2026 Pre Conference Tours
Take a tour with Incredible Adventures
Make the most of your time in Northern California with one of our pre-conference tours in partnership with Incredible Adventures!
We’re highlighting a breathtaking morning in Muir Woods, walking among the towering redwoods — a perfect way to ground yourself in nature before the conference begins.
Choose your afternoon adventure
Wine tasting in Sonoma & Napa
Shopping and waterfront strolling in Sausalito
Biking across the Golden Gate Bridge
Coastal hiking in Point Reyes & Mead tasting at Heidrun Meadery
Which one speaks to you?
Want to go even bigger? Incredible Adventures also offers unforgettable trips to Yosemite National Park.
Be sure to tell them AHTA sent you!
- Tours on Monday, October 12th or Tuesday, October 13th
- Book directly with Incredible Adventures. Just click the link and use code AHTA10 for 10% off listed price.
- Grab a friend and turn it into a mini getaway!
Space is limited, so explore your options and start planning your adventure.
Start planning your Incredible Adventure!
Escape the city for a premier Muir Woods tour from San Francisco, located just 30 minutes from downtown. This Muir Woods day trip from San Francisco provides a full 90 minutes to wander through ancient groves of coastal redwoods, some reaching up to 1,200 years old. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this “living museum” of towering giants before enjoying a scenic coastal drive to the bay.
Your journey continues with a Sausalito tour through the charming, Mediterranean-style waterfront. This Muir Woods and Sausalito excursion allows you to explore historic flower-lined streets and boutique shops before returning to the city across the Golden Gate Bridge. For an even more flexible Sausalito day trip, you can choose to stay longer and return via a picturesque ferry ride, making this the ultimate half-day Muir Woods Sausalito tour for nature and culture lovers alike.
Experience the best of Northern California on a Muir Woods and wine country tour that pairs the region’s ancient redwoods with world-class vineyards. Your morning begins with a scenic journey to Muir Woods National Monument, where you’ll spend 60 to 90 minutes exploring the only surviving old-growth forest in the Bay Area. Wander beneath the world’s tallest trees along tranquil boardwalks before we head north to begin your California wine country tour, transitioning from the cool forest canopy to the sun-drenched valleys of Sonoma and Napa.
The afternoon is dedicated to indulgence on an immersive Napa Valley wine country tour, featuring guided visits to three hand-selected wineries. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive California wine tasting tour with a variety of reds, whites, and dessert wines, and take a relaxing lunch break in Sonoma’s historic town square. Conclude your Muir woods and wine tour with a classic photo opportunity at the Golden Gate Bridge, providing a perfect blend of natural wonder and coastal elegance in a single day.
Experience the quintessential San Francisco adventure on our guided Golden Gate Bridge tour, starting with a scenic ride from Fisherman’s Wharf. You will bike across the Golden Gate Bridge along the mostly flat 8-mile National Park Bike Path, passing through Fort Mason and the Presidio while learning local history from our expert guides. After you bike the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy a thrilling downhill descent into the Mediterranean-style streets of Sausalito, where you’ll have free time to enjoy a world-class waterfront lunch.
In the afternoon, we trade our pedals for a comfortable mini-coach for a guided journey to Muir Woods National Monument. You’ll spend 90 minutes wandering through ancient groves of towering coastal redwoods before we head back to the city. To conclude your golden gate tour, you can return via our shuttle or upgrade to a golden gate bridge ferry tour for a picturesque cruise across the bay. Whether you join our guided group or choose the flexible self-guided bike golden gate bridge option, this tour offers the perfect blend of iconic city landmarks and natural California beauty.
Experience the ultimate Northern California escape on our full-day Muir Woods to Point Reyes hiking tour. Your journey begins with iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge before arriving at Muir Woods National Monument for an immersive Muir Woods walking tour among ancient, 1,000-year-old coastal redwoods. After exploring the forest, we travel along scenic Highway 1 to the charming town of Point Reyes Station, where you can enjoy a fresh, farm-to-table lunch featuring the region’s famous artisanal products.
This tour from San Francisco continues into the Point Reyes National Seashore, where you’ll walk through the magical Cypress Tree Tunnel and explore a premier Point Reyes hiking trail toward the historic lighthouse or Chimney Rock. Whether you are seeking a Muir Woods hike to beach experience or want to spot elephant seals and migrating whales from the coastal cliffs, this is the definitive Point Reyes hiking tour. We conclude the day with a unique sparkling mead tasting at Heidrun Meadery before a relaxing drive back to San Francisco.