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Big Sur Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Big Sur California: Pacific Coast Highway Self-Drive Tour
Big Sur Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Big Sur Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Big Sur Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Big Sur Tour: Self-Guided Drive

By Action Tour Guide
3.6 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 70 per traveller
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Features
Overview
  • Take a drive like no other along this jaw-dropping coast
  • Greet elephant seals at San Simeon
  • Cruise atop dramatic bluffs with stunning views of the ocean
  • Visit fairytale cottages and a phenomenal beach at Carmel
  • Check out the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach

Activity location

  • Big Sur
    • 1299 Del Monte Boulevard
    • 93940, Monterey, California, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Big Sur
    • 1299 Del Monte Boulevard
    • 93940, Monterey, California, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Members save up to 10% on this activity

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Big Sur Tour: Self-Guided Drive
  • Activity duration is 365 days365d365d
  • English

Are you gearing up for a road trip and looking to elevate the experience? Consider our self-guided audio tour your essential travel companion. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives tailored to your surroundings, easily activated by GPS as you drive. The best part? Purchase once and the tour is yours for a full year, available for offline use at any moment. Feel the freedom to pause and explore hidden gems or soak up breathtaking vistas at your leisure. Whether weaving through bustling city streets or tranquil rural landscapes, our audio tour provides the perfect backdrop to your journey. Embark with us and craft unforgettable memories – all within the span of a year!

Language options: English
Price details
RM 69.82 x 1 TravellerRM 69.82
Total
Price is RM 69.82
14+ Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle
  • Activity duration is 365 days365d365d
  • English

California Bundle

This California Travel Bundle includes a self-guided driving tour of Hollywood, Los Angeles filming locations, 17 Mile Drive, Big Sur, Pacific Coast Highway, San Francisco City, Silicon Valley, Joshua Tree, La Jolla, and Lake Tahoe. Phew! The best part is that your tour is a lifetime. You can do the California Travel Bundle over a few weekends, months, or years because all our excursions are lifetime valid!

The bundle includes the following driving tours:

1. Big Sur
2. Silicon Valley
3. Pacific Coast Highway (both ways)
4. 17 Mile Drive
5. La Jolla
6. San Francisco
7. Lake Tahoe
8. LA Filming Locations
9. Hollywood Homes
10. Joshua Tree
11. Sequoia & Kings Canyon
12. Death Valley
13. Yosemite National Park
14. Hoover Dam tour from Las Vegas
15. San Luis Obispo

Language options: English
Price details
RM 232.83 x 1 TravellerRM 232.83
Total
Price is RM 232.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/Drinks

Know before you book

  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

What you can expect

Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! As you drive, learn about the fairytale cottages of Carmel, the purple sand at Pfeiffer Beach, and the enormous elephant seals at San Simeon. Drive over Bixby Bridge, marvel at McWay Falls, and enjoy the rugged coastline along the Pacific Coast Highway / Route 1. Big Sur is the most scenic segment of the Pacific Coast Highway (a must-do roadtrip), which you can start in either Monterey or San Luis Obispo.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along of Big Sur:

  • 17-Mile Drive
  • Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove
  • The House of Hansel & Gretel,
  • Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
  • Pacific Coast Highway
  • Garrapata State Park
  • Bixby Bridge
  • Point Sur State Historic Park
  • Andrew Molera State Park
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
  • Pfeiffer Beach
  • Grimes Point Scenic Overlook
  • Seal Beach
  • Partington Cove
  • McWay Falls
  • Big Creek Bridge
  • Limekiln State Park,
  • Jade Cove
  • Ragged Point
  • Piedras Blancas Light Station
  • 750 Hearst Castle Road
  • Moonstone Beach
  • Nitt Witt Ridge
  • Cayucos Pier
  • Morro Rock

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBig Sur
    • 1299 Del Monte Boulevard
    • 93940, Monterey, California, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBig Sur
    • 1299 Del Monte Boulevard
    • 93940, Monterey, California, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPismo Beach
    • Pismo Beach, CA
    • Pismo Beach, California, United States of America