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Big Sur Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour: Carmel to McWay Falls

4.6(19)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
Big Sur Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour: Carmel to McWay Falls

About this activity

Drive Big Sur's legendary stretch of Highway 1 often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world", with a storyteller riding along.

GPS-triggered stories play automatically as you pass Point Lobos, Bixby Bridge, Point Sur Lighthouse, Nepenthe and the Henry Miller Library, ending at McWay Falls. Hear how convicts helped carve the road from the cliffs, why Orson Welles bought land here, and where to pull over for views most drivers miss.

Highlights:

• Drive Big Sur's most famous 37 miles, from Carmel to McWay Falls

• One price covers your whole car, up to 15 people

• Hands-free GPS audio, so your eyes stay on the road

• Works fully offline, with no cell signal needed in Big Sur

• Insider tips on parking, short hikes and places to eat

• Go any day, at your own pace, in 2 to 4.5 hours

• ROAD CONDITIONS: Check Caltrans QuickMap or call us before you set out.

Download on Wi-Fi before you go. Pause for a hike or lunch and the stories pick up where you left off.

What's included

  • ✓VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • ✓Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • ✕Food and drink
  • ✕Smartphone and headphones
  • ✕Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • ✕Transportation

Meeting and pickup

  • Start at The Crossroads in Carmel, your last easy stop for coffee, fuel and snacks before Big Sur. Before you arrive, install the free VoiceMap app, enter the code and download the tour over Wi-Fi. When you're ready, press Start and drive south on Highway 1. The first story plays automatically.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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