TakeTours Gotobus

DAY1 Hometown - San Francisco

Airport (SFO) transfer in, join our city tour to discover America's most picturesque and culturally diverse city - San Francisco. Highlights include: Civic Center, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Fisherman's Wharf, Market Street and Chinatown. Please arrange the arrival time in San Francisco (SFO) before 11am.

Upon Arrival at SFO, please go to the Courtyards listed below for pick up after collecting your Luggage.
Domestic airline: United airline - Courtyard #4, America Airlines - Courtyard #3, Virgin America - Courtyard #2, others - Courtyard #1; International airline: Courtyard A

Pick up service is also available from Radisson Hotel, Best Western Grosvenor, Citi Garden Hotel and downtown San Francisco, please refer to "Departure and Return Details" for more information.

For pre-post tour hotel accommodation in Best Western Grosvenor Hotel. Pick up and drop off are available from/to this hotel.

DAY2 Bay Area - Elko (506 miles)

Visit the California State Capital - Sacramento. Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express and first continental railroad. In the afternoon head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada - nicknamed the Silver State. Overnight stay in Elko.

DAY3 Elko - Jackson Hole - Grand Teton National Park - Yellowstone National Park (494 miles)

Pass through Twin Falls - Idaho, as views of the Snake River gorge highlight this area. Continue to the state of Wyoming and visit the western town of Jackson Hole. Arches made of elk antlers decorate the central plaza in this town with plenty of shops and restaurants around the area. In the afternoon visit Grand Teton National Park. The tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve of the peaks in Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. Overnight stay in West Yellowstone.

DAY4 Yellowstone National Park - Pocatello (201 miles)

Visit Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the United States. Highlights include: Yellowstone Canyon, Mud Volcano, Mammoth Springs, Hot Springs, and the most famous being "Old Faithful". There are also various wildlife that inhabit the Park from bison, elk, and bear. Overnight stay in Pocatello.

DAY5 Pocatello - Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon National Park - Panguitch (460 miles)

Arrive in Utah's state capital - Salt Lake City. Visit the famous Temple Square and learn about the Mormon settlement in depth. Later in the Afternoon, head to the famous Kennecott copper mine. The mine covers an area of about 1,900 acres and is twice as deep as the world tallest building. Then, explore Bryce Canyon National Park. The limited archeological findings indicate that this area was used primarily for hunting with most habitation in the river valleys below. Over time, erosion has carved colorful limestone into thousands of spires, fins, arches and mazes. The formations collectively called "hoodoos," and are arranged and tinted with various colors. Overnight stay in Panguitch.

DAY6 Panguitch - Zion National Park - Las Vegas (271 miles)

Today visit Zion National Park. The name Zion is a Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge. Experience the dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

DAY7 Las Vegas - Grand Canyon South/West Rim - Las Vegas (590 miles)

Las Vegas - Grand Canyon South Rim - Las Vegas

The Grand Canyon offers one of the most spectacular examples of erosion not found anywhere in the world. Canyon National Park is a designated World Heritage Site and is unmatched in the incomparable vistas that it offers to visitors on the rim. Today, take an excursion to this incomparable National Park. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas - Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon West Rim - Las Vegas

Tour the West Grand Canyon ((Admission not include). Admire one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy the Indian BBQ lunch. In the canyon rim; you will have an option to join the walk to the home of the 8th Wonder of the World - The Skywalk Glass Bridge (Optional: $32/person).You may also elect to take a helicopter flight into the Grand Canyon & cruise along the Colorado River aboard a pontoon boat (Optional:$179/person).. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

DAY8 Las Vegas - Los Angeles: (265 miles)

Visit the largest metropolitan area in California, Los Angeles. Highlights include the historical landmarks of Hollywood, downtown, as well as Hollywood Blvd., Chinese Theater, and the newly built Kodak Theatre, which is now the permanent home to the Oscars. Overnight stay in Los Angeles.

DAY9 Disneyland OR San Diego City Tour (95 miles)

From the mind of Walt Disney, enjoy a full day in Disneyland- a theme park suitable for all ages. At night you can see fireworks and other special treats. It's perfect for those who want to see everything in one visit. Overnight stay in Los Angeles.

San Diego City Tour (Optional - Adults $68; Child $58) (Starting after 4/1/2011)

At 9:00am we will depart from the hotel and drive South along the Pacific Ocean heading to sunny San Diego, the second largest city in California. We will first stop by the U.S. Naval compound in San Diego harbor. Docked at Navy Pier is the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Naval history from 1945 to 1997. After lunch, we will go to Coronado Island and visit the Hotel del Coronado. This world-famous luxury hotel was built in the Wooden Victorian style in the 1800s, and has since become a National Landmark. It has been in numerous films and has hosted presidents, royal families, and leaders from around the world. Next we will move on to another National Landmark, Balboa Park. Enjoy the luscious botanical gardens and Spanish architecture lining the long promenades. After, we will visit Old Town San Diego, where you will feel as if you stepped back in time as you walk among the classic Mexican Pueblos and shops offering many Latin American souvenirs and handicrafts. In the evening we will drive back to Los Angeles along the Golden Coast; if you are lucky you may catch a sunset. We will return to the hotel by 7:30PM .

DAY10 Universal Studios - Transfer out

Experience a day of entertainment and the magic of filmmaking at the world-famous Universal Studios* in California. The studio-themed park has attractions that include behind-the-scenes tours of movie sets, as well as rides based on your favorite films, such as the Shrek 4D Simulator Ride, or the heart-pounding Jurassic Park River Adventure. And with various shows and performances throughout the day featuring scenes and reenactments from blockbuster movies, you can expect a whole day’s worth of non-stop excitement! After the we will transfer you out to the airport(LAX).

Please arrange your air-ticket departure from LAX after 9pm.
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Extend your trip an extra night at Holiday Inn Select La Mirada, Single / Double $75, Triple $85, Quad $95 (price per room per night including tax). Next day Bus will transfer you to San Francisco, additional charges: $55 per person.