8-Day Grand Canyon West, Yosemite, San Francisco Tour from Los Angeles- Overnight in Grand Canyon

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Single	Double(/person)	Third Person		Fourth Person
Single	Double(/person)	Adult	Child (Age 3-8)	Adult	Child (Age 3-8)
$908	$623	$254	$254	$443	$443

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BUY 2 GET 3RD DISCOUNTED DETAILS:

The discounted person should pay for theme park admissions and staying at hotels.
Cancellation of discounted passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure.
No-show (or late cancellation) of discounted passenger incurs $443 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.
Discounted price is not applicable on special holidays.

Itinerary

DAY1 Arrival at Los Angeles International Airport

We begin our tour by meeting in Los Angeles, where a tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area of the airport to guide you to the hotel if needed. Refer to Pickup & Drop-off for more information.

Standard Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites or similar

Deluxe Hotel: Radisson Buena Park or similar

DAY2 Los Angeles - Grand Canyon West Rim (510 miles)

In the morning we will depart for the West Rim of the Grand Canyon,** arriving at 4:00pm. After checking in at tonight’s hotel, the Hualapai Ranch, which is only a thousand feet away from the Canyon, we will visit Eagle Point and enjoy an Indian Culture Show, which features traditional Hualapai singing and dancing. From here we will move on to the famous glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk,* which extends over 4,770 feet of empty space above the Colorado River. You will also have the opportunity to take a combined Colorado River Cruise and Helicopter Tour* of the Grand Canyon, which will give a spectacular view from below and above. Now we will proceed to Guano Point for a 360 degree view of the canyon, where we will enjoy the beautiful sunset. After we return to the ranch, a dinner of BBQ ribs will be served along with a live country and western music show. After dinner, join us for a campfire party in front of the Grand Canyon, followed up with Karaoke to top off the evening!

Deluxe Hotel: Hualapai Ranch - Stay inside West Canyon

DAY3 Grand Canyon West - Las Vegas (296 miles)

In the morning, don’t pass up the opportunity to watch the sun rise over the canyon, a spectacular sight that will fill you with awe. After breakfast, we will take a thirty minute wagon ride around the West Rim of the Grand Canyon and watch cowboys take part in mock gun fights and stunt shows. Then join us in a fun horse ride* with the cowboys! We will depart the Grand Canyon and continue on to Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the world. Once we arrive at 1:00pm, you will be free to explore the city at your leisure. If you can break yourself away from the shopping, fine food, and casinos which the city is known for, join us on a night tour* where we will explore the city’s night life and watch the best-selling Jubilee Show!* A visit to Las Vegas would not be complete without this attraction.

Deluxe Hotel: Free upgrade to Harrah's Hotel

DAY4 Las Vegas - Ethel M Chocolate Factory - Botanical Cactus Garden - Los Angeles (265 miles)

Today we will depart once again for Los Angeles, stopping at the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and its Botanical Cactus Gardens in Nevada, which are open to the public. In the factory we will learn how this company produces their chocolate and visit their branch of M&M’s World, as well as tour the gardens, which display many fascinating varieties of cacti that will complete your trip through the deserts of Nevada! We will arrive in Los Angeles around 6:00 pm.

Standard Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites or similar

Deluxe Hotel: Radisson Buena Park or similar

DAY5 Los Angeles - Solvang - Hearst Castle - San Francisco (381 miles)

This morning we will depart Los Angeles at 8:00am and drive along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway on the way to Solvang, a quaint little Danish town in the Santa Ynez Valley. From here we will continue north, arriving at noon in San Simeon for a visit to Hearst Castle,* a mansion built from 1919-1947 for the leading newspaper publisher William Hearst. The castle protects an extensive collection of artifacts from the Renaissance period, as well as lavish living and dining quarters and lush gardens. The gilt-lined Neptune and Roman Pools, fed by mountain water, are surrounded by Roman style pillars and statues. Visited by some of the world’s most famous figures, including Hollywood stars, Hearst Castle embodies a fascinating combination of both history and opulent living. After spending two hours exploring the mansion and grounds, we will travel to tonight’s hotel near San Francisco, arriving at 6:00pm.

Standard Hotel: Hilton, Fremont / Crowne Plaza, San Jose or similar

DAY6 San Francisco

In the Morning, visit the fabulous city of San Francisco. On arrival, tour the world famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Oakland Bay Bridge, Chinatown, and Lombard Street . In the afternoon, you may have free time to shop or join an optional in depth city tour to see Castro St, Saint Mary Church, Twin Peak and San Francisco City Hall.

Standard Hotel: Hilton, Fremont / Crowne Plaza, San Jose or similar

DAY7 San Francisco - Yosemite National Park* - Los Angeles (544 miles)

We begin the day by visiting Yosemite National Park, arriving at noon at the park, world-renowned for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, glaciers, and Giant Sequoia groves. Breathtaking scenes like Bridalveil Fall, with its stream of water shooting over a high granite cliff to hover with the breath of mist below, and El Capitan, the immense stone monolith, will strike you with their sheer natural power. The Merced River, which meanders through Yosemite Valley, the enormous Half Dome granite formation, and Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in the United States, add to the spectacular natural wonders of the park. After our visit, we will return to Los Angeles, arriving around 6:30 pm.

*The visit to Yosemite National Park will be replaced by a 17 mile drive along Monterey Bay during the winter months (12/15/2012 - 2/27/2013).

Standard Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites or similar

Deluxe Hotel: Radisson Buena Park or similar

DAY8 Disneyland, SeaWorld San Diego, or Universal Studios (248 miles)

Disneyland - Mon & Tue Arrival

Today we will conclude our tour by visiting a choice of three of the most thrilling, exciting, and fun theme parks in the country! The first is Disneyland,** where we will enjoy the fun and charm of Sleeping Beauty Castle and the It’s a Small World cruise marquee, feel the thrills at The Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain, and meet all of our favorite Disney characters at Mickey's Toontown. Other attractions such as the Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye simulator ride and Tarzan’s Treehouse promise an unforgettably fun afternoon. After a fun-filled day we will return to Los Angeles, dropping off at the airport.

OR SeaWorld San Diego - Mon&Tue Arrival

As an alternative, a group will also depart at 8:00 am for San Diego, arriving around 9:30 at the second-largest city in California for a brief city tour, where we will enjoy the thriving city life and breathtaking scenery of the Gold Coast. At noon we will visit SeaWorld,** a theme park, oceanarium, and marine mammal facility, with thrilling rides and entertaining animal shows. Its roller coasters and water rides like Manta, Journey to Atlantis, and Shipwreck Rapids will put your heart in your throat, while feeding the dolphins at Dolphin Cove and watching other marine mammals such as penguins, sea lions, and even killer whales will be an unforgettable experience. Before returning to Los Angeles in the evening, we’ll see a stunning performance by Shamu the killer whale, a fantastic way to cap off the day’s adventures. After arriving in Los Angeles, we will drop you off at the airport.

OR Universal Studios - Fri Arrival

For our last choice, we will depart at 9:00 am for Universal Studios Hollywood,** home to a theme park and the biggest film studio in the world. On a behind-the-scenes tour of Hollywood's busiest backlot, we will learn how the studio’s movies and TV shows are filmed. From the thrilling simulator rides like Jurassic Park, Revenge of the Mummy, and King Kong: 360-3D to stunning cowboy stunt demonstrations, simulated earthquakes, and the famous WaterWorld show, it promises to be an exciting and entertaining visit. Afterwards, we will drop off at the LA International Airport. Please book a return flight departing from Los Angeles after 10:00pm. Itinerary may vary depending on the day of departure.

** Mandatory admission fee not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.

Inclusions

Round trip airport transfer - ONE transfer per BOOKING
- Suggested tip: $2/person/day
- Additional charge for transfers from 10:00pm-8:00am: $17/person
Entrance fees to all theme parks as listed above.
7-night hotel accommodations
All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
Bi- or multi-lingual tour (Level 2: semi-guided tour)
All taxes included

Exclusions

Mandatory Admission Fees: Grand Canyon West Rim $89/person. Fee includes entrance to West Rim, 1 breakfast & drinks, 1 dinner (BBQ ribs, drinks, live country & western music show), wagon riding, Cowboy's games, stunt shows (gun flight & rubbery) and camp fire party.

Optional Admission tickets:

Activity	Adult	Child
Las Vegas Night Tour	$25	$25
Las Vegas Show Ticket	$73	$73
Skywalk	$32	$32
Helicopter and Cruise Combo tour	$190	$190
Horse Riding	0.5 hour$35;1 hour$55	0.5 hour$35;1 hour$55
IMAX Movie	$13	$13
Hearst Castle	$24	$15
San Francisco 1-hr Bay cruise	$24	$14
San Francisco In-Depth City Tour	$25	$25

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
All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (min. $6.00/day per passenger)
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses

Additional Note

Airport pickup: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior departure; otherwise, you are required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense. In case of flight delay of more than 30 mins, please proceed to the hotel at your own expense. If you arrive before the tour's starting date and book the same hotel through Gotobus, airport pick-up service may be arranged accordingly. Please Contact Taketours for details.
Pickup & Drop-off: Complimentary downtown area & airport hotel pickup and return is available upon request, please enter your hotel information and desired pick up time in the "Special Instructions" box upon checkout.
Flight arrangement: There are still travel activities on the last day of the tour, when you book the flight for this package, make sure the flight departure time on the last day, leaving Los Angeles, is after 10:00 pm.
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.
Child Rate: Child rates apply to ages 3-8. Infant under 2 years old is free of charge. Each hotel room can only accommodate a maximum 4 guests (adults and children).
Universal Studios: Children ages 3-8 and over 48" (1.22m) in height require adult tickets to enter the Park. Tour guide will collect price difference from customers upon arriving at the Park.
Hotel rooms: Each hotel room can accommodate no more than 4 guests (adults or children), and existing bedding must be used

Terms & Condition

Ticket Confirmation: Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 72 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. If booking is within 30 days of arrival date, please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking.
Ticket Redemption: You will receive an email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
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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	Can I pay this tour by cash?

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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.

5	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. Also, we rotate seats on each traveling day.

6	Do I need to pick up a physical ticket?

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