10-Day Yosemite, Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore, Arches Tour Package from Los Angeles/Las Vegas

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Single	Double(/person)	Third Person		Fourth Person
Single	Double(/person)	Adult	Child (Age 2-9)	Adult	Child (Age 2-9)
$768	$468	Free	Free	$288	$288

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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 - $100 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).

Itinerary

DAY1 Los Angeles - Las Vegas - Richfield

Bathed in the early morning sunshine, we leave the hubbub of the city to begin an exciting 7-day trip. The bus rolls northward along Freeway 15, shorts of the forests of San Bernardino, and enters the Mojave Desert, the largest in North America. Here one comes upon an unusual scene of stunted, austere Joshua trees dotting a barren landscape that stretches to the horizon. After lunch in Las Vegas, we enter Arizona, the state with the largest native Indian population, pass through the magnificent Virgin River Canyon, We proceed to Virgin River Oasis, and then enter Utah - Richfield.

For those who will join the tour in Las Vegas, please wait at the main entrance of the Tropicana Hotel at 3:00 PM.

Standard Hotel: Appletree Inn (145 S Main St, Richfield, UT 84701) or similar

DAY2 Arches National Park - Denver

In the morning we go to Arches National Park, which has the world largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. Within this national park of 73, 000 acres, one finds more than six hundreds natural rock arches of different shapes and sizes of the erosive forces of wind and water gave created a wonderland of rock formations, some resembling lofty spires, some like windows, one that looks like an elder admonishing his two associates, one that looks likes a whale's eyes, others that look like doughnuts, and so forth. We then enter Colorado and stay overnight in Denver City.

Standard Hotel: Hotel VQ at Mile High (1975 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver, CO 80204) or Similar

DAY3 Cheyenne - Crazy Horse - Mt. Rushmore - Gillette

Head north on I-25 this morning, paralleling the great backbone of North America, the Rockies. Pass by City of Cheyenne, state capital of Wyoming, which is the host of nation's largest Rodeo events every year. Afterwards, travel to Crazy Horse Indian Memorial to take a look at the world’s largest mountain carving! Visit the most famous icon of America, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, look down from their stony height and remind everyone even impossible is possible! In the afternoon, continue the tour to the most famous wild animal base in the Midwest, Bear Country. Stay overnight at Gillette.

Standard Hotel: Days Inn, Gillette or Similar

DAY4 Yellowstone National Park

Head west this morning, passing through the Big Horn Reservation where the famous western movie ‘Dances with Wolves’ was shot. Then cross the Rockies, which contain the continental divide. Arrive in Yellowstone National Park in the afternoon. First of its kind, Yellowstone is the home to world’s largest super volcano and over 10,000 natural landscapes. Here you will find everything you expect to see in a national park: snow covered mountains, waterfalls, lakes, meadows, herds of buffalos, elks…and on top of that, the geysers, hot springs, fumaroles and mud pots. Try to spot a bear or a bald eagle from your luxury coach in this largest Sanctuary of Wildlife in the country! Stay overnight at Yellowstone.

Standard Hotel: Yellowstone Park Inn or Similar

DAY5 Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Salt Lake City

After breakfast, continue to visit the Yellowstone National Park. Feel the impression of eruption - the symbol of Yellowstone, Old Faithful; the crown jewel of the park, Yellowstone Lake; upper and lower falls and the famous Artist Point of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone… Afterwards, enjoy a picturesque drive through Yellowstone Park, and travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park. Polished by glaciers, Teton Range rises thousands of feet above the Snake River Valley, surrounded by lakes and forests. Enjoy this fairytale view! Next, drive to Jackson Hole, a famous cowboy town as well as a very popular vacation destination of all seasons in Wyoming. Drive to Salt Lake City in the evening and stay overnight there.

Standard Hotel: Ramada Limited (2455 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115) or Similar

DAY6 Salt Lake City - Bingham Copper Mine - Las Vegas

This morning, visit the newly renovated State House of Utah, and the virtue kingdom of Mormons, Mormon Temple. After a friendly tour given by missionary sisters, proceed to Great Salt Lake Marina and the richest mine in the world, Bingham Canyon Copper Mine. After lunch, head to Las Vegas - “the entertainment capital of the world”. Arrive in Las Vegas in the evening. You may take an optional night tour to explore the prosperity of night life in Las Vegas, enjoy all the spectacles and fantasies on the strip! The tour guide will lead you to explore the World’s largest hotel Palazzo Venetian Mega Centre, neon-light show on Fremont Street, Music Fountain at Bellagio and the volcano show at Mirage. Stay overnight at the hotel located on the strip.

Standard Hotel: Stratosphere Casino (2000 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104)

DAY7 Las Vegas - Factory Outlet Center - Los Angeles

We leave Las Vegas in the morning, make a brief stop at a factory outlets where renowned name brand garments and leather jackets can be had. We arrive in Los Angeles in the evening (around 6:00pm) to end this memorable and abundant excursion. If you want to depart from Las Vegas, you need make your own way to the airport, please schedule flights depart from Las Vegas after 2:00pm

Please arrange your return flight from Los Angeles after 9:30pm.

To book your pre-tour hotel, please click Lincoln Plaza Hotel or Best Western Executive.. The complimentary airport transfer is provided between 9:00am to 10:00pm with the hotel booking.

Departure and Return Details

Departure times and locations:

15333 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604

600 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

9241 Bishop Pl, Westminster, CA 92683

222 W Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

12500 Firestone Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650

9488 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770

14299 Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638

3633 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770

17713 Pioneer Blvd., Artesia, CA 90701

12500 Firestone Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650

7272 E Gage Ave, Commerce, CA 90040

225 West Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel, CA 91776

7272 E Gage Ave, Commerce, CA 90040

123 South Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755

18880 Gale Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748

3801 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Parking Information

Parking Information:

222 West Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

14299 Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638, La Mirada, CA 90638

123 South Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755-2914

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 and fees included

Exclusions

Mandatory: Tour Package including Crazy Horse, Great Salt Lake, Bingham Copper Mine and Bear World: $45/person
Optional Admission Fees:
- Las Vegas Night Tour: $25/adult; $25/child
- Las Vegas Show: $78.00/person
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.
Air fares between your city and Los Angeles / Las Vegas
Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors other than those specified.
Meals, or other expenses of personal nature are not included unless published for a particular tour.
All other private expenses and Service Fees for tour guide/bus driver (min. $7 /day per person)

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: Please arrange flight arriving Las Vegas before 1:00pm and meet the tour guide at the parking lot of Tropicana Hotel (3801 Las Vegas Boulevard, South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109) at 3:00pm.
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 1-2 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

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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 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 following are FAQs from our customers. If you cannot find the answer to you question, please click [Ask Question] to ask. We will answer your question as soon as possible.

1	May I have the hotel accommodation details for this tour?

The itinerary/details page of the tour will have information about the level of hotel. The actual hotel will not be finalized until 1 or 2 days before departure. Most hotels are around 2 stars and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your tour.

2	Where will we have meals in this tour?

Meals are NOT included in the tour price but our tour guide will arrange meal stops. Normally we stop at a plaza to have some fast food, or stop at a restaurant and passengers can order.

3	Where are the pick-up locations of tours?

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.

4	Can I change my seats on the bus?

Seats are allotted on first book first served basis, we can make special arrangement if you can produce doctor's note etc.

5	Can I pay this tour by cash?

No. 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, check (by fax or mail) and money order (by mail).

6	What does the Lodging pull-down menu mean?

This is where you select how many people will be in your room. Double occupancy for hotel room is only guaranteed with a tour purchase by two persons. Single room is only for one person and price is higher. Family triple arrangements can be purchased with three tickets. Family quad arrangements can be purchased with four tickets.

7	Why can’t I find the tour date I want in this tour?

We only post available dates in our website. If you can't find date before last showed date in the tour, it means no service available. Also, we currently accept 60-90 for tours days advance bookings for tour service; if the date you want is outside this range, please bookmark the schedule page, as product updates occur every day.

8	How to cancel this tour?

If you want to cancel this tour, please check the cancellation policy first and then e-mail to support@gotobus.com. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply in one business day, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.

9	Can you send me a brochure for this tour?

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. Contact customer support

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