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Santa Barbara Moderate Tours & Trips
17 Santa Barbara trips. Tours from 19 tour companies. 23 reviews. 4.4/5 avg rating.
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By Tauck
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula, San Francisco, Santa Barbara
Highlights
- The 'Golden State' may refer back to the riches discovered in California in 1848
- but the state's scenic gems extend far beyond the bounds of Gold Rush Country...California... a state of mind as beautiful as the place. Discover both as you explore California dreams – amazing one-of-a-kind cars and architecture in Los Angeles... the glamour and glitter of Hollywood...the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
- featuring Air Force One... the 'American Riviera' of Santa Barbara
- a celebrity getaway where flowers bloom big in a renowned botanic garden... Central Coast wine country
- lush farmlands
Themes
Cultural
What travelers are saying
"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."
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By Tauck
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Visits
California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula, San Francisco, Santa Barbara
Highlights
- The “Golden State” may refer back to the riches discovered in California in 1848
- but the state’s scenic gems extend far beyond the bounds of Gold Rush Country...California... a state of mind as beautiful as the place. Discover both as you explore California dreams – amazing one-of-a-kind cars and architecture in Los Angeles... the glamour and glitter of Hollywood...the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
- featuring Air Force One... the 'American Riviera' of Santa Barbara
- a celebrity getaway where flowers bloom big in a renowned botanic garden... Central Coast wine country
- lush farmlands
Themes
Cultural
What travelers are saying
"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park
Highlights
- Enjoy a sunset sailboat cruise around San Francisco Bay
- Tour San Francisco including a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge & 'hippy area' of Haight-Ashbury
- Explore Los Angeles including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Venice Beach
- Tuck into awesome street food at Venice Beach
- Visit Santa Barbara to explore the shops & check out the beach
Themes
High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"my 3 favorite holidays where all with Trek America! loved the trips... the groups, the trekleaders and ofcourse the beautiful nature! I can recommend this for everybody!"
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Visits
Santa Barbara
Highlights
- California’s Central Coast is home to some of the premier cycling terrain in the world
- Enjoy the vista before gliding down to the Pacific Coast Highway and Santa Barbara coast
- Experience 9 mile climb through Rattlesnake Canyon will reward you with spectacular vistas
- Explore the area with a ride down the renowned Santa Rosa Road, bringing you through winding valleys
- Explore city of San Luis Obispo, you will have ridden almost half way from Los Angeles
Themes
Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife
What travelers are saying
"I went on a week long trip in Napa and Sonoma and had an incredible time. The trip was so well organised - we went through the most beautiful parts of Northern California and the roads were blissfully quiet. The food stops were really well organised too - a particular highlight was stopping among the redwoods for lunch. I loved the way that you could go at your own pace - there was no pressure to keep up with anyone, and you could also zip off on your own if you wanted to, as the GPS trackers on each bike kept you on route. I really couldn't reccommend it enough!"
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By Explore!
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme
Visits
Bar, Corfu , Santa Barbara
Highlights
- Visit ancient villages, monasteries, coastal scenery and golden beach
- Take in the highlights of the south part of 220km-long 'Corfu Trail'
- Ascend the second highest peak in Corfu - Agli Deka
Themes
Trekking & Expeditions
What travelers are saying
"For anyone wanting to see a lot of Morocco this tour is perfect. It really does cover a lot of the country and provides a very good insight into Moroccan life - for the rich and not so rich. Everything was very well organised and both the tour guide and driver were excellent. As well as being extremely knowledgeable they were on hand at all time to help, advise and assist with things. The local guides were also excellent and full of interesting information. Being able to sample local foods from the markets and street vendors was really good, as was the tagline cookery class. On the other hand the cous-cous demonstration was very poor and the facilities at the hotel where it was provided less than acceptable. In fact the place was so dirty it completely put me off eating there. Apart from this hotel - the hotel Awayou, all of the hotels were of a reasonable standard., the exceptions being the Chebbi Dune Luxury Desert Camp which was very good indeed. A wonderful desert experience with first class food, accommodation and lovely staff. The Riad Basim was also superb, everything about it beautifully done and a haven of tranquility from the chaos of Marrakech. Spending our last two nights in the beautiful hotel made a perfect ending to a very memorable trip. We were a very small group - just 3 people, and our guide didn't organise a group tip. This made things difficult at times because we had no idea of a suitable amount to tip our local guides. As a consequence I spent far more on tipping than I had budgeted for. I think it would be helpful for Explore to give guidance on tipping for local guides where no group tip is organised. A final point on the name of the trip "A Taste of Morocco'. I presume this to be a play on words, meaning the tour takes in a lot of cities but also provides interesting culinary experiences. It certainly does both but a little more detail on the culinary element might be useful. For example, a copy of the recipes for cous-cous and tagine would have been helpful. Although the ingredients of the these were shown to us there was almost no information about quantities, cooking times etc. and both people giving the cookery demonstrations spoke no English so asking questions wasn't possible. We also never did discover the ingredients that make up Ras al Hanout - I guess I'll just have to return to find out!"
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By Explore!
premier
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme
Visits
Bar, Corfu , Santa Barbara
Highlights
- Hike the classic Corfu Trail from Kavos to Agios Spyridon
- Discover authentic Corfu from coastal to mountain terrain, exploring inland villages
- Enjoy fresh food in local tavernas mingling with locals
Themes
Trekking & Expeditions
What travelers are saying
"For anyone wanting to see a lot of Morocco this tour is perfect. It really does cover a lot of the country and provides a very good insight into Moroccan life - for the rich and not so rich. Everything was very well organised and both the tour guide and driver were excellent. As well as being extremely knowledgeable they were on hand at all time to help, advise and assist with things. The local guides were also excellent and full of interesting information. Being able to sample local foods from the markets and street vendors was really good, as was the tagline cookery class. On the other hand the cous-cous demonstration was very poor and the facilities at the hotel where it was provided less than acceptable. In fact the place was so dirty it completely put me off eating there. Apart from this hotel - the hotel Awayou, all of the hotels were of a reasonable standard., the exceptions being the Chebbi Dune Luxury Desert Camp which was very good indeed. A wonderful desert experience with first class food, accommodation and lovely staff. The Riad Basim was also superb, everything about it beautifully done and a haven of tranquility from the chaos of Marrakech. Spending our last two nights in the beautiful hotel made a perfect ending to a very memorable trip. We were a very small group - just 3 people, and our guide didn't organise a group tip. This made things difficult at times because we had no idea of a suitable amount to tip our local guides. As a consequence I spent far more on tipping than I had budgeted for. I think it would be helpful for Explore to give guidance on tipping for local guides where no group tip is organised. A final point on the name of the trip "A Taste of Morocco'. I presume this to be a play on words, meaning the tour takes in a lot of cities but also provides interesting culinary experiences. It certainly does both but a little more detail on the culinary element might be useful. For example, a copy of the recipes for cous-cous and tagine would have been helpful. Although the ingredients of the these were shown to us there was almost no information about quantities, cooking times etc. and both people giving the cookery demonstrations spoke no English so asking questions wasn't possible. We also never did discover the ingredients that make up Ras al Hanout - I guess I'll just have to return to find out!"
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Alexandra
May 2024
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Walking the Corfu Trail (South)
This is the best trip ever! It’s interesting, challenging enough, beautiful views, amazing places, great food, wonderful experiences, and the most professional hikin...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Walking the Corfu Trail (South)
Completing the entire Corfu Trail, with a great mountain guide and in excellent company
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Jacqueline
Sep 2023
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Walking the Corfu Trail (South)
Hard to say - delicious food! Good company and enjoyable walks. Great walk/tour leader.
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