http://www.xperiencedays.com/San_Francisco_Tours.html Xperience Days Online Gift Store – Shop for creative and unique experience gifts including: Dinner Cruises, Helicopter Tours, Spa Treatments, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Racecar Driving, and more. Make every gift an Experience. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:14:29 EST Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:14:29 EST 60 Xperience Days RSS 2.0 en-us Copyright 2008 Xperience Days, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.xperiencedays.com/Armstrong_Redwoods_Trail_Ride.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Armstrong_Redwoods_Trail_Ride.html Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:09:47 EST Enjoy a 2½ Hour Trail Ride Through the Beautiful Armstrong Redwoods On Horseback - Ride gentle horses through the giant, old growth forest of Austin Creek State Park on the Armstrong Redwoods Trail Ride. Located in Sonoma County about a two hour drive north of San Francisco, this 6500-acre park features a magnificent grove of ancient redwoods. Enjoy this horseback trail ride while you explore Russian River Country's Coastal Mountains in Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve. You will encounter inspiring vistas, pristine streams, and protected wildlife. You will ride fine American Quarter Horses, suitable for all levels of experience. This is a first class wilderness adventure. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Horse Riding Lessons nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Armstrong-Redwoods-Trail-Ride_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Armstrong_Redwoods_Trail_Ride_For_Two.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Armstrong_Redwoods_Trail_Ride_For_Two.html Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:09:47 EST Enjoy a 2½ Hour Trail Ride For Two Through the Beautiful Austin Creek State Park On Horseback - Ride gentle horses through the giant, old growth forest of Austin Creek State Park on the Armstrong Redwoods Trail Ride For Two. Located in Sonoma County about a two hour drive north of San Francisco, this 6,500-acre park features a magnificent grove of ancient redwoods. Enjoy this horseback trail ride while you explore Sonoma County's Coastal Mountains in Russian River Country. You will encounter inspiring vistas, pristine streams, and protected wildlife. You will ride fine American Quarter Horses, suitable for all levels of experience. This is a first class wilderness adventure. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Horse Riding Lessons nationwide http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Armstrong-Redwoods-Trail-Ride-For-Two_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Bay_Area_Scenic_Discovery_Flight_Lesson.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Bay_Area_Scenic_Discovery_Flight_Lesson.html Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:09:47 EST Enjoy A Hands-On Discovery Flight Lesson In San Jose - This is an incredible opportunity to view some of the most stunning scenes of the Bay Area all while at the controls of a light, Cessna 172 aircraft. Your experience will begin with a briefing on the techniques and safety aspects of light aircraft flying. You will then be taken up in a Cessna 172. Once in the air, you will have the opportunity to fly the aircraft from the left seat and handle the controls throughout, with assistance from the instructor for takeoff and landing. This amazing experience combines the dream of flying with a chance to see some of the world's most stunning views from the sky. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Flying Lessons nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/San-Jose-Discovery-Flight_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Cooking_Class_In_Sonoma.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Cooking_Class_In_Sonoma.html Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:41:11 EST Enjoy a Tasty Gourmet Experience with this Culinary Lesson in Sonoma County's City of Healdsburg - Enjoy a memorable evening or afternoon of cooking, camaraderie and fabulous food. Featuring the freshest ingredients, learn to create a wonderfully unique dish as well as some culinary tricks of the trade. No matter which culinary lesson you attend, you are sure to have a great time. Class themes include: Classic Cocktails, Springtime Bistro Supper, From Farm to Fork: A Contemporary Irish Supper, Delectable Appetizers, Festive Brunches and more. Both demonstration and hands-on culinary classes are offered and participants will enjoy and two glasses of wine (or, at some classes, aperitif, beer or cocktails) served with the gourmet fare. This is a tasty Sonoma County experience! Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Cooking-Class-In-Sonoma_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Electric_Bike_Guided_Tour_of_San_Francisco.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Electric_Bike_Guided_Tour_of_San_Francisco.html Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:50:25 EST Tour San Francisco on an Electric Bike During an Exciting Three Hour San Francisco Bike Tour For Two - Share the fun of an Electric Bike Guided Tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, CA with return by Ferry. This San Francisco Tour features the new UltraMotor A2B electric bikes with the "Power On Demand" that allows riders to choose between pedaling, electric motor power, or both. The lithium battery power assist will help boost you up those San Francisco hills! Before the fun begins you will be fitted with a bike, go through a safety orientation and a test drive. Once you are eady for your exhilarating three-hour San Francisco adventure to begin, your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the City and along the scenic Bay Trail as they share the diverse history of the area.During this Guided Bike Tour you and your guest will zip along the new bike path by the Bay to Fort Point where you can enjoy a snack at the Warming Hut before proceeding up to the bridge. Then, just kick up the throttle on your eco-friendly electric bike and enjoy the effortless ascent without breaking a sweat. Take in the amazing panoramic views of the San Francisco and the Bay Area as you bike over the Golden Gate Bridge! Then it's a fun downhill coast into Sausalito where you can enjoy great food, shops, and sunshine before heading back to San Francisco on the ferry boat. These cool electric bikes will make your San Francisco Bike Tour fun, easy, and eco-friendly. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all San Francisco Tours and Adventure Gifts offered nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/ELECTRIC-BIKE-TOUR_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Kayak_Tour_on_Bodega_Bay.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Kayak_Tour_on_Bodega_Bay.html Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:09:47 EST Enjoy a Guided Kayaking Tour For Four on Bodega Bay - There is no better way to experience the wonders of Bodega Bay than from the seat of a kayak. Your experience will begin with a 20 minute on shore instructional clinic. Once you are familiar with the kayak and are ready to get in the water, your guided tour will begin. You may select from the following Bodega Bay Tours: · The Wine Country Kayak Tour where you will enjoy the breathtaking views of Bodega Bay Head and the Sonoma Coast followed by a stop at a pristine beach to enjoy a picnic lunch accompanied by a good bottle of Sonoma County wine · The Salmon Creek Solitude Tour, a leisurely and quiet tour along the banks of Salmon Creek · The Willow Creek Wanderer, where you can experience captivating scenery along the Willow Creek and Russian River edge and relax while watching birds and seals play where the Russian River and the Ocean meet. Whichever tour you select, it is sure to be an enjoyable adventure.Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Kayaking-On-Bodega-Bay_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Monterey_Movie_Tour.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Monterey_Movie_Tour.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:14:29 EST Enjoy a Scenic Movie Tour of Monterey For Two - Explore the beauty of Monterey, California as you practically jump onto the set of some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters during this Scenic Movie Tour of Monterey. This three-hour Sightseeing Tour takes you and your guest through Central California's breathtaking landscape. During the tour you will view scenes from favorite films both in person and on the TV! Highlights of this 32-mile loop Coach Tour include: · Bird Rock - where you will find a bevy of marine mammals frolicking in the place of leading lovers Troy Donahue and Sandra Dee · Lone Cypress Tree - one of California's most treasured, and most photographed, landmarks. It stands in the background of many of the 200 movies filmed in the Monterey area · Lodge at Pebble Beach - which overlooks the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links, four times the site of the U.S. Open. It is a part of the famed 17-Mile Drive, on the California coast between Monterey and Carmel. Downtown Monterey, historic Cannery Row, Monterey Bay, and more exciting and breathtaking views along with movie trivia and fun await you on this Scenic Tour! So whether this is your visit to California's Central Coast or you are a native to the Golden State, this Movie Tour is one of the best things to do in Monterey. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Monterey-Tour_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Muir_Woods_and_Sonoma_Winery_Tour.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Muir_Woods_and_Sonoma_Winery_Tour.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:24:45 EST Explore California's Redwood Forests & the Sonoma Wine Country on this Muir Woods & Wine Day Tour - This full day Redwoods & Wine Country Day Tour begins at 8:00 am as you head north across the Golden Gate Bridge, with its sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, and the city skyline. Seated comfortably in a Biodiesel Van, your driver will chauffer you through the coastal mountains of the Marin Headlands and along the base of Mt. Tamalpais until you reach Muir Woods National Monument and its renowned redwood trees. The coastal redwood is the tallest tree species in the world, which only thrive in Northern California and Oregon, due to the thick fog that blankets the west coast in the summer months. Muir Woods is the only surviving stand of old-growth redwood forest in the Bay Area today. Once you arrive at Muir Woods, you will have 1½ hours to wander amongst these magnificent towering giants and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of this living museum. Next, you will reunite with the rest of the group just before noon and travel to Sonoma Wine Country, where you will spend the afternoon sampling fine Sonoma County wines. You will taste a variety of white, red, and dessert wines at local Sonoma wineries such as Homewood, Cline Cellars, and Benziger Family, among others. During your tour you will stop for lunch at either at a winery or in the historic Sonoma town square, where you will have a chance to visit Mission San Francisco de Solano, the northernmost California mission, sample cheeses at Sonoma Jack's Cheese Factory and peruse the boutique shops of this quaint downtown. On the return journey to San Francisco, you will enjoy views of the beautiful valleys that have supplied the world with fantastic wines for over 60 years. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all Outdoor Activities & San Francisco Tours offered. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Muir-Woods-Tour_150x120.bmp http://www.xperiencedays.com/San_Francisco_Fire_Engine_Tour_For_Two.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/San_Francisco_Fire_Engine_Tour_For_Two.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:09:47 EST Tour San Francisco in a Vintage Fire Engine - This is an adventure you will always remember, touring San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio and Sausalito in an open air 1955 Big Red Shiny Mack Fire Engine! After suiting up into an authentic fire suite you will leave Fisherman's Wharf and head through the Presidio, to Fort Point and then ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. Next, it’s on to Sausalito, a jewel of a village with magnificent views of San Francisco across the Bay. A photo stop at Fort Baker is next on the agenda before heading back over the bridge, through the lovely Union Street neighborhood and returning to the Cannery. This unique trip around San Francisco is sure to satisfy anyone with childhood dreams of becoming a heroic firefighter. It's fun, exciting, and educational too. It's A show on Wheels! Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/San-Francisco-Fire-Engine-Tour_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Sonoma_Warbird_Flight.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Sonoma_Warbird_Flight.html Mon, 04 May 2009 13:51:09 EST Fly in a Warbird over the Beautiful Sonoma Wine Valley in a 1942 North American SNJ-4 Texan - Take in the magnificent sights of the Sonoma Valley and experience the incredible sensation of flying in a beautifully restored North American SNJ-4 “Texan” Warbird. This 20 minute vintage aircraft flight will give you the opportunity to learn how fighter pilots of the 1940s trained. Before this amazing war plane ride begins, you’ll meet with your pilot, who will go over the history and functionality of this vintage aircraft. After you’ve been fully briefed, you’ll climb on to the plane and its chocks away as your flight into a bygone era begins. Flying low over the fields and hills of Northern California, you will gain a genuine feel for the speed and excitement of World War II Military Aircraft Flying. Once in the air, you may even have the opportunity to take over the controls and actually fly this vintage World War II Plane! Whether you choose to sit back and simply enjoy this scenic flight over Sonoma, choose to try your hand at flying a historic aircraft, or request that your pilot perform a few precision aerobatics, including loops and rolls, this vintage aircraft experience is an unforgettable gift for anyone with a sense of history and adventure. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all of our Vintage Aircraft Flights offered nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Warbird-Ride_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/The_Ultimate_Vintage_Aircraft_Experience.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/The_Ultimate_Vintage_Aircraft_Experience.html Mon, 04 May 2009 16:07:12 EST Fly in Three Vintage Aircrafts over the Sonoma Wine Valley during this Ultimate Warbird Flight Experience - Relive the glory days of aviation and experience the ultimate aerial adventure. During this airborne adventure you will have the opportunity to fly in three amazing Vintage Aircrafts: a 1942 WWII Stearman Biplane, a 1941 North American SNJ4 “Texan” and an extraordinary 1943 Curtiss P40 “Kittyhawk”. These vintage aircrafts, once used as the advanced trainers for WWII aviators, are some of the most important aircraft designs of the Second World War era—perhaps of all time! Prior to take off, your instructor will go over all of the basics of the controls for each of the vintage planes as well as safety information for Warbird flight. Then it’s time to hop into and prepare for the ride of your life in this classic Stearman Biplane. After your 20 minute Biplane Ride, you will take to the skies in the 1941 North American SNJ4 “Texan”. The final 30 minute vintage flight takes place in the extremely rare Curtiss P-40. This Ultimate Warbird Flight Experience guarantees bragging rights and memories to last a lifetime, and is the perfect unique gift for first-time flyers, nostalgia buffs, modelers and pilots. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all our Vintage Aircraft Flights offered nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Vintage-Plane_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Vintage_Aircraft_Flight_In_Sonoma.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Vintage_Aircraft_Flight_In_Sonoma.html Mon, 04 May 2009 15:08:25 EST Fly In a Warbird over the Beautiful Sonoma Wine Valley in a 1943 P-40 Curtiss Wright Vintage Aircraft - Experience the thrill of flying in one of the most highly recognized fighters from WWII, the inimitable P40 Kittyhawk (Warhawk). Flown by the flying tigers, only a couple dozen of these famed beauties are left flying, only 3 with dual controls, and only one you can take a flight in! Enjoy this rare, yet exhilarating experience of flight in this beautifully restored P40N, dual control Kittyhawk. This 20 minute vintage aircraft flight will give you the opportunity to learn how fighter pilots of the 1940s felt as they took to the skies. Before this amazing war plane ride begins, you’ll meet with your pilot, who will go over the history and functionality of this vintage warbird aircraft. After you’ve been fully briefed, you’ll climb on to the plane and its chocks away as your flight into a bygone era begins. Flying over beautiful Northern California, you will gain a genuine feel for the speed and excitement of World War II Military Aircraft Flying. Once in the air, you may even have the opportunity to take over the controls and actually fly this vintage World War II Plane! Whether you choose to sit back and simply enjoy this scenic flight over Sonoma, choose to try your hand at flying a historic aircraft, or request that your pilot perform a few precision aerobatics, including loops and rolls, this vintage aircraft flight is an unforgettable unique gift for anyone with a sense of history and adventure. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all of our Vintage Aircraft Flights & Unique Gifts offered. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Vintage-Aircraft-Flight_150x120.bmp http://www.xperiencedays.com/Yosemite_National_Park_Tour.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Yosemite_National_Park_Tour.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:38:47 EST Enjoy a Full Day Guided Tour of Yosemite National Park - Located a few hours from San Francisco is the flagship of America’s Nation Park Service, Yosemite National Park. This beautiful National Park is filled with magnificent wilderness and natural wonders and is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. During this full day chauffeured tour, you will be transported from San Francisco to Yosemite via an eco-friendly Biodiesel fuel coach. Once you arrive at the park, you will have the opportunity to discover and explore this National Landmark which is home to America's tallest waterfalls, cliffs rising 4,000 ft from the Valley floor and some of the world's most famous rock climbs including El Capitan. Your time at Yosemite includes a guided tour of Yosemite Valley with an informative and professional guide who will provide insight into one of the earth's best examples of a glaciated valley. You will also have sufficient time venture through Yosemite National Park at your leisure in order to enjoy walking, hiking, biking or swimming. This full day tour of Yosemite provides you with the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty and grander of this natural wonder. From door step to door step, the memories of this experience of California's great outdoors will last a lifetime. Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all Outdoor Activities & San Francisco Tours offered. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Yosemite-Park-Tour_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Zeppelin_Ride_Over_San_Francisco.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Zeppelin_Ride_Over_San_Francisco.html Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:05:11 EST Ride in a Zeppelin over the San Francisco Bay Area on this Spectacular One Hour Scenic Airship Flight - Experience the thrill of Flying in a Zeppelin with this flight over the San Francisco Bay Area! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Ride in a Zeppelin Airship and discover the amazing sensation that only this unique form of travel offers. An Airship Flight was the height of luxury travel at the turn of the century, and is again today. You will enjoy a leisurely paced and remarkably scenic flight as you cruise at an altitude of 1,200 feet at 35 to 40 mph. Large expansive window panels surround the Airship cabin to allow 360° views as you walk around to take in your favorite Bay Area view. Your Zeppelin Ride begins in Oakland and as you depart, you will enjoy the Oakland skyline up close up. Next, you will glide out along the Oakland Bay Bridge towards Treasure Island. As you continue to head west, you will enjoy some of Bay Area’s most iconic landmarks that surround the San Francisco Bay – the San Francisco piers, the waterfront towns of Sausalito and Tiburon, beautiful parks, sailboats in the bay and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Embarcadero, the Financial District and waterfront. Heading back towards Oakland, be on the lookout for the white landmark of the Claremont Hotel or the ‘Campanile’ – the UC Berkeley clock tower! With so many sites to see, you’ll probably only be in your seat for takeoff and landing! Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. View all Unique Gifts & Airborne Adventures offered nationwide. http://www.xperiencedays.com/prodimages/Zeppelin-Ride_150x120.jpg http://www.xperiencedays.com/Zeppelin_Ride_Over_San_Francisco_For_Two.html http://www.xperiencedays.com/Zeppelin_Ride_Over_San_Francisco_For_Two.html Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:54:43 EST Fly in a Zeppelin over the San Francisco Bay Area on this Spectacular One Hour Scenic Airship Flight For Two - Experience the thrill of Riding in a Zeppelin with this Airship Flight over the San Francisco Bay Area! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Ride in an Airship and discover the amazing sensation that only this unique form of travel offers. An Airship Flight was the height of luxury travel at the turn of the century, and is again today. You and your guest will enjoy a leisurely paced, scenic flight as you fly at an altitude of 1,200 feet at 35 to 40 mph. Large expansive window panels surround the Airshipcabin to allow 360° views as you walk around the Zeppelin to take in your favorite Bay Area view. The Zeppelin Flight begins in Oakland and as you depart, you will enjoy views of the Oakland skyline up close up. Next, you will glide out along the Oakland Bay Bridge towards Treasure Island. As the Pilot continues to navigate west, you will enjoy some of Bay Area’s most iconic landmarks – the San Francisco piers, the waterfront towns of Sausalito and Tiburon, beautiful parks, sailboats in the bay and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Embarcadero, the Financial District and waterfront. Heading back towards Oakland, be on the lookout for the white landmark of the Claremont Hotel or the ‘Campanile’ – the UC Berkeley clock tower! With so many sites to see, you’ll probably only be in your seat for takeoff and landing! Every Experience Gift is beautifully presented in our unique Xperience Days Gift Box. 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