Our Eco-Adventure Highlights
- Personalized guided tour to the Giant Redwoods.
- Drive on the panoramic and scenic highway 1
- Hike to Muir Beach hanging cliffs
- Walking tour on Stinson Beach and in Bolinas
- Capture the unique beauty of Marin County including:
- Lagoons, beaches, lakes, Mountains and forests
- Enjoy your lunch in Stinson Beach or in Bolinas
- Take a hikes / walk to enjoy breathtaking views
- Discover Mt Tamalpais Park & its sweeping views
- Visit Sausalito, Muir Woods , Mill Valley and more
Our New “Out of the Box” Green and Custom Eco-Adventure
Muir Woods Tours LLC is focused on providing new eco-adventures and outdoors green tours “Out of the box" so our clients and nature lovers enjoy the most extraordinary, rich travel and touring experience possible! Let our passionate tour guides and nature lovers drive you to the best kept secret natural wonders in San Francisco Bay Area and northern California where no other tour operators go! Bring your camera, hiking shows and relax on the beach, in the forest and in the mountain away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
Our new green tour combines a guided walking tour to Muir Woods forest of redwoods with a side trip to Sausalito, to the Giant Redwoods, Muir Beach hanging cliffs and hiking trail, Stinson Beach, Bolinas' old downtown and its hidden beaches where surfers meet, and a guided tour to Mount Tamalpaisstate park.
You will first enjoy a walking tour in the ancient forest of Muir Woods National Monument to admire the giant redwoods and then travel on California highway one towards Stinson Beach. Photos stops and short hikes will be scheduled along California scenic highway 1 including a side trip toMuir Beach overlook and to the fabulous Stinson Beach and its charming downtown. You can enjoy your lunch at one of the local restaurants in Stinson Beach or in downtown Bolinas located doff highway one. Afterwards, you will travel through picturesque meadows along highway 1 where you may see harbor seals and wildlife in Bolinas’natural lagoons ,located between Stinson Beach and Olema forests. Bolinas is a small community and a meeting place for surfers and artists. Bolinasis also home to California oldest saloon which was built during the Golden Rush back in 1851/1852.
After lunch, we will start winding our roads all the way up to the highest peak in Marin County called Mount Tamalpais state park. This wonderful site offers breathtaking and panoramic views all over San Francisco Bay Area and over the Pacific Ocean beautiful coastline. There are 2 options as far as exploring this picturesque park; you can either walk on a flat hiking trail and accessible to everybody or take a challenging hike through a rocky trail all the way up to the Mountain. Both trails will reveal the unique beauty and serenity of this magnificent viewpoint. We recommend this eco-adventure for families with or with kids, nature lovers and above all for photographers! We highly recommend our 4X4 SUV tour due to the windy and scenic roads that gain an elevation of 2500 ft in less than 30 minutes from Stinson Beach. This tour is available every day and includes your taxes, a full day 8 hour tour from 9 am to 5 pm in a luxury 4x4 SUV with a dedicated tour guide-driver , your entrance fees to Muir Woods national park and Mount Tamalpais state park are also included.
You can book your tour online to save your time and money. For that, please click on "Secure Reservation"and select from the dropdown under "Step 1-Tour Information" this tour: "Muir Woods Escapade Private Tour by 4X SUV". You will first get a receipt from our merchant bank as soon as your transaction is approved and then a tour voucher from our office confirming your tour and pick-up time.
Our 4X4 SUV Tour Prices
By SUV: 
2 persons minimum are required to run this Private Tour by 4X4 SUV
3 persons minimumis are required to run this Semi-Private Tour by 4X4 SUV
| Tour Prices: | Semi-Private Tour Price per person |
Totally Private tour Price per person |
Muir Woods, park fees & Sales Tax | 4X4 SUV , Mt Tamalpais & Muir Woods Parks fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Guest | $199.00 | $289.00 | Included | Included |
| 2 Guests | $189.00 | $289.00 | Included | Included |
| 3 Guests | $189.00 | $239.00 | Included | Included |
| 4 Guests | $169.00 | $199.00 | Included | Included |
| 5 Guests | $139.00 | $179.00 | Included | Included |
| 6 Guests | $129.00 | $149.00 | Included | Included |
| 7 Guests | $119.00 | $139.00 | Included | Included |
**Note** :Our decreased and/or discounted prices noted above are based on the number of participants in your own party on these Semi-Private tours. No discount or refund will apply when sharing the SUV or the VAN with other parties who may sign up for the same tour.
By booking a semi-private SUV or VAN tour, you agree to share the required vehicle with other customers. Also you understand that this guided tour might be narrated in two or more foreign languages in addition to English. Nevertheless, we guarantee your tour even if no other participants sign up for that tour as long as the minimum number of participants is acquired.
You may wish to consider our Private Tours if you need more privacy, comfort and flexibility and do not wish to share the trip with other customers.
By Van: 
| Tour Prices: | Regular Price per person |
Online Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 5 Guests | $166.00 | $139.00 |
| 6 - 9 Guests | $154.00 | $129.00 |
| 10 - 14 Guests | $146.00 | $99.00 |
| Charter Totally Private | $979.00 up to 8 people |
$979.00 |
| Charter Totally Private | $1,299.00 up to 14 people |
$1299.00 |
How To Secure Your Reservation? 
- Brief Description:You can book your tour online to save your time and money. For that, please click on Secure Reservation"and select from the dropdown under "Step 1-Tour Information" this tour:"Muir Woods Escapade Private Tour by 4X SUV". You will first get a receipt from our merchant account as soon as your transaction is approved and then a tour voucher from our office confirming your tour and pick-up time.
- Details:You can secure your booking directly through our secure reservation page (click here) and scroll down to "Step 1-Tour Information" section to choose this tour "Muir Woods Escapade Private Tour by 4X SUV" from the "select tour" drop down menu. Please fill out the credit card information under section "Step 2-Cardholder Information". And then re-enter your hotel or pick-up location addressand the date of your tour under section "Step 3-Submit Reservation". Please check your emailto get our merchant receipt, generated ONLY when transactions are approved! We will also send you a tour voucher prior to your tour confirming your trip, date of the tour and pick up time.
- When transactions are not approved, we simply don't get any information with this regard and therefore, you will not hear from us. Please double check and ensure you get an email from our Merchant account sent to you from: "Authorize.Net Auto-Receipt" <emailreceipts@authorize.net>
- If you don't get an email from <emailreceipts@authorize.net>, please start over with a different credit card and enter the exact billing information related to the required credit card. You may also contact us via email to inquire about your transaction if you don't get this above merchant receipt. However, if you do receive this above email, there will be no need to contact us.
- If you have a special request regarding private custom and large group tours, please contact us or send us a travel request so we assist you with your tour reservation. We will provide you with the with a promotion code to enter on our secure reservation page to take advantage of our group rates, and make your online secure payment to save your time and money!
Our Tour Itinerary
9:00 AM Pick Up
Complimentary pick up and drop off at your hotel in downtown San Francisco, in the Fisherman's Wharf, are,on Van Ness , Japan Town or in Sausalito located in Marin County. Our driver will come to your house or hotel to meet and greet you with a sign displaying your first and last name.You will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or outside depending on the location of your hotel. For instance, at the Four Seasons, Regency or Ritz Carlton Club, we meet our clients downstairs by the doorman area.
9:45 AM - 11:15 A Walking Tour in the Ancient Forest of Redwoods
Travel on the panoramic highway via mill valley back roads to get to Muir Woods National Park round 9:45am. Your entrance fees to Muir Woods National Monument are included. Their rates keep going upbut our rates have not changed for years to make our private tours more affordable for everybody. Take a hike or enjoy an exciting guided walking tour through the giant redwoods with our tour guide. You will also have free time to shop at Muir Woods’ gift shop a have a break in the coffee shop.
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Walking Tour to Muir Beach & Stinson Beach
It’s time to leave Muir Woods national park and head south towards Muir Beach overlook where you will take a hike on picturesque hanging cliffs of Muir Beach overlook on the Oceanside. Afterwards, you will travel west on highway one to visit Stinson Beach where you may also enjoy your lunch. Stinson Beach is large sandy beach where surfers and kite surfers meet but also families with kids. You can either have your lunch break in Stinson Beach or in Bolinas located 8 miles west of Stinson Beach
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Drive to Bolinas for Lunch
The coastal town of Bolinas is located off Californiahighway right on the Pacific Ocean. Bolinas's communityis known for its reclusive residents , artistic heritage and only accessible by unmarked road. Bolinas is also known for itsspirited "bohemian"; community of kite and surfers,some former actors, poets, artists, and authors. Some of Bolinas' houseswerebuilt after the famous GoldRush like Bolinas' saloon –hotel of 1852.
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Mount Tamalpais State Park Adventure
We will now leave Bolinas and head back to Stinson Beach where we will start winding our roads up to Mount TamalpaisState Park, the highest peak in Marin County. This magnificent park offers breathtaking, sweeping andSpectacular views all over all San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean north-south. Optional hiking trails off the beaten path will be suggested before you evenget to Mt Tamalpais park. Great hiking trails that suit the whole family andrecommended for all nature lovers. Once up in Mount Tamalpais state park, there are 2 options as far as walking or hiking to admire this picturesque park; you can either walk on a flat and easy hiking trail accessible to everybody or take a challenging hike through a rocky trail all the way up to the top of the Mountain. Both trails will reveal the spectacular and gorgeous beauty of this magnificent viewpoint
3:30 PM PM Drive via Mill Valley
Mill Valley was once inhabited the native Americans and then by the Spaniards before it became a Mexicanterritory like San Francisco and Sausalito. This small charming community is renowned for its lifestyle and art de vivre , scenic views, marshlands and wealthy community. Mill Valley is known for being a village with a strong artistic heritage whereformer and some present musicians, authors, actors, poets lived.
3:40 PM – Explore Sausalito and its Mediterranean "Art de vivre"life style
After our exciting hike in Mt Tam as we locally called it, we will head back to San Francisco via Sausalito. You can enjoy shopping, walking or dining in Sausalito or spend the rest of the afternoon in this coastal town and then return to San Francisco by ferry. Sausalito has a lot to offer; shopping boutiques, quaint restaurants and shops, boutique wineries, art galleries, a charming houseboats marina, promenades along the picturesque bay . You may require to be dropped off in Sausalito and then return to your hotel in San Franciscoby ferry. Tickets are not included but pretty affordable.
4:20 PM The Golden Gate Bridge - The symbol California
We now leave Sausalito heading back to SF driving by Baker beach and up to Marin Headlands overlook. We will drive through the Golden Gate Bridge where our tour guide will offer you a spectacular photo stop overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay. The Golden Gate Bridge was constructed back in 1937and became the symbol of San Francisco and even California. Capture the sweeping views of San Francisco Bay Area from this gorgeous viewpoint. You can also picture the beautiful Islands of Angel and Alcatraz.
Our driver will now escort you back to your hotel. Thank you very much for your business.
