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Day Trip - Wine Country
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Cable Car Charters
Website URL: www.cablecarcharters.com
Email: Sales@CableCarCharters.com
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Hop Aboard, Ring the Bell, and Have the Time of your Life!
San Francisco's Rolling Landmarks.
At Cable Car Charters we have refurbished one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks, the Cable Car, and put it on wheels for your enjoyment. Cable Car Charters is available for charters and tours around San Francisco and the Bay Area, corporate events and private parties. We can also arrange for the sale and long or short-term lease of a motorized Cable Car anywhere in the world. Give us a call to find out how you can enjoy your next true San Francisco experience aboard San Francisco's rolling landmark.
Today, with over 50 California Street Cars, Cable Car Charters of San Francisco offers deluxe city tours, customized tours and special event charters. Cable Car Charters also offers shuttles and transfers for large groups. Convention and business uses are our specialty. Your group will enjoy not only the beautifully restored cars, but the humor and personality of the drivers as they give you a tour you'll never forget. Use your imagination and experience San Francisco the way it was meant to be experienced--aboard a famous San Francisco cable car. We look forward to providing an exciting event for you!
Hours: Book online or call 7 days a week!
Phone Number: (415) 596-9929
Toll-Free: (800) 562-7383
Address: Tours depart from Union Square (Powell & Geary) and in the Fisherman's Wharf (A. Sabella's Restaurant), 2766 Taylor Street @ Jefferson.
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SkyDive San Francisco
Website URL: www.skydivesf.com/
Email: skydive@skydivesf.com
Tandem Skydiving
Try tandem skydiving for your first adventure. Continue the adventure with a traditional skydiving instruction program.
Take a giant step into the wonderful world of Skydiving. Let Us introduce you to the thrill of unassisted flight.
With our Tandem instruction program, we have developed the safest and most enjoyable way for you to make your first skydive.
Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!
With one hour of orientation and ground instruction,
Ascend to sky dive altitude with your instructor, enjoy an incredible scenic ride over the Northern Californian coast.
Attached to your instructor, you will exit the aircraft on parachute equipment built for two.
Imagine yourself entering the boundless sky in freefall, hearing and feeling the rushing wind as you accelerate to speeds of up to 130 M.P.H.!
This is a low pressure, high thrill skydive. It is a perfect first jump for those wanting an adrenaline adventure.
Hours: Open 7 Days
Phone Number: 707- 894-9241
Address: 220a Airport Road, Cloverdale Airport
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Sterling Vineyards
Website URL: www.sterlingvineyards.com
A visit to Sterling Vinyards is intended to be a top-of -the-world experience. As our guest, you will leave your car and cares at the bottom of the knoll and travel to the top by arial Sky Tram where you begin a self-paced tour of the winery. You can bring a picnic and enjoy our wines on the beautiful terrace. Following the tour, the Visitor's Center, offers Sterling wines in the elegant Main Tasting Room. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will introduce a selection of current releases in a relaxing setting.
Built in the architectural style of the Greek island
of Mykonos, the Sterling Vineyards winery sits dramatically on top of a
300-foot knoll just south of Napa Valley's northernmost town, Calistoga. Its white, monastic
buildings contrast sharply with the dark green of
the trees that cover the knoll. Visitors are carried
up to the winery by aerial tramway and treated to
a spectacular view of the valley below, as well as
a close-up look at the Napa Valley's most dramatic
and recognizable winery. The panorama is
awe-inspiring and peaceful, punctuated only by the
peal of Sterling's antique English bells
Hours: Open every day from 10:30-4:30
except Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year's Day.
Phone Number: 800-726-6136
Toll-Free: 800-726-6136
Address: 1111 Dunaweal Lane
Between Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail
One-half mile South of Calistoga
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Super Sightseeing Tours
Discount: 3.00 Off Any Sightseeing Tour
Website URL: www.supersightseeing.com
Email: info@supersightseeing.com
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Best One Day Tours in San Francisco.
San Francisco Deluxe City Tour:
Approximately 3-1/2 hours.
Departures Daily: 10:00am and 2:00pm.
Pickup: 9:15am to 9:40am, and 1:15pm to 1:40pm.
Enjoy the beauty of everyone's favorite city, starting with a
drive along the waterfront with its view of San Francisco Bay. The
tour features the major attractions of San Francisco.
The Tour concludes at Fisherman's Wharf, where you can choose
to remain or be returned to your hotel.
Stops will be made for picture taking. There will be an
extended stop at the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate
Park. * *
* * Small admission charge at Japanese Tea Garden not included.
Deluxe City Tour and Bay Cruise
Add approximately one hour.
Deluxe City Tour and Alcatraz:
Add approximately two hours. Only available with 10:00am tour.
From Pier 41, the Blue and Gold ferry boat sails to
Alcatraz Island. These prices are subject to change
without notice. Tour includes pickup and return to
your hotel.
Alcatraz audio tape included in Tour price.
*Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view,
tour route may be altered.
Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods, and Sausalito:
Approximately 3-1/2 hours.
Departures Daily: 10:00am and 2:00pm
Pickup: 9:15am to 9:40am, and 1:15pm to 1:40pm
After a trip across the Golden Gate Bridge and a stop to
view San Francisco from Vista Point, we will visit Muir
Woods. This national monument is the site of a virgin forest
of California Coast Redwood trees, among the oldest and tallest
on earth. The village of Sausalito will be the next stop.
Time is given for browsing and shopping in the picturesque artist
colony nestled on the northern shores of San Francisco Bay.
Wine Country Tour:
Approximately nine hours.
Departures Daily: 9:00am
Pickup: 8:15am to 8:40am
Begin this memorable day with a trip across the Golden
Gate Bridge on the way to the historic Wine Region of
Northern California. A Wine Tour and Wine Tasting in
wineries in both the Sonoma and Napa Valleys fill the day.
The return to San Francisco is by way of the Bay Bridge.
Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive™
Approximately 11 hours.
Departures: Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat, 9:00am
Pickup: 8:15am to 8:40am
Leaving San Francisco we travel south along California's
famous coast Highway 1 by the towns of Santa Cruz and
Capitola with spectacular views of Monterey Bay.
Arriving on the Monterey Peninsula there will be time for
shopping,picture taking and lunch before continuing on
to the 17-Mile Drive™ with stops for pictures along the way.
Ample time will be allowed during the tour to visit Carmel
and Steinbeck's "Cannery Row" in Monterey, home of the Aquarium.
Yosemite National Park:
Approximately 13 1/2 hours.
$96 Adult, $56 Child (5-11), $90 Senior citizen 60+
Departures: Tue, Thu, Sun, 7:00am
Pickup: 6:15am to 6:45am
After crossing the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge we
continue a scenic drive through the Great Central Valley of
California. Following the Merced River we climb the majestic
Sierra Nevada mountain range and enter Yosemite National
Park. Ample time is scheduled to visit the scenic wonders of
Yosemite Valley.
Tour subject to availibilty.
The Super Tour:
Approximately eight hours.
San Francisco deluxe city tour plus Muir Woods
and Sausalito.
Departures Daily: 10:00am
Pickup: 9:15am to 9:40am
This All Day Tour incorporates all of the features of the
Deluxe City Tour and the Muir Woods/Sausalito Tour.
This is a must for visitors of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bay cruise available with this tour for additional $10.
Hours: Open 7 Days
Phone Number: 415-353-5310
Toll-Free: 888-868-7788
Fax : 415-550-1492
Address: Fishermans Wharf Office: 2627 Taylor St at Northpoint
2627 Taylor @ Northpoint (FISHERMANS WHARF)
Or See your Hotel Concierge, Bellman or Desk Clerk for Reservations.
Or Call 415-353-5310
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Mumm Napa Valley
Website URL: www.mummnapavalley.com
Come see what happens when France meets California.
Enjoy the unspoiled beauty driving along the Silverado Trail until
just past the Oakville Crossroads, where you'll see the
rustic winery buildings of Mumm Napa Valley on your left.
There, overlooking a mid-valley panorama of vineyards all
the way to the Mayacamas Mountains to the west, we
invite you to sip a flute of sparkling wine on the patio, or
take a tour of the winery and galleries.
Mumm Cuvée Napa has two photography galleries. The Ansel Adams
Collection features the permanent exhibition: "The Story of a
Winery", Adams' look into winemaking and winery life. The
Wildwood Gallery offers rotating exhibitions of fine photographic art year round.Connecting the two galleries is the John Wilson White
installation "A Look into the Cuvée" which takes an
intimate look at Senior Winemaker Greg Fowler, and one busy day during harvest.
Be sure to come see us as soon as you can. We elcome you to take one of our tours, which have been called unrivaled in Napa Valley. Along the way you will enjoy the spectacular view from the glass-walled salon and sunny terrace.
Hours: Open Daily 10am to 5pm
Guided Group tours hourly - 10am to 3pm
Phone Number: 707-942-3434
Toll-Free: 800-mum-napa
Fax : 707-942-3467
Address: 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford CA 94573
Between Oakville Crossroad and
Rutherford Crossing
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Napa Valley Wine Train
Website URL: www.winetrain.com
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"One of the World's Most Magnificent Trains"
WINE TRAIN ROUTE
A 3-hour, 36 mile round-trip, excursion from the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and back to Napa.
CUISINE
Guests enjoy the freshest and finest ingredients available prepared on board in a classic continental style with California overtones. The custom designed kitchen car includes observation windows to view preparation. Luncheon offers four entree choices. The Dinner Excursion features an "Intermezzo" of home~made Sorbet in addition to the four entree choices. A vegetarian entree option is available for both Luncheon or Dinner. Special dietary needs can be accommodated in most cases with advance notification of at least 72-hours.
"EARLY LUNCHEON" with BRUNCH OFFERING:
Start your Saturday & Sunday early with a 3-course brunch or lunch option in the Gourmet Express or Vista Dome during excursion between Napa and St. Helena past Rutherford... home of Neibaum~Coppola & Beaulieu Vineyards Wineries and have the afternoon free!
VISTA DOME VINTNERS LUNCHEON GOURMET SERIES:
Ever popular ...and often first to sell out ... this gourmet dining excursion features a special Guest Vintner who 'joins forces' with our Chef, Kelly Macdonald, to specially pair their unique talents and further provide guests an opportunity to have fun ... and learn at the same time. Appetizers are served in the Vista Dome Car during the northbound trip while the Guest Vintner shares insights and samples of their wines. The four-course gourmet meal is continued during the southbound journey with a paired wine for each course.
"GOURMET EXPRESS" LUNCHEON:
Enjoy 3-course meals freshly prepared onboard ... choose from two seatings ...either northbound for first seating or southbound for second seating aboard lavishly restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining & Lounge cars. Package includes an informal Wine Tasting Seminar with two varietals in McKinstry Station prior to boarding. All guests can tour the cars and have the option of visiting the Wine Tasting Car.
DOMAINE CHANDON SPARKLING WINERY TOUR & GOURMET LUNCHEON:
Enjoy a gourmet luncheon in an elegant Dining Car as you journey northbound through the Napa Valley. Southbound guests are moved into a Lounge Car for dessert while awaiting arrival in Yountville. Guests disembark for private shuttle to Domaine Chandon Winery. Staff of Domaine provide a private one hour tour and tasting prior to returning to the wine train station for afternoon tea & shopping. This package is "fill-in" seating and includes the wine tasting seminar in the station prior to boarding, 3-course meal, coffee, tea, service charge, sales tax, train fare, 4-wine tasting & tour.
GRGICH HILLS WINERY TOUR & GOURMET LUNCHEON:
First seating guests disembark after completing the main courses of the gourmet luncheon for a private tour & tasting at Grgich Hills Winery adjacent the tracks in Rutherford ... Wine Train Staff accompany guests along with a personal Winery Hospitality Guide for private tour and exclusive tasting of (4) of the winery's award~winning wines ... one hour later the train returns for boarding. Guests enjoy dessert & coffee for the one hour southbound journey back to Napa. This package is "fill-in" seating and includes wine tasting seminar in station prior to boarding (except on some special events). All guests may tour the Railcars, including the optional Wine Tasting Car. Scheduled Monday-Friday, unless the train is chartered to private groups.
CHAMPAGNE VISTA DOME GOURMET LUNCHEON:
View the scenic Napa Valley in "elevated style" aboard this elegant 1947 "glass~topped" dining car...4-courses for luncheon and a 'welcome' glass of Napa Valley's premier sparkling wines is included. Package includes wine tasting seminar in station prior to boarding (except on some special events). All guests can tour the cars and have the option of visiting the Wine Tasting Car.
SILVERADO CAR:
The Napa Valley Wine Train introduces the newest Railcar with an 'American Frontier' theme of decor and cuisine. The Silverado Railcar will operate "open-air" dining for the luncheon excursions daily with 'slide-open' windows for guests to enjoy the fabulous year-round climate of the Napa Valley. To reflect California's rich frontier heritage, the decorations feature a historical photographic collection of "Hollywood Western Movie Stars," donated to Wine Train owner Vincent DeDomenico by Robert Redford. Adorning the walls throughout the Railcar is gear from the 'Cowboy trade', furthering the 'early West' theme. In addition to having a completely different décor from other Pullman Dining, Parlor or Vista Dome Cars, the 'a la carte' menu is also a big departure. Chef Kelly Macdonald and staff have a state-of-the-art railcar kitchen with grill for "ranch-style" cooking. Passengers can now add "fresh air" to their scenic ride!
EVENING EXCURSION OPTIONS
CHAMPAGNE VISTA DOME GOURMET DINNER:
View the scenic Napa Valley in "elevated style" aboard this elegant 1947 "glass~topped" dining car...4-course meal with an intermezzo and a 'welcome' glass of Napa Valley's premier sparkling wine is included. All guests can tour the Railcars in between courses and enjoy a 'leg stretch' visit to the Wine Tasting Car.
"GOURMET EXPRESS" DINNER:
Enjoy 4-course meal with an intermezzo either northbound for first seating or southbound for second seating aboard lavishly restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining & Lounge cars. All guests can tour the Railcars and have the option of visiting the Wine Tasting Car.
MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE & GOURMET DINNER:
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre features a complete four-course gourmet dinner aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining and lounge cars, with actors attired in 1915 era costumes. The five course meal, service charges, sales tax, train fare and show is $135.00 per person price for this fill-in seating program.. Group rates are available forexisiting dates or for customized dates and vary based upon time of year and day of week). Cocktails and wine are available at an additional price and are subject to service charge and sales tax.
VISTA DOME APPELLATION DINNER SERIES:
Award~winning, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonal "joins of forces" with Napa Valley Wine Train Wine Educator, Brent Trojan to provide a diverse 5~course gourmet dinner menu specially paiired to complement the regional wines for the eveing. & the elevated views from the Vista Dome Car of the Napa Valley as a part of this fill-in seating program.
VISTA DOME "MOONLIGHT ESCAPADE" DINNER SERIES:
Imagine moonlight, stars, elevated scenic views and a fabulous "aphrodisiac" menu ... all you need is the right company for this relaxing three hour dinner excursion. Award~winning, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonal "joins of forces" with Napa Valley Wine Train Wine Educator, Brent Trojan to provide a diverse 5~course gourmet dinner menu specially paired to complement the regional wines for the evening.
SUNDAY DINNER CONCERT SERIES:
Now entering the 9th Season ... Napa Valley Wine Train teams with MLA Events for a fabulous line-up bringing a combination of 'old favorites' and new musicians from SF Bay Area's vast array of talent. Each two-hour performance begins in the comfort of the Napa Valley Wine Train Station and concludes with a deliciously crafted four- or five-course meal on board the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman Dining and Lounge cars. Prior to boarding these "Bay Area favorites" will be available to autograph purchased copies of their latest releases ... always a great way to commemorate a great evening of 'food, fun & music'!
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS:
Parents are treated to a quiet, uninterrupted gourmet five-course dinner, while children are entertained by a professional care provider in a separate Railcar with games, movies, and a meal. Now in it's 10th year, this popular dinner excursion package is available twice monthly on Fridays during the school year, Sundays in the summer ... with special dates such as Father's Day, Thanksgiving weekend and more. Children ages 3 to 12 are FREE (one child per paid adult). Additional children are $15.00 each.
Phone Number: 707.253.2111
Toll-Free: 800.427.4124
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