1. Day Cruise
Under $150
Relax on the water with a scenic cruise and a day designed around your group.
Customize It
- Brunch or waterfront lunch
- Shopping or free time
- Harbor tour or dinner
Day Trip Ideas
Custom Day Trips. Memorable Experiences.
Leave the Details to Us.
Leave the Details to Us.
Explore the best of California and beyond with customized day trips for every kind of group.
You choose the experience — we'll take care of the rest!
You choose the experience — we'll take care of the rest!
Choose Your Budget Range
Under $100
Under $150
Custom Quote
Pricing varies by group size, pickup location, date, transportation, activities, meals, and inclusions.
We work directly with your group leader to build the best experience possible at the best practical price.
Flexible Pickup Locations
Convenient pickup in Los Banos, Turlock, Modesto, or another location that works best for your group.
Small Groups to Full Coaches
Whether it is six friends or a full motorcoach, we help match the transportation to your group.
We Take Care of Everything
From planning and marketing to payments, ticketing, and travel-day support, we help with the details.
12 Popular Day Trip Ideas
2. Wine Country
Under $150
Enjoy a relaxed wine-country escape with beautiful scenery, good food, and options for everyone.
Customize It
- One or two winery visits
- Group lunch or picnic
- Garden, scenic, or shopping stop
3. Baseball Game
Under $100
Make game day easy with group transportation, convenient drop-off, and the fun of cheering together.
Customize It
- Game ticket and group seating
- Pregame lunch or snack stop
- Stadium tour or dinner option
4. Festival / Event
Under $100
Build a day around a seasonal, cultural, food, art, or community festival your group will enjoy.
Customize It
- Festival admission or reserved seating
- Cultural meal or special lunch
- Second attraction or free time
5. Monterey & Cannery Row
Under $150
Spend the day along the Monterey coast with time for sightseeing, dining, shopping, and favorite attractions.
Customize It
- Aquarium option
- Cannery Row lunch and shopping
- 17-Mile Drive or scenic stop
6. Theater & Dinner
Under $150
Pair a matinee or evening performance with a memorable meal and a relaxed day out together.
Customize It
- Performance tickets
- Group lunch or dinner
- Pre-show stop or dessert
7. Castle Air Museum
Under $100
Explore aviation history with a customized museum visit that can include special tours and group experiences.
Customize It
- Docent-led museum tour
- Presidential VC-9 tour when available
- Lunch or guest speaker
8. Columbia Gold Rush Town
Under $100
Step into California Gold Rush history with a day of historic sites, local stories, dining, and time to explore.
Customize It
- Historic guide or mill museum
- Group lunch
- Shopping and free time
9. Mystery Trip
Under $100
Let the destination be part of the fun with a surprise day trip built around clues, discoveries, and shared experiences.
Customize It
- Destination clues
- Themed meal
- Surprise stop, activity, or keepsake
10. Gardens & Tea
Under $150
Create a slower-paced scenic day with beautiful gardens, afternoon tea, and time to enjoy the surroundings.
Customize It
- Garden admission
- Afternoon tea
- Docent, workshop, or floral activity
11. Scenic Train & Lunch
Under $150
Combine a historic or scenic rail journey with a group meal and another stop that completes the day.
Customize It
- Train tickets
- Group lunch
- Scenic stop, shopping, or second attraction
12. Night Out in the Big City
Under $150
Plan an easy evening in the city for a small private group or a larger organization without the driving and parking worries.
Customize It
- Private group transportation
- Dinner plus show or concert
- Dessert, skyline stop, or celebration
These are planning ranges, not guaranteed prices. Your final trip price will be based on your group size and the experiences selected.
Marketing SupportWe can create the trip write-up, flyer, postcard, website information, and promotional materials.
Payment SolutionsWe can collect traveler payments, or your organization can collect funds and pay by organizational check.
Ticketing Made EasyTravelers receive clear boarding and trip information. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferable when traveler information is updated in advance.
Travel-Day SupportIf an unexpected issue arises, we are available to help coordinate and minimize disruption whenever possible.
