Trip Overview

9-Day West Coast: Grand Canyon,Antelope Canyon,Yellowstone NP, Zion NP.,San Francisco, Las Vegas & Yosemite NP

Tourist Number: 639163
Duration: 9 days
Start City: San Francisco
End City: San Francisco
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Visit 6 national parks: Zion Canyon,Bryce Canyon,Yosemite,Grand Tenton,Yellowstone & Grand Canyon.
Explore 3 famous cities:Las Vegas,San Francisco & Salt Lake City.
Take a San Francisco City Tour.
Have a chance to visit Grand Canyon South Rim or West Rim.
Best for photography: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.
Itinerary

Day 1:  Hometown - San Francisco City Tour

Trip:

San Francisco Downtown,

Golden Gate Bridge,

Fisherman's Wharf,

Lombard Street,

Golden Gate Park,

San Francisco City Hall,

San Francisco Chinatown,

Art Palace,

Twin peaks

Airport (SFO) transfer in, 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Red Roof Inn SFO / Hotel Focus SFO or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Bay Area - Elko

Trip:

Sacramento,

California State Capitol Museum

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, a famous gold ming town.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Red Lion Elko or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Elko - Salt Lake City - West Yellowstone

Trip:

Salt Lake City,

Great Salt Lake,

West Yellowstone

In the morning head for Salt Lake City,Sacramento the capital of Utah and the Mormon capital of the world. On the way, you will be in awe by the vastness of the salt flats and enchanted by the beauty of the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere. In the afternoon travel along the Wasatch Mountains and pass through land of scorched rocks. These lava fields of barren expanse have been underlain by rhyolite and overlain by basalt over thousands of years. Overnight in West Yellowstone.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Yellowstone Country Inn / Dude & Roundup / Traverlers Lodge or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton - Jackson - Pocatello

Trip:

Yellowstone National Park,

Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon,

Upper and Lower Falls,

Pink mud Hot Springs Area,

The Grand Prismatic Spring,

Yellowstone Lake,

Old Faithful,

Grand Teton National Park,

Jackson Lake ,

,

Jackson Antlers Park,

Pocatello

Visit Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the world. Highlights include: Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Fountain Paint Pot Geyser Basin, Midway Geyser Basin, and the most famous one of all, the “Old Faithful”. There are various wildlife that calls the park its home, such as the bison, moose, and the grizzly bear. Continue on to Grand Teton National Park, the tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet and twelve of the peaks in Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. Then tour the town of Jackson, beautiful arches made of elk antlers decorate the central plaza in this town with plenty of shops and restaurants around the area. Overnight stay in Pocatello.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Quality Inn or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Pocatello - Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon

Trip:

Salt Lake City,

Temple Square,

Bryce Canyon National Park

Upon arrival in Salt Lake City, tour the famous Temple Square and learn about the Mormon settlement in depth. In the Afternoon, head to 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Bryce View Lodge or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Bryce Canyon City-Optional: Antelope Canyon-Horse Shoe Bend-Zion National Park - Las Vegas

Trip:

Zion National Park,

Antelope Cave,

Horseshoe Bay,

Las Vegas

Head to Antelope Canyon in the morning. (Optional: Lower Antelope Canyon). It is known as a slot canyon in which rainwater runs into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections. As the water rushes into the narrow passageways, over time the passageways are eroded away, making the corridors deeper and into what you would experience today. The sunlight filtering down from the top makes magical and beautiful patterns and shadows on the curved sandstone walls. Then hike to Horse Shoe Bend, where Colorado River makes a horseshoe shaped bend at the beginning of the Grand Canyon. The view is breathtaking but watch your footing as there are no guard rails at viewpoint. Continue to 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. Arrive in Las Vegas in the evening and accommodations will be at the Excalibur Hotel, named for the mythical sword of King Arthur. Immerse yourself in the castle themed resort right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Excalibur Hotel and Casino or the same level hotel

Day 7:  Las Vegas - Optional Grand Canyon (South Rim or West Rim Skywalk) - Las Vegas

Trip:

Grand Canyon National Park,

Mather Point,

The western edge of the Grand Canyon,

West Canyon Helicopter,

Hoover Dam

*Grand Canyon South Rim
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. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

OR
*Grand Canyon West Rim “The Skywalk”
Your journey begins from stopping by the magnificent Hoover Dam and then on to the Majestic Hualapai Indian Reservation where is located at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. You can walk along the rim of this great wonder of nature - unblemished by modern civilization. You may walk on the Skywalk (Optional tour). David Jin, the man who conceived and funded Skywalk makes this U-shaped platform, which extends 70ft over the edge and about 4,000 feet over the canyon floor. You may also select to take the Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon and view the majestic Grand Canyon with a bird’s eye view. (Optional tour). Overnight stay in Las Vegas.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Excalibur Hotel and Casino/Hooters Casino Hotel or the same level hotel

Day 8:  Las Vegas - Tulare Outlet - Fresno

Trip:

Fresno

We will depart from Las Vegas in the morning; and then head onward to the Tulare Shopping Outlet Center. Here you will be able to find your favorite brands at discounted prices. After that we will head to Fresno for an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Piccadilly Inn Airport Fresno or the same level hotel

Day 9:  Fresno - Yosemite National Park - San Francisco

Trip:

Yosemite National Park,

Yosemite Bridal Veil Fall,

Yosemite Half Dome,

El Capitan ,

Yosemite Valley,

Yosemite Falls

From waterfalls that drop thousands of feet, and endless mountain ridges, Yosemite National Park can be considered one of the most famous scenic spots in the Western United States. Arrive in Yosemite National Park in the afternoon. Highlights include: Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls, El Captain, Merced River, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome.
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; The third/forth person only needs to pay the Los Angeles hotel price difference and the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;

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.Due to the large-scale conference in the San Francisco area, the following dates need to be charged for the holiday season. The specific amount is subject to inquiry: Jan 29-31, Mar 19-22, Apr 15-19,May 17-21, Jul 9-11, Aug 8-10, Sep 23-28, Oct 3-5, Oct 12-16, Oct 20-31, Nov 1, Nov 8-12 in 2018, Jan 6-9, Jan 23-26, Feb 4-6, Feb 10-15, Mar 3-7, Mar 18-21.

6.We offer a "buy two get one 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 guid will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. Penalty is $40/day ($160 for 4 days, $200 for 5 days, $240 for 6 days).

7.Each passenger is allowed to store one piece of luggage in the trunk of the bus and carry a small hand baggage on board. Baby strollers and wheelchairs will be considered a piece of luggage. Oversized bulky bags will be charged $25/piece and paid to the tour guide.

8.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:

8-night hotel accommodations; English speaking tour guide; Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned coach; Airport Pick-up and Drop-off; Taxes.

What's Excluded:

Air fares between your hometown and the departure city.

All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements.

A mandatory service fees: A total of $8.00/day per passenger. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $8 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $32. For those who enjoy free pick-up from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Salt Lake City, each guest pays a tour guide + driver for a total of $4 /passenger per trip;

If the itinerary contains a California theme project, please order it on the tour guide. If you prepare your own theme park ticket, the land agency will charge a fare of $48/person (for reference only, subject to the actual collection on the ground);

Children under the age of 2 need to pay a mandatory liability insurance of $25 per day. We will guarantee the seat for the child. If the child does not occupy the seat, the compulsory insurance still needs to be delivered;

Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.

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

Any private expenses

Surcharge will be added to the total price when checking out.

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.
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Cruise $34.00 $25.00 $34.00
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Night Tour $35.00 $25.00 $35.00
Grand Canyon National Park Admission(Mandatory) $105.00 $105.00 $105.00
IMAX Movie $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Grand Canyon West Rim Admission + Lunch(Mandatory) $80.00 $80.00 $80.00
Skywalker Admission $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter + Boat $230.00 $230.00 $230.00
Air Only Tour West Rim $188.00 $188.00 $188.00
Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Ride $230.00 $230.00 $230.00
others
Lower Antelope Canyon $78.00 $8.00 $78.00
Yellowstone
Mandatory Fee for Great Salt Lake , Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton, Bryce National Park, Zion National Park, HorseShoe bend, Glen Canyon Recreation Area $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
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.