7-Day Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Mt Rushmore and Lake Tahoe Tour from San Francisco
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It was our 4th or 5th time we made hire this company,always good,and i never write comments because 5h8ngs are always good,,,well this time tour was perfect or morebthan perfect if applies,,,mi wife and i were the only non asiatic people on the 50+ people on the bus,,,problems no??everybody was very polite,friendly and we left the tours with new friends,peter and ben ,were excellent,,stops on the road every 2 hours,great and nice hotels,some of them with breakfast included,,,the people that travelled on the bus,was very open,friendly and included us on the group and gave us achance to learn from their culture too....if i was to tell a thing that that really annoyed me,it was at the end in the last 2 hours during drop off in which our driver was changed by an old chinese driver ,rude and disgusting,,treated us like if he had no choice in life tha to deliver us to the drop off areas,and never make eye contact nor even say a word to us,inclusive when people directly talk to him,,,but as i sayed last hours cant stain a 7 day wonderful trip,,,i highly recomend this tour
jorge, 2019-08-10
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Highlights
Visit Casper, Crazy Horse, Devils Tower, Grand Teton National Park, Lake Tahoe, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Reno, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone.
- 15 national, state and private parks
- 10 plus years experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking tour guides
- 15 million tour bus insurance, the highest in the industry
Itinerary
Today we will visit the California State Capital - Sacramento. In the afternoon we will head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada - nicknamed the Silver State. We will stay overnight in Wendover.
Sacramento, CA
Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express, and first trans-continental railroad. Today it serves as the capital of the state of California and one of its most important cities.
California State Capitol
At the State Capitol, the past, present and future of California interact with equal force. The building serves as both a museum and the state's working seat of government. Visitors to the Capitol can at once experience California's rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.
We will travel through the Great Salt Desert in the morning. The saline lake covers an area of around 1,700 square miles but is subject to substantial fluctuations. In the afternoon we will drive along the Emigration Canyon into Echo Canyon, visit the once traveled Oregon Trail. The highlights of the trail also include the historical landmarks of Independence Rock and Devil's Gate. Overnight stay in Casper.
Casper, WY
Casper is a city in and the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. Casper is also called "The Oil City" and has a long history of oil boomtown and cowboy culture. In 2010, Casper was named the highest-ranked family-friendly small city in the West, and ranked eighth overall in the nation in Forbes magazine's list of "the best small cities to raise a family".
Independence Rock
This granite monolith sits in the Independence Rock State Historic Site in central Wyoming. The rock served as an important landmark for those travelling west via the Oregon Trail in the middle of the 19th century.
Devil's Gate
The Devil's Gate is a natural rock formation that served as an important landmark on the Oregon Trail and helped guide pioneers westward across the barren United States of the 19th century.
Today we will visit Crazy Horse Memorial in the morning. Then we will visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Next we will continue to Devil's Tower National Monument and spend the night in Gillette.
Crazy Horse, SD
Crazy Horse Memorial is the world's largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, Crazy Horse Memorial will stand 563 feet tall by 641 feet long.
Crazy Horse Memorial
This in-construction monument to famous Native American war hero Crazy Horse is currently being carved into the side of Thunderhead Mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The completed sculpture would be the largest in the world.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
This famous United States monument in the Black Hills of western South Dakota depicts the busts of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The 60-foot tall statues are carved right into the side of the mountains.
Devils Tower, WY
The first declared United States National Monument. It'is an igneous intrusion or laccolith located in the Black Hills near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County. A monolithic rock formation that rises 1,267 feet above the surrounding land and was once the neck of an active volcano.
Devils Tower National Monument
This massive monolith in the Black Hills of Wyoming was the nation's first national monument, anointed by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906. In recent years, climbing the rock has become popular. The stone column is considered sacred by many Native Americans.
Today, we will visit Yellowstone National Park, the oldest in the U.S., where we will see the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls, Mud Volcano, and Mammoth Hot Springs. There is also a diverse array of wildlife that inhabits the park, including elk, moose, and bears. We will spend the night in West Yellowstone.
Yellowstone, WY
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River in Wyoming are the largest by volume in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, and they stand more than 300 feet tall-- almost twice as high as Niagara Falls.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
This impressive gap in the earth in the first large canyon on the Yellowstone River. It is 24 miles long, and can reach a quarter-mile in depth and 3/4 a mile in width. It is gorgeously colored.
Mammoth Hot Springs
This large complex of hot springs is impressive both for its unique beauty as well as its scale. Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by volcanic and seismic activity, these springs are one of Yellowstone's most popular spots.
Mud Volcano Area
The Mud Volcano blew itself apart in the early 20th century, but visitors can still see the impressive crater and other geothermal features in the surrounding area, such as the Mud Cauldron, Black Dragon's Caldron, and Dragon's Mouth Spring.
Upper Yellowstone Falls
Located a quarter-mile upstream of the larger Lower Falls, the Upper Yellowstone River Falls plunge 109 feet down an eroded lava cliff into the basin below. The area below the falls has been subject to heavier erosion than above.
Grand Prismatic Hot Spring
The third largest hot spring in the world, the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring gets its color from bacteria around its rim that feed off of the mineral-rich water. In the summer months, the hot spring is a vivid red-orange shade.
After breakfast, we will continue exploring Yellowstone National Park, making a stop at Old Faithful. Then, we will drive along the Snake River to reach Grand Teton National Park, where we will have some time to see this breathtaking landscape. After a stop in Jackson Hole, WY, we will drive to Salt Lake City, where we will spend the night.
Yellowstone, WY
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful is a cone geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is one of the park's most well-known natural features, and is famous for its predictability. It generally erupts every 91 minutes.
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Grand Teton National Park is is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.
We will visit Utah State Capitol Building and Temple Square. Then we will head to the Bonneville Salt Flats. We will arrive in Reno, Nevada in the afternoon.
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's gorgeous capital city sits amidst the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is steeped in history and architecture in addition to wondrous vistas and scenery.
Utah State Capitol
The home of all of the governmental processes for the state of Utah, the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. The building is done in the ornate neoclassical revival style, purposefully reminiscent of the nation capitol in DC.
Temple Square
Approximately ten acres in size, Temple Square is the center of religious activity for the Church of Latter Day Saints, housing the Temple and Tabernacle that are central to the religion.
Tooele, UT
Tooele is a city in Utah, approximately 30 minutes west of Salt Lake City. It offers stunning views of the nearby Oquirrh Mountains and Great Salt Lake. The Tooele Arts festival is a popular annual event that attracts many artists and musicians.
Bonneville Salt Flats
One of the prominent salt flats in western hemisphere, and considered the twin sister of Bolivia's Solar de Uyuni, the Bonneville Salt Flats are a favorite among photographers who enjoy mountain range scenery. Given its flat terrain, the area is known for speed trials available to the public throughout the summer and fall.
Reno, NV
West Coast is inspirational for its scenery and lifestyle. desert landscapes, lush forests and windswept bays provide the backdrop to huge cities and sprawling suburbs.Whether you're looking for art, entertainment, history or culture, West Coast USA truly has it all.
In the morning, we will visit Virginia City and then go to visit Lake Tahoe. In the afternoon, we will make our way back to San Francisco. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.
Reno, NV
West Coast is inspirational for its scenery and lifestyle. desert landscapes, lush forests and windswept bays provide the backdrop to huge cities and sprawling suburbs.Whether you're looking for art, entertainment, history or culture, West Coast USA truly has it all.
Virginia City
Silver and gold made the old mining town Virginia City, one that is recognized as the character of Nevada. Guests will experienced its boomtime as they visit historic buildings, some of its open mines.
Lake Tahoe, NV
The scenic Lake Tahoe nestled in the crook of California is the largest alpine lake in North America. In addition to being a wonderful place to swim, fish, and boat, Lake Tahoe features winter activities like skiing and snowboarding.
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas, CA | 7:00am | 7:30pm | |
| Cupertino, CA | 7:20am | 7:00pm | |
| Fremont, CA | 7:20am | 7:30pm | |
| Burlingame, CA | 8:00am | 7:30pm | |
| San Francisco, CA | 8:30am | 6:00pm | |
| Richmond, CA | 9:20am | 5:10pm | |
| Sacramento, CA | Remark:Pick up; No return | 11:00am |
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
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Additional Notes
- 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.
- Luggage and infant car seat Policy: Maximum two luggage(one full size+one carry on). We will charge $25 for every extra suitcase.
Each passenger is permitted one piece of luggage to be stored underneath the bus and one additional smaller handheld piece of luggage can be taken on board. Please note that strollers or wheelchairs will account as the one piece of luggage delegated to the passenger. Passenger can bring their own car seat or infant seat. - Buy 2 get 3rd discounted promotion: Passengers must pay $50 per person if not take the Grand Canyon tour.
- No smoking is allowed in the hotel rooms at any time. Failure to comply will result in a $300.00 fine payable immediately and charged by Hotel.
- Hotel rooms are typically designed and equipped for two travelers. They usually feature a queen- or king-sized bed or two double beds, which are meant to provide adequate comfort for two travelers. And if your tour overnight at Los Angeles or Las Vegas, please book it at least 3 days before departure, or you'll pay the addtional resort fees and have no group discount.
- During September until November, Some of the biggest conventions (Apple Developers Conference, DreamForce, and Oracle OpenWorld) are held at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco. The price of check-in dates in Bay Area on September 11-13, September30, October 1-5 and November 4-9 will be higher than the normal days. Please note surcharge may apply, we will notify you of any price change and await your acceptance.
Policies
Buy 2 Get 3rd Discounted details: Price have been adjusted to reflect the discount.
Cancellation of 3rd discounted passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure.
No-show (or late cancellation) of 3rd or/and 4th discounted passenger will be charged $558 as the penalty for the reserved bus seat.
Children policy: Child rates apply to those who are 2-9 years and sharing one room with at least 2 adults. Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children regardless of age). Extra beds, extra items, and services will not be provided.
A child car seat is required for the child who is 0-8 yrs old. Please bring it on your own or rent it from us, the rental fee for the safety seat is $25/person/day.
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book airline tickets until you have received the confirmation.
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.
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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. No change in pick-up location is allowed within 2 business days from departure. We are not responsible for the missed tour due to unconfirmed change in pick up locations.
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. No change in pick-up location is allowed within 2 business days from departure. We are not responsible for the missed tour due to unconfirmed change in pick up locations.
Cancellations and Alteration fees
Regardless of the 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 through webmail at Contact Us. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply within 2 business days, that means your request is not received successfully; thus, the tour status remains "confirmed". Please contact us immediately at 617.500.7002.
Regardless of the 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 through webmail at Contact Us. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply within 2 business days, that means your request is not received successfully; thus, the tour status remains "confirmed". Please contact us immediately at 617.500.7002.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
Cancellations received 31 days or more prior to departure date will incur a penalty of $100 per person.
Cancellations received within 22-30 days of departure date will incur a penalty of $300 per person.
Cancellations received within 21 days of departure date or no show will incur a penalty of 100% of total purchase amount.
We cannot grant refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
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
Cancellations received 31 days or more prior to departure date will incur a penalty of $100 per person.
Cancellations received within 22-30 days of departure date will incur a penalty of $300 per person.
Cancellations received within 21 days of departure date or no show will incur a penalty of 100% of total purchase amount.
We cannot grant refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
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
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strive to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods, duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
We constantly strive to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods, duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (e.g. minimum number of passengers) or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability 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 a similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (e.g. minimum number of passengers) or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability 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 a similar tour. Please note that we are not liable 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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The itinerary/details page of the tour will have information about the level of hotel. The actual hotel will not be finalized until 1 or 2 days before departure. Most hotels are around 2 stars and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your 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.
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.
The seats will be rotated daily on all itinerary over 2 days in duration. We can make special arrangement if you can produce doctor's note etc.
It should be paid upon arrival. Please bring cash for optional admission fees, meals, as well as tips to tour guide.
Children under 2 years old will be charged $25 per day for mandatory General Liability Insurance. It is also to guarantee a seat for the child. If the parents prefer to hold the child, it is considered as forfeiting the seat.
This is where you select how many people will be in your room. Double occupancy for hotel room is only guaranteed with a tour purchase by two persons. Single room is only for one person and price is higher. Family triple arrangements can be purchased with three tickets. Family quad arrangements can be purchased with four tickets.
No.TakeTours is a complete online travel company and uses a completely secure and automated booking system, therefore we can only accept bookings made online, using an authorized and valid credit card, check (by fax or mail) and money order (by mail).
You will find an electronic brochure for each tour on our website describing all activities and itineraries. Printed brochures are not available. If you do not find adequate information about a tour on our website, please contact our online help. Contact customer support
Please refer to the cancelation policy of the tour under Redemption and Policies tab. You need to send us an email at support@taketours.com for the cancelation. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.
At this moment, we are not offering any hotel upgrades. When this option is available we should have it on the tour page.
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Ask a QuestionHi,
I need to know if I have to pay for my son (1 year old) or I just have to pay to tarify of 25 US$ for day.
Hi Rhenny
You would follow these guidelines;
Infant Rate: A separate seat is required for infants and infant rate ($25/day) apply to those under 2 years old (*rate does not include any admission fees)
Thank you have a wonderful day.
what language does the tour guide use?
This tour is guided in English and Chinese.
Hi, does the 7 day San Francisco to Yellowstone, Mt Rushmore tour involve any vigorous physical activities? Is it suitable for an 80 yo male? He's quite healthy, but can't walk for too long.
This tour does not require any intensive walking. It's casual walking tour.
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It was our 4th or 5th time we made hire this company,always good,and i never write comments because 5h8ngs are always good,,,well this time tour was perfect or morebthan perfect if applies,,,mi wife and i were the only non asiatic people on the 50+ people on the bus,,,problems no??everybody was very polite,friendly and we left the tours with new friends,peter and ben ,were excellent,,stops on the road every 2 hours,great and nice hotels,some of them with breakfast included,,,the people that travelled on the bus,was very open,friendly and included us on the group and gave us achance to learn from their culture too....if i was to tell a thing that that really annoyed me,it was at the end in the last 2 hours during drop off in which our driver was changed by an old chinese driver ,rude and disgusting,,treated us like if he had no choice in life tha to deliver us to the drop off areas,and never make eye contact nor even say a word to us,inclusive when people directly talk to him,,,but as i sayed last hours cant stain a 7 day wonderful trip,,,i highly recomend this tour
I recommend this tour!
I just got back from this long trip and my family really enjoyed this tour. Tour guide Peter is very friendly and knowledgeable on destinations and speak perfect English and Mandarin. Driver Benny is also a very safe driver. So Peter and Benny make a perfect team as a tour guide and bus driver. I highly recommend this trip to anyone
considering Yellowstone and Mt.Rushmore visits.
I recommend this tour!
I really enjoyed this trip. The tour guide, Peter, was extremely accommodating, knowledgeable and funny. The driver, Ben, is a skillful driver and made us feel safe. The tour was very organized. We had just enough time at each stop and we made a lot of great stops. I highly recommend this tour and company.
I recommend this tour!
Thank you for putting together a very nice itinerary for us. It was a very memorable, fun and beautiful trip.
The hotels were clean and spacious. I was happy with the hotel selections.
Our tour guide Peter and our bus driver Benny are excellent! Patient, caring.
I recommend this tour!
Our first tour from www.takeTours.com . I am very satisfied with the overall tour. 1. We were the only English speaking traveller in our 12 Passenger bus. Our guide Jacob narrated everything in English first, then in Chinese language for every stops, every location. 100% great job by Jacob and Bruice (we were with Burice one day). 2. Bathroom break in every two hours or as needed. So no tension was there. 3. Hotel: I did not expect more than 3% hotel. so it was ok. thus get 4 star rating. 4. Food. Choice of food stops, like McD, KFC or other American brands and occasionally chinese along side of American Brands. It was our choice what we ate based on locations. McD will be your best friend in this trip. 5. Grocery stops: Amazingly there were grocery stop within the tour for your need.
I recommend this tour!
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