Trip Overview

8-Day West Coast: Las Vegas Free Day, San Francisco, Apple Park,Yosemite NP & Grand Canyon (West Rim/South Rim) / Antelope Canyon Optional Tour

Tourist Number: 3051
Duration: 8 days
Start City: Los Angeles
End City: Los Angeles
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
1. Best selling tour.
2. 4 hours visiting Yosemite NP.
3. Select 2 from 4 1-day tours: Las Vegas Free Day, Antelope Canyon,Grand Canyon West Rim & South Rim.
4. Enjoy in-depth tour of San Francisco and have a chance to visit UC Berkeley.
5. Explore Apple Park,the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc.
Itinerary

Special Note

1.Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
2.In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.

Day 1:  Hometown - Los Angeles

Trip:

Los Angeles International Airport,

Santa Monica

Complimentary airport pickup time range is between 8:30am to 10:30pm(U.S flights), 8:30am to 9:30pm(International flights).
LAX pick up tour guide phone number: 626-826-3886

For arrivals not in the standard pickup time range, please take the hotel courtesy shuttle to airport hotel directly.
LAX airport Hotel Info:
Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel(Tel: 310-973-0998)
Ramada Plaza LAX (Tel:310-536-9800)

Meet our tour guides at baggage claim area for US/CANADA domestic flights.
Meet our tour guides in front of currency exchange at Terminal B for International flights.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel, Ramada Plaza LAX or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Los Angeles- Fashion Outlets -Las Vegas

Trip:

Mojave Desert,

Fashion Outlet,

Las Vegas Night Tour,

Las Vegas

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 Outlets” to have lunch and quick shopping. In the afternoon we will check in at Stratosphere Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. At night you may join our exciting Las Vegas “night tour” and/or try the world famous highroller at your own cost.

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.

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 go to Luxor Hotel & Casino and take the “tram” to the Excalibur Hotel & Casino. There we will stop to take pictures of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, and “Statue of Liberty” at New York, New York Hotel & Casino. At last we will arrive at “Old Town” Las Vegas where everything first originated. Here you will enjoy the sights and sounds of live street band, immersing in party atmosphere, and view the world’s largest “electric sky dome show”. Finally we will go back to our hotel Stratosphere Hotel & Casino where you can go up to the 108th floor roof top for a breath-taking, panoramic, night view of this “sin city.”Entire night tour lasts four hours.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel Las Vegas or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon (West Rim/South Rim) - Las Vegas

Trip:

Las Vegas free exercise

1st Choice: West Rim of Grand Canyon ($90 including lunch bag and admission etc.) - 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 o Grand Canyon ($50 including admission, ground transportation etc.) - 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.

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 Las Vegas or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Las Vegas - Antelope Canyon / Free Day - Las Vegas

Trip:

Hoover Dam,

Grand Canyon,

The western edge of the Grand Canyon,

Guano Point,

Eagle Point

1st Choice: Antelope Canyon - Early in the morning, we drive through America's famous Glen Canyon Dam to see its grand dam project and power plants. After a short break, we will go to the world famous slot canyon, also the world’s photographer’s ultimate destination - Antelope Canyon. Experienced guides will choose the best time lead visitors entering the canyon, allowing immersive visitors to this magical light.. Later the tour goes to Horseshoe Bend. When the tourists overlooking the 270-degree angle of curved bay clear water from 300 meters high, each of them will be shocked. Later in the afternoon, return to Las Vegas.

2nd Choice: Free Day in Las Vegas - You may arrange your free day in Las Vegas by youself. We do not provide any ground transportation and tour guide service.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel Las Vegas or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Chocolate Factory - Cactus Garden - Barstow Outlets - Los Angeles

Trip:

Chocolate Factory,

Botanical Cactus Garden,

Barstow Outlets

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 Outlets: 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
Hotel: Ramada Inn or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Los Angeles - Solvang - Apple Park

Trip:

California State Route 1,

Solvang,

Silicon Valley,

Apple Park,

San Francisco

In the morning, the tour group will head north towards Solvang along California golden Pacific coast. Upon arrival, you are able to have a drink of a gourmet European coffee and have a world-famous Danish cookie. After lunch, the group will keep going north along world famous California PCH #1 towards to the world famous "science and technology capital" - Silicon Valley, visited the famous apple company's spacecraft building, arrived in San Francisco at night and spent the night in San Francisco.

Solvang village is located in the territory of Santa Barbara County in central California, USA. It is a simple, pocket town with typical Nordic scenery. The town houses picturesque Danish buildings, Danish windmills, Danish food, wines and Danish handicrafts.
Apple Park is the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc., located at 1 Apple Park Way in Cupertino, California, United States. Its circular design and extreme scale have earned a media nickname of 'the spaceship’. Located on a suburban site totaling 175 acres, it houses more than 12,000 employees in one central four-storied circular building of approximately 2,800,000 square feet. Steve Jobs wanted the whole campus to look less like an office park and more like a nature refuge. Eighty percent of the site consists of green space planted with drought-resistant trees and plants indigenous to the Cupertino area, and the center courtyard of the main building features an artificial pond.
Apple Park Visitor Center is a two-story 20,135 sq. ft. structure with four main areas: an Apple Store featuring Apple-branded merchandise (T-shirts, hats, tote bags, post cards) not sold at regular Apple stores, a 2,386 sq. ft. café, an exhibition space which currently showcases a 3D model of Apple Park with augmented reality, and a roof terrace overlooking the campus. It opened to the public on Nov. 17, 2017.The estimated cost of the center is $80M.The property at 10600 N. Tantau is across the road from the campus proper and abuts a Santa Clara residential neighborhood.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Sonesta ES Suites SFO Airport or the same level hotel

Day 7:  SF City Tour - Aquarium - UC Berkeley

Trip:

San Francisco Downtown,

Cable Car,

Lombard Street,

St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco,

San Francisco City Hall,

Fisherman's Wharf,

Art Palace,

Golden Gate Bridge,

University of California, Berkeley

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 2017-18, 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: Merced Inn, Clarion Inn, Comfort Inn,Quality inn Merced or the same level hotel

Day 8:  San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Los Angeles

Trip:

Yosemite National Park,

El Capitan ,

Yosemite Falls,

Yosemite Bridal Veil Fall,

Yosemite Valley,

Yosemite Half Dome,

Fresno,

Los Angeles

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

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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:

7-night hotel accommodations;
English speaking tour guide;
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned coach;
Lax Airport Pick-up and Drop-off;
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.
Los Angeles
Santa Monica walking Tour $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
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
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) $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
West Canyon - Lake Milton - Hoover Dam Pure Flying Tour $199.00 $199.00 $199.00
La Reve $176.00 $176.00 $176.00
Ka Show $129.00 $129.00 $129.00
Variety Show $78.00 $78.00 $78.00
Vegas! The Show $92.00 $92.00 $92.00
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
Aquarium Of The Bay $35.00 $21.75 $35.00
Mandatory Admission
Antelope Canyon + Horseshoe Bend (including simple American lunch) $135.00 $135.00 $135.00
others
Lake Powell glider $168.00 $168.00 $168.00
SFO Mandatory Admission for Optional Tour B(17 Drive+Stanford+Yosemite) $70.00 $70.00 $70.00
$200.00 $200.00 $200.00
$280.00 $280.00 $280.00
$360.00 $360.00 $360.00
Premium outlet $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Mandatory Fee
Indian Tour Guide Service Fee $4.00 $4.00 $4.00
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.