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Mt. Tamalpais To The Wine Country

Description


Overview

This 6 day/5 night Wine Country vacation traverses beautiful Mount Tamalpais and finishes in the Wine Country.  You begin the trek by visiting Sausalito and hiking  Muir Woods . The trek finishes in the village of Glen Ellen. There you will visit Jack London State Historic Park and superb Sonoma wineries. This vacation lets you enjoy much of Wine Country, from the rugged beauty of the mountains to the pleasure of wine tastings at the end of your journey.

Details

This Wine Country trek includes 3 days of hiking from 8 to 10 miles (13 to 16 km).  It also includes a day of walking between wineries for wine tastings. You will have the opportunity to explore the village of Sausalito and relax at Muir Beach.  As with all of our treks, you will stay in premier lodging, ranging from charming country inns to luxury boutique hotels with spa and dining options.



Day 1:  Sausalito

Start your vacation in the historic village of Sausalito.  Your luxury boutique hotel is on the waterfront, where you can enjoy the artists’ studios, cafes, shops, and restaurants of this charming town.  Dinner choices this evening include a Michelin recognized Wine Spectator restaurant or any number of delicious dining options.

Hiking today:  No planned hikes.  Your personal Trail Guide will suggest local walks and sights to see.

Day 2:  Sausalito to Muir Beach

Ascend up the hidden stairways of Sausalito admiring the California inspired architecture of the homes as you climb.  Hike through the Marin Headlands (known for an abundance of wildflowers in the spring) in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to the village of Muir Beach.  Enjoy spectacular views of the rugged Pacific Ocean, Angel and Alcatraz Islands and the San Francisco skyline.  Take time to relax on the sandy beach when you arrive.  Tonight’s lodging is a classic English Tudor Inn with a salon “snug” for guests and a pub reminiscent of Stratford-on-Avon where you can enjoy classic pub fare along with excellent local wines and beers.

Hiking today: 9 miles (14 km) with 2300 feet (700 m) elevation gain and loss.

Day 3:  Muir Beach to Mill Valley

Start your day with a climb out of the village of Muir Beach taking in the dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean as you hike onto Mount Tamalpais.  Descend into Muir Woods National Monument enjoying the ancient and magical redwood forest with it’s famous “Cathedral Grove” where you will walk among the giant old-growth redwoods.  Then hike part of the Dipsea Trail, where the famed Dipsea Race is run. Finish in the charming town of Mill Valley, and enjoy dinner at one of the excellent Mill Valley restaurants all within walking distance of your lovely inn.

Hiking today: 10 miles (16 km) with 2000 feet (610 m) of elevation gain and 1900 feet (580 m) of elevation loss.

Day 4:  Mill Valley to Glen Ellen

Move from the mountains to the land of vineyards today. A transport will pick you up and take you to the the village of Glen Ellen, where you will hike in Jack London State Historic Park and see the “Grandmother Tree”, an 1,800+ year old redwood tree. You can also visit the author’s home, as well as the museum established by his wife. After a hike through the park, finish your day with a special tour and tasting at a vineyard estate and winery. Tonight’s lodging has a world class reputation as one of the best luxury inns in the U.S.  You’ll relax by the pool, enjoy a spa treatment if you wish, and walk to one of several wine country restaurants.

Hiking today:  8 miles (13 km) with 900 feet (270 m) elevation gain and loss.

Day 5:  Glen Ellen Winery Walk

The final day of your trip is an immersion into the wonderful world of Sonoma Valley wines.  Enjoy a morning walk from your inn to the first winery estate for a reserve tasting.  As the day progresses, you will enjoy delicious reserve wine tastings walking between wineries.  A short walk back to your inn lets you relax before another lovely wine country restaurant dinner.

Hiking today: 8 miles (13 km) walking between wineries with 500 feet (150 m) elevation gain and loss.

Day 6:  Trek Conclusion

Your Wine Country Trek comes to an end.

Molly and Ed ferris 05/14/2024

This was our 4th trek . Each one has been beautifully done, with very accurate directions and amazing views . Deep dive into the landscapes - and the inns are so unique and gorgeous with amazing breakfasts. Already planning to do agajn next spring ! This is an amazing small family business with the best customer service ever !

Kimberly 10/25/2023

Can not say enough about Wine Country Trekking. The experience was an 11/10. Everything was perfectly organized. The accommodations were out of this world and so nice to enjoy after a day of hiking. I am very detail oriented and it was nice to have a trip that I didn't have to plan. Mary and Greg thought of every detail and there is no way to get lost as the trail maps are very detailed and the scenery was magnificent. The wineries that were chosen not only served delicious wine but were very personable and told great stories behind each of the wines. We ended our Trek at a personal wine makers house, the experience here was incredible and the wine WOW. I don't have one bad thing to say. I am so happy we booked with Wine Country Trekking and can't recommend it enough.

Todd & Lori 09/19/2023

First rate from start to finish! We cannot stress how much we enjoyed our hike with Wine Country Trekking. Greg and Mary were the perfect hosts and anticipated every need of ours. We combined two tours and loved every moment. The hotels are fantastic and the food recommendations spot on! Mary went above and beyond the call of duty when we were unable to hike the last day as she picked us up and brought us to our wineries. Thank you! We will definitely be back to do another! Cheers!

Caron & Jon 05/29/2023

Our trip was awesome, and we look forward to another adventure! There was no getting lost with the detailed guide and suggestions for food. Fortunately, the weather cooperated for the most part and we were rewarded with what we found out was a very green California, definitely not the norm. While Jon enjoyed the hikes up the mountains, I enjoyed the parts down through Muir Woods the best. Oh, and the wineries we visited we all so unique. It was a great anniversary trip. Now to decide which one next. :)

Jerry 10/31/2022

We loved this trek and have been raving about it to our friends. The guidebook and prep materials were all outstanding. In addition, the hotels were all excellent and each winery was unique and a lot of fun. We had four winery visits as part of this trek and each hotel had a wine service or happy hour which we thoroughly enjoyed. Also, we linked up with two other hikers for a day that were doing a different trek that overlapped with ours. We would definitely do Wine Country Trekking again and have been recommending it to our friends.

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Trek Summary

  • 6 days/5 nights
  • Hiking 8 to 10 miles (13 to 16 km) daily
  • Elevation gain up to 2300 feet (700 m)
  • 4 days hiking (1 with one wine tasting and 1 with three wine tastings)
  • Stay in premier hotels and charming country inns
  • Breakfasts included
  • Expensive wine tastings included
  • Luggage transfers included
  • Transfers during the trek included
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Detailed maps and trail notes included
  • $2400 per person double occupancy, April-November
  • $2200 per person double occupancy, December-March
  • $4150 single occupancy, April-November
  • $3750 single occupancy, December-March
  • One bed, usually a king, is the default for double occupancy bookings. If you want two beds, please contact us.
  • This pricing is based on premier rooms. If you want lower cost standard rooms, please contact us.
  • You can start your trek on Monday. If you want to start on a different day, please contact us.