We booked a Yosemite trip with a 6:20 AM pickup and, per instructions, arrived early at 5:57 AM. Then we stood there--waiting, with zero communication until 6:42 AM, when we were finally told the trip was canceled due to weather. Let's be clear: the weather wasn't a surprise. Rain had been forecast for days. The only surprise was this company's complete failure to plan or communicate. There was no advance notice, no courtesy update, and no way to reach an actual person that morning despite multiple attempts. Canceling a trip is understandable. Leaving customers stranded early in the morning with no information and no support is not. This was disorganized, unprofessional and frankly inexcusable. We ended up booking with another company. Avoid if you value your time, your plans, or basic communication. read more

My husband and I like to thank our tour guide Lana for giving us a wonderful experience at Yosemite National park over the weekend. She was very attentive to all 10 members of the group including us,and kind ,professional throughout the entire tour . She shared lot of interesting information about the park which made our first visit there very enriching and memorable thank you Lana for making this trip unforgettable. read more

I had Annie as my tour guide for the 2-day Yosemite tour, and she was awesome. She was very knowledgeable about the area's history and gave us plenty of helpful tips for the second "explore on your own" day at Yosemite. The tour itself was pretty epic as well - we stopped at several famous/stunning spots in Yosemite Valley. I'd highly recommend the 2-day Yosemite tour. read more

The 3-day trip tour to Yosemite was amazing! Lawton was a great tour guide with lots of information to share with us about the history of the place, park information, recommendations, etc. He was very attentive to all our needs. The trip schedule was well organized with amazing views, hikes and enough free time to explore what each of us wanted. I expected a more complete meal with the lunches they provided, but it was ok. Highly recommended! read more

I highly recommend the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour. I loved the majesty of the redwoods - absolutely spectacular! And Sausalito was an interesting contrast with mostly man-made sights like the harbor, a sea of boats, restaurants, quaint shops, galleries, homes perched precariously on hills, etc. It was nice to not have to deal with logistics - navigating/driving, making reservations, finding parking. An added bonus was all the interesting facts and sightseeing tips Sam shared. I'm not usually the touristy type but I'm really glad I took this tour. read more

My family took the private 4 day Yosemite Sierra's trip. Our tour guide Brandon was well versed on the history of the area. We found him flexible for our schedule. Most importantly he was very considerate and accommodating to our elderly parents who joined us for this trip. For his thoughtfulness we highly recommend him and will be doing future tours with Incredible Adventures. read more

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My wife and I did the Muir Woods and Sausalito package on 05Sep21...Our guide, Jake (I think this was his name, was just awesome! Jake did a narrative of the history of both locations and also personally engaged, which was very nice... Knowledgeable and down to earth! Cost of quality is on the mark... Highly recommend this tour service, guide, and package. read more

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I wasn't sure if paying for a guided camping tour would be worth it, but it definitely was and I would recommend using Incredible Adventures to do it! As a parent, I was so relieved and grateful that I didn't have to plan anything out, the food or things to do, and I finally got to enjoy the experience along with my kids. Our guide was Sam and he was soo awesome! He was a huge reason it was so successful. Sam was patient with us during the more difficult hike, knowledgeable, kind, passionate about his job, and very organized. He did a great job keeping everyone on schedule and making sure everything flowed smoothly and was flexible at the same time. We enjoyed every day of our 3 day Yosemite trip! The only thing I wished the company could do different is be specific about what type of weather changes to expect at the different elevations because it was a bit drastic and we weren't prepared for that as first timers. read more

First and foremost, if you take anything from these reviews, this isn't a "Tour" Company like advertised, its a shuttle service. They pick you up, and drop you off. In the case of Muir woods, they aren't actually even allowed to give tours! We had a good time, but the only credit I can give to them is picking us up and dropping us off so we didn't have to drive. You're essentially paying for a shuttle and the admission, which for us worked out, but don't expect an actual tour. I booked the half day trip to Muir woods and honestly, it was pretty nice! The trip was the perfect length, we got there and back smoothly, and Muir woods was absolutely beautiful! If you're in SF and need to get out for a few hours, this was worth it!! Our guide was very polite and fairly knowledgeable though a little more information about the GG Bridge or Muir woods would of been great. Everything about SF has been great when dealing with Covid, however there was a passenger in our van that didn't wear his mask during the trip, and I wish the guide would of said anything at all about it. The 3/5 rating is for not enforcing the masking in the small van mostly, though I do wish there would of been more commentary about things we were seeing too. read more

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I only have 5,000 words? I could write an entire novel about how incredible this experience was. I did the three day hiking/camping adventure in Yosemite. Five stars isn't enough, this trip was truly amazing from start to finish. This is the best way to see Yosemite, especially if you are traveling solo and only have a limited time to visit. Three days is really only enough time for a taste of Yosemite, going with this group was the perfect way to maximize every minute. I'm not an "outdoorsy" gal by nature. The only time I have ever been camping was at a music festival. When I was looking for things to do in California following a work conference in SF, Yosemite just kept calling my name. I booked with Incredible Adventures, because it was much cheaper and safer than trying to plan a solo adventure. We had nine people on our trip, plus our guide Rourke. There was one couple, but the rest of us were solo travelers all from different countries. Rourke told us that his last groups have had more families, so the mix of your group really just depends on the week you sign up for. Our first and last days were a lot of driving, but we made several stops that helped pass the time. It was so great that Rourke had freedom to set our schedule so we never felt rushed and we could alter our plans in the moment based on the vibe of the group. My group always chose the more "adventurous" option presented to us and never regretted our decision. The hikes we did were Mariposa Grove, Cathedral Lakes, and the Mist Trail (came down on the JMT). This trip can cater to a pretty wide variety of ages. I do advise that you are fit enough to hike 9-10miles. Most of us were novice to intermediate hikers in our late 20s-early 30s. We also had two experienced hikers in their late 40s/early 50s. I was thankful to be in shape enough to enjoy the experience and to have the energy to keep going with another challenging hike the next day. About the camping- if you are imagining a pitch black site in the woods, you might be a little disappointed to know that you are in a camping space shared with an RV park. The night sky was still "ooh and ahh" worthy, but the overhead lights around the lot make it difficult for your eyes to really adjust to get the ultimate night sky experience. The tradeoff to not having the dazzling night sky, was having access to plumbing and HOT showers with pretty great water pressure. I'll take it! A hotel was just a short walk from our campsite. It had a gift shop with snacks, a restaurant, and a pool that we could use. We all got our souvenirs from this gift shop and ate at the restaurant one night. I preferred the chicken tacos we cooked together over the restaurant meal. Most of us shared a tent with one other person. We were given the option to pitch more tents for our group if anyone wanted a solo tent, but we declined and just picked a roommate. Since it is a shared campsite there is the potential for it to be pretty noisy depending on your neighbors. The first night we were next to a rowdy bunch which made it hard for me to go to sleep. Talking to others in our group, I was the only one that had any issues falling asleep with their noise. Since this was my first time camping I expected it to be difficult to fall asleep. If you are a light sleeper like me you may want earplugs. A few things that I recommend to enhance your experience- + Get to know the people in your group. Don't be shy! My trip was even more enjoyable getting to make international friendships as we helped each other around camp and explored the wilderness together. + Bring a large water bottle or even better a camelback. I had an 84oz camelback inside of my backpack. That was more than enough each day. You will want at least 2L, you can't refill mid-hike. + Use a backpack large enough to carry Tupperware containing your sandwich for lunch, sun screen, bug spray, possibly a light jacket, and anything else you think you might need for a 4-6 hour hike. + Bring serious bug spray. The hike to Cathedral Lakes was incredible, but it would have been unbearable without bug spray. (Sunscreen too) + Don't expect cell phone service, you will be disappointed. Plan ahead and embrace your time screen-free. + Take a book or other screen-free car entertainment. + Bring a battery pack. There is a USB charger in the van, but that's it for your charging options. + Ask questions! Without having the ability to Google every question that popped in our head, we really put Rourke to the test! His knowledge was incredible and he constantly provided trivia that we wouldn't have even known to ask about. Again, hands down one of the coolest adventures I've ever been on. I absolutely recommend this trip to anyone looking to see Yosemite with only a few days to do it. Our guide was incredible, the trip was well organized without being overly planned. Oh, and Yosemite in person is better than any picture you've seen. You've just gotta experience it. read more

My husband and I did the 2 day tour to Yosemite with Incredible Adventures (via Viator). The trip was exactly as described. There were only 4 of us on the tour so it was very casual. James was our driver/guide and provided us options on what we could do for the two days. We stopped at a grocery on the way to buy lunch and snack supplies and did the same on the return trip. I felt like we had plenty of time to see what we wanted and did a few hikes, but if you're a hard core hiker you would probably need more time in the park. Overall, it was a great experience! Highly recommend. read more

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On the plus side, our driver Buck got us into Yosemite & we saw many amazing sights. The granite formations topped the list. We also enjoyed seeing the various waterfalls & the sequoias & the river. On the negative side, Buck was terrible when it came to communicating with us or providing anything close to service. We have traveled all over the world & have had dozens of guides & tour directors. Our "guide" for Incredible Adventures ranks among the worst. The even bigger problem was with the motel we were placed in. The next morning after sleeping there, my stomach & back & neck were all covered in bites. 50 bites in all! When we got to San Francisco, I went to a doctor & he diagnosed the problem as bed bugs. He gave me 3 medications to use. This incident had major repercussions on our vacation. Not only did I have to apply antiseptic cream twice a day, but I wasn't able to enjoy the trip because of the constant itching. read more

We had an incredible time and would definitely recommend. Our guide, Ilene was amazing! We did the Muir Woods, Napa and Sonoma tour. Ilene was very knowledgeable of SF and the sites, personable, and fun. She shared so much insight with enthusiasm. There was one person on the trip who shared that this was her 4th time with Incredible Adventures. Sam was in training and I'm sure will be an amazing guide with Incredible Adventures as well. Thank you IA for a wonderful experience. read more

Do not recommend this company... The company canceled the tour the day before because of staffing issues.. I guess management needs to improve. Thank you for ruin my son's trip ....Waiting for my refund read more

We had a great time on our Incredible Adventures Muir Woods and Sonoma tour! Our tour guide/driver Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience. We really enjoyed spending the day with him, learning lots of interesting info about the places we visited and things along the route. We were the only couple on this tour because the others canceled last-minute. We started in SF at around 8:10am and did a quick stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Then to Muir Woods, followed by Robledo Winery. Both stops were totally awesome! We've been to about 6 wineries in Sonoma, and Robledo is now our favorite. We stopped for lunch in Sonoma Square (we recommend Hare & the Hatter Sausage Emporium), then went to Homewood winery and finished with beer at Carneros Brewing Company. Homewood was very good, and Carneros was just okay (we are beer snobs). We returned to SF at around 6:15pm. This was the first tour of this kind that we've been on. Definitely worth a little splurge - it was nice not to have to plan anything for a day, and of course having a DD for wine tastings is always a good thing. We really recommend this tour!! read more

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What an incredible 2-Day adventure!! Jud was our guide, host, trip conversationalist , and intermittent comedy relief! Even as local SF residents, Jud shared some very insightful commentary about the city and region. We made stops along the way checking to ensure each passenger was comfortable throughout the trip. Once we reached Yosemite, Jud took us all out on hikes and shared his knowledge and experience of the park and stories along the way. We were encouraged by Jud to watch the movie Free Solo which we did immediately when we got home :). Jud ensured each individual party had what they needed including checking us all into our rooms without any hassle. We had a very entertaining group and Jud made sure everyone enjoyed the experience -- We highly recommend using Incredible Adventures for your next Bay Area excursion and try and make a request for Jud - he'll absolutely make the trip an incredible experience! read more

We're from SoCal on a short, turnaround trip and decided to do a quick tour of the Bay Area: Muir Woods (oldest/tallest trees) and wine country (Sonoma & Napa). Eileen was our, homegrown, local and awesomely energetic/informative Tour Guide; Sam was her trainee. We were picked up at the RIU Hotel by the Piers in a 15-passenger van (and the only reason why I didn't give a 5-Star rating as I would have preferred a Sprinter Van ;) We visited 2 wineries, which included wine tastings - and loved the art-gallery tasting room of Ru Vango (the paintings were AMAZING!!!). Highlights were getting to know Eileen & Sam, and meeting the new visitors (from all over the world: Japan, Singapore, Bulgaria, Egypt, Chicago, etc). I left/lost my favorite sport/head cap and they actually found, saved, and shipped it back for me (reasonably, at my cost). I would highly recommend Eileen, and would do it again with Family & Friends. Hassle free, relaxing, and highly informative. Thanks for helping us make the most of our time in the Bay Area on the weekend of June 14, 2024 !!!) read more

We did the trip to Muir Woods with Parker. He was so informative as went out of the city and toward the forest. Really seemed to be able to gauge the audience to see when to talk and when to not. He played a great podcast for us. Only suggestion would be to stop at the two lookouts along the winding road. Would have loved some good photos there. read more

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So amazing. Lana was so Knowledgable. She made our trip well worth while. Great bang for your Buck. Tip your Tour Guides!! The Woods were perfect. read more

We had been to Muir Woods and Saucilito before. It was the tour guides information sharing that made the trip. Thank you very much.

Excellent two-day trip to Yosemite. I highly recommend taking Ron as your tour guide. He's a solid driver and a terrific - and super fun - guide. read more

We got a call the night before our tour telling us that they didn't have enough people booked for our tour, so they were going to try and move us over to one of their competitor's tours. Another 30 minutes go by and they call us back saying that because we hadn't seen the email they had sent us (on 5 pm on a Sunday while on vacation), that they had to cancel our tour since there wasn't anymore room on other tours. Totally blamed it on us. What made it worse was this tour was scheduled for Valentine's Day, and it was our last day of vacation. We couldn't plan anything for later in the week, so we really wish they would've cancelled the trip sooner so we could've found new plans earlier. Luckily our wonderful hotel recommended going with Tower Tours and they took us to the Muir Woods on same day notice. Highly recommend using that company rather than Incredible Adventures. read more

My friend and I took one day tour to Yosemite this summer (late August). It was so beautiful but we would recommend to stay there longer than one day. We had 2 and a half hour to walk around but it was not enough to take any major trail. This is what you should consider beforw taking any tour: Summer might be too dry that many water falls and lakes dry up. I mentioned above that you should stay there more than one day. You can buy lunch and quick dinner at super market that guide will take you. Its cheap and good. Sit on the RIGHT of the bus, you will get a better sleep there since the sun wont shine directly into your eyes. Consider taking a blind fold. Dont expect too much if you go one day. Taking bike is a also a very good option. You can explore more in shorter time span. read more

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Highly recommend the Yosemite Valley Orientation tour and Incredible Adventures. I booked this at the last minute and the staff was super helpful and knowledgeable. It saved me a lot of time researching so I could spend more time having fun! read more

We did the Muir Woods, Napa, and Sonoma tour, and had a great time with Eileen as our guide! She picked us up right at our hotel which was so convenient. Throughout the tour, she was very personable with our group and knowledgeable about the sites, sharing many interesting facts and stories along the way which made the trip extra fun and memorable. She went above and beyond to ensure that everyone on the tour felt valued by showing interest in where we were from and even playing music based on our different countries as we traveled which was really fun and thoughtful. She was always a step ahead to ensure that things went smoothly for us, such as doing the better scenic stop at the end of the tour for the Golden Gate since it wasn't quite open in the morning, and was willing to answer any questions and offer additional assistance even after the tour if we had questions while still in the city! She was always willing to take pictures for everyone too and seemed happy to do so. We were truly impressed by her and pleasantly surprised by all the care and attention we received! read more

Fantastic way to see Yosemite. 2 days was perfect trip length and IA have the details covered very well, no misses. Extremely knowledgeable guides (Parker was the best!). Don't waste time shopping tours, we did. These guys are too notch. read more

Prices for lunches with entrance at Yosemite the last Labor Day 9/7/20 way too expensive $ 15.00 for a bag and a few snacks nothing else. It should given more time for taking pictures at good spots read more

Very good option to go to Yosemite National Park, I couldn't buy the park entry ticket, so I decided to buy a day tour from Incredible Adventures "Orientation Tour", everything was super easy and nice, the Van was super clean, comfortable and always on-time, the tour guide was very friendly and she knew about the park very well. My tour was on 8-8-2020. Highly recommended. read more

For my last day in CA I wanted to spend it exploring Muir Woods and Sausalito. Having booked with GetYourGuide in the past I called them to confirm the details (their page listed 2 similar tours with this itinerary, different prices and different pickup points) and was reassured that both are good and guaranteed tours, no minimum participation required (there was 2 in my party). I purchased the more expensive 5-hr tour not knowing the local operator was Incredible Adventures. They cancelled my tour last minute. I understand cancellations for safety reasons but because no one else wanted their tour?! Especially since having done my due diligence to pre-confirm that it's guaranteed?! They arranged an alternative tour for me but not after a lot of stress and trouble with pickup mixups, but ultimately it was also the WRONG TOUR they sent us to. This company is a joke, make sure you read the other reviews and save yourself from their incompetence and unreliability. read more

We did the Muir Woods and wine tasting tour. We must say, Brittany is the best tour guide we have ever had, and we've done many tours! She brought an amazing energy to the whole day. We had a great time on the tour. Sonoma is a lovely town and the wine tasting had amazing views and amazing wines! Would recommend to everyone! read more

This Silicon Valley tour was going to be the highlight of our trip, what a total disappointment. The guide was friendly, but I expected we'd learn at least a little something along the way. We were on a trip with trainees who did not yield their seats to guests, so guests were in the last row of the bus, with a sliver of a view. On the last leg, one of the more mature trainees finally offered her seat. Unless you're keen on visiting the Apple visitors center (aka store) and Google store, skip this trip. You can Uber to the Computer Museum for less than half the cost. Called weeks ago to express my disappointment and never heard back. read more

Took a tour in January 2017 and was promptly picked up from the St. Regis hotel within the time interval which was specified. Tour guide kept us entertained with fun facts and knowledge throughout the trip and suggested hikes for the more athletic among us to go on when we arrived at Yosemite. Ample stops for pictures, food, etc. Was originally skeptical of taking a tour vs driving myself, but, have no regrets and am super glad we chose Incredible Adventures. read more

I love these guys. So much, in fact, that i've done the wine country/muir woods tour twice. The drivers are awesome, it's a small group in a van together, and they will never do the same tour twice...in other words, on the wine tour you will never go to the same winery as before...and if you've never been on one of their tours, you will be guaranteed to find a new winery that you absolutely LOVE. I've never taken any of their other tours but i definietly will the next time i need to take some company out. Yeah, you may think "i'm a local, why would i take a tour?" maybe. i may not take any of the other tours, i may just drive them myself...but the wine tour...i could never ask for a better designated driver. on my last tour i took a friend who had come to visit me from indiana. the weather was awful (holy muddy muir woods) but it was an absolutely amazing trip. there were 4 couples in the van with us two girls and we chatted with each couple separately at each winery. very low-key, very quiet migling. by the end of the day (pick up at 8am, drop off at 8 pm...) we were all riding back from sonoma singing songs, telling stories and having a rip roaring good time. the dynamic of these tours is definitely because of the awesome drivers (who know everything about the area, the wineries, muir woods, and are also super chill), the great company, and the cozy number of people. I LOVE this tour! read more

Well let me start off why I'm giving two stars only. The Van they took us on was horrible as far as comfort . The shocks in the front I guess were worn out but we kept bouncing up and down and in the back of the bus It was hot . I don't know if the ac was not working but I did let Randy our guide know and he made an effort but still same result . Second I thought it was going to be a tour guide but really it was a shuttle bus. Pick us up, stop 30 min for lunch . Get in the bus drop us off at the park for us to roam around for 3 hours and get back in the bus. Sorry don't mean to be negative but the ride was horrible. I suggest upgrade the Chevy bus so you won't have this problem. The park was amazing though . Breathtaking and the waterfalls were at there best because of the all the snow they have this year. read more

My partner and I spent a steep $156 for the Muir Woods/Sonoma wine tour and were less than impressed to say the least. First of all, our driver named Tom was late picking us up at our hotel to begin the nightmare. Then, we were promised a trip to Muir Woods per the website for Bay City Tours that would last until noon; however, we were advised by our driver Tom to be back to our van by 11 am and make sure we eat something as we will be visiting 3 wineries in Sonoma County. We felt rushed and were unable to cover at least half of the trails while at Muir Woods, and we were disappointed in the promise that was made to stay until noon, and felt we had to gobble down a cheese sandwich in order to return to the bus by 11 am, but we arrived on time. After visiting the first winery, we returned to our shuttle promptly and actually were first to return to the van. Then, at the second winery held in the Sonoma square, Tom pulled into a parking lot and advised we had "an hour or so" to return to the van by 2:10 pm. The time was just after 1 pm. We visited two wineries, within the large square, and then realized it was about 10 after 2 pm, and were only halfway through sampling 3 out of 6 wines. My partner said she remembers Tom stating he was laid back and casual, and give or take 15 or so minutes, he would be fine with waiting for anyone, especially since we had returned early on the previous tours. However, it was not the case this time. We returned to the parking lot and were appalled when the van had already left for the next winery. A woman asked if we were on the Incredible Adventures tour and said they had just left 10 minutes before, not half hour or "so" before, but 10 minutes. I promptly called the company and complained to Kyle who also had previously called me three days before the tour to ask if we dont mind picking another day to take this horrible tour, to which I replied, we could not as that is the only day we had available. Kyle stated he would call Tom and call us back. He also already knew we had been left there in an unfamiliar place and said he would talk to Tom as this type of thing has never happened before, and have him pick us up within 15 minutes. Tom arrived 20 minutes later, and acted like nothing was wrong. We went to the next winery, and got back to the van early once again, and were amazed at what happened next! Tom, did a special favor for a tourist (a cute, young woman from Boston) by taking her back to the original winery and leaving 10 or so people at the previous winery while we were in the van. I couldnt believe my eyes! This man who left us did a special favor for a woman who should have purchased wine while at the winery we had already visited, while leaving everyone else behind. I would NEVER EVER recommend this company to anyone. The only reason I gave this company even one star was due to the wineries we visited. The people who served us were knowledgeable, friendly, and had acknowledged our grief and horrible way we had been treated by saying this type of thing had never happened before. Considering this tour was our first wine tour, it definitely left a bad taste in our mouth for wine tasting with this company. Our stay in San Francisco was awesome, but I would never recommend this company! We didnt get as much as an apology for our horrible, and very rude way we were treated!! We also have been treated very very well and homophobia has not been an issue given all of the places we have visited while in San Francisco. All I can say is, our adventure was incredible allright, incredibly homophobic and disrespectful. read more

I did the One Day Tour to Yosemite. Everything went as described. Chris, our guide, was awesome and very knowledgeable! My respect, driving, talking and keeping everybody at good mood over the whole 9 hours of pure travelling. The weather was great, the time was just enough to go by bus to mirror lake stop, walk straight to the lake and all the way back to the bus enjoying the scenery. The only aspect that could be enhanced is the point for the interim stop ("fruit stand"). I would rather stop at a real farm stand instead of a small town supermarket. There were lots of them along the road even showing toilet signs. The fresh fruits looked juicy and tasty. All in all, I can recommend this tour, especially when travelling alone or having little time, although the price is quite high. read more

i took the Yosemite tour in late April 2021. Mitch was my tour guide. Super nice guy. the trio was def worth the money. Great experience.

Flexible. Friendly. Worth every penny. My tour guide was Greg and he was fantastic! I've been on a lot of tours, but this was the best! read more

Kate our tour guide rocks! She was very knowledgeable and patient with our fun group! This tour was a great value with a small group. Two winery stops, Peter Cellars was my favorite! The wine was tasty and the views were amazing! I would highly recommend this company! read more

We did the 3 day tour of Yosemite, with Mitch as our tour guide. I can't speak highly enough of the trip, or the guide. Mitch was a wealth of knowledge and good fun to hang out with. The places we were taken to we just awesome, and we were really able to make the most of the short time there. We did quite a few walks, and one big hike that was a path less travelled, which made for a wonderful day out without having to battle the crowds. Highly highly recommended. read more