TakeTours Gotobus

DAY1 Los Angeles - Las Vegas - Richfield (552 miles)

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.

To book your pre-tour hotel, please click Howard Johnson Fullerton, Holiday In La Mirada or Lincoln Plaza Hotel . The complimentary airport transfer: 8:30am-10:30pm (for domestic flight) or 8:30am-9:30pm (for international flight) with the hotel booking.

DAY2 Arches National Park - Denver (363 miles)

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.

DAY3 Cheyenne - Crazy Horse - Mt. Rushmore - Gillette (403 miles)

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.

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.

DAY5 Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton - Jackson Hole (81 miles)

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.

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.

DAY7 Las Vegas - Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon West Rim (Mandatory $69/person) - Las Vegas (591 miles)

Optional: Grand Canyon West Rim, Skywalk, Helicopter tour and Cruise Combo tour
Morning visit Hoover Dam, which is one of the seven wonders of the Industrial World. Afterwards, proceed to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon. It is the World's Seventh Natural Wonder. As you gaze out from the rim, you're viewing 2 billion years of geologic history. Millions of people each year stand in awe at the canyon and leave with a sense of fulfillment and realization that they have witnessed nature at her finest. You may take an optional visit to the "Skywalk", which is the new g gigantic construction built on the very edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. The Skywalk is suspended 4, 000 feet above the Colorado River. This $60 million dollars bridge can withstand the weight of 71 filly loaded Boeing 74 airplanes (more than 71 million pounds). It is the tallest man-made structure in the world. From the bridge, you can step out onto the glass floor for a 720 degree view of the Canyon. You may also take an optional helicopter or boat tour to see the true beauty of the Grand Canyon.

DAY8 Las Vegas - Factory Outlet Center - Los Angeles (265 miles)

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.

DAY9 Disneyland

Your Disneyland exploration will begin with a train ride, passing Main Street U.S.A. of the 1890's and theme areas. From "Sleeping Beauty's Castle" to "Fantasyland" and onto "Pirates of the Caribbean". Ride the far West train which takes you to "Frontierland", not to mention the mysterious jungle of "Adventureland" or "Carnival in New Orleans", Mickey's Toontown gives you a chance to take pictures with your favorite Disney characters. You will also enjoy the rides on "Indiana Jones Adventure", the live shows on "Tomorrow Land", parades, and all the special events.

OR San Diego - SeaWorld:
Depart from Los Angeles to San Diego downtown in the morning. There's optional cruise. The tour will reach Sea World at around noon. Sea World is a 135 acres marine-life exhibit. The leading performer is Shamu, a two-ton killer whale. Also enjoy the performance of dolphins, sea lions, and walruses. Take the ride of your life on Shipwreck Rapids, the park's first adventure ride.

OR Universal Studios:
The tour will visit Mann’s Chinese Theatre, famous for its permanent collection of hand-prints, footprints and signatures of movie stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, and many others. Then take a stroll on the Walk of Fame where Steven Spielberg, Errol Flynn, Tom Hanks and hundreds of entertainers have their stars! After Hollywood, head straight to Universal Studios.

Universal Studios City set up in 1915 to serve as the general headquarters of what was already the biggest film company in the United States. Such film studios as MGM, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and United Artists were not yet in existence. Universal Studios Hollywood was opened to the public on July 4, 1964, when the film market had dipped due to the rise of television in the early 1960s. This attraction now draws millions of visitors annually and brings biggest income to the studios.

The Universal Studios, is located in Hollywood, capital of the American film industry, occupies an entire hill and covers 525 acres, 485 of which are in actual use. It comprises 48 film studios, of which 32 are devoted to shooting films. Universal Studios City is the biggest film and TV producer in the world. The tour takes visitors through thrilling cinematic spectacles, such as bridge-crushing snow avalanches, exploding mountain torrents, giant white sharks, a roaring effigy of King Kong, and so forth. Virtual reality mock –ups from the films “Back to the Future”, “Jurassic Park”, and “Aliens” are excruciatingly life-like, And awe-inspiring are the nerve-shattering special effects in “Water World” and “Wild West”, and in the stereoscopic films “Terminator 2 3D” and “4D.” The fun is accentuated by song- and –dance performances and animal show as well as humorous and comic children’s programs.

DAY10 Los Angeles - Solvang - Hearst Castle (236 miles)

After departing Los Angeles at dawn, we will drive along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway and stop in the Santa Ynez Valley’s quaint Danish Village of Solvang just before lunchtime, approx. 11:30 a.m. Antiquated windmills and Northern European-style architecture punctuate this charming village's skyline. Brilliant sunshine, boundless open country and rolling hills--these are the characteristics that inspired the original Danish immigrants who settled this area to call it "Solvang" or "Sunny Field.” Pour yourself a cup of aromatic European coffee and nibble a piece of world famous Danish pastry. Around 1:00 p.m., we will board the bus to make our way to the ornate Hearst Castle* in San Simeon, where we should arrive by 3:00 p.m. Built by the famous newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst, at the cost of the millions of dollars, Hearst Castle and the surrounding estate boasts 165 rooms filled with priceless antiques and works of art, as well as an ornate gilt-bordered swimming pool. We will have two hours to explore the castle and grounds before we board the bus to take us to dinner and our hotel in the evening.

DAY11 San Francisco - Stanford University (35 miles)

This morning, the tour will head to San Francisco’s popular Chinatown for passengers to enjoy breakfast. After our meal, we’ll explore San Francisco, the beautiful City by the Bay! Our tour will visit the stately Palace of Fine Arts; the world famous Golden Gate Bridge; Lombard Street, the world’s most crooked street; the bustling tourist area still home to many commercial fisheries, Fishermen’s Wharf. Passengers may also choose to take a one and a half hour Bay Cruise* to experience the sights of San Francisco from the water, with views of the East Bay and beautiful city skyline, the stately Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, and the harbor islands, including the infamous Alcatraz Island, Angel Island and Treasure Island. Around 3:00pm, passengers may choose to spend some time at leisure in the city, or have the option of the Extensive City Tour* to visit sights such as St. Mary’s Cathedral, the principal Catholic church of San Francisco; Alamo Square; Twin Peaks; the Civic Center; and the Castro District, otherwise known as the gay capital of the world. After the tour concludes at approximately 5:15 p.m., we will make a trip to Stanford University, slightly less than an hour’s drive from the city. Recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions, the tranquil campus is home to a rich collection of historical and contemporary buildings. Just before 7:00 p.m., we will return to the city for dinner and a night’s rest at our hotel.

DAY12 Yosemite National Park - Los Angeles (344 miles)

We will depart San Francisco early this morning for a trip to Yosemite National Park, gem of California’s National Park system and UNESCO World Heritage site, where we should arrive by 9:00 a.m. Located near the geographical center of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite is comprised of granite rocks, mighty waterfalls and placid valleys, giving it an aspect of a "land of the gods." With its notable cliffs and unique carved rock formations, there is little doubt that water - in both its liquid and solid form as glacial ice - was the chief architect of Yosemite's landscapes. We will have close to two hours to experience this natural wonder up close, with stops for photo opportunities and exploration at such viewpoints as the El Capitan and Bridal Veil Falls, the mighty Yosemite Falls, and the Tunnel View. We leave the park before lunchtime to make our final drive back to Los Angeles, where we should at approximately 6:40 p.m. Please arrange your return flight departing from Los Angeles after 9:30pm (for domestic flight) or 10:30pm (for international flight).