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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown

9 Reviews 3.67 out of 5 stars Based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Stockton, USA
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On average, this is booked 28 (0) days in advance.
150 to 180 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience Highway 49 in a whole new way with this affordable driving tour along Calaveras County.

• Take in some of California’s amazing natural wonders and the southern Gold Rush towns of Murphys, Sonora and Jamestown
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 150 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1278 Main Street
Angels Camp, CA 95222, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

18201 Main Street
Jamestown, CA 95327, USA

The tour ends in the Parking Lot for Jamestown.

What To Expect

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Angels Camp (pass by)

While traveling from Angels Camp to Jamestown on this self-guided driving tour, you’ll hear the stories of some of the era’s most headstrong women, including innkeeper Jennie Megquier, who caught gold rush fever three times without any success.
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Murphys (pass by)

The tour takes you through Murphys.
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Mercer Caverns (pass by)

See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park (pass by)

At the Calaveras Big Trees State Park, you’ll find the largest trees in the world, the Sierra Redwood which is also known as the Giant Sequoia.
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Moaning Caverns Adventure Park (pass by)

See the unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Mercer Caverns and Moaning Caverns.
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Natural Bridges Trailhead (pass by)

On the tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop and enjoy the Natural Bridges Trailhead, a 1 1/2 mile round trip hike that leads to a spectacular limestone cavern which has been carved out by Coyote Creek.
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Stanislaus River (pass by)

While you drive, you can see the Stanislaus River.
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Columbia State Historic Park (pass by)

Well-preserved western streets await at Columbia State Historic Park where you can experience the sights and sounds of a working gold rush town and try your hand at gold panning or take a ride on the stagecoach.
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Sonora (pass by)

The tour takes you through Sonora.
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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (pass by)

You’ll be stepping back in time to the late 1800s with a visit to Railtown 1897 State Park in Jamestown where you can explore the railroad museum, roundhouse, and machine shop.
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Jamestown (pass by)

This self-guided driving tour ends in Jamestown.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food/Drink.
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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