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12-Day Yellowstone National Park, Mt. Rushmore, Arches, Yosemite, San Francisco, Grand Canyon West Tour Package from Los Angeles
Tour Code: 773-1616
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Available: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat(Apr 24 - Oct 2)
Depart from: Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV
Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
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Highlights: 11-night accommodation (1 night in Yellowstone) and ground transportation are included. Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Arches National Park, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon West, Disneyland or Sea World or Universal Studios and more.
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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
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.
Las Vegas, NV
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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
In the morning we will go to Arches National Park. We will then enter Colorado and stay overnight in Denver.
Moab, UT
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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
In the morning we will 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
Crazy Horse Memorial is the world's largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, Crazy Horse Memorial will stand 563 feet tall by 641 feet long.
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
Today we will spend the day in Yellowstone National Park. We will also overnight in the park.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: Yellowstone Park Inn or Similar
After breakfast, we will continue to explore Yellowstone National Park. Afterwards, we will travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park. After a stop in Jackson Hole, WY, we will arrive in Salt Lake City, UT in the evening and stay overnight there.
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
In the morning, we will visit the newly-renovated State House of Utah, the Mormon Temple, the Great Salt Lake Marina, and the Kennecott Copper Mine. After lunch, we will head to Las Vegas, NV, where we will arrive in the evening. Guests may take an optional night tour to explore the city.
Salt Lake City, UT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Kennecott Copper Mine (or Bingham Canyon Mine) is a mine in the Oquirrh Mountains just southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. The mine is currently active, and is more than a half mile deep and 2.5 mils wide.
Standard Hotel: Circus Circus Sky Rise Tower (2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109)
In the morning we will visit the Hoover Dam. Afterwards, we will proceed to the Grand Canyon West Rim. You may take an optional visit to the Skywalk Glass Bridge or an optional Helicopter Tour to more fully experience the canyon.
Las Vegas, NV
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The beautiful Hoover Dam is located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. The massive concrete dam was a monumental undertaking built during the Great Depression and dedicated by Franklin Roosevelt himself.
Grand Canyon
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The Grand Canyon West area, not far east of Las Vegas, NV, is located on the Hualapai Native American reservation. Activities include the famous Skywalk Bridge, as well as tours of the surrounding canyon area.
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The Glass Bridge Glass Bridge suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River on the very edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. It can withstand the weight of 71 fully loaded Boeing 747 airplanes (more that 71 million pounds).Admission (Optional): Adult $35; Child $35
Standard Hotel: Circus Circus Sky Rise Tower (2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109)
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 arrive in the evening.
Barstow, CA
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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.
Standard Hotel: Howard Johnson / Holiday Inn La Mirada / Ramada Inn Commerce / Best Western Markland Hotel or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Fairfield Inn / The Hotel Fullerton / Hilton San Ganbriel / Pacific Palm Resort Hotel
Option 1:
Guests will visit the world-famous Disneyland Park. At 5:30pm, we will head back to the hotel.
Guests will visit the world-famous Disneyland Park. At 5:30pm, we will head back to the hotel.
Option 2:
Guests will go on a brief tour of Hollywood before heading to Universal Studios.
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Guests will tour the city of Los Angeles, stopping first at the Los Angeles Music Center. In the city center, we will visit the U.S. Bank Tower, and the stately Los Angeles City Hall. From there we will wind through Chinatown and Little Tokyo, travel to Olvera Street, admire the large Staples Center sports arena, and walk down Jewelry Street. In the afternoon, we will proceed to Hollywood Boulevard to visit Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Afterwards, we will visit the Hollywood Bowl. Then, we will stop in the exclusive shopping district of Rodeo Drive. We will conclude our tour at 5:00 PM.
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Guests will visit the Desert Hill Factory Outlets and arrive back at around 6:30pm. If someone in a group is not interested in shopping, we can take him/her to the nearby Morongo Casino and pick them up on the return trip as well.
Standard Hotel: Howard Johnson / Holiday Inn La Mirada / Ramada Inn Commerce / Best Western Markland Hotel or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Fairfield Inn / The Hotel Fullerton / Hilton San Ganbriel / Pacific Palm Resort Hotel
We will depart from Los Angeles in the morning and drive along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway. We will stop at Santa Barbara and later Denmark Village in Solvang, CA around noon. After touring Solvang, we will depart for San Francisco, CA and arrive there in the evening.
Solvang, CA
Antiquated windmills and Northern Europeans-style architecture punctuate the little village's skyline. Brilliant sunshine, boundless open country and rolling hills- these are the characteristics of what the original Danish immigrants called "Solvang" or "Sunny Field".
Standard Hotel: Crowne Plaza Union City or Similar
In the morning, we will being touring San Francisco, CA by heading to its popular Chinatown for passengers to enjoy breakfast. Our tour will visit the stately Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and Fishermen’s Wharf. Guests may also choose to take a one and a half hour Bay Cruise.* At around 3:00pm, guests may decide to some time at leisure in the city, or have the option of taking the Extensive City Tour* to visit sights such as St. Mary’s Cathedral, Alamo Square, Twin Peaks, the Civic Center, and the Castro District. After the tour concludes at approximately 5:15pm, we will make a trip to Stanford University, returning to San Francisco in time for dinner.
San Francisco, CA
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The iconic arches of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge are known the world over as a symbol of California and the San Francisco Bay area. From movies to postcards, the Golden Gate Bridge is an American icon.
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This San Francisco neighborhood is a popular tourist area due to its lovely scenery and abundance of shops, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. The area also hosts several annual events, such as a July 4th fireworks show.
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Lombard Street is a famous road in San Francisco that is known for having eight steep, hairpin turns climbing up a one-block stretch between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets. The strange-looking stretch of road is a famous Bay Area spot.
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San Francisco's Twin Peaks are two prominent hills near the center of the city. Each one stands at about 922 feet tall, and they offer amazing views of the Bay Area all the way down to the water.
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The Civic Center area is the center of government in San Francisco. Its features two large plazas, and its main attraction is the San Francisco City Hall. The Hall has a recognizable gold-outlined dome, the fifth-largest in the world.
Stanford University
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Located in northwestern Silicon Valley, this famous research institution is not just one of the best schools in the United States, but one of the top universities in the world. Its large campus is a sight to behold.
Standard Hotel: Crowne Plaza Union City or Similar
We will depart from San Francisco early this morning for a trip to Yosemite National Park, which we should reach by 9:00am. We will have almost two hours to experience natural wonders such as El Capitan , the Bridal Veil Falls, the mighty Yosemite Falls, the Tunnel View, and the Half Dome. We will leave the park before lunchtime to make our final drive back to Los Angeles, where we should arrive at approximately 6:40pm.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park lies in the heart of California. With its 'hanging' valleys, many waterfalls, cirque lakes, polished domes, moraines and U-shaped valleys, it provides an excellent overview of all kinds of granite relief fashioned by glaciation.
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The largest granite monolith in the world, El Capitan is located across from Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park. It juts up about 3,000 feet from the ground, and is a favorite of experienced rock climbers.
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Located in the Yosemite Valley California's Yosemite National Park, Bridal Veil Falls are one of the park's most famous sites. Millions of people every year come to see the 617-foot-high waterfall, which flows year-round.
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One of Yosemite National Park's most popular outlooks, the Tunnel View near the Wawona Tunnel is often the first look at some of the famous formations visitors get. The site was renovated and re-dedicated in October of 2008.
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The Half Dome is one of the most recognizable formations in California's Yosemite National Park. It is known the world over as a challenging and rewarding hiking and mountain climbing location, attracting thousands of adventurers every year.
*Optional: Grand Canyon West Rim, Skywalk, and Helicopter Cruise Combo Tour
*Please arrange your return flight departing from Los Angeles after 9:30pm (for domestic flight) or 10:30pm (for international flight).
*Please arrange your return flight departing from Los Angeles after 9:30pm (for domestic flight) or 10:30pm (for international flight).
| Departure | Return | Locations (Return times are estimated) |
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 15333 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604 (Old 99 Ranch Market)
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600 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Chinatown Senior Citizen Center)
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1500 S Raymond Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 (The Hotel Fullerton - Hotel guests only)
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7828 Orangethorpe Ave, Los Angeles, CA (Fairfield Inn Marriott - Hotel guest only - Hotel guest only)
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9125 Recreation Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (Days Inn Fountain Valley - (Hotel guests only))
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222 W Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832 (Howard Johnson Inn - Fullerton)
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9488 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770 (Rosemead - Comfort Suites (Hotel guests only))
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14299 Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 (Holidays Inn La Mirada - Hotel Guest Only)
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1300 S Golden West Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 (99 Ranch Market - Arcadia)
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3633 Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770 (Knights Inn Rosemead)
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17713 Pioneer Blvd., Artesia, CA 90701 (99 Ranch Market Cerritos - 99 Ranch Market)
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225 West Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel, CA 91776 (Hilton Hotel)
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7272 E Gage Ave, Commerce, CA 90040 (Ramada Inn Commerce (Hotel guests only))
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12500 Firestone Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 (Guest House Hotel Norwalk (pick up for hotel guests only) - Guest House Hotel)
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1 Industry Hills Pkwy, La Puente, CA 91744 (Pacific Palm Resort - (Hotel Guest Only))
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18880 E.Gale Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 (Best Western Hotel)
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2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Circus Circus Sky Rise Tower)
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- Departure: If you book same Los Angeles hotel in tour as your pre-tour hotel, 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).
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Parking Information:
- 11 nights hotel accommodations
- One way airport transfer to LAX.
- Entrances fees to all national parks as specified
- All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- Bi- or multi-lingual tour (Level 2: semi-guided tour)
- All taxes and fees included
- Crazy Horse, Great Salt Lake, Bingham Copper Mine, Bear World: $50/person
- Grand Canyon West Rim: $80/person including lunch (Chinese or vegetarian food)
| Activity | Adult | Child |
| Las Vegas Night Tour | $25 | $25 |
| Las Vegas Jubilee Show* V Show* |
$83 $78 |
Unacceptable $78 |
| Skywalk | $35 | $35 |
| San Francisco Bay Cruise | $29 | $26 |
| San Francisco Extensive Tour | $25 | $25 |
| Helicopter and Cruise Combo tour | $194 | $194** |
- **Infants under 3 years old, not occupying a seat will be admitted free.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.
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.
- Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, which might take up to 72 hours for processing.
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- 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.
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Redemption
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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.
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