3-Day San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Solvang Tour from Los Angeles

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Price (/person)

Single	$428
Double	$348
3rd Person
Adult	$258
Child (Age 3-9yrs)	$258
4th Person
Adult	$198
Child (Age 3-9yrs)	$198

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Pricing Policy

Child rates apply to those 3-9 years and using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers. Infant under 3 years older with a seat will pay the same tour price, mandatory fee, and service fee as the Child. Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children or infant regardless of ages).

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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Day 1: Los Angeles - Solvang - San Francisco (425 miles)

In the morning, the tour group will head towards Denmark Village along California golden Pacific coast. Upon arrival, you are able to have a drink of a gourmet European coffee and have Danish cookie. After lunch, we will keep going north along California PCH #1 towards to Silicon Valley, visit the Apple Park. We will arrive in San Francisco for the night.

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".

Denmark Village

This small city near Santa Barbara, California is a popular California tourist spot due to its historical significance. The town was settled by Danish immigrants, and today serves as a portal to the past for curious visitors.
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!

Apple Park

Apple park, conceived by Steve Jobs, is the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc. It has a nickname of spaceship for its circular design and extreme scale.

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm|Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Day 2: San Francisco - Berkeley - Modesto (98 miles)

In the morning, we will take Extensive City Tour : visit Cable Car, Lombard Street, City Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco. Then, we will stop by the Fisherman's Wharf - take a San Francisco Bay Cruise and visit the Aquarium of the Bay. After that, we will visit Palace of fine arts and the Golden Gate Bridge. After the extensive San Francisco tour, we would head to Berkeley University.

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!

Extensive San Francisco Tour

This in-depth tour of the city allows guests time at more of the famous Bay Area sights like Cable Car, Lombard Street, City Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Chinatown.

Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California is one of the western United States' most famous and popular tourist spots. The area is home to Ghirardelli Square, a wax museum, shopping centers, an aquarium, and much more.

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes

San Francisco Bay Cruise

Take a boat ride around one of the most famous and historical bays in the United States, the famous San Francisco Bay. Guests can enjoy the scenic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island.

Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $46; Child (5-11 yrs) $46|Opening Hours: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Aquarium of the Bay

See, touch, discover, and learn about the fascinating marine life of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. Visitors can stroll through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels featuring over 20,000 marine animals.

Admission (Optional): Adult $35; Child (3-9 yrs) $35|Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Palace of Fine Art

The grandiosely-named Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a huge, ornate outdoor structure that is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its amazing architecture has made it popular for weddings and photography.

Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Golden Gate Bridge

The American Society of Civil Engineers considers the Golden Gate Bridge one of the wonders of the modern world. It has been speculated that it is the most photographed bridge in the world; it's certainly one of the most picturesque.

Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Berkeley, CA

City of Berkeley, referred to as Berkeley for short, it's a hilly city on the east coast of the San Francisco bay area. Affiliated to the Alameda County, Berkeley is home to UC Berkeley, which is the world's most famous institutions of higher learning.

UC Berkeley

The University of California at Berkeley is the flagship branch of the University of California system. It is also the oldest, having been founded in 1868. It is considered one of the top scientific schools in the world.

Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Day 3: Modesto - Yosemite National Park - California Central Valley - Los Angeles (364 miles)

In the morning, the group will tour the Yosemite national park. You will have a chance to see Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View. After the lunch, we will drive through the richest California Central Valley before heading back to Los Angeles. We will arrive in Los Angeles in the late evening. See "Departure and Return Details" for more information.

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite is one of the wonders of Nature. It is located near the geographical center of the Nevada mountain range. Towering granite rocks, mighty waterfalls and placid valleys give Yosemite all the aspects of a "land of the gods".

Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

El Capitan

This granite cliff on the north side of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park is world-famous as a challenge for rock climbers. The top can also be reached by taking a hiking trail out of Yosemite Valley.

Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

Yosemite Falls

The Yosemite Falls tumble down in three separate sections. In addition to being the tallest waterfall in North America, the Yosemite Falls are the seventh-tallest in the world. The falls process the most water during the springtime.

Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

Tunnel View

From the Tunnel View vantage point, tourists can see some of the park's most famous areas in the Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. In 1986, the Tunnel View became a National Historic Place.

Duration: Approx. 25 Minutes

Departure & return Find Closest Pickup

Location	Address	Departure
San Francisco, CA	San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, Califormia 94128 (San Francisco Airport- San Francisco, CA )
San Francisco, CA	Remark:10:00-14:00 may take the hotel shuttle from the SFO airport to the hotel
Los Angeles, CA	16555 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92606 (Walmart- Irvine, CA )	6:30am
Los Angeles, CA	Remark:$60 single trip (under 3 people), additional $20 per person.	6:30am
Los Angeles, CA	800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Union Station ( In front of Main Entrance )- Los Angeles, CA )	6:45am
Los Angeles, CA	1500 S. Raymond Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 (The Fullerton Hotel- Fullerton, CA )	6:45am
Los Angeles, CA	Remark:$30 single trip (under 3 people), additional $20 per person.	6:45am
Los Angeles, CA	9125 Recreation Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (Days Inn Fountain Valley- Fountain Valley, CA )	6:50am
Los Angeles, CA	Remark:$50 single trip (under 3 people), additional $20 per person.	6:50am
Los Angeles, CA	15000 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260 (Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel LAX- Hotel Guests Only )	7:00am
Los Angeles, CA	Remark:Pickup available for hotel guests only	7:00am
Los Angeles, CA	400 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 (Arcadia Mall (In front of Cheesecake Factory)- Arcadia, CA )	7:00am
Los Angeles, CA	7828 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621 (Fairfield Inn Marriott- Buena Park, CA )	7:00am
Rowland Heights, CA	1015 S Nogales Street, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 (99 Ranch Market- Rowland Heights, CA )	7:00am
Los Angeles, CA	123 S Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755 (Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park- Monterey Park, CA )	7:15am
Los Angeles, CA	13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 (Doubletree by Hilton- Hotel Guests Only )	7:30am
Los Angeles, CA	7272 E Gage Ave, Commerce, CA 90040 (Best Western Plus Commerce- hotel guest only )	7:45am
Los Angeles, CA	7709 Telegraph Rd, Montebello, CA 90640 (Quality Inn Montebello- Montebello, CA )	8:00am

If customers choose 15000 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260 (Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel LAX - Lawndale, CA) , the tour operator will drop off at 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Union Station ( In front of Main Entrance ) - Los Angeles, CA) . Please Noted.
LA Hotel Guest Pickup Policy: Guests who choose the pickup location "Hotel Guest Only" need to book at least one night at the hotel exclusively through tour operator prior to the beginning of the tour to be eligible for this option. If you do not have a reservation at the hotel through the tour operator, please choose an alternative pickup option.
Those who will join the tour in San Francisco may take the hotel shuttle from the SFO airport to the hotel any time, but the hotel check in time must be after 3:00p.m.
Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Drop off location will be the same as pick up location (some locations may not have drop off service).
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

2 nights hotel accommodation
All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
Taxes

Price Excludes

San Francisco, CA
Destination	Adult	Child
Aquarium of the Bay (Optional)	$35	$35 (3-9 yrs)
San Francisco Bay Cruise (Optional)	$46	$46 (5-11 yrs)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Mandatory Fee: $70 per passenger including Yosemite National Park, San Francisco City Tour, Berkeley University and Fuel Surcharge.
Air fares between your city and the departure city.
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items.
All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide.
A mandatory service fees for tour guide and bus driver: total $12.00/day per passenger, and $12.00 per passenger for airport transfer tour.
Any private expenses
Mandatory fees are part of the tour fares which customers are obligated to pay on the tour. If any customer refuses to pay mandatory fees, we reserve the right to terminate service with no refund.

Additional Note

Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, which should occur within 1 business day.
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.

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Confirmation

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book airline tickets until you receive the confirmation.

Redemption

You will receive a confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order is processed. Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

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The purchase of any travel services represents your acceptance Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
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 TakeTours for details.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
10 or more days prior to departure - 30% of the total purchase amount.
6-9 days prior to departure - 50% of the total purchase amount.
Within 5 days prior to departure or no show - 100% of the total purchase amount.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit the entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds 30 days after completion of the tour.
Hotel Policy
Smoking is strictly prohibited at all hotels, violation of this rule will result in a penalty of $300/person, along with other legal brabibrties. A valid credit card is required for guests to check in at the hotel.
Itinerary Variations
We reserve 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 responsibility 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 responsible 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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Thanks for your feedback. i have more questions , what i choose pick location for pick up me if i stay at Americas Best Value Inn Los Angeles at W 7th St 1123 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA

by tan on 2019-02-15

Thank you for your email, The closest pick up location to you is, 6:45am 800 N Alameda St - Los Angeles, CA. If you have any further questions or concerns feel free to contact our support team available 24/7. Best regards

by Taketours on 2019-02-15

Hello where do we eat meals ? Do we get breakfast at our hotels please ?

by Sarah Maxwell on 2018-05-28

Dear Sarah, sorry, this tour doesn't include any meals and drinks, although usually eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide and you should pay for it on your own. Thank you!

by Taketours on 2018-05-28

Hello, is the price of 143$ incl. accommodation? If now, which hotel will we stay in? Thank you in advance :)

by Yana Dashevski on 2018-03-15

Good morning, The $143 price includes 2 night hotel accommodations. We normally stay at hotel chains like Marriott,Super 8, Clarion Inn Conference Center, or similar.

by Taketours on 2018-03-15

What is the total cost per person, including the manditory fees, and driver fees??? Sorry, Im confused.

by Janet Ayala on 2018-02-19

Depend how many people are you on the tour. All the prices are listed at the tour's page.

by Taketours on 2018-02-21

What time do you recommed to arrange a flight if we drop off Union Station, tour Code: 589-2344

by sandra on 2018-02-14

Good morning, The drop-off time to Union Station is at 6:30 PM on the last day. Union Station to LAX is about 45 minutes away on average. You want to allow sufficient time to travel to LAX & check-in on time . At least 3 hours from arrival time is advised.

by Taketours on 2018-02-14

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Alan
2019-12-30
I am writing this reviewed based on my experience during the 3 day San Francisco and Yosemite bus tour from Los Angeles Dec 26-28, 2019. Over all the tour was a good value for the price we paid, however, I experienced the following customer service issues that need immediate improvement. 1. Our pickup location was the Lincoln Hotel in Monterey Park. There were two other tour buses at our pickup location from a different tour company that caused a lot confusion. 2. There was no tour company liaison at our pickup site to make sure everything went smoothly. 3. When our bus arrived, it was 20 minutes late, the pickup time was 715am, the bus arrived at 735am. I tried calling the tour provider (West Coast Holiday) to find out the status of our bus and no one answered the phone. 4. When booking my tour on May 20, 2019, the take tours website stated book early for VIP seating. I booked early to get the VIP seats, which were confirmed on my itinerary as seat #3, 4 (two front seats). Once on the correct tour bus, I asked our tour guide Hinson about my VIP seats only to be told that someone else paid $10 more per day more to get those seats. We were given seats 11 and 12 for the first day and seat 27 and 28 on the last day. The tour guide also said that everyone was a VIP. The VIP seats early booking was a total lie. 5. During the tour, the entire tour group was given different seat assignments daily (accept the person that paid $10 more per day). When I asked the tour guide why we changed seats everyday he said it s was to give everyone a better view. Well if they wanted a better view, they should have booked their tour early like I did to get a good seat, a VIP seat that I was promised and never received. 6. The last night of the tour we stayed at the Merced Inn& Suites which was an old, out dated hotel. Our room floor was dirty and need to be vacuumed. 7. The bus was out dated had to USB ports.
I recommend this tour! 0 2

Visanth
2019-09-05
This is a great tour. the second day hotel is not good. the tour guide, King was very friendly. I have a great time there.
I recommend this tour! 2 1

shabbir
2019-07-11
The time given to visit the spots is too short, It really frustrating to find that you just have 45 minutes at Yosemite park and 15 minutes on Star walk.
I recommend this tour! 1 2

Feiling
2019-05-07
the route is all in a rush. too much time spent on road and little time for sight seeing and some places/sights are not well planned and you have to pay for the optional tour
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Karla
2019-05-04
It was an amazing experience. I always use this tour company. They have great service. Thank you!!!
I recommend this tour! 1 0

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