14-Day New York to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Great Sand Dunes, Sedona, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon National Parks Tour
Tour Code: GOL-NYC-637
Duration: 14 Day(s) / 13 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
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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 New York, the largest city in the United States known as the capital of the world, in the east, to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, the westernmost end of Route 66 in the west, 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!
In order to better meet the personalized needs of different guests, we have specially arranged two one-day tour options in Los Angeles/New York. Free tour, just go when you want!
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Special Student Offer: from now until 5/15/2025
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
Airport Pick-up Information:
1. The first day of your tour from 8:30 to 24:00 (Please be aware of the listed times and meet there accordingly with our staff after claiming your baggage). We provide complimentary airport pick-up at two major airports of New York on the first day of your tour: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
2. Arrival procedure for domestic flights: Arrival→ Baggage claim area→ Meet the tour guide→ Tour guide will arrange for the shuttle bus service.
3. Arrival procedure for international flights: Arrival→ Go through immigration→ Baggage claim area→ Go through customs→ Meet the tour guide→ Tour guide will arrange for the shuttle bus service.
4. If customers arrive outside of the complimentary airport pick-up hours, we can arrange 24-hour airport pick-up service for $160 (which include two people at most, $10 for each additional person).
5. For those who do not require airport pick-up service on the first day, shuttle service will be provided at the following pick-up locations (please register when booking the tour):
- 9:30 – 17:00 arrive at Flushing: 37-20 Prince St Flushing Suite 2E Flushing NY 11354
6. For guests arriving at the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), you may take a taxi to your hotel. We offer a paid airport pick-up service at a cost of $160 for the first two passengers and an extra $10 charge on each additional passenger.
The first-day itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival.
Free airport pick-up service is included on the first day.
Thank you for choosing to vacation with us! You can choose any one of the major airports in New York City (JFK, LGA, EWR) when you book your flight. Our professional tour guide will meet you at the baggage claim area for the domestic flight. For an international flight, please arrive at the passenger waiting area for pick-up. (Passengers who arrive at Terminal 7 in the JFK Airport, please wait outside of the baggage claim area).
New York Morning Tour
• For guests who can meet the tour guide with claimed baggage before 9:00am at JFK/LGA airport.
• Itinerary: New York City Hall & Brooklyn Bridge (80 mins) → Lunch (45 mins, at your own expense) → New York Chinatown & Little Italy & Manhattan Bridge (60 mins) → SoHo (30 mins)
Note: Minimum of one person are required in order for it to be operated. Seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance. This tour will be subject to whether there are vacancies in the car if guests make a reservation during the tour.
New York Night Tour
• All guests who can meet tour guide with claimed baggage before 4:30PM can join our tailored night tour to experience the charm of “the city that never sleeps”!
• Itinerary: Times Square & Broadway (45 mins) → Rockefeller Center & Fifth Avenue & St. Patrick's Cathedral (40 mins) → Manhattan Night View: Long Island City (30 mins)
Note: Minimum of one person are required in order for it to be operated. Seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance. It will be subject to whether there are vacancies in the car and if the guests make a reservation during the tour.
Hotel: Hyatt Place Flushing/Laguardia Airport OR similar.
Attractions
Bounded by the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, the Manhattan is a densely populated New York neighborhood. It houses the famous Broadway shows, the Empire State Building, and Times Square – the crossroads of the world. Manhattan Morning Tour explores the top-notch charms of Manhattan is a less densely crowded period of the day. Visitors will discover the famous sites and the authentic core spirit of this bustling old town.
Today, we will depart from New York and drive to the City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia, to the University of Pennsylvania, which has the Wharton School of Business, which has been rated as "the best business school in the world." Take a one-hour campus tour to learn about the school's history and outstanding achievements; visit the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Paleoanthropology, which has a rich and colorful collection. The Chinese exhibition hall is the most dazzling part of the museum, and the most famous ones include Saluzi and Quanmao Guā, two of the Six Horses of Emperor Taizong of Tang's Zhaoling Mausoleum, the huge Buddhist murals of Guangji Temple in Shanxi, and the world's third largest crystal ball; you can also enjoy lunch in the Penn campus cafeteria and experience the wonderful university life. Then we will visit Independence Historical Park to witness the history of American independence.
Itinerary:
New York → Philadelphia → University of Pennsylvania (4-hour experience, fee includes: campus tour arranged by the university or official institutions + Museum of Anthropology ticket + lunch) → Independence National Historical Park (60 mins, you can see the Independence Hall and Liberty Bell)
Hotel: Hampton Inn Philadelphia/King of Prussia (Valley Forge); Best Western PLUS Reading Inn & Suites OR similar.
Attractions
A stunning park with amazing historical sites in Pennsylvania is Independence National Historical Park. The sites are related to history of United States Revolution.
A renowned American city with the tourist destinations like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell is Philadelphia. It is Pennsylvania’s largest city.
Today we're heading to Hershey's Chocolate World, the largest manufacturer of chocolate and chocolate-based confectionery in North America. The Hershey Chocolate Factory has now developed into a characteristic town. Take a ride on the chocolate making tour bus and observe every step of chocolate production, the process is also very creative. We will then drive to Harrisburg to visit the elegant and vintage Pennsylvania State Capitol. We will then head to Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. Nestled in the fertile Hana Valley, Harrisburg played a pivotal role in American history—as a major link in rail and water transportation and as the site of a major Civil War battle. We will then head to Pittsburgh, the “Steel Capital of the World”. Pittsburgh has a very rich culture and art. It is home to the famous University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, which is famous for computer science. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History donated by steel tycoon Carnegie is one of the largest natural history museums in the United States. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, with a history of more than 100 years, is one of the most famous symphony orchestras in the United States.
Itinerary:
Philadelphia → Hershey → Hershey Chocolate World (60 mins) → Harrisburg → Pennsylvania State Capitol (30 mins) → Pittsburgh → Duquesne Incline (Optional, 50 mins) → Point State Park (30 mins)
Hotel: Comfort Inn Cranberry Township OR similar.
Attractions
Harris Burg is the capital of Pennsylvania (USA). The city has the population of 49,673 and is considered the tenth largest city of Pennsylvania. It is also known as the dauphin country’s county seat.
Hershey Park is a great park in Pennsylvania, it is a huge park and has many fun things to do. These include games, Zoo and most importantly Hershey’s Chocolate World.
Hershey’s Chocolate World is located in the chocolate town of Pennsylvania. It is actually the name given to eight different visitor centers which got started in Hershey.
The state of America located in the middle of Atlantic Ocean and Northern Region is known as Pennsylvania. The Mountain Ranges of this place are quite famous in the world.
A renowned American city with the tourist destinations like Independence Hall and Liberty Bell is Philadelphia. It is Pennsylvania’s largest city.
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 we're heading to Cleveland, the city of rock! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, built in 1984, is located in Cleveland. The museum is located on the shore of Lake Erie, and the entire building looks like a huge white sailboat ready to take off. Here you can get close to rock music, from Elvis Presley to the world-famous British Beatles, to the guitars and drums used by superstars such as the Rolling Stones, U2 and Michael Jackson, as well as various performance costumes they wore back then, old records and huge performance advertisements, all are on display here. There is also a high-fidelity headset in front of each celebrity booth, so you can play the rock songs they have sung at will. Overnight in Toledo.
Itinerary:
Pittsburgh → Cleveland → Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Optional, 90 mins) → Toledo
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Toledo/Westgate; Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Toledo South, OH 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.
Today we will go to Detroit, the once prosperous automobile capital of the world. The headquarters of the three major American automobile giants GM, Ford, and Chrysler are all located in Detroit and its surrounding areas. The Ford Motor Company Museum is definitely a stop that history fans and car enthusiasts cannot miss. This museum houses various models of Ford cars from different historical periods. It not only records the past and present of Ford cars, but also is a vivid description of the American Industrial Revolution. You will see more than one million exhibits, including the mounts of many presidents during their tenure, modern sports cars, racing cars, military vehicles and aircraft during the world wars, etc., which are full of a sense of time. Then we checked in at GM General Motors headquarters and went to the hotel to check in after the tour.
Itinerary:
Toledo → Detroit → Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation (Optional, 75 mins) → GM Renaissance Center (30 mins) → Hotel
Hotel: Comfort Inn la Porte; Hampton Inn & Suites Munster 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.
Chicago, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is the third largest city in the United States and also the city with the best architectural model in the United States. It is a holy place visited by many architecture pilgrims. There are many landmark pavilions, buildings, parks and food here - the world-famous urban garden - Millennium Park; the magnificently designed Cloud Gate, the giant city mirror that shows the silhouette of the city; the world's largest artificial fountain - Buckingham Fountain; and the NBA Bulls home court, art museum, Magnificent Mile, etc. are all popular attractions that are highly sought after.
Itinerary:
Hotel departure → Chicago → Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Grant Park (10 mins) → Chicago Theater (car tour) → The Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → Old Water Tower (10 mins) → Michigan Avenue (car tour) → Chicago Architecture Cruise (Optional, 75 mins, you cannot join if the cruise is closed) → 360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins) → Chicago Night Tour (Optional, 120 mins) → Madison
The tour will pass by: Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Corn Building, Trump Tower, Willis Tower
Hotel: Tru by Hilton Madison West; Hampton Inn & Suites Madison West 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 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.
Originally known as Balaban and Katz Chicago theatre, the Chicago Theatre is a landmark in State Street, Chicago. Opened in 1921, currently owned by Madison Square Garden, Inc. the theatre holds 3600 people and hosts stage plays, comedy, speeches, magic shows and music concerts.
The third most populated city in US, Chicago is an international hub for technology, industry, finance, commerce, transportation and telecommunication. The O’Hare airport is recorded to be the second busiest airport in terms of air traffic in the world.
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 depart from Madison and head to the Spam Museum, whose name SPAM is a brand of precooked canned meat produced by Hormel Foods Company. The museum tells the history of Hormel, the origins of Spam, and its place in world culture. The 16,500-square-foot space includes a theater, historical exhibits, a family activity and game center, and a gift shop. There is a Spam Wall in the museum's lobby, with more than 3,300 Spam cans on the wall.
Itinerary:
Madison → Austin → SPAM Museum (60 mins) → Sioux Falls
Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Sioux Falls OR similar.
Attractions
Sioux Falls is the most populous city located in South Dakota. It also the 43rd fastest growing cities located in the US. It is also known for its motto which is “The Heart of America”. In 2019 alone, Sioux Falls had an increased population of over 180,000. The city is located between Interstate 90 and 29, in the rolling hills. It covers a total of 73.47 square miles of land and is located in the extreme eastern section of South Dakota.
SPAM Museum is an admission-free point of interest for tourists because of its neat display of the history and today's stance in the world’s culture of SPAM. SPAM is a company which served canned precooked meat. The museum tells its guests the history of SPAM as well as the origin of the Hormel Company, the founding company of SPAM.
Today we set off for Badlands National Park. Its rugged beauty makes it one of the must-see attractions in the United States. These towering peaks and stratified rocks are not only eye-catching, but also precious fossil assets. Then head to the most famous symbol of the United States – the President Rock! The ingenious carving technique carved the American founding father Washington, the drafter of the Declaration of Independence Jefferson, the peace messenger Roosevelt, and the father of black people Lincoln on the majestic mountain, leaving behind an immortal masterpiece.
Itinerary:
Sioux Falls → Badlands National Park (90 mins) → Mount Rushmore National Memorial (90 mins) → Deadwood
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR similar.
Attractions
The rough loveliness of the Badlands lures guests from round the sphere. These prominent geologic deposits hold one of the world’s lushest fossil beds. The park is 244,000 acres and saves a span of diverse grassland.
Refers to a sculpture located in the black hills, the height of the sculpture is 18m. The sculpture was constructed in 1927 and was opened for public in 1941.
Today we set off to the world's first national monument - Devil's Peak! The Indians called it "the abode of the bear". Devil's Peak rises more than 1,200 feet and is extremely spectacular, attracting countless tourists and rock climbing enthusiasts every year. We will then head to the town of Cody, where you can enjoy the stunning views of the Rocky Mountains along the way.
Itinerary:
Deadwood → Devil's Tower (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Rocky Mountains → Cody
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR similar.
Attractions
Cody is in northwest Wyoming, and this city is the County seat of Park County, Wyoming. Cody is at 5016 ft elevation above sea level. The main part is divided into three levels with a 60 feet separation. The Shoshone River flows in a deep canyon through Cody.
One of the traditional cracks climbing area in North America with hundreds of parallel cracks is known as Devils Tower. It is the most visited place located in Wyoming.
Today we will have a whole day to roam in the Yellowstone wonderland, where colors are infinitely combined and magnified, and there is a faint mist. Every step you take, you will see beautiful scenery everywhere. Today we will see the charming Yellowstone Lake, the graceful Fishing Bridge, the rumbling crater, the ever-changing geysers, the mighty Yellowstone Falls, the majestic Grand Canyon, the galloping Upper Falls; the colorful and misty Norris; and all kinds of wild animals will also appear in the frame, which will be a feast for the eyes! There are always no words to describe the beauty of Yellowstone. We can only rely on our eyes and cameras to measure and remember the intoxicating beauty.
Itinerary:
Cody → Yellowstone National Park (8 hours, stop at Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Terraces, Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Trail, Morning Glory, Grand Prismatic, Palette and other attractions. The arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day) → West Yellowstone
Hotel: White Buffalo West Yellowstone; Yellowstone Country Inn; Dude & Roundup; Travelers Lodge OR similar.
Attractions
Cody is in northwest Wyoming, and this city is the County seat of Park County, Wyoming. Cody is at 5016 ft elevation above sea level. The main part is divided into three levels with a 60 feet separation. The Shoshone River flows in a deep canyon through Cody.
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 will depart from West Yellowstone to the world's first national park - Yellowstone National Park. The endless grasslands and hills along the way; the cattle and sheep all over the mountains; the towering snow-capped mountains; the endlessly flowing rivers; and the hardworking cowboys are all refreshing. Wonderful things will come one after another! Then we entered Grand Teton National Park, where the majestic Grand Teton Mountains are covered with glaciers that have never melted for thousands of years and are surrounded by blue sky and forests, making it look like a fairyland. When you come to Jackson, the authentic western cowboy town, which is also a world-famous holiday resort, don't miss the Antler Park in the city center.
Itinerary:
West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 40 mins, stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin) → Grand Teton National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Jackson → Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches (60 mins) → Salt Lake City
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport OR similar.
Attractions
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.
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.
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 went to Utah to visit the Capitol. The palace-like government building is one of the few state governments in the United States that can be visited without security checks. Then we went to the Mormon holy place, Temple Square, where a Mormon sister led us on a tour and explained the teachings and history of Mormonism. After visiting Salt Lake City, we will head to Las Vegas, the Pearl of the Desert, also known as the gambling and entertainment capital of the world. After arrival, you can take a short rest or try your luck in the casino. In the evening, you can take a night tour at your own expense to see the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, where you will be surrounded by splendor, decadence, debauchery, singing and dancing.
Itinerary:
Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol (30 mins) → Temple Square (40 mins) → Great Salt Lake (Mandatory, 20 mins) → Las Vegas → Las Vegas Night Tour (Optional)
Hotel: Fontainebleau Las Vegas OR similar.
Attractions
The Great Salt Lake is located in the Northern part of Utah and is the largest salt water lake in the West, The Great Salt Lake covers an area of around 1700 square miles.
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 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.
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.
The House of Government in Utah has been established in December, 1912. There are offices of State Auditor, Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor and Utah State Legislature located in Utah State Capitol.
The western region of US has a state known as Utah. Salt Lake City is the capital of the state. The overall area of Utah took it on 13th rank. However, it is on the 31st position as per population in US.
Facing the rising sun, our journey today will start from the world's gambling city - Las Vegas. On the way, we will pass the famous ghost town. More than a hundred years ago, it was a town rich in silver mines. However, due to the collapse of the value of silver, the silver mine in Caligo was stopped in 1890. At present, the town is mainly for sightseeing, with the theme of the western desert ghost town. There are many small shops in the town selling souvenirs. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Santa Monica.
Itinerary:
Las Vegas → Caligo Ghost Town (60 minutes) → Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Hotel: Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles; Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection; Best Western Plus Executive Inn; La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona OR Similar.
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[Silver] Universal Studio Hollywood 1 Day Tour (Daily Departure)【US1】
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[Silver] 1 Day Tour of San Diego and SeaWorld (Daily Departure)【SW1】
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[Silver] San Diego City 1 Day Tour (Daily Departure)【SD1】
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[Gold] 1 Day Tour to Joshua Tree National Park and Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum【J1】
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[Silver] Desert Hills Premium Outlets 1-Day Tour【PS1】
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[Silver] 1 Day Tour of Disneyland Park OR Disney’s California Adventure Park (Departs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Daily Departure from 12/13 to 3/31)【DL1】
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[Silver] Los Angeles City 1-Day Tour (Daily Departure)【CT】
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Attractions
Refers to the Tour guide service in which one can visit the famous city of California State known as Los Angeles. The city is also referred to as LA by the locals.
As the name suggests it is a tourism service which is provided in relation to the city of San Diego. There are various packages in this tourism service with each offering something unique and special.
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. What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: $250 Per Person Including Grand Canyon National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, and Great Sand Dunes National Park.
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.
Daily Service charges for driver and the guide is $15 minimum per person.
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) |
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| New York Night Tour, NY (Mandatory) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Art Institute of Chicago, IL | $32.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Chicago 360, IL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Chicago Architectural Cruise, IL | $44.00 | $20.00 | $44.00 |
| Chicago Night Tour, IL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Las Vegas Night Tour, NV | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Manhattan Morning Tour, NY | $50.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| 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 |
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
Return Location
- If you participate in ( CT or US1), 8:00(for domestic) and 9:00(for international) from Los Angeles International Airport.
- If you participate in ( AS1 or J1 or PS1), 8:30(for domestic) and 9:30(for international) from Los Angeles International Airport.
- Guest participating DL1/SD1/SW1/ tour can be dropped off at Pico House, Lincoln Plaza Hotel, Hartford Hotel BW Signature Collection Rosemead, Sheraton San Gabriel, Seafood Village.
- For the guests who do not participate in Free Day tour there is no drop-off service from Los Angeles, they need to leave the group on their own.
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. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
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. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
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.Responsibility
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.
Reviews
Reviews
Sévère
For a comprehensive 14-day experience, I recommend get a reservation. It will offer a wonderful blend of East, West, and Central America and help you avoid any unpleasant surprises. The package includes fantastic deals, lodging, trained personnel, and anything else you may need.
Gabriel
My friend shared many tour packages of different companies with me but this 14-day package impressed me because All the attractions attracted me and I explored them with my family through this company.
Tru
As a lover of travel, exploring different places, and capturing memories, this is the perfect tour for me. Because at that time I felt busy with my office work and completing my stations, recently I completed my tour, and this is the best time for me, and I don't miss those memories and those days.
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