Trip Overview

10-Day West Coast: San Francisco, Las Vegas, Antelope Canyon,Yosemite, Yellow Stone & Grand Teton National Park

Tourist Number: 2991
Duration: 10 days
Start City: San Francisco
End City: LAX/LAS
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Visit ten of Yellowstone's unique scenery over the spans of 2 days.
Select 1 from 3 events:West Rim of Grand Canyon,South Rim of Grand Canyon,Free Day in Las Vegas.
Get into Grand Teton National Park to see amazing Mountain View.
Visit Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.
Stay overnight in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
In-depth tour of San Francisco city.
Have a chance to visit Apple Park,the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc.
Itinerary

Special Note

(1) The itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to the actual and practical situation for better service. (2) In the case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), the tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly. (3) This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction. Guests need to purchase admission tickets from tour guides.

Day 1:  Home town - San Francisco

Trip:

San Francisco Downtown,

San Jose

You may arrive in SFO International Airport any time. Our tour guide will wait for you at Information Center on the 2nd floor of terminal 2 at 10:30a.m-10:30p.m and then arrange you to take the hotel shuttle heading to the hotel. Here is the emergency number you may contact our tour guide during 10:30a.m-10:30p.m: 626-506-5121.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott / Park Pointe Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 2:  San Francisco City Tour - Aquarium of the Bay - Berkeley University

Trip:

Golden Gate Bridge,

St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco,

Fisherman's Wharf,

Lombard Street,

Art Palace,

University of California, Berkeley,

San Francisco City Hall,

San Francisco Downtown,

San Francisco,

Cable Car

You can join our Extensive City Tour. This in-depth tour of the city will bring travelers to other famous sightseeing points in SF, such as: Cable Car, Lombard Street, City Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Chinatown in San Francisco. After city tour, SF self-dismiss travelers may leave the tour at Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39. We will stop by the famous Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39, you will have a chance to taste the local delicious seafood and take a boat ride (Optional) around the beautiful SF Bay area and enjoy the scenic views of the SF City Skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the special pier with hundreds of joyful sea lions.

The University of California, Berkeley is a public research university located in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1868, Berkeley is the flagship institution of the ten research universities affiliated with the University of California system and is ranked as one of the world's most prestigious universities and the top public university in the United States. For 2017 -2018, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranked Berkeley 5th in the world and 1st among public universities. Berkeley is also ranked 18th internationally among research universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 6th in the 2017 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. It is additionally ranked 4th internationally (1st among public universities) by U.S. News & World.

San Francisco: this California’s culture capital is located at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, therefore three sides surrounded by water. Furthermore, the peninsula was consisted of 43 hills, so the city’s streets and buildings are in concordance with those natural slopes. The most distinguished feature of San Francisco is its perfect weather, as well as its culture tolerance.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Clarion Inn Modesto or the same level hotel

Day 3:  San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Los Angeles

Trip:

Yosemite Valley,

Yosemite Falls,

El Capitan ,

Yosemite Half Dome,

Yosemite National Park

In the morning, the group will tour the Yosemite national park which is famous for its colossal granite rocks, spectacular waterfalls, and glacier formed U-Shaped valley. You will have a chance to see the Yosemite waterfall, the El Capitan and Tunnel View Point. After the lunch, the group will drive through the richest California Central Valley before heading back to Los Angeles.

Yosemite waterfall: the second highest waterfall in North America, comprises three sections, all combined together with an amazing drop of 720 meters.

El Capitan: It is the largest integral granite rock in the world, and the ultimate challenge for those rock climbers.

Tunnel View Point: the best spot to appreciate the Glacier formed U-shaped Yosemite Valley. Standing at the rim, you are able to see the Half Dome, which is the icon of California and the well-known sporting goods brand name “North Face”, Bridal Veil Falls, three sentinel rocks and so on.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Ramada Inn or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Los Angeles - Fashion Outlets - Las Vegas - St. George

Trip:

Los Angeles,

Mojave Desert,

Las Vegas,

St. George

In the morning we will travel along Interstate 15 freeway, passing through the largest desert in North America: Mojave Desert. We will arrive at State Line “Fashion Outlet” to have lunch and quick shopping. In the afternoon we will stop by Las Vegas to take a quick break and then head towards St. George. Stay overnight in St. George.

Mojave Desert: Largest desert in North America, crossing four states. On the way you will see the unique Joshua trees as well as the Pacific Railroad serving as the economic vein that connects the East Coast to the West Coast. You will also pass by the mysterious “Ghost Town” during the Gold Rush era and the world’s largest solar electric power plant invested by Google.

St. George: The crossroad of Colorado Plateau and Mojave Desert, St. George is popular for winter vacation getaways and also an important stop before continue on into Utah.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Days Inn Hurricane / America Best Value Inn or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Lake Powell - Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Salt Lake City

Trip:

Lake Powell,

Antelope Cave,

Horseshoe Bay,

Salt Lake City

Colorado Plateau: The only desert plateau in the United States. After years of erosion from the Colorado River, some of the most stunning nature sceneries had formed here. Red Rocks, arches and mesas decorate this vase landscape with their brilliant colors.

Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell(PASS BY): Lake Powell is the second largest artificial water reservoir in the U.S. and it also marks the starting point of the Grand Canyon. See the depth of the Lake Powell as we travel across the Glen Canyon Dam.

Antelope Canyon: One of the most recognizable and famous natural landscapes in the world and a must see for photography enthusiast. Millions of years of flash flood and natural erosion gifted us these slot canyons, with their smooth wavy curves and gorgeous colors from the sand sandstone, it truly is a wonder of nature.

Horseshoe Bend: Carved by the Colorado River, you can witness the water slowly flowing pass underneath your feet in this horse shoe shape bay as you stand above it on the edge of the cliff.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Ramada Inn or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Salt Lake City - Yellowstone National Park

Trip:

Salt Lake City,

Yellowstone National Park,

Pink mud Hot Springs Area,

Old Faithful,

Morning Glory Pool,

The Grand Prismatic Spring,

Upper and Lower Falls,

Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon,

Artists point,

In the morning after we left hotel, will all the way heading to the first national park in the world-Yellowstone National Park. We will ten of Yellowstone's unique scenery over the spans of 2 days, such as Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring and Fountain Paint Pot, Fountain Hiking trail, Morning Glory pool and so on. Spend the night in West Yellowstone.

Yellowstone National Park: the very first national park in the whole world, Yellowstone attracted countless visitors over the year with its unique geothermal activities and fascinating wild life. You will find all four different kinds of geothermal activities, geyser, hot spring, fumarole and mud pot as we take you travel through the park.

1. Fountain Paint Pot: walking along this trail will provide you a great view of the light pink color mud pot with its constantly boiling mud bubbles and the fumaroles nearby.

2. Grand Prismatic Spring: the third largest hot spring in the world, it's the most renowned hot spring in the national park. Setting foot into the area will surround you with steam and allowing you an up close view of the brilliant colors inside the hot spring.

3. Old Faithful Geyser: the most famous landmark inside Yellowstone, it's also the logo of the national park. Erupting roughly every 91 minutes no matter the weather, this is a must see when you are inside Yellowstone.

4. Morning Glory Pool: It has always been a favorite of park visitors. One early account raved: “It is precisely like a morning glory flower. Its long and slender throat, like the tube of the blossom, reaching from unknown depths below, branches out in ever-widening snowy walls, forming at last a perfectly symmetrical and exquisite chalice, which is filled with water of the loveliest, clearest, robin's egg blue.”

5. Old Faithful Inn: As a national historic landmark, Old Faithful Inn is the most requested lodging facility in the park. Built in 1903-1904 with local logs and stone, the Inn is considered the largest log structure in the world. The towering lobby features a massive stone fireplace and a hand-crafted clock made of copper, wood and wrought iron serving as focal points.

6. Morning Glory Pool Trail: Discover more must-see attractions on the 'Natural Wonders'. This is an easy 1.4 mile (2.8 miles round trip) paved trail in the Upper Geyser Basin that passes by some of biggest geysers in the Upper Geyser Basin, coming to an end Morning Glory Pool. Castle, Grotto, and Riverside geysers are among the main features you'll see along the way.

West Yellowstone: A small town just outside west gate of Yellowstone National Park. Best location attracted more visitors to come here and stay there overnight. There a lot of gift stories, restaurants that you can have a wonderful Yellowstone style diner.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Hotels in West Yellowstone/Gardiner/Cody or the same level hotel

Day 7:  Yellowstone NP - Grand Teton NP - Jackson - Salt Lake City

Trip:

Norris Geyser,

Upper and Lower Falls,

Grand Teton National Park,

,

Salt Lake City

In the morning we will continue our tour inside Yellowstone National Park, visiting Norris Basin, Yellowstone Canyon, Yellowstone Fall, Mud Volcano and Yellowstone Lake. We will exit the park after lakeside lunch and get into Grand Teton National Park to see amazing Mountain View, and after that continue heading to the famous small town Jackson. Stay overnight in Salt Lake City later on.

7. Norris Basin: this is the most concentrated location of geothermal activities in Yellowstone National Park. While walking on the trail in this steamy fairyland, you'll be treated to a great view of all the hot springs along the way.

8. Yellowstone Canyon: see the canyon in all its colorful glory. The rock walls of the cliff was painted yellow by long years exposure to the sulfur content from the surrounding thermal, thus the Yellowstone. We will view the Canyon from the Artist Point viewing area, one of the best views for this location.

9. Yellowstone Waterfall: you might see the waterfall from afar along the way, but we'll take you one step closer and give you a view right next to the waterfall to experience in person its power.

10. Mud Volcano: one of the highest concentrations of onus pots in the national park. See the Mud Cauldron, Dragon mouth spring and Mud Volcano along with a chance of seeing some wild life in the area.

11. Yellowstone Lake: this is the highest altitude volcanic lake in North America. You can enjoy the lakeside lunch over there.

Jackson, WY: famous frontier town, located right at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. It is also the third largest artwork exchange location in the world and a popular vacation destination for the wealthy. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.

Grand Teton National Park: one of the most beautiful national park around with its snow covered mountain peaks year round and wide range of wild life ecosystem. It even attracted great writer Ernest Hemingway to fall in love with this place and had been the backdrop for countless Western movies.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Ramada Inn SLC Airport or the same level hotel

Day 8:  Salt Lake City - Las Vegas

Trip:

Utah State Capitol,

Temple Square,

Great Salt Lake,

Las Vegas

In the morning we will see the State Capitol building, Temple Square of Mormon Church and the Great Salt Lake.

Utah State Capitol: the governor’s office is located in inside of this building. Sitting on top of the Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City, this building gives you a full view of the city that surrounds it. It is also the icon of the most famous historic landmark of the state.

Temple Square of Mormon Church: this is the headquarter of the Mormon Church and its 15 million followers around the world. It’s the center of Mormon history and the location of the famous Salt Lake Temple.

Great Salt Lake: Western Hemisphere’s largest saltwater lake, also North America’s largest inland salt lake. The lake is more than six times the salinity of seawater, thus known as “Dead Sea of America”. Krill is a unique creature growing inside of the Great Salt Lake.

Las Vegas Night Tour: Entire trip will be lead by our tour guide. You will visit Venetian Hotel & Casino’s indoor “sky dome”, San Marcos Square, and man-made water canals. Next you will view the “volcano eruption” show in front of Mirage Hotel & Casino. Next you will watch the giant music fountain in front of the Bellagio and admire the world's largest glassworks. Walking through the famous LINQ Commercial Street, tasting a variety of local snacks along the way, and finally arrived in the world's highest High Roller.Entire night tour lasts four hours.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 9:  Hoover’s Dam - Grand Canyon West Rim/Grand Canyon South Rim - Las Vegas

Trip:

Hoover Dam,

Grand Canyon National Park,

West Canyon Glass Bridge,

The western edge of the Grand Canyon,

Eagle Point,

Guano Point,

Grand Canyon

1st Choice: West Rim of Grand Canyon- It is located in the Indian Reservation area. For centuries, the Hualapai Indians have guarded this mystical land. Grand Canyon is 6,000 feet deep, with the Colorado River quietly flowing through at the bottom, giving it life. At west rim, there you will visit the famous “Eagle Point” landmark and pay a fee to go on the amazing, man-made “Sky Walk” if you choose to. Then we travel to “Guano Point” landmark for an incredible view of the Grand Canyon. If you want the best view, you can pay a fee and take the popular “helicopter tour” flying over the entire, majestic canyon.

2nd Choice: South Rim of Grand Canyon - It is one of 7 natural wonders in the world. If you choose to go to South Rim, you will see the grand view of Grand Canyon at Mather View Point. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most visited location at Grand Canyon National Park. The Scenic views and vista's are what you are expecting and have been waiting a lifetime to see.

3rd Choice: Free Day in Las Vegas ($30 Tour Fare Variance) - You may arrange your free day in Las Vegas by youself. We do not provide any ground transportation and tour guide service.

Hoover Dam: Situated at the border of Nevada and Arizona, Hoover Dam crosses the Colorado River. It is the largest dam in the United States, known as “the diamond in the desert”. Hoover Dam was built during the “great economic depression”, but created more than 5,000 jobs at the time. It was a milestone achievement for US Water Works history and opened the gate for American Western frontier exploration. Please note that only those who choose to visit west rim or south rim of Grand Canyon will stop by The Hoover Dam before heading back to Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Shows: These shows are the best in the world. When you come to Vegas, you must see for yourself why they have established Las Vegas as the “entertainment capital” of the world. Many stars perform “live”, making it a unique experience to be in the audience, to be part of the show. Some famous shows include: Le Reve, David Copperfield’s Magic Show, The Vegas Show, etc. No matter which show you pay to see, you will remember it for a life time.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 10:  Chocolate Factory - Botanical Cactus - Outlets - Los Angeles

Trip:

Chocolate Factory,

Botanical Cactus Garden,

Barstow Outlets,

Los Angeles

Early morning we will head toward the M&M Chocolate factory and the Cactus Garden. At the chocolate factory you can taste some of the famous specialty chocolates. Take the included onsite tour and you can see the process of making chocolates. At the Cactus Garden you can take pictures of hundreds of cactus plants from all four US deserts. After lunch, we will go to Barstow Outlet for brand name shopping. In the early evening we will return to Los Angeles.

Chocolate Factory: Established to commemorate the mother of M&M Brand founder. Take a free tour and you can actually see how chocolates are made. You can also sample and purchase M&M specialty chocolates. The Cactus Garden next door displays a collection of more than 200 species of desert plants and over 40 varieties of unique cactus: including the rare Saguaro Cactus where every 75 years it grows one arm.

Barstow Outlet: This outlet shopping center offers famous name brands at factory direct discount prices. Some famous brands include: Coach, Nike, Ralph Lauren Polo, CK, MK, UGG,etc.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None

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Trip:
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3. Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted", which means three or four persons share one room can get discount;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incur penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted” . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.Men and women can arrange matching rooms for the same gender in West coast tours; Only man can arrange matching rooms for the same gender for Yellowstone tours and Southern United States tours.

7.There are adjustments in the itinerary. If you are staying at the Las Vegas hotel on the following holiday/show date, you need to pay an additional upgrade price (the local tours have already adjusted, no additional fees are required):

$72/room/night:,10/28/2019,10/29/2019,10/30/2019,10/31/2019 ;
$108/room/night: 12/29/2019,12/30/2019;
$216/room/night: 12/31/2019.

These prices are the upgrade fees for the night of each room. Total upgrade prices needs to be multiplied by the number of days.

8.In case of the bad weather or other bad situations, Substitute attractions and charges are as follows:

The Grand Canyon West Rim is replaced by Lake Mead + Premium Outlets:refunded $47;

The Grand Canyon South Rim is replaced by Lake Mead + Premium Outlets:refunded $10(paid $50 before), refunded $47(paid $90 before);

Antelope Canyon is replaced by the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center + Baowei Lake Observation Deck:refunded $45;

Yosemite replaced by Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks or Paso Robles + Santa Barbara:no refunded;

Sunshine Township is replaced by Palm Springs Town Center:no refunded.

Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

 

What's Included:

Professional bilingual tour guide, Ground Transportation
9 Night Hotel (Double-Bed Room)
LAX Airport Drop Off Service
SFO Airport Pick up Service
Taxes

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $12 per person per day for tour guide and driver ; 

All Personal Expenses (Meals, Laundry, Phone & Travel Insurance, etc.);

All listing  mandatory admission , please pay when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

All listing optional fee: Prices are reference only and subject to chage without notice in advance;

All other fees not show in "What's Included"

 

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)

Subject Of Entry Adult/per. Child/per. Elder/per.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Night Tour $45.00 $45.00 $45.00
Grand Canyon National Park Admission $130.00 $130.00 $130.00
Grand Canyon West Rim Admission + Lunch $135.00 $135.00 $135.00
Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter + Boat $233.00 $233.00 $233.00
High Roller $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter (without landing) $189.00 $189.00 $189.00
Las Vegas Free Day(Tour Fare Variance) $45.00 $45.00 $45.00
Lower Antelope Canyon $95.00 $95.00 $95.00
Grand Canyon
Skywalker Admission $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter + Boat $255.00 $255.00 $255.00
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Cruise $46.00 $31.00 $46.00
San Francisco Tour(Mandatory admission) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Aquarium Of The Bay $35.00 $21.75 $35.00
Yellowstone Mandatory Admission(2019)
Yellowstone Mandatory Admission $235.00 $235.00 $235.00
How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.