15-Day Los Angeles to San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Niagara Falls and Boston Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-LA-566
Duration: 15 Day(s) / 14 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Departure City
Destination
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Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- MoMA will be closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Itinerary
*Flight information: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior to departure. Otherwise, you will be required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense. If the flight delays, we cannot guarantee airport pick-up service for free.
*Airport Pick-up Location：
Arrival procedure for US domestic & Canada flight: Arrival → Baggage Claim area → Meet tour guide → Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
Arrival procedure for International flight: Arrival →Go through immigration→Baggage
Claim Area → Go through Custom → Meet tour guide at the Passenger Exit (located at 7-Eleven Convenience Store) → Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
*Free pickup provides on the first day of your tour between 10:00 am and 22:00 pm. Every 2 hours, that is 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, and 22:00 o'clock. (The free pickup service is based on the seat availability, first come first serve. So it is possible that you need to wait a little bit long during high season.)
*Only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each room. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.
*Paid Airport pickup time: 22:00-24:00, the price is $120 one-way (up to 5 pax). At other time, please transfer to the hotel by yourself.
*Airport meeting: The guide will be wearing a yellow uniform, holding a small yellow flag or an iPad with the local provider's icon.
Hotel: Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection Or Similar.
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Los Angeles City 1-Day Tour (Daily Departure)
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$100up
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Universal Studio Hollywood 1 Day Tour (Daily Departure)
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$215up
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Disneyland Park OR Disney's California Adventure Park One day Tour
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$250up
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San Diego - SeaWorld 1- day Tour (Daily Departure)
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$195up
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San Diego City 1 Day Tour (Daily Departure)
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$175up
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Joshua Tree National Park+ Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 1-day Tour
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$155up
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Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour
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$155up
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Desert Hills Premium Outlets 1-Day Tour
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$70up
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Hotel: Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection Or Similar.
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 San Fernando Valley located in Los Angeles has a famous theme park and film studio known as Universal Studios Hollywood. There isn’t any other popular and oldest film studios present in USA.
Depart from Los Angeles in the morning and pass through the fertile Central California Great Plains, where more than half of the fruits, vegetables, and dried fruits in the United States are abundant, making California the largest agricultural state in the United States. Arrive in the picturesque Monterey Peninsula in the afternoon. Passing through the world-famous California Highway 1, enjoy the beautiful sea view of 17 Mile Bay, and arrive in San Francisco in the evening.
schedule:
Los Angeles → 17 Mile Drive → Rock Beach Resort (60 minutes) → San Francisco
Hotel: Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area Or Similar.
Attractions
San Francisco, United States founded in 1979 in north California is the cultural, commercial and financial centre of the city and the only consolidated city in California.
In the morning, go to San Francisco, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides and consists of more than 50 hills. Visit the iconic bridge on the west coast of the United States, the Golden Gate Bridge known as the "Impossible Bridge"; visit the most lively Fisherman's Wharf; you can take a cruise at your own expense to enjoy the San Francisco Bay; the 1915 World Expo site Art Palace and the Nine Quhua Street will make you linger and forget to return.
schedule:
Golden Gate Bridge (45 minutes) → Palace of Fine Arts (30 minutes) → Jiuquhua Street (45 minutes) → Fisherman’s Wharf (2.5 hours, you can take a bay cruise at your own expense) → San Francisco in-depth tour (at your own expense)
San Francisco In-depth Tour detail: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (30 minutes) → Civic Center (40 minutes) → Twin Peaks (25 minutes) → Treasure Island (pass by)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chowchilla - Yosemite Park Area, an IHG Hotel Or Similar.
Attractions
A tourist destination that starts from Van Ness Avenue to Kearny Street in San Francisco is known as Fisherman’s Wharf. It is one of the attractive tour locations in California.
A suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait is known as Golden Gate Bridge. It connects the Pacific Ocean with San Francisco Bay.
A monumental structure constructed for the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915 is called Palace of Fine Arts. It is situated in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Bay Cruise is a 90 minute cruise which is highly enjoyable. During the cruise people can see many beautiful sights and have a great time.
Today we are going to Yosemite National Park, which was included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List in 1984. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in eastern California, the national park is one of the most beautiful and most visited national parks in the western United States. Then return to Los Angeles.
schedule:
Hotel → Yosemite National Park (180 minutes) → Los Angeles
Special Note:
1. In winter, in case of severe weather conditions such as ice and snow, icy roads and road closures, in order to ensure your travel safety, we reserve the right to temporarily change the itinerary of the day: instead of going to Yosemite, we will go to Denmark City and pass through St. Barbara returns to Los Angeles.
Hotel: Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection Or Similar.
Attractions
Refers to the city located in the south of California, well known for its television and film industry. The area of the city is 1,302 km² with a population of 3.884 million according to the census of 2013.
The Sierra Nevada Mountains of California are linked with the range of Mountains towards Yosemite National Park. The Tunnel View, Ancient sequoias and giant mountains are the reason that grabs tourists towards this place.
Facing the rising sun, start today's wonderful journey. Travel north on Highway 15, through the San Bernardino Forest and into the largest Mojave Desert in North America. The solitary Joshua trees are dotted on the endless Gobi Desert, which is very interesting. After a short rest on the way, we arrived in Las Vegas - Las Vegas in the afternoon! Check in the hotel after 3 pm, you can take a rest or go to the casino to try your luck. After dinner, you can enjoy the charming night view of the casino with us.
schedule:
Los Angeles → Las Vegas → Las Vegas Night Tour (Optional)
Special Notes:
Tournament of Kings:
Session: 6pm or 8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
The ticket prices for the show are not applicable for Christmas (12/20/24-12/31/24) and Thanksgiving (11/27/24-12/3/24), and we need to wait for notification from the show.
Michael Jackson One:
Session: 7pm or 9:30pm
Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
The ticket prices for the show are not applicable for Christmas (12/20/24-12/31/24) and Thanksgiving (11/27/24-12/3/24), and we need to wait for notification from the show.
Hotel: Excalibur Hotel & Casino Or Similar.
Attractions
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.
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! First, we will take a helicopter ride across the Grand Canyon. Following, we will explore the South and East Rim of the Grand Canyon! Finally, we will visit the magnificent Horseshoe Bend and then head over to Page, AZ.
Itinerary:
Las Vegas → Helicopter tour across Grand Canyon (optional, 30 mins) → Grand Canyon National Park South Rim (mandatory, 40 mins) → Grand Canyon National Park East Rim (mandatory, 45 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (mandatory, 60 mins) → Page
Hotel: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page Lake Powell Or Similar.
Attractions
The Grand Canyon East Rim is a part of the famous Grand Canyon on the United States, it is has famous attractions such as the little Colorado River Gorge and Antelope Canyon.
The Grand Canyon National Park is the 15th oldest national park in the United States, it was also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Park covers an area of 1,217,262 acres.
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.
The meander with a shape of horseshoe in the river of Colorado Arizona is called Horseshoe Bend. The Grand Canyon is located in the north of this place.
Antelope Canyon is one of the top ten sites in all of the world for photography! It consists of the upper and lower canyons; the upper canyon is the Navajo word for "water through the rocks" and lower canyon means "arch-shaped spiral rock." In here, visitors are always amazed by this wavy canyon rock formation! It is a true natural beauty! Enjoy a scenic ride on the Colorado Plateau towards Lake Powell National Recreation Area.
Itinerary:
Antelope Canyon (Optional, 120 mins) → Lake Powell (Mandatory, 60 mins, you can experience kayaking at your own expense) → Las Vegas
Fees include:
1. Kayaks, rowing paddles, life jackets, safety courses;
2. One pair of waterproof shoe covers, one waterproof mobile phone case, and two bottles of bottled water per person;
3. Professional WFA, CPR-first aid certified tour guide.
Remark:
1. Two people go together;
2. It is recommended that professional water sports guides tip $10/person;
3. Depending on factors such as water flow, guest physical strength and other factors on the day, the entire journey time is 1-1.5 hours;
4. Children aged 4-13 can participate when accompanied by their parents. Children under 4 years old are not allowed to participate.
Hotel: Excalibur Hotel & Casino Or Similar.
Attractions
Antelope Canyon which is a slot canyon in the American Southwest is a gorgeous place to explore. It is a beautiful site to explore the history of the Navajo people.
It is a reservoir located on the river of Colorado precisely between the border of Arizona and Utah, the area is considered as a well-known spot for vacation visited by 2 million people annually.
Today, you will take a flight from Las Vegas to New York JFK and LGA airport. Please pay for the air ticket at your own expence, there is no guide on the plane.
Airport(JFK/LGA) Pick-up Information:
1. The day of your tour from 9:00 to 24:00 (Please be noticed the listed time refers to the meeting time with our staff after claiming your baggage.); we provide complimentary airport pick-up at two major airports of New York on the day of your tour: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
2. Arrival procedure for domestic flight: Arrival→Baggage Claim area→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
3. Arrival procedure for international flight: Arrival→Go through immigration→Baggage Claim Area→Go through Custom→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
4. If customers arrived outside of the complimentary airport pickup hours, we can arrange 24 hours airport pick-up service for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at $100 one-way (include 1st and 2nd persons, $10 for each additional person) and for LaGuardia Airport (LGA) at $80 one-way (include 1st and 2nd persons, $10 for each additional person).
The itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival.
Free airport pick-up service is included on the day (excluding service fee $12/person).
Thanks for choosing your 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 7of JFK Airport, please wait outside of the baggage claim area.)
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 two people to be operated, and seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance. It will be subject to whether there are vacancies in the car if guests make a reservation during the tour.
APWE14 Packpage B, APWE15 Packpage B departing between 05/16/2024-06/01/2024, 07/26/2024-07/30/2024 and 08/02/2024-09/04/2024, APWEFYL15 Packpage B, APWEYL15 Packpage B, APWEYZ15 Packpage B departing between 05/15/2024-05/31/20240, 07/25/2024-07/29/2024 and 08/01/2024-09/03/2024, you will be arranged at an EWR area hotel on the first day. Complimentary tickets to Liberty Cruise and One World Observatory Deck will be given to the first two guests in each room for compensation.
Hotel: Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport Or Similar.
I have heard too many stories about New York, and these stories include New Yorkers walking in a hurry and famous art buildings. Maybe you have climbed to the top of the towering skyscrapers, seen the goddess of charm holding a torch, and walked into the golden financial street. But you want to hear more about places you've seen or heard of but don't know how to get there. So don't hesitate, follow in our footsteps and look for another side of New York together.
schedule:
Grand Central Station (entry, 20 minutes) → New York Public Library (entry) + Bryant Park + Blue Bottle Coffee (own expense) + Lady M cake (own expense) (40 minutes) → Central Park (20 minutes) → Roosevelt Island depth Tour (at your own expense, 40 minutes, including cable car one-way ticket) → Brooklyn DUMBO Art District (70 minutes) → Internet celebrity suspension park + Starbucks bakery experience store + Chelsea Market + High Line Park + lunch at your own expense (80 minutes) → Hudson Park Vessel (outside, 10 minutes)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Newark International Airport or Fairfield Newark Liberty International Airport Or Similar.
Attractions
Enjoy the impressive view of New York City walking on the Brooklyn Bridge which is an hybrid cable suspension bridge with striking architecture.
Central Park was established in New York in 1857, it is an urban park which is situated in Manhattan. It is the most visited urban park in the United States and is built on area of 778 acres.
The Grand Central Terminal is a rail road terminal at the 42nd street. The Grand Central Terminal 48 acres and has as many as 44 platforms which is more than any other railroad in the world.
It is the first home of American 32nd president Franklin D. Roosevelt situated in Hyde Park, New York. Franklin D. Roosevelt Historic Site is preserved estate where the president was born and lived his entire life, as well as it’s also the burial ground. It is one of the must-visit locations in New York.
The New York Public Library is a public library which houses at least 53 million item. The Library was established in 1895 and has 87 branches, its collection is over 52,946,398.
"If you love him, please take him to New York, because it is heaven; if you hate him, please take him to New York, because it is hell." This line in the TV series "Peking People in New York" evoked Everyone's infinite reverie about New York. We will walk through row upon row of high-rise buildings and savor the prosperity and vicissitudes of New York, the world's largest city.
Itinerary:
New York Financial Tour (Mandatory, 150 mins) → One World Trade Center Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → The Fifth Avenue (100 mins, you can go to the Museum of Modern Art at your own expense)
New York Financial Tour:
First Stop: Canyon of Heroes → Woolworth Building → 15 Park Row (the world’s tallest skyscraper between 1899-1901) → The Porter Building → St. Paul’s Church → Telegraph Building
Second Stop: Equitable Building → Trinity Church → Bank of New York → Federal Hall → New York Stock Exchange → Trump Building → Deutsche Bank → Charging Bull → Customs House → Standard Oil Building → Cunard Line HQ
Third Stop: Rockefeller Center (pass by Diamond District and International Gem Tower)
Fourth Stop: Pulitzer Fountain → Grand Army Plaza → Plaza Hotel → Times Square → Nasdaq MarketSite
Special Notes:
1. The New York Financial Tour attractions will be viewed by car and hiking, and we will stop at four regions.
2. The above attractions are all outside visited.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Newark International Airport or Fairfield Newark Liberty International Airport Or Similar.
Attractions
New York City is often known as just New York, it is the most populated city of the Unite States of America. The total population of the city is 8,491,079 which is really a lot.
Saks Fifth Avenue was founded in 1898 and is an American department store chain. It is owned by the Hudson's Bay Company and is a flagship store. The corporate headquarters are located in New York City.
A symbol of America, a gift from French it is a tourist attraction and a place where 151 feet high statue stands. Nothing is better than watching the statue whilst cruising on a luxury Statue of Liberty Cruise.
Statue of Liberty is a splendidly huge sculpture situated on Liberty Island, New York, US. The visitors love to see this famous symbol of freedom and the history attached to it.
1. A world famous modern art museum and considered one of the most influential and largest of its kind situated in midtown Manhattan. It also has a library with 300,000 books approx and more than 1000 periodical titles.
Today, we will drive to Philadelphia, the City of Friendship, visit the Independence Historical Park and witness the history of American independence. Then go to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House, U.S. Capitol are located. It also has many museums and is a famous tourist destination.
Itinerary:
New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit, 120 mins) + Supreme Court of the United States + Library of Congress (Outside visit) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel
Special Notes:
If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional).
Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins) → Capitol Reflecting Pool (20 mins)
Hotel: Springhill Suites Gaithersburg or Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville 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.
This memorial of Korean War Veterans is built in honors of those marines who fought for their country. A nice place with good architecture located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall where you can see many artifacts.
Refers to the monument constructed in honor of Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of United States of America. The monument is situated at the west of national Mall in Washington.
National Mall is a national park which is located in the downtown of Washington DC. The National Mall receives almost 23 million visitors each year which shows that the National Mall is a great attraction.
Old Capitol Building is situated in the Lowa city of the US. The building has been known as National Historic Landmark since 1976 due to its solid historic features.
Everyday hundreds of tourists and natives visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor the veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam War. Built not much long ago, it is a place where you can see memorials and artifacts.
Washington DC In-depth tour implies covering the most significant places such as the Jefferson Memorial, US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Library of Congress, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, World War Memorial, White House, the Reflecting Pool, DC exclusive cruise along the Potomac River. Take photos in lots of different backdrops.
White House is an official residence/house of president of America and the place where every government’s strategies and plans devised. The architecture of this somehow classical mansion is a global icon.
Today we will be heading to the Corning Glass Museum! The museum is located in western New York and is dedicated to history, art, and the science behind glassmaking. Following, we will be visiting Niagara Falls and overlooking the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall! Here, you will be simply amazed by the beauty of the falls and what makes Niagara Falls worth the visit.
Itinerary:
Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, Watkins Glen State Park will not be visited when it is closed) → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)
Kindly Reminder:
1. Watkins Glen State Park only opens in summer, usually from April to October each year. Since it requires parking fees and permits to enter Watkins Glen State Park and the Finger Lakes for travel buses , an additional fee of $22 per person will be charged.
2. In order to ensure a better experience for guests, it is guaranteed that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except that there is no fireworks show on that day).
Hotel: M Hotel Buffalo or Radisson Hotel Niagara Falls-Grand Island Or Similar.
Attractions
A glass-made museum located in the NYC is known as Corning Museum of Glass. The science, history and art of the glass can be seen at this place.
Corning is a city that is located in Steuben County in New York, it is situated on the Chemung River. The population of the city is around 11,000 and the city is named after Erastus Corning.
The Village located outside the Watkins Glen is known as Watkins Glen State Park. It is located in the region of Finger Lakes. The park remains open for public throughout the year.
Today we will carry out a series of activities at the waterfall, drive along Niagara Falls to the downstream War Castle, take the famous Maid of the Mist cruise ship, and learn about the past and present of the waterfall from two perspectives on the water and on land. Then we will drive to Boston.
Summer Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist resumes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist) → New York
Winter Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park) → New York
Special Notes:
1. In case of the closure of Old Fort State Park, the attraction will be canceled.
2. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closes in winter, and it will not be visited during the closure.
Hotel: Hampton Inn Boston/Marlborough Or Similar.
Attractions
For over 75 years, visitors from across the globe come to Niagara Falls, They have been able to witness the impressive nighttime illumination of the American and Horseshoe falls. Every season visitors get to experience the autumn in a new way. Complete night-view of Niagara Falls on some summer evenings might be limited or not available because of the late sunset time and the US Federal Government rules on the driving hours.
In the morning, we will start the tour with explore Cambridge and Boston and taking the cruise to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Boston harbor. The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder. Finally, we will back to New York.
Itinerary:
Hotel → The Firsts of America Exploration Tour (Mandatory, 3 hours) → Quincy Market + Boston Lobster Meal (Lobster Meal for optional, 70 mins) → BOS Airport Drop-off → NYC Airport Drop-off
The Firsts of America Exploration Tour: Harvard University (Offical campus tour, 1 hour) → The Old State House (the birthplace of the American Revolution and the place where the Declaration of Independence was first published) → The Tremont Street Subway Marker (the first subway system) → Boston Common (the first public park) → Boston Public Garden (the first public botanical garden) → Boston Public Library (the first large-scale free municipal library funded by the public) → Boston Trinity cathedral (Outside visit)
Attractions
The Boston Harbor cruise is lets you sit back relax and enjoy a wonderful ride through the glistering Boston waters as you catch a glimpse of the city’s gorgeous surroundings.
Located in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston, Quincy Market is a historic building that still presents itself as a souvenir marketplace and food court.
Quincy, nicknamed as the City of Presidents, is a state’s eighth largest city and a most important section of the Metropolitan Boston. It was founded in the year 1888, until now here the some of the famous personalities including American presidents, historians, and writers had made this city their home. It houses a wide variety of historical charms, as well as museums and similar tourist’s attractions.
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.
All tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. We may also use a minivan 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.
What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: $70.00 Per person Including Grand Canyon South and East Rim, Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, hotel resort fee.
Mandatory Fee: $50.00 Per person Including: 17-Mile Drive, Yosemite 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.
A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day 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 driver and the tour guide.
Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.
Services related to travel insurance.
Other personal expenses.
Important: We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit in the bus.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Harbor Cruise, MA | $46.00 | $41.00 | $46.00 |
| Boston Lobster Meal, MA | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Corning Museum of Glass, NY | $22.00 | $19.00 | $22.00 |
| Grand Canyon Helicopter South Rim, AZ | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Grand Canyon South Rim IMAX Movie + Lunch, AZ | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Grand Canyon South Rim IMAX Movie, AZ | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Lake Powell Kayaking, AZ | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Lake Powell, AZ | $50.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| Lower Antelope Canyon, AZ | $98.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Michael Jackson One, NV | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| New York Financial Tour, NY | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Including: Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist / Old Fort Niagara State Park), NY | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Niagara Falls Night Tour, NY | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| One World Observatory, NY | $53.35 | $51.17 | $46.82 |
| Roosevelt Island In-depth tour, NY | $35.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 |
| San Francisco Bay Cruise (90 mins), CA | $48.00 | $35.00 | $48.00 |
| San Francisco In-Depth Tour, CA | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| San Francisco, CA | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Statue of Liberty Cruise, NY | $48.00 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| The Firsts of America Exploration Tour, MA | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The Museum of Modern Art, NY | $30.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
| Tournament of Kings, NV | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| US Capitol + The National Archives In-Depth Tour, DC | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Washington DC In-depth Tour, DC | $42.00 | $32.00 | $42.00 |
| Watkins Glen and Finger Lakes, NY | $22.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
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
Return Location
- Free airport drop off service is available for return flight from Boston Logan International Airport after 2:00 PM.
- Kindly book your flight from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) after 7:00PM
- Kindly book flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JKF) after 08:00PM
- Kindly book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) after 10:00PM. $160 for 1 or 2 persons and $10 per additional person will be charged.
- 133-30 39th Ave, (Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant) Flushing, NY 11354
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. Gift coupons are available in limited quantity on first come first serve basis.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets for same room.
Responsibility
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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