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
Special Date
Why should you join our Cross-Country bus tour?
1. DRIVE THROUGH the Mother Road Route 66 from the West to the East and take a visit to 15 states, 18 major cities and towns to create unforgettable memories!
2. Save money compared with FLYING OVER.
3. Visit 5 national parks during one trip and take surprisingly good pictures.
4. Give yourself enough time to THINK BIGGER.
5. Make friends with fellow travelers or with local people.
6. After breakfast, we set out after 8 am every day. The average daily driving distance is about 250 miles, enjoy the North American autumn colors along the way.
- Breakfasts.
Itinerary
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 is rated as "the best business school in the world". One-hour campus tour to learn about the school's relevant history and excellent achievements; visit the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Paleoanthropology, which has a rich collection of collections. The Chinese exhibition hall is the most dazzling part of it. The most prestigious ones include Salu Zi and Quanmao Guā in the stone carvings of the Six Horses of Emperor Taizong of Tang Zhaoling, the huge Buddhist murals of Guangji Temple in Shanxi, and the world's third largest crystal ball; you can also enjoy lunch in the University of Pennsylvania campus cafeteria and experience a wonderful university life. Then go to visit the Independence Historical Park to witness the history of American independence.
Itinerary:
New York → Philadelphia → University of Pennsylvania (4-hour experience, the fee includes: campus tour arranged by the university official or official agency + anthropology museum ticket + lunch) → Philadelphia Independence Historical Park (60 mins, you can see the Independence Palace and Liberty Bell)
Driving Distance: 100 miles
Hotel: Comfort Inn 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 will visit the Hershey's Chocolate World. The company has already developed its factory into a town. Take the chocolate making tour bus and watch all the links of chocolate production. The process is also very creative. After that, we will go to Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. Located in the fertile Hana Valley, Harrisburg has played a key role in American history - whether as a major link in railroad and water transportation, or as the site of major battles in the Civil War. Then we will go to Pittsburgh, the "Steel Capital of the World". Pittsburgh is very rich in culture and art. It has the famous University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, which is famous for computer science. At the same time, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History donated by steel tycoon Carnegie is one of the largest natural history museums in the United States, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, which has a history of more than 100 years, is one of the most famous symphony orchestras in the United States.
Itinerary:
Philadelphia → Hershey → Hershey's Chocolate World (60 mins) → Harrisburg → Pennsylvania State Capitol (30 mins) → Pittsburgh → Duquesne Incline (Optional, 50 mins) → Pittsburgh City Center Park (30 mins)
Driving Distance: 320 miles
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR similar.
Attractions
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.
Hershey is a well-known brand in confectionary industry; the company is located in the township of Derry which is in Pennsylvania United States Of America. The company was found by Milton.S.Hershey.
The second biggest city in the Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth is Pittsburg. The city is famous for its beautiful locations and colorful lights.
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 will go to Cleveland, the capital of rock! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, built in 1984, is located in Cleveland. The museum is located on the shore of Lake Erie. The whole building looks like a huge white sailing ship ready to sail. Here you can get close to rock music, from Elvis Presley to the world-famous British Beatles, to the Rolling Stones, U2 and Michael Jackson, and other superstars used guitars, Western drums and various performance costumes they wore in those days, as well as old records and huge performance advertisements. There is also a high-fidelity headset in front of each celebrity exhibition area, which can be used to play the rock music they sang at will. Overnight in Toledo.
Itinerary:
Pittsburgh → Cleveland → Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Optional, 90 mins) → Toledo
Driving Distance: 250 miles
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.
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 Gary after the visit for staying overnight.
Itinerary:
Toledo → Detroit → Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation (Optional, 75 mins) → GM Renaissance Center (30 mins) → Gary
Driving Distance: 350 miles
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.
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:
Gary → 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) → Milwaukee
Pass by: Navy Pier, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Marina City, Trump International Hotel and Tower and Willis Tower Observation Deck.
Driving Distance: 150 miles
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.
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 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.Then follow us 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. Then we will arrive in Iowa City and 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.
Itinerary:
Milwaukee → Madison → Wisconsin State Capitol (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Galena → Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (Optional, 40 mins) → Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Iowa City
Driving Distance: 300 miles
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR similar.
Attractions
Galena is the largest city the state of Illinois, it is also the county seat of Jo Daviess County with a population of 3,429. The city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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.
It is the capital municipal of Wisconsin, and it resides in Westside of Milwaukee. It’s known for the vaulted Wisconsin State Capitol, which sits on strip among lakes Mendota and Monona. The Historical Museum forms state’s immigrant history.
It is present in Madison, Wisconsin, lines both cavities of the Wisconsin legislature sideways with Wisconsin Supreme Court and Office of the Governor. It was built in 1906 and is it known for its architectural style.
Today we will continue to explore the attractions around Iowa City, drive to Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, and visit the majestic and exquisite Iowa State Capitol Building. The huge golden dome and jeweled interior decoration will surely amaze you! Then we will head to Omaha, the old capital of Nebraska. Although Omaha has lost its status as 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 "Stock God" Buffett. Check out the historic Omaha Old Market and enjoy a half-day of leisure during the trip. Later, we will visit Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska. Nebraska is the only state in the United States that implements a unicameral system. Visit the state capitol, a state of arts and crafts, and listen to the past stories of generations of pioneers and Native Americans.
Itinerary:
Iowa → Iowa State Capitol (30 mins) → Omaha → Omaha Old Market (60 mins) → Nebraska State Capitol (Outside visit, 40 mins) → Lincoln
Driving Distance: 300 miles
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR similar.
Attractions
A city of literature located in Johnson County North America is Lowa City. The city has a population of around 75,000 people.
The Lowa Old Capitol Building is situated in Lowa, US. Once, it was the chief residence of power and rule of the state Lowa, at present it is renowned signpost at the heart of the University of Lowa’s campus.
Today 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. In the afternoon, we continue to drive 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.
Itinerary:
Lincoln → Kearney → Great Platte River Road Archway Monument (Optioanl, 40 mins) → North Platte → Golden Spike Tower (Optioanl, 60 mins) → Fort Morgan
Driving Distance: 410 miles
Hotel: Comfort Inn OR similar.
Today we will visit Denver, the capital and largest city of Colorado, to see the cute blue bear, the magnificent Colorado State Capitol, and the famous 16th Street shopping district. Then we will go to Red Rock Park near Denver, which is one of the most popular suburban parks for local people. The open-air theater in the park is the only naturally occurring amphitheater with perfect acoustics in the world. The Beatles made their first stop in the United States when they debuted here. Then we will go to the famous Rocky Mountain National Park. The Rocky Mountains, which are more than 4,500 kilometers long, run from north to south across the North American continent, giving birth to most of the rivers in North America. They are also an important watershed in the North American continent, and the highest point is in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Finally, we will come to the world's paradise for rock climbers - the Garden of the Gods.
Itinerary:
Fort Morgan → Denver → Denver Big Blue Bear (15 mins) → Colorado State Capitol (exterior, 20 mins) → 16th Street Shopping District (60 mins) → Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater (40 mins) → Colorado Springs → Garden of the Gods (30 mins) → Alamosa
Driving Distance: 330 miles
Hotel: Comfort Inn 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.
Today, we will depart from Alamosa. 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. 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. After a day full of adventure we will stay overnight in Albuquerque which is known as the hot air balloon capital of the world!
Itinerary:
Alamosa → Great Sand Dunes National Park (90 mins) → Taos Pueblo (30 mins) → Santa Fe → Santa Fe Plaza (60 mins) → Albuquerque
Hotel: Hampton Inn Albuquerque-University/Midtown OR similar.
Attractions
Santa Fe, is the New Mexico’s capital, sitting in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It is known for its Pueblo-style architecture and is a hotbed for creative arts. Founded in 1610 as a Spanish colony, it is a traditional Plaza.
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 continue our tour in Albuquerque, the hot air balloon capital of the world. Coinciding with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, you will have the opportunity to see various balloons with novel designs competing in the sky, presenting an overwhelming momentum that is breathtakingly beautiful. We will also go to the famous Hot Air Balloon Museum to learn about the development history of hot air balloons. Then we will head to the world's largest and most gorgeous concentration of petrified forests - Petrified Forest National Park, which is famous for its large number of petrified forests of different densities. These forests are named Black Forest, Crystal Forest, Rainbow Forest, etc., and finally arrive in Sedona.
Itinerary:
Albuquerque → Old Town Albuquerque (60 mins) → Hot Air Balloon Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Petrified Forest National Park (1.5 hours) → Sedona
Driving Distance: 390 miles
Hotel: Hampton Inn Sedona OR similar.
Attractions
Albuquerque is the New Mexico’s largest city, sitting in the high desert. It has a modern Downtown core in contrast with Old Town Albuquerque, dating to 1706 as a Spanish colony founding. It has historic adobe buildings and shops sell Native American handicrafts.
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.
Sedona is one of the places with the largest magnetic field energy in the world. It attracts millions of tourists every year. Its beautiful red rock landscape is praised by people. It is very mysterious and is considered to have supernatural spirituality. It is an ancient sacred place revered by Indians. Legend has it that because of the special structure here, there is a mysterious energy circle focus point. As long as you come here and step on this red rock land, it is enough to activate your life energy and change your life. Therefore, many pilgrims come here every year to worship and replenish life energy. Stay overnight in the small town of Williams, Arizona.
Itinerary:
Sedona → Sedona Church → Airport Mesa Viewpoint → Blue Label McDonald's → Tlaquepaque Art and Shopping Village (3 hours) → Bell Rock Trail (40 mins) → Williams
Driving Distance: 60 miles
Hotel: Comfort Inn 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.
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 drive on the historic Route 66, which is affectionately called "Mother Road" by Americans, to the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, to appreciate the magic of the Creator. Even though the world has changed, time has engraved a long-lasting confession in the Grand Canyon, and it is spectacular to be in it. Overnight in Las Vegas.
Itinerary:
Williams → Drive on US Route 66 → South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park (3 hours) → Las Vegas
Driving Distance: 310 miles
Hotel: The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower OR similar.
The hotel we stayed in Las Vegas that night was: The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, and each guest was given a free ticket to FlyOver Las Vegas.
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.
At the end of the journey, our journey today will start from Las Vegas and enter the largest Mojave Desert in North America. The lonely Joshua trees dotted the endless Gobi Desert, which is very interesting. On the way, we will pass the famous ghost town, which was a town rich in silver mines more than a hundred years ago. 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 western desert ghost town. There are many small shops in the town selling souvenirs. After that, we will arrive in Santa Monica and end this pleasant journey.
Itinerary:
Depart from Las Vegas → Caligo Ghost Town (60 mins) → Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Total distance: 300 miles
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.
Located in the Mojave Desert, Calico Ghost town was a former mining town. A rich historic heritage, Outdoor recreational activities, camping, dining and shopping are its major highlights.
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.
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: $180 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 $12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, NM | $6.00 | $3.00 | $4.00 |
| Art Institute of Chicago, IL | $32.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Blue Man, NV | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Chicago Cruise, IL | $40.00 | $19.00 | $40.00 |
| Chicago Night Tour, IL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| David Copperfield show D, NV | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| David Copperfield Show, NV | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| David Copperfield, NV | $123.00 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| 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 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| 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 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, OH | $30.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| 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
- 5 Times Square (Manhattan: Times Square) New York, NY 10036 at 07:00 AM
- 133-30 39th Ave, (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant) Flushing, NY 11354 at 7:00 AM
- 6102 8th Ave, (HSBC Bank) Brooklyn, NY 11220 at 07:00 AM (Drop off at Chinatown, Pick-up only, no drop-off)
- 75 Chrystie St, Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, NY 10002 at 08:00 AM
- 125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310 (ACME Markets) at 08:20 AM
- Mile Post, 92.9 South, (Thomas Edison Service Area) Tpke, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 at 09:00 AM (Pick-up ONLY)
- 853 Broadway, Union Square (Capital One Bank) New York, NY 10003 at 7:20 AM
- 463 7th Ave, Herald Square (Andrews Coffee Shop), New York, NY 10018 at 7:10 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. 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 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.
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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