Transportation is normally provided in an extended 2015 Ford Expedition EL XLT equipped with 4-wheel drive. This vehicle was selected for its size and 3rd row space which has 17% more leg room than other SUVs of its model year. There is trunk space for a wheelchair or stroller. Coach buses over 35 ft are not advised on the steep, narrow, and winding road down to Muir Woods. You may request that your driver takes slow if you are sensitive to the road conditions near Mount Tamalpais. If you are thinking about driving yourself, the popularity of this park has led to some major parking congestion. They now operate on a strict parking reservation system (parking reservation included). Your private SUV tour drops you off closer to the forest entrance than the public parking lots. Since private tours dont have multiple pick up/drop off locations like some mixed group tours, you will save valuable time on your limited reservation. Dont get stuck waiting on tardy strangers. Schedule: Pickup is at your San Francisco hotel in either the morning or afternoon. Time will be set at least 2 days before your tour. You typically arrive at your first destination after 30-60 minutes, depending on pickup location, loading time and traffic. Some days Sausalito will be first, other days it will be Muir Woods. Due to the limited mandatory parking reservations, you must be flexible to visit Muir Woods. This is not a tour for people who must have a solid plan in advance. We will do our best to get you the most time in each destination. (Typically 60-90 min in Muir, 60 min in Sausalito). Not included: $10 admission per person 16 years and older. This fee is not included to prevent overcharging of smaller groups under 7 people, National Park annual pass holders and families with children. This way you only pay for the entrance fees you need.Only rangers can guide inside the park so your driver will give you instructions before you set off to explore on your own. It takes about 45 minutes round trip to Cathedral Grove where you find th
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