12-Day Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Denver,Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Great Sand Dunes and Rocky Mountain National Parks Tour
Tour Code: GOL-LA-708A
Duration: 12 Day(s) / 11 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Destination
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Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Eight reasons to join a bus tour across the United States:
1. Save money: Bus travel is cheaper than flying and more cost-effective! At least you can save some airfare!
2. Create wonderful memories: Everything you do for the first time in your life will be something you will never forget!
3. Experience firsthand an American small town you would never visit otherwise: originally you could just FLY OVER, now you can DRIVE THROUGH!
4. Excellent photo and video opportunities: The unique architecture of different places and the unique and excellent perspectives are all unforgettable moments worth pressing the shutter!
5. See multiple national parks in one trip: In addition to Yellowstone National Park, which is a must-visit in the western United States, there are many other travel destinations waiting for you to explore!
6. Taste local food: Every time you arrive in a new city on this cross-country journey, you can experience the local specialties and appreciate the different food culture!
7. Give yourself time to think and think BIGGER. What do you think of when you look at the scenery passing by outside the car window?
8. Make new friends: You can create new friendships with your companions or with the locals during your trip!
Starting from Santa Monica in Los Angeles, the westernmost end of Route 66, known as the Mother Road, to New York City in the east, it spans 15 states, 20 major cities, and 3 national parks in the United States!
A professional team of gold medal tour guides will plan an efficient route for you throughout the journey, so you don’t have to go back! Make the most of the advantages of bus tours and make your trip worthwhile!
Including deserts, red rock landscapes, lakes, forests, characteristic towns, international cities, historical museums, etc. You can truly feel the vastness of the United States!
Depart after 8 am every day, ensuring you have plenty of rest time and can enjoy breakfast leisurely. The average daily driving distance is about 250 miles!
Spring is the right time to travel! May is the best time to travel to the United States. The temperature is just right and the flowers are blooming. The stunning scenery across the country is waiting for your visit!
Specail Student Offer: from now until 5/1/2025
Plan 1: College Student Traveling with Family
When a college student travels with parents or family members and chooses a room for two, three, or four people, the college student can enjoy a 50% discount!
Plan 2: College Student Traveling with Friends
Two college students traveling together in the same room, one of them will receive a 50% discount!
Eligible Participants:
Undergraduate students, graduate students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers.
Notes:
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For "College Student Traveling with Family": The order must include at least one college student and their parents or family, and they must share a room.
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For "College Student Traveling with Friends": The order must include at least two eligible college students traveling together and sharing a room.
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College students must provide a valid student ID at the time of booking. Agents should verify eligibility during the booking process and include relevant information in the order notes. If false information is discovered, the customer will be required to return the discount amount.
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The 50% discount is only applicable to the college student; all other travel companions will be charged the regular price.
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This promotion cannot be combined with other discounts or promotional offers.
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The promotion applies only to new bookings. Canceled and rebooked orders are not eligible for the new discount.
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The promotion is valid only for orders placed within the specified dates and for travel on the eligible tour codes.
Itinerary
Today we will leave Santa Monica and drive through the scenic Mojave Desert until our final destination in Las Vegas - The Pearl in the Desert! You will have the chance to explore what this city has to offer. You may join our Las Vegas Night Tour or watch one of the many award-winning shows!
Itinerary:
Departing from Santa Monica, Los Angeles → Las Vegas (you can take a night tour or purchase show tickets at your own expense)
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.
11/27/25 – 12/3/25 (Thanksgiving week)
12/20/25 – 12/31/25 (Holiday, New Year’s week)
Session: 6pm or 8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
The ticket prices for the show are not applicable for Christmas (12/20/25-12/31/25) and Thanksgiving (11/27/25-12/3/25), and we need to wait for notification from the show.
Session: 7pm or 9:30pm
Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
The ticket prices for the show are not applicable for Christmas (12/20/25-12/31/25) and Thanksgiving (11/27/25-12/3/25), and we need to wait for notification from the show.
Hotel：Excalibur Hotel & Casino OR Similar.
Attractions
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 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.
It is famous family show held in the famous city of United States of America known as the Las Vegas.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Arizona, known as the Grand Canyon state and originally part of the Spaniard and Mexican territories, received its statehood in 1912! Let us begin and see what we will get to explore today and what this gorgeous state must truly offer! We will explore the South Rim of the Grand Canyon! Then, we will drive on the the Mother Road Route 66 and stay overnight in Sedona.
Itinerary:
Las Vegas → South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park (1 hour) → Driving on Route 66 → Sedona
Hotel: Hampton Inn Sedona OR Similar.
Attractions
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.
Sedona is between Country line Coconino and Yavapai. It is in the State of Arizona, United States. Its main attraction is its array of red sandstorm formation which is illuminated by the rising or setting sun.
Today, we will take a visit to the Petrified Forest National Park. It is famous for the largest and most gorgeous petrified forests. You will see amazingly beautiful Black Forest, Crystal Forest and Rainbow Forest. Finally, we'll arrive in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Itinerary:
Sedona (2 hours, Sedona Church + Airport Mesa Viewpoint + Blue Label McDonald's included) → Bell Rock Trail (40 mins) → Petrified Forest National Park (1.5 hours) → Albuquerque
Hotel: Hampton Inn Albuquerque-University/Midtown OR Similar.
Attractions
This is a track, and its path is about 0.75 miles elongated and rises to the north of Bell Rock. The trail is marked with signposts; it forms a minor hoop. This is one of the most popular places.
Today, we will depart from Albuquerque which is known as the hot air balloon capital of the world! And we will proceed to visit the old town of Santa Fe. It has colorful open-air markets, ancient buildings, art galleries and museums, as well as various restaurants and commercial facilities. Then follow us to drive to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. It is the 58th national park in the United States and is known as the "Sahara Desert" of the US. After a day full of adventure we will stay overnight in Colorado Springs.
Itinerary:
Albuquerque → Santa Fe → Santa Fe Plaza (60 mins) → Taos Pueblo (30 mins) → Great Sand Dunes National Park (90 mins) → Colorado Springs
Hotel: Hampton Inn Colorado Springs I-25 Central OR Similar.
Attractions
Taos Pueblo is a pueblo belonging to a Native American tribe of Tiwa-Speaking Puebloan people. It is to 1 mile north of the Taos modern city, New Mexico, United States of America. It is situated in the valley of the Rio Grande.
Today we will go to the famous Rocky Mountain National Park. The Rocky Mountains, run through the North American continent from north to south and span over 4,500 kilometers long, giving birth to many rivers in North America. Then follow us to head to Red Rocks and Amphitheatre near Denver. This natural amphitheater here is exactly the Beatles made their first U.S. debut. Finally, we will visit Denver and take a look at the cute Big Blue Bear, the gorgeous Colorado State Capitol and the famous 16th St Mall.
Itinerary:
Colorado Springs → Garden of the Gods (30 mins) → Rocky Mountain National Park (2 hours) → Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater (40 mins) → Denver → Big Blue Bear (15 mins) → Colorado State Capitol Building (Outside visit, 20 mins) → The 16th St Mall (60 mins) → Fort Morgan
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Airport / Gateway Park OR Similar.
Attractions
The 16th Street Mall, opened in 1982, is a transit mall in Colorado US. The 2km long mall connects downtown Denver at Union Station, which was extended 2002, to Central Platte Valley (CPV). It is a shopping and business destination with several shopping mall and offices.
The American Metropolis dating to the old West Era is the capital of Colorado known as Denver. The city has numerous historical sites and several museums as well.
Red Rocks Park is situated in the Jefferson County, Colorado. It is a mountain park and is famous for the large red sandstone extensions. The park was added to the National Historic Landmarks program.
This beautiful park is located on the northern side of Colorado. The park is reputed for its Old Fall River Road and Trail Bridge road. The park is also home to the Longs Peak which is considered as the tallest mountain of the park.
Today we continue to drive east to North Platte. This is the intersection point where the North Platte River and the South Platte River merge to form the Platte River. Train fans must not miss the famous Golden Spike Tower! Named for its resemblance to a golden spike, the tower offers a view of the busy Union Pacific Bailey Station, the world's largest railroad yard. In the afternoon, we are going to take a visit to the Great Platte River Road Arch Monument, another important landmark on the Platte River, where you will learn about the life, culture and history of western immigrants.
Itinerary:
Fort Morgan → North Platte → Golden Spike Tower (Optioanl, 60 mins) → Kearney → Great Platte River Road Archway Monument (Optioanl, 40 mins) → Lincoln
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR Similar.
Today we will visit Lincoln, the new capital of Nebraska. Nebraska is the only state in the US that implements a unicameral system. Visit the state capitol with its retro style and listen to the stories of migrants and Native Americans. We will then head to Omaha, the old capital of Nebraska. Although Omaha is no longer the state capital, it has retained the title of the largest city in the state. One of the reasons is that Omaha is home to many billionaires, the most famous of which is Buffett. Let's take a leisurly walk in the Omaha Old Market! After lunch, we will drive to the capital of Iowa, Des Moines and visit the majestic Iowa State Capitol. The huge golden dome and jeweled interior decoration will surely amaze you!
Itinerary:
Nebraska State Capitol (Outside visit, 40 mins) → Omaha → Omaha Old Market (60 mins) → Iowa State Capitol (30 mins) → Iowa
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR Similar.
Today we will continue explore around Iowa City. First, follow our tour guide to pay a visit to Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum built to commemorate President Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States and the first president born west of the Mississippi River. Then we will head to another national historic site, the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, which is the home of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States and who made outstanding contributions to ending the Civil War. Finally, we will drive to Madison, the capital of Wisconsin. Here we will spend some time ouside the Wisconsin State Capitol. It is not only the tallest building in Madison, but also a classic architectural example of the late neoclassical Beaux-Arts style.
Itinerary:
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → St. Louis → Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (Optional, 40 mins) → Madison → Wisconsin State Capitol (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Milwaukee
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR Similar.
Attractions
Madison Square Garden is sometimes referred as MSG or The Gardens. Situated between the 7th and 8th avenue in Midtown Manhattan is a multipurpose garden. It has the honor of holding multiple high profile events.
St. Louis is an iconic city situated parallel to Mississippi River. The city was constructed in 1960 and presents the arch view as its most prominent sight. Music, barbeque and clubs are its major attractions.
Experience the best of Chicago all in one day! This is a world’s top architecture city with fascinating architectures to discover. You will take a walk in Millennium Park, observe the Cloud Gate, and enjoy the spectacular view of the city from 360 Chicago!
Itinerary:
Milwaukee → Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Grant Park (10 mins) → The Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → Chicago Water Tower (10 mins) → Michigan Avenue (Pass-by) → Chicago Cruise (Optional, 75 mins, it will not be able to participate in during the closure) → 360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins) → Gary
Pass by: Navy Pier, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Marina City, Trump International Hotel and Tower and Willis Tower Observation Deck.
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR Similar.
Attractions
The Art Institute of Chicago is an encyclopedic art museum. It features many different exhibits that are beautiful to watch. There are old master pieces there comprising of Asian art, Islamic art, Egyptian art and many more.
Chicago 360 located on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Center is an observatory which offers 360 degree views of the surroundings and up to four states are visible from up there. There is a skywalk and a coffee shop as well.
Chicago is one of the most popular cities of the United States and is visited by many people each year. One of the best way to tour Chicago is with a Chicago Cruise because with the help of a cruise people can see all the attractions of the city.
Chicago is a really beautiful city, it is worth visiting and becomes even more beautiful during the night. There are many services which will give a tour of the city at night and it is truly amazing.
Grant Park is located in Kankakee county in Illinois, the park was established in 1883 and according to a census in 2010 the population of Grant Park is almost 1,331.
Refers to the street in the north-south in Chicago, The street runs at 100 east in the grid of Chicago, The Street’s northern end is at the Lake Michigan’s shore.
Today we will go to the former automobile capital of the world - Detroit. The three American automobile giants GM, Ford, and Chrysler are all headquartered in Detroit and its surroundings. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is definitely a stop that history fans and car enthusiasts must not miss. This museum collects various models of Ford cars from different periods. It not only records the past and present of Ford cars, but also vividly writes the American Industrial Revolution. You will see more than 1 million exhibits including the mounts of many presidents, sports cars and racing cars as well as military vehicles and aircraft used during the world wars. Then let's pay a visit to the GM headquarters and head to Toledo after the visit for staying overnight.
Itinerary:
Gary → Detroit → Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation (Optional, 75 mins) → GM Renaissance Center (30 mins) → Toledo
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR Similar.
Attractions
In the Midwestern state of Michigan, there is a largest city of America known as Detroit. The famous company Motown Records has developed on this place.
The Henry Ford is a superbly great inside and outside multipart history museum and a national signpost of the country. With recreation, traditional exhibitions and resourcefulness, the museum is historic, above all.
Let's Rock & Roll in hot Cleveland! First, we will go to visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame built in 1984. The museum is located on the shores of Lake Erie. The overall building looks like a huge white sailboat ready to go. Here you can get up close and personal with rock music and pop icons such as Elvis Presley . the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. You will also see the guitars, drums used by U2 and Michael Jackson! Aditionally, there is also a high-fidelity headset in front of each celebrity exhibition area, so you can listen to the famous songs at your will. After that, we will head to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the only national park in Ohio state. You will see the natural scenery on the Cuyahoga River. Finally we'll arrive in Pittsburgh, the “Steel Capital of the World”.
Itinerary:
Toledo → Cleveland → Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Optional, 90 mins) → Cuyahoga Valley National Park (90 mins) → Pittsburgh → Duquesne Incline (Optional, 50 mins) → Point State Park (30 mins)
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR Similar.
Attractions
Cleveland is a city in the State of Ohio in the United States, it is located on the Northeastern side of Ohio and on the Southern Shore of Lake Erie. The city was founded as a village in 1796 and became a city inn 1836.
The second biggest city in the Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth is Pittsburg. The city is famous for its beautiful locations and colorful lights.
It is a park spreading across 36 acres and is located in the Allegheny County (Pennsylvania, USA). The park is precisely located at the spot where the Ohio River gets formed after the meeting of Monongahela and Allegheny rivers.
The Duquesne Incline is located in Pittsburgh, it is 800 feet in length and has operational since 1877. It is incline plane railroad that was designed by Samuel Diescher.
Today is the end of the journey, and we will head to Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. Nestled in the fertile Hana Valley, Harrisburg played a key role in American history, whether as a major link in rail and water transportation or as the site of major Civil War battles. After visiting the elegant Pennsylvania State Capitol, we will arrive in New York to end this pleasant journey.
Itinerary:
Pittsburgh → Harrisburg → Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (30 mins) → New York
Attractions
The second biggest city in the Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth is Pittsburg. The city is famous for its beautiful locations and colorful lights.
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
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide. 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: $200 Per Person Including: Grand Canyon National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Please pay the tour guide on site.
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.
Expenditure for personal purposes.
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.
A minimum tip of $15 per passenger per day for Tour Guide and Driver is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of the driver and the tour guide.
Travel insurance.
Though the meals are excluded,but the guides will arrange them for you.
Room fees of personal nature, such as, laundry fees, telephone, service fees of valets, expenses on alcoholic drinks and what you buy from the mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.
Important Notice: Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price. In case they want to do so, they must arrange transport the same day.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
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| Art Institute of Chicago, IL | $32.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Blue Man, NV | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Chicago 360, IL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Chicago Architectural Cruise, IL | $44.00 | $20.00 | $44.00 |
| Chicago Night Tour, IL | $25.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| 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 |
| Golden Spike Tower, NE | $10.00 | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, NE | $15.00 | $7.00 | $13.00 |
| Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, LA | $10.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| KA Show, LV | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Las Vegas Night Tour, NV | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Las Vegas Strip Fantasy Show, NV | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Michael Jackson One, NV | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| O by Cirque du Soleil, NV | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, IL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| The Duquesne Incline, PA | $5.00 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| The Henry Ford Museum, MI | $27.00 | $20.25 | $24.25 |
| 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
- 424 N Main St, (Pico House) Los Angeles, CA 90012 at 07:00 AM
- 123 South Lincoln Ave, (Lincoln Plaza Hotel) Monterey Park, CA 91755 at 7:30 AM
- 17913 MacArthur Blvd, (Starbucks - The Square Irvine) Irvine, CA 92614 at 7:30 AM
- 9125 Recreation Circle, (Motel 6 Hotel Fountain Valley) Fountain Valley, CA 92708 at 7:45AM
- 303 E Valley Blvd, (Sheraton San Gabriel) San Gabriel, CA 91776 (Hotel Guest Only) at 07:45 AM
- 8832 Glendon Way, (Hartford Hotel, BW Signature Collection) Rosemead, CA 91770 at 08:00 AM
- 222 W Houston Ave, (Howard Johnson Hotel) Fullerton, CA 92832 at 08:00 AM
- 9775 Base Line Rd, (99 Ranch Market) Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 at 9:00 AM
- Free Airport Pickup services is available from 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd,(LAS Harry Reid International Airport) LV, NV 89119 after 1:30 PM.
- 1463 Nogales St, (Top Island Seafood Village) Rowland Heights, CA 91748 at 8:30 AM
Return Location
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
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
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% 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. Hotels and the city/country of stay may change based on availablity.
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 1 Free: Get 3rd Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free traveler still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section.
Buy 2 Get 2 Free: Get 3rd and 4th Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free travelers still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section.
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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.
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.
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