Soar Over Majestic Redwoods and Ravines on 7 Ziplines, Be Amazed by Views From 2 Sky Bridges.
Nestled off the Northern California coast and deep in the Redwood forest near Occidental, Sonoma Canopy Tours is high adventure. The two-and-a-half hour guided tour includes 7 ziplines, 2 sky bridges, a majestic spiral staircase, an exciting rappel, and the unparalleled beauty of the world famous California Coastal Redwoods.
Each guest is transported from the parking lot to the Welcome Center in one of their electric vehicles. The guests meet the guides and are outfitted for an unforgettable experience. Guests soar from tree-to-tree, witnessing panoramic forest views and thrillingly deep ravines. It's an adrenaline rush like no other.
Keywords: canopy tours, ziplines, zip lines, redwoods, Sonoma County, family activities
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Sonoma Canopy Tours opened July 1, 2010.
What is your primary product or service?
Canopy Tour/Zip Line experience.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds (where Sonoma Canopy Tours is located) has been providing fun outdoor environmental activities for 5th and 6th grade students since the early 1980s. The leadership at Alliance Redwoods saw the Sonoma Canopy Tours to be an activity that could be done by all age groups.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location at 6250 Bohemian Highway in Occidental, CA. We have no plans to expand although we may add additional times in the future.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We discourage GPS and internet maps.
From San Francisco, East Bay, and Sacramento Areas:
101 North to Santa Rosa. Take Hwy 12 West (Sebastopol Exit) to light at Fulton Road (2.9 miles).
Turn right on Fulton Road, then left at the light onto Occidental Road (about 300 feet).
Travel west on Occidental Road to the light @ Hwy 116 (4.5 miles). MOST CELL PHONES WILL NOT WORK PAST THIS POINT.
From the light at Hwy 116 continue straight west on Occidental Road to the stop sign in the town of Occidental (14.1 miles).
Take a very slight right onto Hill Street (150 feet). Turn right on Bohemian Highway.
Drive north on Bohemian Hwy until you see a large sign saying "Sonoma Canopy Tours" and "Alliance Redwoods" on the left (2.2 miles). Turn into the driveway. Parked and proceed to the Sonoma Canopy Tour tent and check in with our parking lot greeter/driver.
What type of payments do you accept?
Full payment for Sonoma Canopy Tours is required at the time of reservation. We accept all major forms of credit cards on our secure server.
Which areas do you service?
We serve all areas - locals experience the Sonoma Canopy Tours as well as international visitors from all countries.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sonoma Canopy Tours is a aka under Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds.
What are your hours of operation?
The hours vary depending upon the time of year and day of the week. Check the website at www.sonomacanopytours.com for more information.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
People who did not think they could ever do something like a canopy tour have done it and they feel empowered. Sonoma Canopy Tours works closely with at-risk youth in Sonoma and surrounding counties. The youth many times have never been out of the area near their home - they see there is another "world" out there and are encouraged to take changes AND to encourage others to do the same.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Alliance Redwoods/Sonoma Canopy Tours is a place where our guests meet the Creator in His Creation.