Full Day Tour Options

Ag Venture Tours & Consulting offers full day sightseeing tours in Monterey, CA, and the surrounding areas. Full day (6 - 7 hours) tours range in cost from $115-160/adult, $75-85/child (5-16 years old). There is a minimum of four guests and a maximum of 13 guests. We offer an optional picnic or restaurant lunch, depending on the season. A full day tour will be canceled (48 hours in advance) if the four guest minimum is not reached. Tours are not private unless there is a minimum group size of eight guests. For smaller groups, we reserve the right to add additional guests to the tour.

Cancellation Policy:

High Season (April 1 - November 30)
Monday-Thursday: Seven Days from Date of Tour (75% Non-Refundable)
Friday-Sunday & Holidays: 30 Days Prior to Date of Tour (75% Non-Refundable)

Low Season (December 1 - March 31)
Monday-Thursday: Three Days from Date of the Tour (75% Non-Refundable)
Friday-Sunday & Holidays: 14 Days Prior to Date of Tour (75% Non-Refundable)

See 2020 calendar or contact Ag Venture Tours & Consulting for blackout dates.

Tours Include:

We will pick up and return you to your local hotel or residence. Individual rates include transportation in a comfortable 14-passenger van, expert guide service, and commentary, wine tasting fees, entry fees, winery tour and/or vineyard walk. A cooler of cold drinks is included for tours with four or more guests. Maps and literature for each guest are included with each tour. Ag Venture Tours & Consulting is a full-service tour operator with over 20 years of experience that can organize any tour you may be interested in. We are flexible with the tour schedule and customize the tour to meet your interests. All tours are designed to be fun and educational. Tours are not private unless there is a minimum group size of eight guests. For smaller groups, we reserve the right to add additional guests to the tour. Tours range in cost based on which wineries that we visit.

Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour (Full Day)

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Daily)

• Pickup at your local hotel or residence in the Monterey Peninsula Region
• Individual tour ranges in cost from $120-145/adult, $85/child (5-16 years old)
• Minimum of four guests/maximum 12 guests
• Visit Bernardus and three other tasting rooms
• Optional picnic lunch (included in tour cost, seasonal) or restaurant lunch (not included in tour cost)
• Within 48 hours, please schedule this tour directly with Ag Venture Tours & Consulting.

Tasting Rooms can include:

Tour also includes an exclusive entry to the Ingrid's Vineyard (Bernardus) to learn about growing wine grapes. You’ll observe Carmel Valley Points of interest, including Earthbound Farm, golf courses, and flower nurseries.

Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour - Full Day - Restaurant

 

Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour - Full Day - Picnic

VIP (Behind the Scenes) Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour (Full Day)

10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Daily)

• Pickup at your local hotel or residence in the Monterey Peninsula Region
• Individual tour ranges in cost from $165-$180/adult, $85/child (5-16 years old)
• Minimum of four guests/maximum 12 guests
• Optional picnic lunch (included in tour cost, seasonal) or restaurant lunch (not included in tour cost)
• Visit Folktale Winery for a private educational winery tour (barrel room), vineyard walk and wine tasting
• Visit two additional tasting rooms
• Please schedule this tour directly with Ag Venture Tours & Consulting.

Tasting rooms can include:

Carmel Valley points of interest include earthbound farm, golf courses, and flower nurseries.

Salinas Valley Wine Tasting Tour (Full Day)

10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Pickup at your local hotel or residence in Monterey County
• Individual tour ranges in cost from $125-140/adult, $80/child (5-16 years old)
• Minimum of four guests/maximum 12 guests
• Visit three wineries or tasting rooms
• Educational walking tour in the vineyard
• Optional picnic lunch (included in tour cost, seasonal) or restaurant lunch (not included in tour cost)
• Within 48 hours, please schedule this tour directly with Ag Venture Tours & Consulting.

Wineries can include:

Full day tour also includes an educational vineyard walk at one of the vineyards and an agricultural education discussion in route.

Salinas Valley Wine Tasting Tour - Full Day - Restaurant

 

Salinas Valley Wine Tasting Tour - Full Day - Picnic

Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Tasting Tour (Full Day)

10:30 am – 4:30 pm

• Pick up at your local hotel or residence in Santa Cruz County (additional cost for pick up outside Santa Cruz County
• Individual tour cost $125-145/adult, $85/child (5-16 years old)
• Minimum of 4 guests / maximum of 12 guests
• Visit 3-4 wineries or tasting rooms
• Optional picnic lunch(seasonal) or restaurant
• Please schedule this tour directly with Ag Venture Tours & Consulting.

Wineries can include:

Central coast agriculture includes artichokes, Brussel sprouts, vegetable harvesting, and beautiful redwood forests.

Salinas Valley Agricultural Education Tour (Full Day)

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Individual tour cost from $120-130/adult, $80/child (5-16 years old)
• Minimum of four guests, maximum 12 guests
• Optional picnic(seasonal) or restaurant.
• Please schedule this full day tour directly with Ag Venture Tours & Consulting.

Learn all about the Salinas Valley agriculture industry otherwise known as the “Salad Bowl of the World.” Observe vegetable field harvesting and packing, irrigation, planting, and organic farming (lettuce, broccoli, artichokes, spinach, asparagus, strawberries, grapes, etc.) -- over 40 different crops. Our experienced, knowledgeable guide will answer your questions. Visit one winery or vineyard. Learn where your fresh food comes from! A walking tour of Pezzini Farms Artichokes is included on this tour.

Monterey Peninsula Sightseeing / Wine Tasting Tour (Full Day)

 

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Pickup at your local hotel or residence in the Monterey Peninsula Region
• Individual tour cost $115-130/adult, $85/child (5-16 years old)
• Minimum of four guests/maximum 12 guests
• Visit two tasting rooms
• Optional picnic lunch (included in tour cost, seasonal) or restaurant lunch (not included in tour cost)
• Within 48 hours, please schedule this tour directly with Ag Venture Tours & Consulting.

Tour includes sightseeing in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach (17 Mile Drive), and Carmel
in addition to wine tasting in Carmel Valley (Bernardus, Boekenoogen, Joullian Vineyards, Morgan, Joyce, or I. Brand & Family Wines).
A Fun Combination of History, Beautiful Scenery, & Wine Tasting

Monterey Peninsula Sightseeing / Wine Tasting Tour - Full Day - Picnic

 

Monterey Peninsula Sightseeing / Wine Tasting Tour - Full Day - Resturant

Other Half or Full Day Tour Options:

• Horseback Riding / Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour (full day only)
• Family Fun Adventure Tour (half or full day)
• Big Sur Sightseeing / Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour (full day only)
• Hearst Castle Sightseeing Tour (full day only, minimum of 6 guests)
• Salinas Valley Ag Ed / National Steinbeck Center Tour (full day only)
• Gourmet Food and Wine Tour (full day only)
• Santa Cruz County Ag Ed Tour (half or full day)
• Gilroy Garlic Tour (half day only)
• Please schedule these tours directly with Ag Venture Tours & Consulting.

Van Transportation

Our 14 passenger van is available for hire for local events, dinner parties, weddings, and shuttles. $110/hour (minimum of three hours) plus 20% gratuity.

Van Transportation for Dinners, Parties, Local Events, Wedding, & Shopping Also Available.

$110 per Hour + 20% Gratuity, Three-Hour Minimum.

 

Contact us to schedule a full day or custom sightseeing tour with our company. We proudly offer our tours throughout Monterey Bay and the surrounding areas.