TakeTours Gotobus

DAY1 Arrival Los Angeles Airport:

Today we will gather in Los Angeles, where our tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area of the Los Angeles International Airport and transfer you to our hotel.

DAY2 Universal Studios:

Today we will begin with a brief tour of Hollywood, including sights such as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, which has been the site of three Academy Awards ceremonies and many film premieres, including George Lucas’ Star Wars trilogy. We will also walk throughout the city of Los Angeles on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After our city tour, we will travel to 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. For kids, fun rides like Adventures of Curious George and The Simpsons Ride will bring their favorite cartoon characters to life, while simulator rides like Jurassic Park, Revenge of the Mummy, and King Kong: 360-3D will thrill a more adult audience. You will even have to opportunity to see films like Shrek 4-D and Terminator 2 3-D: Battle Across Time. On top of this, the stunning cowboy stunt demonstrations, simulated earthquakes, and the famous WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular show promise an exciting and entertaining visit. At 5:30 PM, we will leave Universal Studios and return to our hotel.

DAY3 San Diego - SeaWorld:

This morning, we will depart for San Diego, arriving at 11:00 AM to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Gold Coast as we relax aboard a cruise of San Diego Harbor,* which will give us a panoramic view of the great city from the water. Around noon we will visit Sea World San Diego, animal theme park, oceanarium, and marine-life exhibition 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, manatees, walruses, sea lions, and killer whales will be an unforgettable experience. Before returning to Los Angeles in the evening, we’ll even see a stunning performance by Shamu, the famous two-ton killer whale. At 5:00 PM, we will conclude the day and head back to Los Angeles, arriving around 6:30 PM.

DAY4 Option Tours (Pls refer to itinerary to choose your activity) (26 miles)

Disneyland (Daily arrival)
Today we will travel to Disneyland, called “the happiest place on Earth,” where we will enjoy a train ride passing through Main Street U.S.A., experience the fun and charm of Sleeping Beauty's Castle, and even enjoy some of the park’s most classic rides, like Snow White’s Adventure and Peter Pan’s Flight. On the other hand, the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean will thrill the more bold-hearted, and everyone will enjoy meeting all of their favorite Disney characters at Mickey's Toontown. Other attractions such as the Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye simulator ride, Tarzan’s Treehouse, the newly “re-imagined” Star Tours simulator ride, and Jungle Cruise promise an unforgettably fun afternoon. Don’t forget to visit New Orleans Square and explore the shops, restaurants, and rides in that area, including Princess Tiana’s Mardi Gras celebration! While you’re here, you may even see Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, where Mickey will lead the way as Disney characters jam their way down Main Street riding on colorful floats. At 5:00 PM, we will leave Disneyland and head back to Los Angeles.

OR Los Angeles City Tour (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat arrival)
Today we will take a tour of the city of Los Angeles, stopping first at the Los Angeles Music Center, home to several popular and well-known theaters such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, as well as the site of many past Oscar Award ceremonies. In the city center, we will gaze up at the U.S. Bank Tower, the tallest building in California, as well as the Immigration and Naturalization Service Building, the Department of Water & Power, and the stately Los Angeles City Hall. From there we will wind among the countless shops and restaurants in the city’s Chinatown, and visit the historic Japanese American district of Little Tokyo, with countless cultural attractions as well as Japanese restaurants. From there we will travel to Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles, the famous alleyway and center of historic Mexican culture in the city, the large sports arena Staples Center, and Jewelry Street. In the afternoon, we will proceed to Hollywood Boulevard to visit Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, which has been the site of three Academy Awards ceremonies and many film premieres, including that of George Lucas’ Star Wars trilogy. Here you can even take your picture next to the foot and handprints of your favorite movie stars! Afterwards, we will visit the Hollywood Bowl, the world’s largest open-air amphitheater, which is home to hundreds of musical events each year. From there we drive along Sunset Boulevard through Hollywood and the luxurious residential area of Beverly Hills. In Beverly Hills, we will stop at the shopping district of Rodeo Drive, known for designer label and haute couture fashion. While we’re there, feel free to take pictures and shop around (but don’t look for any deals!). We will conclude our tour at 5:00 PM.

OR Palm Spring Desert Hills Premium Outlet Tour (Thu & Sat arrival)
In the morning, take about one half hour to get to Desert Hill Factory Outlet. There are over 130 Brand name stores like Dior, Dolce & Gabbana , Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, YSL, Zegna and DKNY etc……. Every day there were 25% to 70% discount offered from difference store. If you are not interested in shopping, you can take the cable car in Palm Spring to head over to the top of the San Jacinto hill to enjoy the breath looking view of Palm Spring from an elevation of over 8,516 ft above sea level. Arrive back at around 6:30 p.m.
If someone in your group is not interested in shopping, we can take him/ her to the nearby Morongo Casino and pick up on the return trip as well.

After the day’s activities, between 7:00-7:30 PM, we will transfer you to the Los Angeles International Airport. Please arrange your return flight departing from Los Angeles after 9:30pm (domestic flight) or 10:30pm (international flight)

. Please list your choice for Day 4 in the "Theme Park Option" text box.

Itinerary may vary slightly depending on the day of departure.