List |
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Monterey Weather and Packing List |
After breakfast, we'll cycle Big Sur's weathered coastline, following the dramatic knolls and tumbled rock headlands of the Cabrillo Highway (HWY 1). Enormous live oaks canopy rolling green and gold hillsides; pale sand dunes shimmer beside the blue Pacific Ocean. We'll ride across the famous Bixby Bridge, a historic open-spandrel arch bridge that introduced automobile travel to Big Sur by connecting it with other remote coastal towns. Today's route offers 35 incredibly scenic miles. After lunch we’ll do a relaxing walk through an Old Growth Redwood Forest and walk down to an amazing waterfall cascading onto a white sandy beach below. A hosted dinner with wine at a fabulous restaurant in Monterey at 730 tonight.
After a scrumptious breakfast, we’ll hike the dramatic bluffs at Point Lobos State Reserve. 75% of this 1.5 hr hike is along the cliffs, bluffs and beaches of this protected reserve where we’ll sea birds and sea mammals as well. We’ll host a picnic lunch in the park. Now it’s time to saddle up and cycle through the beautiful Carmel Valley, home to many world class wineries and tasting rooms. We’ll stop and sample the finest the region has to offer. Optional 15 mile ride back to the Inn in Monterey. A hosted dinner with wine at a fabulous restaurant in Monterey at 730 tonight.
After breakfast, we'll kayak the protected waters of Monterey Bay with a wildlife biologist and explore all it has to offer with water teaming with wildlife, views abound of the beaches and mountains surrounding the bay. We’ll relax over lunch at a nearby Café before setting off for a 20+ mile cycle along the coast on the Bay Trail. The vacation we be complete at approx 3:00pm in Monterey. We can drop clients off at the Monterey Airport at 3:30pm or San Jose airport or downtown hotels at 4:45-5:00pm. You’re always welcome to add additional mileage or hop in the van at anytime.