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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Union Square Departure Location
478 Post St.
Arrive by 7:25 AM to check-in
Bus Departs at 7:40 AM
Although there is no physical location, you'll find Encore Café situated right next door. For boarding the bus, simply head across the street to meet our representative and board the bus.
Itinerary
1
Union Square
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
2
Van Ness Avenue
Famous for being used as a firebreak, by the US Army during the 1906 earthquake and fire.
3
Cow Hollow
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.
4
Crissy Field
Driving above Crissy Field it gives a great vantage of the San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
5
Golden Gate Bridge
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.
6
Marin County
Entering Robin Williams tunnel as we exit travelers get a view of Sausalito.
7
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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
8
Sausalito Boardwalk
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
9
Pier 39
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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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.
