11-Day Los Angeles to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Lower Antelope Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Las Vegas Night Tour (Free Airport Pickup)

Tour Code: GOL-LA-669A
Duration: 11 Day(s) / 10 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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11-Day Los Angeles to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Lower Antelope Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Las Vegas Night Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


Available Days :

Thursday

Highlights :

Best itinerary design, no backtracking!

One journey to see the essence of the American West!

Exclusive free upgrade to Yellowstone scenic area wooden house hotels, high-quality and in-depth itinerary, ensuring visits to 12-15 major attractions in Yellowstone!

Experience the most spectacular southeast rim of the Grand Canyon National Park!

Suitable For:

Customers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Customers who prioritize quality, seek depth, and want an experiential journey.

  • Breakfast

Itinerary

*Flight information: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior to departure. Otherwise, you will be required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense. If the flight delays, we cannot guarantee airport pick-up service for free.

*Airport Pick-up Location:

Arrival procedure for US domestic & Canada flight: Arrival → Baggage Claim area → Meet tour guide → Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

Arrival procedure for International flight: Arrival →Go through immigration→Baggage

Claim Area → Go through Custom → Meet tour guide at the Passenger Exit (located at 7-Eleven Convenience Store) → Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

 

*Free pickup provides on the first day of your tour between 10:00 am and 22:00 pm. Every 2 hours, that is 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, and 22:00 o'clock. (The free pickup service is based on the seat availability, first come first serve. So it is possible that you need to wait a little bit long during high season.) 

*Only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each room. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.

*Paid Airport pickup time: 22:00-24:00, the price is $120 one-way (up to 5 pax). At other time, please transfer to the hotel by yourself.

*Airport meeting: The guide will be wearing a yellow uniform, holding a small yellow flag or an iPad with the local provider's icon.

Hotel: Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles/ Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection/ Best Western Plus Executive Inn; La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona Or Similar.

We will depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula! Sea breezes, surging waves, bizarre rocks, and adorable seals along with sea lions rest on the beach. First, we will stop at a world’s first-class golf course resort to sightsee the amazing ocean views and multimillion-dollar mansions. Then we enjoy the scenery of the 17 Miles dr., which is truly breathtaking! 

 

Itinerary:

Los Angeles  17-Mile Drive  The Lodge at Pebble Beach (60 mins) → San Francisco

 

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley North - Union City, an IHG Hotel Or Similar.


Attractions

17-Mile Drive, CA

A scenic road that lets you enjoy the beautiful drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, the 17-Mile Drive provides visitors with several points of interest along the way!

Pebble Beach, CA

The Monterey Peninsula’s unincorporated community is known as Pebble Beach. This small city lies on the level of sea and located in California.

Head to California’s State House in Sacramento this morning and enjoy a self-guided tour inside! Next, sit back and relax as we drive you over to Lake Tahoe! Finally, we will be spending the night in Reno, the Biggest Little City in the world. 

 

Itinerary:

San Francisco → Sacramento → Sacramento State Capitol (30 mins) → Lake Tahoe (30 mins) → Reno

 

Hotel: Circus Circus Reno Hotel Casino Or Similar.


Attractions

Lake Tahoe, NV

Refers to the Fresh water lake located In Sierra Nevada of USA, According to statistics the lake has a surface elevation of 6225. The lake is basically between the border of California and Nevada.

Sacramento, CA

It is the capital city of California, United States. The city is also a cultural and economic core has been named as “America’s most diverse city’. It has been named after the Sacramento River.

On this lovely morning, we will depart from Reno and drive through the Great Basin Desert of the United States to enjoy the diversified landscapes of the American West. We will then visit the Perrine Bridge and Shoshone Falls in the afternoon and stay overnight in Pocatello, Idaho.

 

Itinerary:

Reno → Perrine Memorial Bridge (30 mins) → Shoshone Falls (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Pocatello

 

Hotel: La Quinta by Wyndham Pocatello Or Similar.


Attractions

Perrine Memorial Bridge, ID

The I.B. Perrine Bridge is essentially a four-lane truss arch span. It is located at Twin Falls, Idaho. The bridge is a historic landmark and very much popular.

Shoshone Falls, ID

It is a famous waterfall which can visited at the snake river of United States of America. The waterfall is geographically located at the twin fall's northeastern side. The waterfall is also known as the “Niagara of the west”.

Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone today! Explore the beauty of Yellowstone and take a look at Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, mud volcano, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone River, and the Norris Geyser Basin! Take a look and spot elk herds, buffaloes, or a bald eagle! Relax and spend the night at Grant Village by Yellowstone Lake (Free upgrade available on a first come first serve basis) or West Yellowstone.

 

Itinerary:

Pocatello → Yellowstone National Park In-depth Tour (Mandatory, 8 hours, Stops will be at the Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, Old Faithful Geyserm, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Fountain Paint Pot, Morning Glory and other attractions. The arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day.)

Check-in Date Reference Hotel This Night
Monday, Saturday Terra Nova or similar
For check-in dates on 09/28/2024 (Sat) or 10/05/2024 (Sat), you will be staying at West Yellowstone hotels: White Buffalo West Yellowstone, Yellowstone Country Inn, Dude & Roundup, Travelers Lodge or similar.
Tuesday, Sunday For check-in dates on Tuesdays and Sundays from 04/28/2024 to 05/18/2024, you will be staying at West Yellowstone hotels: White Buffalo West Yellowstone, Yellowstone Country Inn, Dude & Roundup, Travelers Lodge or similar.
For check-in dates on Tuesdays and Sundays from 05/19/2024 to 10/08/2024, if you book the tour 31 days before the departure date, you will have the opportunity to upgrade to the Yellowstone Lake Grant Village this night for free. Please book and confirm early as seats are limited. If the Lake Grant Village is sold out, it will be changed to stay in White Buffalo West Yellowstone, Yellowstone Country Inn, Dude & Roundup, Travelers Lodge or similar.

Hotel: Grant Village Yellowstone (Free Upgrade, First Come First Served) or Terra Nova or West Yellowstone Or Similar.


Attractions

Artist Point, WY

Artist Point is the best place to experience the picturesque beauty of the nature with the natural colors of geothermal features and Yellowstone falls.

Fishing Bridge, WY

The Fishing Bridge, WY is a recreational vehicle park located near the Yellowstone River mouth. The Fishing Bridge is a wooden vehicle bridge that provides a great platform for the visitors to park and fish for native Cutthroat trout. Now, fishing is not allowed from the bridge, but visitors can watch White Pelicans and other waterfowl gliding in the crystal clear water.

Located in the heart of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the world’s largest hot springs. It is primarily known for its rainbow coloration which is the ultimate result of microbial mats around the boundaries of the mineral-rich water forming a spectacular colorful complexion in Yellowstone National Park.

Hayden Valley, WY

Hayden Valley is a sub-alpine, large valley in Yellowstone National Park. It is between Yellowstone Lake and Yellowstone Falls. Along the river is the valley floor where Yellowstone Lake is much larger. This valley is renowned for its view of wildlife in Yellowstone.

Mud Volcano, WY

A Mud Volcano is sometimes also known as a mud dome. They are formed by geo-exuded mud or slurries, water and gases. These volcanoes do not produce any lava what so ever.

Norris Geyser Basin, WY

Norris Geyser Basin is the oldest, hottest and Yellowstone’s most dynamic thermal areas. Norris offers evidence of thermal features for nearly 115,000 years. The features may change daily owing to seismic activity frequent disturbances and water fluctuations. The water here is acidic

Old Faithful Geyser, WY

In the Yellowstone National Park of Wyoming, US, the Old Faithful Geyser is known for grand, scenic view. This name was given to the building in 1870, when the first geyser in the park got the honor of a name.

The Yellowstone River flowing north towards the Haden Valley, first plunges over a steep cliff forming a massive Upper Yellowstone Falls, and then it flows downstream forming the Lower Yellowstone Falls. The Upper Yellowstone Falls is more than thirty meters high. The edge of upper falls symbols the intersection between a rhyolite lava flow and glassy lava that has been eroded by the wind and water heavily.

Yellowstone National Park, WY

The US state of Wyoming is blessed with breathtaking waterfall through a cascade is Yellowstone National Park. The Park has been established in the year 1872.

Join us on this lovely day to discover and continue to explore Yellowstone National Park! Afterwards, we will travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park. Following, we will travel to Jackson, a famous cowboy town and one of the world’s renowned vacation destinations. Be sure to visit the Elk Antler Arches Square located in the center of Jackson until we arrive in Salt Lake City to visit the Great Salt Lake. Once we arrive in Salt Lake City, we will visit Temple Square, which is the Virtue Kingdom of LDS Church! We will follow along the Mormon Missionary sisters’ lead to learn the history and teachings of LDS Church and stay overnight in Provo.

 

Itinerary:

Yellowstone National Park (40 mins, stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin) → Grand Teton National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Jackson → Elk Antler Arches Park (60 mins) → Salt Lake City → Temple Square (30 mins) → Provo

 

Hotel: Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Or Similar.


Attractions

Elk Antler Arches Park, NV

Elk Antler Arches Park is a quite popular park, it is mainly popular because of its name and what it contains. The park contains four arches and each arch contains 10,000 pounds of elk antlers.

Grand Teton National Park, WY

In Northwestern Wyoming is located the Grand Teton National Park, it is almost 310,000 acres. The park also include some of the major mountains and peaks which are as long as 40 miles.

Jackson, MS

Jackson is the capital city of the state of Mississippi and is also the largest city in the whole of the United States. The city was named after General Andrew Jackson as an honor due to his role in the 1812 war.

Temple Square, UT

Temple Square is a religiously attractive place spread over 10 acres. It was constructed in 1853 and is functional as personalized by The Church of Jesus Christ. The spiritual appeal of the temple is remarkable among the tourists.

West Thumb Geyser Basin, WY

The largest geyser basin on the shores of Yellowstone Lake is known as West Thumb Geyser Basin. Like Crater Lake (famous volcanic caldera), West Thumb is about the similar size. It is the best sight for many tourists across the globe.

Yellowstone National Park, WY

The US state of Wyoming is blessed with breathtaking waterfall through a cascade is Yellowstone National Park. The Park has been established in the year 1872.

In the morning, we take more time to explore Bryce Canyon National Park! From there, we will head to Page, AZ to visit Lower Antelope Canyon (on your own expense) and Horseshoe Bend. To wrap up the day, we drive to Tuba City, AZ where we spend the night, and have the opportunity to enjoy Native American food and entertainment at your own expense. 

 

Itinerary:

Provo → Bryce Canyon National Park (Mandatory, 45 mins) → Lower Antelope Canyon (Optional, 90 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (Mandatory, 45 mins) → Tuba

 

Hotel: Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites Tuba City Or Similar.


Attractions

Antelope Canyon, AZ

Antelope Canyon which is a slot canyon in the American Southwest is a gorgeous place to explore. It is a beautiful site to explore the history of the Navajo people.

Bryce Canyon National Park, UT

Look down at the stunning forest of rocks, watch the endangered species of wildlife and hike to see the most spectacular wonders of Mother Nature.

Horseshoe Bend, AZ

The meander with a shape of horseshoe in the river of Colorado Arizona is called Horseshoe Bend. The Grand Canyon is located in the north of this place.

Today we visit the most famous of Seven World’s Natural Wonders – the Grand Canyon National Park! We begin the day by traveling to both the East Rim and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The view is just breathtaking and inspiring. We'll then be off to Las Vegas. We will be passing by the Hoover Dam. Upon our arrival in Las Vegas, there is an optional Night Tour to explore the Las Vegas Strip for an additional cost. Guests may choose the option to have free time in Las Vegas too! 

 

Itinerary:

Tuba →  East Rim (Mandatory, 30 mins) → South Rim (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Hoover Dam (pass by) → Las Vegas

 

Hotel: New York-New York Hotel & Casino Or Similar.


Attractions

Grand Canyon East Rim, AZ

The Grand Canyon East Rim is a part of the famous Grand Canyon on the United States, it is has famous attractions such as the little Colorado River Gorge and Antelope Canyon.

Grand Canyon IMAX, AZ

The Grand Canyon IMAX is a movie theatre near the Grand Canyon, it is a really popular place, many people visit this sight yearly. The IMAX is one of the best place to be during the visit of the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

The Grand Canyon National Park is the 15th oldest national park in the United States, it was also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Park covers an area of 1,217,262 acres.

Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Tour, AZ

Soar above for a 45-minute scenic helicopter ride on Grand Canyon South rim and get fascinating views of Kaibab National Forest, Painted Desert, and Dragon Corridor. This helicopter flight offers the most memorable and amazing views of the canyon entirely.

Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ

If you talk about the Grand Canyon South Rim then you will come to know that is the most visited part of the Grand Canyon National Park. It is a really nice place for a short walk or go for hiking.

Today will be our final tour day. We will depart from Las Vegas and head back to San Francisco. We will be driving through the Mojave Desert which is the largest desert in the western side of the United States and home to world’s largest Solar Power Station and Windmill Electricity Generators. We will then finally arrive in San Francisco Bay Area in the evening.

 

Itinerary:

Las Vegas → San Francisco

Special Note:

The show ticket price does not apply to Christmas and Thanksgiving, including show tickets that are already online. The prices for these two holidays are to be determined until the show is notified.

11/27/24 – 12/3/24 (Thanksgiving week)

12/20/24 – 12/31/24 (Holiday, New Year’s week)

Tournament of Kings:
Session: 6pm or 8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
The ticket prices for the show are not applicable for Christmas (12/20/24-12/31/24) and Thanksgiving (11/27/24-12/3/24), and we need to wait for notification from the show.

Michael Jackson One:
Session: 7pm or 9:30pm
Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
The ticket prices for the show are not applicable for Christmas (12/20/24-12/31/24) and Thanksgiving (11/27/24-12/3/24), and we need to wait for notification from the show.

Hotel: Wild Palms, Or Crowne Plaza Union City Or similar.


Attractions

Blue Man, NV

If you like musical and artistic shows then you should see Blue Man. It is a comic musical and artistic show that promises great enjoyment for everyone who participate.

David Copperfield, NV

David Copperfield is the name of a novel by Charles Dickens, the novel was first published as a serial in the year 1849-50 and then was re-published as a book in 1850.

KA Show, LV

It is famous family show held in the famous city of United States of America known as the Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Night Tour, NV

Refers to a night tour of Las Vegas, the tour starts at night and offers spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip and down town where one can enjoy the Fremont street experience.

Las Vegas Strip Fantasy Show, NV

Refers to a fantasy show held in the popular city of United States of America known as Las Vegas. The fantasy show is famous for the dance performances held there.

Las Vegas, NV

Refers to a resort town in Nevada’s Mojave Desert Known as Las Vegas which is popular for its buzzing energy, casinos and infinite options related to entertainment. Main areas to visit is the Las Vegas Strip.

O by Cirque du Soleil, NV

O is essentially a water themed state production and is owned by Cirque Du Soleil which is a Canadian circus and entertainment company. O is pronounced as Eau which is the French word of water.

California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! It is beyond your imagination! We will be visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world! This park covers an area of over 740,000 acres! It’s known for its spectacular waterfalls, deep valleys, meadows and tranquility provided by all of the wilderness area.

Itinerary:

San Francisco → Yosemite National Park (mandatory, 180 mins) → Hotel

Hotel: Best Western Colonial Inn Or Similar.


Attractions

Yosemite National Park, CA

The Sierra Nevada Mountains of California are linked with the range of Mountains towards Yosemite National Park. The Tunnel View, Ancient sequoias and giant mountains are the reason that grabs tourists towards this place.

This morning we will depart from Fresno and travel to Kings Canyon National Park. This dramatic landscape testifies to nature's size, beauty, and diversity! Then, we will have a lovely lunch and head back to San Francisco. 

 

Itinrary:

Hotel → Kings Canyon National Park Vistor Center (mandatory, 30 mins) → Founders Grove (75 mins) → San Francisco


Attractions

Kings Canyon National Park, CA

Kings Canyon National Park is located close to Sequoia National Park in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is prominent for its huge sequoia trees, predominantly; towering granite canyon walls surround the gigantic General Grant Tree in Grant Grove., Cedar Grove, to the east. The park is home to bears, rattlesnakes, and cougars.


  The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.

  The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.

  Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.

  You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.

  Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.

  Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.

  These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.

  Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.

Pricing


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What's Included

 Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.  

 Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)   

 Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour.  
 
 Tour package price includes all the taxes.  
 
 Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation. 
 
 Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup. 
 
 Hotel Breakfast.
 

What's Excluded

 Mandatory Fee: $180 Including Yellowstone Grand Teton Bryce Canyon Horseshoe Hend.

 Mandatory Fee: $50 Per Person Including Yosemite National Park and Kings Canyon National Park tickets.

 Travelers can get front seats in the first 3 rows for 7-days by paying $98 per person.

 Rates could alter without prior notice.

 Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.

 Guide will arrange meals and drinks when requested as they are not included in the package.

A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. These service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.

 Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.

 Services related to travel insurance.

 Other personal expenses.

Important: We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit in the bus.


Attraction Prices

Attractions Adult Child(2-11 yrs) Senior(65+ yrs)
Blue Man, NV $116.00 $116.00 $116.00
David Copperfield show D, NV $128.00 $128.00 $128.00
David Copperfield Show, NV $175.00 $175.00 $175.00
David Copperfield, NV $165.00 $165.00 $165.00
David Copperfield-C, NV $155.00 $155.00 $155.00
Grand Canyon IMAX, AZ $13.00 $13.00 $13.00
Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Tour, AZ $289.00 $289.00 $289.00
Grand Canyon South Rim IMAX Movie + Lunch, AZ $32.00 $32.00 $32.00
Las Vegas Helicopter Night Tour, NV $159.00 $159.00 $159.00
Las Vegas Night Tour, NV $45.00 $45.00 $45.00
Las Vegas Strip Fantasy Show, NV $85.00 $85.00 $85.00
Lower Antelope Canyon, AZ $98.00 $98.00 $98.00
Michael Jackson One, NV $160.00 $160.00 $160.00
O by Cirque du Soleil, NV $253.00 $253.00 $253.00
South Canyon Miniature Aircraft, AZ $228.00 $228.00 $228.00
Thunder from Down Under, NV $90.00 $90.00 $90.00
Tournament of Kings, NV $87.00 $87.00 $87.00

  All the prices are listed in USD.

  Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

  Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.

  Prices may change without any notice.

  Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.

  Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.

  Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.

  Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.

  There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.

  Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.

Departure Location

Departure Location

  • Free airport pickup is available from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) between 10:00AM to 10:00 PM. Tour guide will pick up the guest every two hours.

Return Location

  • Kindly book your return flights (For domestic) to depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) after 09:00 PM and (For international) after 10:00 PM.
  • 250 El Camino Real, (Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport) Millbrae, CA 94030
  • 1688 Hostetter Road, (99 Ranch Market) San Jose, CA 95131
  • 7200 Amador Plaza Rd, (Target Dublin) Dublin, CA 94568. $70 for 1 or 2 persons and $10 per additional person will be charged.
  • 291 Geary St, (Macy's) San Francisco, CA 94102
  • 46196 Warm Springs BLVD, (168 Market - Fremont) Fremont, CA 94539
  • 988 Broadway, (Courtyard Marriott - Oakland, CA) Oakland, CA 94607

Important Notes

  Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).

  Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations

  There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.

  You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.

  Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.

  If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.

  If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.

  On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.

Policies

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Same Cancellation policy would apply even if the cancellation or reschedule request comes because of the COVID. We strictly follow the policy after COVID.

 
No matter the reason for the cancellation, we are forced to carry costly charges from our travel and hotel providers in the form of penalties and fees that are incurred when there is a cancellation of confirmed or pending bookings. As such, there are cancellation penalties or fees incurred.

Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.

Cancellation charges 

Check-in Yellowstone Wooden House 

⇒  47 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  16 to 46 days or more prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  9 to 15 days prior to departure, 70% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

Not checking in Yellowstone Wooden House 

⇒  32 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  16 to 31 days or more prior to departure, 30% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.

An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.

In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations. 

Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds.

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.

Reservation, Booking & Redemption

Terms & Conditions

Any travel service purchases indicate your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions set out herein.

You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.


Tour Confirmation

You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.


E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)

Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.


Changes in Booking

You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.


Changes in Tour Itinerary

We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.

Reschedule

​If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date. 

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.

Pricing

1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.

2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.

3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.

4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.

5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.

6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.

7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.

8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.

9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.

10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.

11. Gift coupons are available in limited quantity on first come first serve basis.

Child Rate:

Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.

Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets for same room.

Responsibility

1.We highly recommend you to provide your flight details while booking tour with us or at least send us flight details via email 3 days before your tour departure. In case of non-compliance, you will be asked to join your hotel on the first day of tour at your own expense
 
2. Please check our return timings before booking your return flights at the end of the tour. During high season (National and Summer Holidays) book your flights at least 1 hour later than the suggested time.

3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy,  reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.

4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.

5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.

6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.

    6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.

    6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.

    6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
 
7.You will be responsible for your travel documents during the tour.

8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.

Reviews

Reviews

Christine H. White
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I had a comprehensive experience by enjoying nature or nightlife on a budget. I would love to use it again for more bookings.

Haruki
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While traveling on this trip I was not comfortable in my seat because I had pain in my arm and I wanted to sit in another place. I requested the tour guide to change the seat for me then he gave me a favor and changed the seat. I had a lot of fun on my tour.

Adaline
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Travel is like restarting, soothing the soul, resetting the mind, calming mind and body.

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