7-Day Yellowstone National Park, Mt. Rushmore, Arches National Park Tour Package from Los Angeles/Las Vegas
From USD $488
Available: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat (Apr 24 - Oct 2)
Depart from: Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV
Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
Highlights: Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Arches National Park, Las Vegas, and more. Inclusions: 6-night hotel accommodations (including 1 night in Yellowstone Park). Roundtrip ground transportation and tour guide.
Today, we will journey through the San Bernardino Valley Area and the immense Mojave Desert. After stopping for lunch at 3:00 in Las Vegas, we will travel into Arizona, passing through the magnificent Virgin River Canyon. We will continue to the Virgin River Oasis, and then enter Utah, stopping for the night in the town of Richfield.
San Bernardino, CA
The San Bernardino Mountains are a mountain range in south-central California. The mountains were formed by the seismic activity of the San Andreas faultline, and are still getting taller every day. The surrounding wilderness is a recreation area.
Las Vegas, NV
The Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States extends from California into Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Its most famous area is probably Death Valley, which holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth, 134 °F.
Standard Hotel: Appletree Inn (145 S Main St, Richfield, UT 84701) or similar
Day 2
Arches National Park - Denver (528 miles)
In the morning, we will travel to Arches National Park. After admiring these stunning formations, we will travel into Colorado and stay overnight in the capital city of Denver.
Moab, UT
This 76,000+ acre park in western Utah is world-famous for its sandstone formations. The most iconic is the mighty Delicate Arch. The park also features formations like Landscape Arch, the longest natural arch in the world.
Standard Hotel: Hotel VQ at Mile High (1975 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver, CO 80204) or Similar
This morning, we depart from Denver and travel into Wyoming, stopping in the capital city and former cowboy town of Cheyenne, WY. From here, we will continue into South Dakota, arriving at the Crazy Horse Memorial**. Next we will visit the iconic Mount Rushmore. In the afternoon, we will continue on to Gillette, where we will stay overnight.
Crazy Horse Memorial
This in-construction monument to famous Native American war hero Crazy Horse is currently being carved into the side of Thunderhead Mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The completed sculpture would be the largest in the world.
Admission (Mandatory): Adult $50; Child $50
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Mt Rushmore National Memorial is one of the most iconic National Memorials in the world. Four of the nation's most cherished Presidents carved into the face of the now famous mountainside.
Standard Hotel: Days Inn, Gillette or Similar
Day 4
Yellowstone National Park (440 miles)
Today we will travel through the Crow Indian Reservation and cross the Rocky Mountains on our way to Yellowstone National Park, where we will spend the rest of the day seeing the sights.
Billings
This 3,500-square-mile area is the home of the Crow Tribe of Native Americans. It is most famous as the site of the Battle of Little Bighorn and "Custer's Last Stand" of the Great Sioux War of 1876.
Yellowstone
Yellowstone is part of the most seismically active region of the Rocky Mountains and lies on a volcanic 'hot spot'. It is well known for its hot springs and mud pots. It contains 200-250 active geysers and some 10,000 thermal features.
Old Faithful is a cone geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is one of the park's most well-known natural features, and is famous for its predictability. It generally erupts every 91 minutes.
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is the largest geyser basin at Yellowstone Lake, and an impressive area of geothermal activity that contains hot springs, mud pots, and geysers-- some of which are even in the lake itself.
Named after the famous sketches of the waterfalls by Thomas Moran (but not actually the location where the sketched were done) this beautiful location showcases one of the most famous views in Yellowstone National Park.
This large complex of hot springs is impressive both for its unique beauty as well as its scale. Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by volcanic and seismic activity, these springs are one of Yellowstone's most popular spots.
Standard Hotel: White Buffalo Inn or Similar
Day 5
Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Salt Lake City (350 miles)
We will leave Yellowstone and drive along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park and then continue on our way through Wyoming. After stopping in the classic Western town of Jackson Hole, WY, we will travel into Utah to Salt Lake City, where we will spend the night.
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.
Standard Hotel: Ramada Limited (2455 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115) or Similar
Day 6
Salt Lake City - Las Vegas (423 miles)
In the morning we will explore Salt Lake City, UT. After visiting the Utah State Capitol, the Salt Lake Temple and Great Salt Lake Marina, we will travel to Las Vegas, NV where we will spend the night.
Salt Lake City, UT
The home of all of the governmental processes for the state of Utah, the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. The building is done in the ornate neoclassical revival style, purposefully reminiscent of the nation capitol in DC.
This 250,000-square-foot temple is the largest of the temples belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known colloquially as the Mormons. The public cannot tour the interior, but the facade is a sight to behold.
The largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere is the famous Great Salt Lake in northern Utah. People visit the lake's namesake, Salt Lake City, every year to see the natural wonder and tour its shores.
Standard Hotel: Circus Circus Sky Rise Tower (2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109)
Day 7
Las Vegas - Factory Outlet Center - Los Angeles (266 miles)
On our way back to Los Angeles, we'll stop at the Tanger Outlets in Barstow, CA. After, we will continue on our way to Los Angeles, where we will transfer you to the Los Angeles International Airport.
Barstow, CA
The Tanger Factory Outlet Center in Barstow, California offers designer wares at bargain prices. Stores at the outdoor complex include Guess, Nike, Nine West, Banana Republic, Polo Ralph Lauren, Timberland, Coach, and many more, with even more to come.
* Optional activity, fee not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.
* Mandatory admission fee not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.
Departure: If you book pre-tour hotel with us, free airport transfer will be arranged on your arrival day within the complimentary transfer time (8:30am - 9:30pm (international flight) or 8:30am - 10:30pm (domestic flight)). Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel on the tour departure day.
Return: The tour can drop off at the same pick-up point. The tour can also drop off in LAX airport at around 7:30pm. Please arrange your return flight departing from Los Angeles after 9:30pm (for domestic flight) or 10:30pm (for international flight).
Inclusions
6 nights hotel accommodations
Entrances fees to all national parks as specified
All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
One way airport transfer to LAX
Bi- or multi-lingual tour (Level 2: semi-guided tour)
All taxes included
Exclusions
Mandatory fee: Tour Package including Crazy Horse, Great Salt Lake and Bear World: $50/person
**Infants unders 3 years old, not occupying a seat will be admitted free.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Admission fees should be paid to your tour escort upon arrival at each activity in cash.
Air fares between your city and Los Angeles / Las Vegas
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by your tour guide.
Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (total $7.00/day per passenger)
Any private expenses
Additional Note
Additional Information:
Lodging: Single price is for one person staying in one room. Double, Triple and Quadruple prices are for two people, three people and four people staying in one room respectively. Triple and Quad rooms are based on the existing bedding in a room which is 2 double beds.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
Flight arrangement: There are still travel activities on the last day of the tour. Make sure to book a return flight departing from Los Angeles after 9:30pm (domestic flight) or 10:30pm (international flight) on the last day.
Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, which might take up to 72 hours for processing.
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Pricing Policy
Buy 2 get 1 free (3 or 4pax sharing one room): (1) Cancellation of free passenger, 4-7 days prior to departure - $50 per person.
(2) 1-3 days prior to departure - $150 per person.
(3) No-show of free passenger incurs a $150 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat
Child Rate: Child rates apply to those 2-9 years and using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers (regardless of ages). Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children).
Goal and Objectives: $35000; Build an elementary school for children.
May 2012 ~ August 2013
Every tour you purchase, Sunshine Travel will donate $1 per head to Yunnan Project Hope to build a school for children. You may check the website of project for more information:
http://www.yunnanprojecthope.com/en/index.html
It will be greatly appreciated if you would like to join us to donate to Project Hope as well. Your kindness will make a real difference to a child's life."
Booking Information
Confirmation
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.
Redemption
You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
Terms & Condition
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
This tour is subject to re-confirmation. Within 72 hours we will send you and email confirmation with the status of your tour.
The purchase of any travel services represents your acceptance Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours by email or through web mail at Contact Take tours for details.
Cancellation penalties per person
8-14 days or more prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
4-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 3 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
The itinerary page has the hotel information. The tour in Las Vegas is Stratosphere hotel (2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89104). For packages of 5 days or longer, the actual hotel is listed on the tour voucher which is sent within 48 business hours after the booking.
All the tour available dates are listed online under "Departure Date" drop-down menu. As long as you can select the date online and complete the booking, that means that date is available. You can also refer to the calendar. All the available dates are shown in blue color. The tour gets sold out fast so we encourage to book the tour in advance.
Meals are NOT included in the tour price but our tour guide will arrange meal stops. Normally we stop at a plaza which has many restaurants to offer variety of food, or stop at a restaurant and passengers can order based on their preference.
Departure information, including time and location, is listed in the “Departure And Return Details” section of the tour itinerary. There is often a link to a map as well. Every e-ticket includes full pick-up time and location information. Please print out your e-Ticket and bring your ID to board the bus.
Taketours/Gotobus is a complete online travel company and uses a completely secure and automated booking system, therefore we can only accept bookings made online, using an authorized and valid credit card/debit card (visa,mastercard and amex)and paypal, check (by fax or mail) and money order (by mail).
If you want to cancel this tour, you can see the tour's cancellation policy on the same itinerary page. To complete the cancellation policy, you can e-mail to support@taketours.com. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.
You will find an electronic brochure for each tour on our website describing all activities and itineraries. Printed brochures are not available. If you do not find adequate information about a tour on our website, please contact our online help.
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