8-Day San Francisco to Yosemite, Jackson Hole, Antelope Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and Salt Lake City Tour (Free Airport Pickup - SLC OUT)

Tour Code: GOL-SFO-251A
Duration: 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
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8-Day San Francisco to Yosemite, Jackson Hole, Antelope Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and Salt Lake City Tour (Free Airport Pickup - SLC OUT)
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


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Highlights :

Explore Lombard Street, Berkeley University, Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Car, Chinatown, Yosemite National Park, California Central Valley, Antelope Canyon, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View Point, Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, Hayden Valley, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone Falls, Grand Prismatic Spring, Fountain Paint Pot, Old Faith Geyser, Morning Glory Pool Trail, Norris Basin, Bear World, Utah State Capitol Building, Temple Square, and Great Salt Lake on our exciting bus tour starting from San Francisco with special discounts and hotel reservations.

  • Only the guides and drivers who have COVID 19 negative can provide services from now onwards. Drivers and Guides will wear the mask. They will disinfect the bus daily. Travelers will have to wear the mask and their temperature will be monitored regularly. Travelers will be provided with hand sanitizer and wipes. We recommend travelers to bring their own hand sanitizer also. Bus sitting will be based on the standards set by the Government.

Itinerary

Today, all the passengers are subjected to reach San Francisco to join the bus tour. Passenger reaching San Francisco by taking a flight will be escorted by our professional guides. Guests will be welcomed and escorted by our travel guides upon reaching the San Francisco International Airport (SFO); the complimentary airport pick up service is available for the arrivals between 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM. Guests will take a shuttle service to reach the hotels, other time arrivals are subjected to take the hotel courtesy shuttle services while reaching the airports, or may call our front desk for further information. Overnight stay in San Francisco.

Hotel: Holiday Inn SFO, Park Pointe Hotel, or Similar.


In the morning, our tour group will set off to explore the core beauty of San Francisco. Start the day off by taking our optional In-depth tour which highlights the top-notch landmarks ranging from Lombard Street to City Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, Cable Car, Chinatown, and many more (optional tour). All the guests are invited to explore the charms of Berkeley University, also known as the one the leading educational institute in the country. Next, our guests will be taken to the Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39 where we will have a chance to taste a delicious seafood meal among a variety of eatery options. Here, guests surely don’t want to miss boarding the sightseeing Bay Cruise while highlights the Alcatraz Island, City Skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, as well as the playful sea lions with entice the visitors – get excited! Overnight return to the hotels. 

Mandatory Admission Fee $45: Cable Car, San Francisco City Tour, Berkeley University and Fuel Surcharge.

Hotel: Quality inn Merced, Merced Inn or Similar.


Attractions

Cable Car System, SF

Experience the thrilling yet romantic ride on the ultimate historic cable cars up the steep hills of San Francisco. It will be the most memorable ride of your entire trip.

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, CA

Saint Mary's Cathedral is the chief church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese situated in San Francisco. As the mother church of Catholics in California, it is known for its religious power and impact.

China Town, SF

The China Town of San Francisco is the oldest China Town in North America and also has the largest Chinese community outside Asia. It was established in 1848 and since then it has been an important part of history and culture.

Fishermans Wharf, CA

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.

Lombard Street, CA

Refers to the famous east-west street in California, the street is popular for its eight hairpin turns. The street was actually named by Jasper O Farrell, who was actually a surveyor from San Francisco.

San Francisco  Advanced Tour, CA

San Francisco is a hilly city on the tip of a peninsula and home to numerous tourist attractions. Experience the San Francisco Advanced Tour for its Segway expeditions; it’s fun riding the hills in San Francisco. The 2.5-hour Segway experience leads the visitors to the top-notch sites; climb up the steep hills and ride down the famous streets with entertaining tour guides, and more.

San Francisco Bay Cruise, CA

San Francisco Bay is in the U.S. state of California, surrounded by a contiguous region known as the San Francisco Bay Area dominated by the large cities San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.

San Francisco City Hall, CA

San Francisco City Hall, United States is the seat of government for the City and County of San Francisco, California. It is well known for its architecture and the life at night.

San Francisco, CA

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.

Our tour will begin early in the morning by heading towards the Yosemite National Park, also known as the most pristine and picturesque wilderness filled with an array of waterfalls, lakes, lush greenery, colossal cliffs, mountains, and much more. Guests will enjoy discovering the core charms of the Yosemite National Park. The highlights of the Yosemite National Park include visits to the famous attractions ranging from Yosemite Falls to El Capitan, Tunnel View Point, and more. After lunch, our tour group will travel through the scenic California Central Valley filled with lush farmlands and breathtaking views. Guests will return to Los Angeles in an evening to spend the night. 

Mandatory Fee $20 per person, including Yosemite National Park admission, transportation and Fuel Surcharge.

Hotel: Best Western Plus, or Quality Inn, or Bokai Hotel, or Similar.


Attractions

California Central Valley, CA

California’s Central Valley is large valley, the valley is highly beautiful and full of plantations. It is place that should be visited by everyone.

El-Capitan, CA

A vertical rock formation located on the northern side of Yosemite Valley and National Park is called El Captain. It is linked with the mountain range of Sierra Nevada.

Tunnel View, CA

Tunnel View is a fabulous place with lush scenes, situated on State Route 41 in Yosemite National park. The beautiful and scenic view of this marvelous valley from the view point have been watched and certified by tourists since it was initialized in 1933.

Yosemite Falls, CA

In Yosemite National Park, there is a highest waterfall known as Yosemite Falls. It has a height of 739 meters and 1.647 meters of elevation.

Yosemite National Park, CA

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.

In the morning we will travel along Interstate 15 freeway, passing through the largest desert in North America: Mojave Desert. We will visit the Seven Magic Mountains. In the afternoon we will stop by Las Vegas to take a quick break and then head towards St. George. Stay overnight in St. George.

Seven Magic Mountains:Renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone’s colorful large-scale, public artwork Seven Magic Mountains is a two-year exhibition located in the desert outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring seven thirty to thirty-five-foot high dayglow totems comprised of painted, locally-sourced boulders.

Mojave Desert:  Largest desert in North America, crossing four states. On the way you will see the unique Joshua trees as well as the Pacific Railroad serving as the economic vein that connects the East Coast to the West Coast. You will also pass by the mysterious “Ghost Town” during the Gold Rush era and the world’s largest solar electric power plant invested by Google.

St. George: The crossroad of Colorado Plateau and Mojave Desert, St. George is popular for winter vacation getaways and also an important stop before continue on into Utah.

Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suite or Similar.

Attractions

Las Vegas, NV

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.

Mojave Desert, NV

Refers to the high area of desert which actually occupies an important part of southern California, The desert also covers some portion of central California of United States Of America

In the morning, our tour group will travel across the picturesque Glen Canyon Dam holding back the Lake Powell which is the largest artificial reservoir in the country. Guests will appreciate discovering the charms of Colorado Plateau such as the Red Rocks, Mesas, and Sandstone Arches. All the guests are invited to explore the famous Antelope Canyon. It is also known as the slot canyon and the world’s most photogenic natural regions with light beams reaching the surface from the slots on narrow underground passageways make a spectacular scene for the visitors. Afterward, our group makes a brief stop at the Horseshoe Bend, highlighting the amazing views of the emerald green waters of the Colorado River. Later, our tour group returns to Salt Lake City to spend the night.

Hotel: Ramada Inn SLC or Similar.


Attractions

Antelope Canyon, AZ

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.

Colorado Plateau, CO

Colorado Plateau is also known as the Colorado Plateau Province. It covers an area of 337,000 km2, the plateau largely consists of high deserts and forests, some part of the province lies in the Grand Canyon.

Glen Canyon Dam, AZ

A concrete arch dam located on the river of Colorado is called Glen Canyon Dam. It has been opened in the year 1963. It is one of the major sources of producing hydroelectricity.

Horseshoe Bend, AZ

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.

Lake Powell, AZ

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.

Page, AZ

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.

In the morning we will see the State Capitol building, Temple Square of Mormon Church and the Great Salt Lake. Then going to the Yellowstone National Park.

 

Utah State Capitol: the governor’s office is located in inside of this building. Sitting on top of the Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City, this building gives you a full view of the city that surrounds it. It is also the icon of the most famous historic landmark of the state.

 

Temple Square of Mormon Church: this is the headquarter of the Mormon Church and its 15 million followers around the world. It’s the center of Mormon history and the location of the famous Salt Lake Temple.

 

Great Salt Lake: Western Hemisphere’s largest saltwater lake, also North America’s largest inland Salt Lake. The lake is more than six times the salinity of seawater, thus known as “Dead Sea of America”. Krill is a unique creature growing inside of the Great Salt Lake.

 

Yellowstone National Park: the very first national park in the whole world, Yellowstone attracted countless visitors over the year with its unique geothermal activities and fascinating wildlife. You will find all four different kinds of geothermal activities, geyser, hot spring, fumarole and mud pot as we take you travel through the park.

Gibbon Falls: The falls were first described by William Henry Jackson during the second Hayden geological survey of 1872. There is no historical record as to how they got their name, but by the mid-1880s, they were routinely referred to as Gibbon Falls in both government and commercial accounts of the park.

Norris Basin: this is the most concentrated location of geothermal activities in Yellowstone National Park. While walking on the trail in this steamy fairyland, you'll be treated to a great view of all the hot springs along the way.

Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine in Yellowstone National Park adjacent to Fort Yellowstone and the Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District.

Hotel: Yellowstone Big Rock inn, Absaroka Lodge or Similar.

Attractions

Fishing Bridge, WY

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.

Grand Teton National Park, WY

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, WY

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 Town Square, WY

Jackson town square is well known as within the Wyoming state, the Jackson Hole Town Square, serving as the local activity and events hub. The Town Square is popular, or its distinctive arches that are in shed elk antlers and these arches serve as the park gateways.

Mammoth Hot Springs, WY

On a hill of travertine in a YellowstoneNationalPark, there is a large complex of hot springs known as Mammoth Hot Springs. It is located in Wyoming.

Mud Volcano, WY

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, WY

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

Yellowstone Lake, WY

The largest water body in the national park of Yellowstone is said to be as Yellowstone Lake. The area of 136 miles is covered by this lake and present at the sea level of 7,732.

Yellowstone National Park, WY

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, our tour group will set off early in the morning to explore the top-notch landmarks in the heart of Yellowstone National Park. It is also known for being one of the largest national parks in the country covering over 3,500-sq.-mile of pristine wilderness and atop a volcanic hot spot. The highlights of the Yellowstone National Park include visits to the renowned Yellowstone Falls, world’s largest Grand Prismatic hot spring, Fountain Paint Pot, Old Faith Geyser, Morning Glory Pool Trail, Norris Basin, and much more. Overnight, our guests will return to the hotels.

Hotel: Traveler Lodge, White Buffalo, Dude & Roundup or Similar.


Attractions

Fountain Paint Pot, WY

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.

Norris Geyser Basin, WY

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

Old Faithful Geyser, WY

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.

Yellowstone Falls, WY

Located in Wyoming the Yellowstone Falls consist of 2 major waterfalls namely Upper Yellowstone Falls and Lower Yellowstone Falls on Yellowstone River in the Yellowstone National Park.

In the morning, we will head to Grand Teton National Park from Yellowstone.

Then want to the small town of Jackson, Wyoming, a famous frontier town during the Western development. 

The West Thumb Geyser Basin including Potts Basin to the north, is the largest geyser basin on the shores of Yellowstone Lake. The heat source of the thermal features in this location is thought to be relatively close to the surface, only 10,000 feet (3,000 m) down. West Thumb is about the same size as another famous volcanic caldera, Crater Lake in Oregon, but much smaller than the great Yellowstone Caldera which last erupted about 640,000 years ago. West Thumb is a caldera within a caldera.

Grand Teton National Park: one of the most beautiful national parks with its snow-covered mountain peaks year-round and wide range of wild life ecosystem. It even attracted great writer Ernest Hemingway to fall in love with this place and had been the backdrop for countless Western movies.

Jackson, WY: famous frontier town, located at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. It is also the third largest artwork exchange location in the world and a popular vacation destination for the wealthy. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.


Attractions

Grand Teton National Park, WY

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.

Jackson Hole, WY

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.

West Thumb Geyser Basin, WY

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.

Yellowstone Lake, WY

The largest water body in the national park of Yellowstone is said to be as Yellowstone Lake. The area of 136 miles is covered by this lake and present at the sea level of 7,732.


  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


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What's Included

  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 is inclusive of hotel accommodation.

  Inclusive of all taxes.

  Tour is accompanied by the tour guide.

  Free Airport Pickup is available on this tour.


What's Excluded

 Mandatory admission: $20 per person, including Yosemite National Park admission, transportation and Fuel Surcharge.

 Mandatory admission: Fee $45: Cable Car, San Francisco City Tour, Berkeley University and Fuel Surcharge.

  Mandatory admission: $65/Person For Yosemite National Park, San Francisco City Tour, Berkeley University and Fuel Surcharge

  Mandatory admission: $110/Person For Yellowstone N.P,Grand Teton N.P,Horseshoe Bend,Great Salt Lake,Yellowstone Bear World and Fuel Surcharge.

   It is possible for rates to change without notice.

   Airport pickup service charges $10/person.

  Cash payments of admission fee for Optional Activities would be made to the guide. 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 $10 per person per day.

  $3/Person For Antelope Canyon Tour Guide

  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(2-11 yrs) Senior(65+ yrs)
Antelope Canyon, AZ $70.00 $70.00 $70.00
Aquarium of the Bay, CA $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Mandatory Fee: Cable Car, San Francisco City Tour, Berkeley University and Fuel Surcharge $45.00 $45.00 $45.00
Mandatory Fee: San Francisco City Tour, Yosemite National Park, Berkeley University and Fuel Surcharge. $65.00 $65.00 $65.00
Mandatory Fee: Yellowstone NP, Grand Teton NP, Horseshoe Bend, Great Salt Lake and Fuel Surcharge $110.00 $110.00 $110.00
San Francisco Bay Cruise, CA $46.00 $46.00 $46.00

  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

  • Free Airport Pickup service is available from SFO (Information Center of Terminal 2) between 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Service available after 30 min reach from 10:30 i.e. 11:00, 11:30…
  • 275 S Airport Blvd, (Holiday Inn SFO Airport) South San Francisco, CA 94080. You may self check in at the hotel every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun.
  • 245 S Airport Blvd, (ParkPointe Hotel SFO Airport) South San Francisco, CA 94080. You may self check in at the hotel every Tue and Wed.

Return Location

  • Kindly book your flights to depart from Salt Lake City airport (SLC) after 8:00 PM

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

No matter what the reason of cancellation is no refund or reschedule for any cancellation request made with in last 9 days of departure date. Even if the cancellation request comes in because of COVID.

No matter the reason for the cancellation, we are forced to carry costly charges from out travel and hotel providers in the form of penalties and fees that re-incurred when there is a cancellation of confirmed or pending bookings. As such, there are cancellation penalties or fees incurred. 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.

We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirement 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 passenger with the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements inclusive of separate purchase of air tickets.

We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.


Cancellation Charges

⇒  A 14% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 33 days or more before the departure date.

⇒  A 35% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 17 to 32 days before the departure date.

⇒  A 50% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 10 to 16 days before the departure date.

⇒  A 100% cancellation fee of the total tour purchase will be incurred if the cancellation occurs 9 days before the departure date.

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.

Cancellation or Reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.

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.

An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason of cancellation is this processing fee will be deducted on each refund.

Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds.

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 wish to reschedule charges will apply. Please note that all reschedule requests should be made before 15 days of tour departure. Requests made after the mentioned duration shall not be entertained.​

Cancellation or 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.

Child Rate:

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

1.We highly recommend you to provide your flight details while booking tour with us or at least send us flight details via email 3 days before your tour departure. In case of non-compliance, you will be asked to join your hotel on the first day of tour at your own expense
 
2. Please check our return timings before booking your return flights at the end of the tour. During high season (National and Summer Holidays) book your flights at least 1 hour later than the suggested time.

3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy,  reschedule and refund policies.

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.

7.You will be responsible for your travel documents during the tour.

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.

9. Bring Cash to pay Tour Guide for Optional Activities. Activities are optional though, but every customer MUST purchase at least 2 attraction tickets. Few attractions are mandatory for all.

Reviews

Reviews

Chang
  • 86
  • 2

Recently had a chance of going to this 8 day tour of San Francisco-Arizona Sunshine-Two Theme Parks. I personally recommend everybody to go for this tour as the overall touring services were fantastic and the tour guide was exceptional. It was a very different and a unique tour. I really like the itinerary and the way they planned everything throughout the tour.The overall customer service was superb and everything was delivered as promised.

rose
  • 82
  • 5

I came from India with family. The trip was good and comfortable. It was required for us to pay the additional charges to most of the places on this tour that is not handled by tour company. We explored many places in eight days. Tour guide gave us productive information about every place. Hotel stay was comfortable. Sometimes food was not according to our taste. Overall the trip was amazing and we had a great time. thanks

Wang Li
  • 50
  • 8

We started the tour from San Francisco. First they let us have some time in the area to visit the places like the fisherman wharf, and from there we also board a cruise, and the cruise really helped us a lot to find out the grand attractions of the region such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, although we couldn’t just dismiss the cruise and go on the island to explore it, therefore we just got closer to it and took some great photos. One thing I would like to add is that the tour was even perfect when we experienced the cruise and I wondered if they have more cruises on the tour. Despite traveling far distanced or from city to city, they should let us have the cruises or some similar sort of experiences, because everyone on board with us, was looking for fun, adventure. so much love from Tennessee!

Hugo
  • 49
  • 5

We were totally shocked by the amazing services provided by the tour management. Without exaggerating, I would like to thank the management for all the appropriate efforts in making our bus tour so wonderful. I wasn’t sure at the beginning of the tour that they provide us with great facilities for the tourists, from online tour booking to our drop-off facility, we loved and enjoyed every inch of the tour. Although some might say that the tour is pretty extensive and somewhat a lengthy, which is in fact not false that this the tour was pretty long, we enjoyed every second on this bus tour. However, Yellowstone Park was amazingly beautiful and if it didn’t rain that day, the park would look more amazing and we could go further ahead to visit all those great attractions. The tour was amazing and now that my kids are coming back to San Francisco, we will definitely try board the tour with our complete family. Thanks a lot!

Aann
  • 47
  • 8

Before starting the trip, I was having so many doubts because it was my first experience for such a long trip with my family (especially kids). It was a no doubt good experience. We enjoyed amazing places and beautiful sights. The bus driver was a trained, experienced man, George was our guide, we spent a good time with him, he is a soft-spoken and helpful. We tried different kinds of food and shop as well. In the end, I suggest improving the accommodation. Highly recommended.

Timoor
  • 45
  • 6

I can’t explain the amount of fun we had, especially the Yosemite and Yellowstone were the best destinations on this bus tour that we found exceptional. The reason for admiring our stops at the Yellowstone and Yosemite Parks is primarily the number of activities and places to visit, those parks are huge and with the help of this amazing bus tour, we were able to explore the top-notch attractions there. The Grand Prismatic Spring looked so usual in the images, but as we toured it, we could feel the heat coming from the ground, and the color combination of the waters on the surface just made the location look even more wonderful and also unique. I have never been to the Yellowstone National Park and neither I knew that the park has some of the world’s finest hot springs and geysers all in one place. My kids and I had a wonderful time on this bus tours and thanks for dropping us off at the Salt Lake City airport, it was a perfect bus tour.

Chen
  • 25
  • 11

Antelope Canyon looked the same as we last visited it by the end of the year 2016. This year in May, we took exactly this bus tour which took us to the good places in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and we also visited the two most popular and largest parks; Yellowstone NP and Yosemite Np. Although, the tour guide was always with us providing us the best routes and the mentioning the history of the places we were touring. It’s always nice to have an extra hand to make the vacations more luxurious and legitimate. My wife totally enjoyed the bus tour, according to the experience my wife and I had, no one could ever dislike or not enjoy this bus tour because those places were amazing. We had all the time in the world to explore the Yosemite National Park, and the tour guide led the passengers to the Yosemite Falls which is said to be the tallest waterfall in the State. Thanks a lot for making this bus tour so wonderful for me and my wife.

Feng Mian
  • 25
  • 6

It was a pleasant morning in San Francisco when we hopped on the buses to go on this little adventure. The tour on the very first day, my friends and I got a little lazy while sitting around and doing nothing all day at the airport hotels where the tour guide checked us in. While my friends were looking forward to sneaking out from the hotels and get in the center of lively fun in San Francisco downtown. My fellows decided not to go out on the first, rather spend our first day in the hotel rooms because we had the entire day ahead of us in which we don’t have to anything but to explore the top places in the city, back and forth. I liked how the delivery was executed and the tour persons stayed with us to provide us what we wanted. The other great day we had was at the Yellowstone National Park, first, we explored the mountain of Great Smoky and then we entered the Yellowstone. It was a great tour with exciting stops. Cheers.

Hassan
  • 23
  • 6

It was already the end of the summer holidays, therefore, my parents and my siblings decided to do something unusual and more fun to make the remaining holidays. My father came up with the idea of taking a far distanced tour, but then many things come along while taking longs tours, so we decided to book the online bus tour seats and go on this fun tour. Taking this bus tour seemed like the only and fitting options we could have because by taking this tour we were able to explore so many places without even worrying for hotels, food tour destinations, and so many other stuff. The tour was really a long one, but we thoroughly enjoyed and had a wonderful time. There were just a few things like we forgot to bring the walking shoes, so we bought them for all from while on the way to Las Vegas, the Fashion Outlet had so many other stuff on sale as well. Good days!

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