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Highlights: Visit Las Vegas, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon West Rim (Skywalk and Cruise & Helicopter Tour), and Hearst Castle. Optional: Grand Canyon West** Rim, Skywalk, Helicopter tour and Sightseeing cruise, Hearst Castle. Inclusions: 6-night hotel accommodations (including 2 nights in Las Vegas). Round trip airport transfers, ground transportation, and tour guide.
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Pricing Policy
Buy 2 get 1 free (3 or 4 pax sharing one room): (1) The free person need pay for staying at LA hotels and theme park admission fees. (2) Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure. (3) No-show (or late cancellation) of free passenger incurs $248 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).
Today we will gather in Los Angeles, CA, where our tour guide will meet you in the Baggage Claim Area of the Los Angeles International Airport if you take a domestic flight or at the Exit if you take an international flight. From there we will transfer to our hotel for check-in.
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
Day 2
Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - Solvang - San Francisco (425 miles)
We will depart from Los Angeles, CA in the morning and arrive at Santa Barbara, CA before lunchtime. We will head on to Solvang, CA around noon and San Francisco, CA in the evening.
Santa Barbara, CA
Known as the "American Riviera", Santa Barbara is a year-round tourist destination renowned for its fair weather, downtown beaches, and Spanish architecture. Casual and friendly, Santa Barbara offers an extensive menu of culture out of proportion to the city’s small size.
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: Courtyard Marriott or Similar
Day 3
San Francisco - Stanford University (35 miles)
After eating breakfast in San Francisco’s Chinatown, we’ll explore San Francisco, CA. At approximately 5:15pm, we will travel to Stanford University. Just before 7:00pm, we will head back to the city for dinner and then return to our hotel.
San Francisco, CA
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.
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.
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.
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, which features a recognizable gold-outlined dome, the fifth-largest in the world.
Stanford University
Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. It covers an area of 35 square kilometers. It is the second largest university in the U.S..
Standard Hotel: Courtyard Marriott or Similar
Day 4
Yosemite National Park - Los Angeles (560 miles)
We will depart San Francisco, CA early in the morning for a trip to Yosemite National Park, where we should arrive by 9:00am. We leave the park before lunchtime to make our final drive back to Los Angeles, CA, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Day 5
Los Angeles - Las Vegas (280 miles)
Today we will depart Los Angeles, CA for Las Vegas, NV, passing through the San Bernardino Mountains and entering the Mojave Desert on our way into Nevada. Once we arrive in Las Vegas, guests will be free to explore the city at their leisure. In the evening, we will take a night tour* of the city and see a show.
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.
The world-famous Las Vegas Strip is the iconic area of Nevada that contains some of the largest hotels and casinos in the world. The renowned nightlife of the city is centered on this brightly-lit, flashy area.
Standard Hotel: Circus Circus Sky Rise Tower (2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109)
Day 6
Las Vegas - Grand Canyon West Rim(Mandatory $80/person) - Hoover Dam - Las Vegas (614 miles)
We will begin the day by traveling to the West Rim** of the Grand Canyon, where we will arrive at 9:30pm. After, we will leave the Grand Canyon and stop to see the Hoover Dam. From there we will return to Las Vegas, NV, arriving between 5:00 and 5:30pm.
Grand Canyon
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.
The Skywalk Glass Bridge is a one-of-a-kind experience that put you 4,000 feet in the air over the grand canyon. The transparent, horseshoe-shaped bridge can withstand winds in excess of 100MPH and can hold the weight of seventy-one 747s.
Standard Hotel: Circus Circus Sky Rise Tower (2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109)
Day 7
Las Vegas - Ethel M Chocolate Factory - Botanical Cactus Gardens - Los Angeles (266 miles)
We will travel to the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and its Botanical Cactus Gardens in Las Vegas, NV. Afterward, we will return to Las Vegas and then depart for Los Angeles, CA at 9:00am, stopping along the way in Barstow, CA for a short rest before continuing on our way. We will arrive in Los Angeles around 6:30 PM, when you will be transferred to the airport.
Las Vegas, NV
A unique combination of food and flora, the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens outside of Las Vegas, NV has something for everyone. Both the gardens and the factory are open to the public free of charge.
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.
*Please arrange your return flight departing from Los Angeles after 9:30pm (for domestic flights) or 10:30pm (for international flights).
*The itinerary may vary slightly depending on the day of departure.
*Optional and Mandatory fees are not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.
Complimentary roundtrip airport transfers (domestic arrivals: 8:30am - 10:30pm; international arrivals: 8:30am - 9:30pm). If arriving from 10:30pm -12:00am, there will be a fee of $60 for one person and $10 for each additional person(up to 8 person). If arriving beyond the above period, please proceed to the hotel at your own expense.
6-night hotel accommodations (including 2 nights in Las Vegas)
All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
**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.
Air fares between your city and Los Angeles
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 the tour guide.
Authentic Native American BBQ Lunch ($13/person)
Service fees for tour guide and bus driver (total $6.00/day per passenger) and $3.00 per passenger for airport transfer.
Any private expenses
Additional Note
Additional Information:
Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, which might take up to 72 hours for processing.
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.
Airport pickup: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior to departure. Otherwise, you will be required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense.
Airport meeting: For domestic arrivals, your tour escort will wait at the baggage claim area/outside of the arrival's (restricted) area. For international arrivals, your tour escort will wait just outside of customs exit. Your tour escort will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Hotel rooms: Each hotel room can accommodate no more than 4 guests (adults or children), and existing bedding must be used.
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.
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
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking.
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.
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At first I apprehensive taking the tour because of negative reviews , but now that I have taken it I would say that I got more than my money's worth. Kudos to both Jack Lu and Lawrence our tour guides who are very knowledgeable and accommodating. Coupled with excellent accommodation I couldn't ask for more! I certainly would recommend this tour.
The tour was fabulous, and the price is reasonable, the 2 tour guide are nice, a memorable vacation ever. We came from UK and even just a short perood of stay it is worth it, we had a chance to see many places . Thanks Taketours.
the chinese guide don't speak english good, is very hard understand, the tour in Yosemite is very fast, just 1 hour in the park and I can't watch the gigants Sequoias, that trip in Yosemite went very disappointed.
Just came back from the trip...it was a very good experience ...arrangement was good.accomodation was also not bad..it would have been great if they could arrange a extensive city tour of LA on the 1st day including universal studio.Tour was hectic , spent a lot of time in travelling . They can think to start the tour at LA and keep an option to drop at SFO airport that would save lot of time.Our guide Ken and Austin both were very nice.
Excellent value for the money. We booked a group tour and had a lot of problems with the hotel check-in. The itinerary was changed without notice causing a lot of added expense for people planning on leaving the tour early or purchasing tickets to Las Vegas shows for the wrong day. One of the hotels was sold out and at the last minute we were informed that someone from the group would have to stay at another hotel. That created problems for us. Other than that, the tour guides were wonderful and everyone enjoyed it.
We had an excellent experience for 7 Day Grand Canyon with Yosemite National park! Our Tour Guide Tim is Great! Hotel accommodations were very good. Although the tour is hectic, the first day should be used instead of no activity.
The trip was wonderful covering entire west coast in 7 days, although a bit hectic. It would be great if the entire tour is conducted only in english. It was a fun and Amazing tour and would recommend others to take this trip too !!!