7-Day San Francisco to Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Horseshoe Bend, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Canyon (West/South Rim) Tour
Tour Code: GOL-SFO-329
Duration: 7 Day(s) / 6 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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The best price-performance ratio among similar products!
Do not go back, the best itinerary arrangement!
In-depth quality itinerary, guaranteed to stop at 12~15 major attractions in Huangshi!
Visit Arches National Park and Monument Valley!
Suitable for the crowd:
San Francisco Bay Area guests;
Pursue cost-effective customers;
Tourists who love pristine nature and want to experience the bustling American cities;
International students, young people, backpackers, and travel companions
Photography enthusiast
Itinerary
Depart from San Francisco this morning and head east towards Nevada. We make the first sightseeing stop at the Sacramento State House of California. Drive over the Donner Pass afterwards and enjoy the desert view along the way! We spend the night in Elko Nevada.
(Passengers joining the tour from Sacramento, please meet our tour guide at the State House Entrance by 11am. Bus will NOT return to Sacramento at the end of the tour.)
Hotel: Ramada Casino Elko or Similar.
Attractions
It is one of the most famous tourist destinations which are located right in the heart of California. The place consists of a museum and several grounds as well. The museum is primarily located in Sacramento.
It is the capital city of California, United States. The city is also a cultural and economic core has been named as “America’s most diverse city’. It has been named after the Sacramento River.
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.
Depart from Aike City in the morning and drive to the world's first national park - Yellowstone National Park. The boundless grasslands and hills along the way; the cattle and sheep all over the mountains; the towering snow-capped mountains; the endless rivers; and the hardworking cowboys are all refreshing. Colorful prism hot springs, colorful palettes, the world-famous Old Faithful, romantic and charming Yellowstone Lake, the majestic and beautiful Yellowstone Grand Canyon, the galloping Upper Falls, the colorful and misty Norris, watching wild animals at close range... Exciting events will follow one after another!
schedule:
Aike City→Yellowstone National Park (3 hours, go to Palette, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Trail, Morning Glory and other attractions, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement )
Hotel: White Buffalo West Yellowstone or Yellowstone Country Inn or Dude & Roundup or Travelers Lodge Or Similar.
Attractions
Fountain Paint Pot is a beautiful and interesting thermal feature in Yellowstone Park. There is lots of diversity, including mud pots, geysers, and hot springs. There are great colors, and in winter visitors can walk on the snow around the geysers and bubbling sulfur pots.
Located in the heart of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the world’s largest hot springs. It is primarily known for its rainbow coloration which is the ultimate result of microbial mats around the boundaries of the mineral-rich water forming a spectacular colorful complexion in Yellowstone National Park.
In the Yellowstone National Park of Wyoming, US, the Old Faithful Geyser is known for grand, scenic view. This name was given to the building in 1870, when the first geyser in the park got the honor of a name.
The 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.
Today we will continue to experience the beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosphere! The mysterious and quiet forest, the romantic and charming Yellowstone Lake, and the misty river all make people marvel at the magic of nature. Then enter the Grand Teton National Park, where the ever-changing glaciers cover the majestic Grand Teton Mountains, surrounded by blue sky and forests, reflecting on the virgin Jackson Lake at the foot of the mountain, and the Snake River winding through, like a fairyland! Then come to the authentic western cowboy town-Jackson, which is also a world-famous resort, don't miss the Antler Park in the city center!
schedule:
West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (5 hours, stop at Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb Geyser and other attractions, the arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day) → Grand Teton National Park (60 minutes)→ Jackson→Antler Park (30 minutes) →Pucetello
Reminder: Yellowstone Park is located in the Rocky Mountains, with an altitude of about 7,000 feet; in midsummer, the temperature in the morning in July and August is sometimes only 4°C, please keep warm
Hotel: Grand Idaho Inn & Suites Pocatello Or Similar.
Attractions
Artist Point is the best place to experience the picturesque beauty of the nature with the natural colors of geothermal features and Yellowstone falls.
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.
The Fishing Bridge, WY is a recreational vehicle park located near the Yellowstone River mouth. The Fishing Bridge is a wooden vehicle bridge that provides a great platform for the visitors to park and fish for native Cutthroat trout. Now, fishing is not allowed from the bridge, but visitors can watch White Pelicans and other waterfowl gliding in the crystal clear water.
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.
Hayden Valley is a sub-alpine, large valley in Yellowstone National Park. It is between Yellowstone Lake and Yellowstone Falls. Along the river is the valley floor where Yellowstone Lake is much larger. This valley is renowned for its view of wildlife in Yellowstone.
Jackson Hole is essentially a valley that is situated between the famous Teton Mountains and Snake River. It was given the name of “Hole” because when people enter it, it feels as if they entering a hole.
A Mud Volcano is sometimes also known as a mud dome. They are formed by geo-exuded mud or slurries, water and gases. These volcanoes do not produce any lava what so ever.
Norris Geyser Basin is the oldest, hottest and Yellowstone’s most dynamic thermal areas. Norris offers evidence of thermal features for nearly 115,000 years. The features may change daily owing to seismic activity frequent disturbances and water fluctuations. The water here is acidic
The Yellowstone River flowing north towards the Haden Valley, first plunges over a steep cliff forming a massive Upper Yellowstone Falls, and then it flows downstream forming the Lower Yellowstone Falls. The Upper Yellowstone Falls is more than thirty meters high. The edge of upper falls symbols the intersection between a rhyolite lava flow and glassy lava that has been eroded by the wind and water heavily.
The largest geyser basin on the shores of Yellowstone Lake is known as West Thumb Geyser Basin. Like Crater Lake (famous volcanic caldera), West Thumb is about the similar size. It is the best sight for many tourists across the globe.
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.
Today we will go to the Great Salt Lake. The Great Salt Lake is the largest remnant of prehistoric Lake Bonneville. Because it is an inland lake, the lake water evaporates, resulting in a continuous increase in minerals and high salinity. It has become a paradise for birds, artemia and other animals. . Then go 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 Temple Square, the holy place of Mormonism. The Mormon sisters led us to visit and talked about the teachings and development history of Mormonism. Depart at noon to Canyonlands National Park, located at the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers in southeast Utah.
Schedule:
Great Salt Lake (20 minutes) → Utah State Capitol (30 minutes) → Temple Square (40 minutes) → Canyonlands National Park (60 minutes)
Hotel: First Choice Inns at the Swell Or Similar.
Attractions
As the name suggests it is basically a national park situated at the south eastern Utah. It is located at a very beautiful land scape containing canyons, buttes and mesas by the river of Colorado. The legislation related to the park was converted into the law in the year 1964.
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.
It is also known as the salt lake temple and is being run by the church of Jesus Christ. The temple is situated in the city of Utah.
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.
Today, we will go to Arches National Park to explore the largest concentration of natural arches in the world and the largest concentration of natural sandstone arches in the world. After lunch, head to Monument Valley, where huge sculptures stand on the red field. Here is the resonance of desolation and wild music, the sacred place for the sublimation of life and soul, and the long-distance cross-country run in "Forrest Gump" ends here. Tourists can choose to take a jeep to explore the beautiful scenery in the valley at their own expense.
schedule:
Arches National Park→ Monument Valley→ Page
Hotel: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page Lake Powell Or Similar.
Attractions
Arches National park located in eastern Utah is home to a number of natural sandstone arches. The bewitching red sandstone formations make the park an intriguing place to explore.
Refers to the jeep tour of Monument valley, the visitors are allowed to sit in a jeep along with a guide who takes them to various sites in the monument valley, the ride is usually of 3 hours.
Refers to a place in San Juan County in the United States Of America, according to the census held back in 2000, the population of this city is 864. Geographically the area of the city is 74.4 km².
Page, situated in Arizona, US, is a wonderful touristy destination for tourists with family. This grand family point has professional arrangement for the visitors stay and plans. It has Lake Powell as one of the most powerful attractions.
Depart for Antelope Canyon in the morning and pass through Glen Canyon, where the artificial reservoir formed by the Glen Canyon Dam—Baowei Lake (car tour) is born. Then go to the top ten famous photography places in the world: Antelope Canyon, and follow the Navajo Indian guides to explore their protected areas. When the mottled red sandstone is refracted by natural beams of light, it turns into brilliant colors, radiant and colorful, like dreamy silk, and these are just a wonderful performance of light and shadow. Then go to Horseshoe Bend: one of the ten best photography locations in the United States selected by National Geographic! The densely covered aquatic plants on the Colorado River bed make the river water appear fluorescent green in the sunlight. Here, the river turns sharply 360 degrees in the reddish-brown canyon, cutting out a horseshoe-shaped canyon, which is why Horseshoe Bend got its name. Arrive in Las Vegas, the world casino in the afternoon.
schedule:
Page → Glen Canyon (passing through, Lake Powell by car) → Horseshoe Bend (60 minutes) → Antelope Canyon (at your own expense, 90 minutes) → Las Vegas
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.
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.
It refers to cruise tourism service offered at Lake Powel which is a basin positioned at the Colorado River and a popular vacation spot visited by about 2 million people annually.
Page, situated in Arizona, US, is a wonderful touristy destination for tourists with family. This grand family point has professional arrangement for the visitors stay and plans. It has Lake Powell as one of the most powerful attractions.
Return to San Francisco from Las Vegas with a happy mood.
schedule:
Las Vegas→ San Francisco
Attractions
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.
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.
Refers to a resort town in Nevada’s Mojave Desert Known as Las Vegas which is popular for its buzzing energy, casinos and infinite options related to entertainment. Main areas to visit is the Las Vegas Strip.
O 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 Beatles Love is a soundtrack and remix album. The album contains all the songs from the Beatles and was created as a tribute. The Beatles Love was released in the November of 2006.
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 to their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
Transport will be provided with an air conditioned deluxe coach. A 15 seat Mercedes minibus with high top may also be used depending on the number of passengers taking part in the tour.
A professional tour escort will be with you throughout the tour.
Passengers are offered hotel accommodation for nights.
Tour package price includes all taxes.
What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: $180/per person for Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Canyonlands, Great Salt Lake, Monument Valley, Arches National Park tickets, fuel costs.
Travelers can get front seats in the first 3 rows by paying $90 per person.
It is possible for rates to change without 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.
Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.
Minimum service charge for the driver and the guide will be $12 per person per day.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
Note: Customers should not buy admission tickets or passes on their own and use them on this discounted tours. In case they do, they will have to arrange their own transport.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(3-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Copperfield show D, NV | $123.00 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| David Copperfield Show, NV | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| David Copperfield, NV | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| David Copperfield-C, NV | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lake Powell Boat Cruise, AZ | $55.00 | $45.00 | $55.00 |
| Las Vegas Night Tour, NV | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Las Vegas Strip Fantasy Show, NV | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Lower Antelope Canyon, AZ | $95.00 | $75.00 | $95.00 |
| Monument Valley Jeep Ride, UT | $65.00 | $33.00 | $65.00 |
| O by Cirque du Soleil, NV | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| The Beatles LOVE, NV | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Thunder from Down Under, NV | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
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.
A free (i.e. Buy 2 Get 1 Free) person, not showing up on a departure date will result in a penalty. The penalty is usually the fourth person price, but it varies. Free person has to pay for some admission tickets that is included in the tour package price of Paid Person.
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
- 250 El Camino Real, (Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport) Millbrae, CA 94030 at 6:30 AM
- 1688 Hostetter Road, (99 Ranch Market in front of Dahua Supermarket) San Jose, CA 95131 at 7:15 AM
- 291 Geary St, (Opposite Union Square to the entrance of Macy's) San Francisco, CA 94102 at 07:30 AM
- 988 Broadway, (Courtyard Oakland) Oakland, CA 94607 at 8:00 AM
- 46196 Warm Springs BLVD, (168 Market - Fremont) Fremont, CA 94539 at 7:45 AM
- California State Capitol (1315 10th St., Sacramento, CA95814) at 10:00 AM. (Pick-up Only)
Return Location
- Usually the same as departure location but different time. Some locations are only for pickup.
- 1688 Hostetter Road, (99 Ranch Market) San Jose, CA 95131
- 46196 Warm Springs BLVD, (168 Market - Fremont) Fremont, CA 94539
- 291 Geary St, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102
- 988 Broadway, (Courtyard Marriott - Oakland, CA) Oakland, CA 94607
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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.
⇒ 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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