9-Day Dallas to Austin, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, New Orleans French Quarter, Oak Alley Plantation, Mardi Gras World and Houston City In-DepthTour (Free Airport Pickup)

Tour Code: GOL-HOU-131A
Duration: 9 Day(s) / 8 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
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9-Day Dallas to Austin, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, New Orleans French Quarter, Oak Alley Plantation, Mardi Gras World and Houston City In-DepthTour (Free Airport Pickup)
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

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

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


Available Days :

Highlights :

1. In-Depth sightseeing within most of attractions. Get to know why everything is bigger in Texas or Texas size.

2. Guests will have a chance to see NBA games.

3. Learn the spirit of “Cowboy culture”, enjoy the world famous “Rodeo”, have a taste of “Texas Steak”.

4. Visit Rice University, University of Texas at Austin

5. Texas State house and military museum; Gulf of Mexico Dolphins Cruise, NASA Space Center

6. Visit the most want Bayou Rum Distillery from Pirate of Caribbean, take an amazing ride to the top of Louisiana State Capitol the tallest capitol in the U.S. 

7. French Quarter Custom Carriage Tours, chance to fully enjoy the most distinct and sought-after Cajun Food in the nation. 

8. Oak Alley Plantation, Swamp Tour, Mardi Gras World, Garden District, National World War II Museum, fully discover is amazing city New Orleans.

  • Breakfast.

Itinerary

Airport Pickup Information:

  1. Free Airport Pick-up at DFW and DAL during 9:00AM-10:00PM.

  2. Paid Pick-up: Available 24hrs, $100 for the 1st and 2nd guest, $20 extra per guest starts from the 3rd guest.

Please choose DFW (Dallas Fort Worth Intercontinental Airport) or DAL (Dallas Love Field Airport)when you book your flight. Our professional tour guide will meet guests at the baggage claim area for the domestic flight, or at the Passenger Waiting Area for the international flight. Hotel check-in time would be after 3pm, guests arrive before 3pm may secure their luggage to the front desk. You may rest in the lobby or shopping around mall or stores nearby. Our tour guides will have the room keys, terms and conditions for the tour, breakfast voucher (if needed) ready for you. 

You may enjoy Stockyards Championship Rodeo on your own expense if you arrive the hotel by 5:30PM. (Optional, 300 mins)

Hotel:Springhill Suites Fort Worth Stockyards or Similar.


Dallas, a modern metropolis in north Texas, is a commercial and cultural hub of the region. Downtown’s Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza commemorates the site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. In the Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art covers thousands of years of art. 

Itinerary: 

Dealey Plaza & John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza (50 mins) → Sixth Floor Museum (outside visit) & Dallas Holocaust Museum & Pioneer Plaza(30 mins)→ Dallas City Hall (outside visit, 15 mins)→ The Dallas Museum of Art (150 mins) → George W Bush Library(Optional, 90 mins)

Hotel:Springhill Suites Fort Worth Stockyards or Similar.


Attractions

Dallas Holocaust Museum, TX

Located in the heart of Dallas; Dallas Holocaust Museum was established by the 125 Holocaust survivors; it is a unique experience for everyone that represents one of the deadliest events in the human history. Visitors can have an educational tour of the museum and learn more about the event.

Dallas Museum Of Art, TX

In the heart of Art District in Dallas; Dallas Museum of Art holds the record of having more than 24000 artifacts on display. It is a unique experience to visit the Dallas Museum of Art every time because you will find something that will make you visit it each time.

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, TX

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, TX is well known for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits. It gives an in-depth look for the visitors about the American presidency and history. The exhibits in the museum include Life in the White House, a full-size White House Oval Office replica and LED screen showing multimedia clips of entertainment, history, and arts.

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, TX

The sixth-floor museum is located within the Texas school book depository building. John F Kennedy and Memory of a Nation are the main exhibits on the sixth floor. The public programs and special exhibits are on the seventh floor. The sixth floor Dealey Plaza overlooks the Elm and Houston streets. It has an excellent historical legacy, government investigation reports, and various other documents.

We will arrive at the Capital city of Texas: Austin. Guests will have a chance to go inside for the State Capitol, contains the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and the Office of the Governor. Next, we will visit Texas Military Forces, a museum about the history of Texas' militia, volunteer forces and Texas Military Forces from 1823 to the present. At night, you may choose to join our Night Tour in San Antonio. 

Itinerary: 

Austin→ Texas State Capitol (Inside visit,60 mins)→ University of Texas at Austin(tour on bus, 20 mins) → Texas Military Forces Museum(60 mins, will not be visited for Saturday departure tours)→ San Antonio Night Tour(Optional, 160 mins)

Special Notes:

1. If Texas State Capitol is closed, we only visit outside. 

2. Texas Military Forces Museum is closed on every Monday, will not visit if closed.

Hotel:Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/Alamo Plaza or Similar.


Attractions

Austin, TX

Austin is the capital of Texas. It is a central city bordering the region. It houses the University of Texas flagship campus and is popular for its eclectic live-music scene around blues, rock, and country. There are many lakes and parks that it is renowned for activities such as biking, boating, hiking and swimming.

San Antonio Night Tour (Including Riverwalk Cruise), TX

San Antonio Night tour offers an opportunity to see the new side of Dallas. You can enjoy at night the skyline even as you take the river walk cruise. It is impressive, and it looks great as the skyline keeps changing drastically.

Texas Military Forces Museum, TX

Located in the heart of Austin, the Texas Military Forces Museum honors the role of United States Military from the year 1823 to the present day. The museum is portraying the achievements and legacy of volunteer forces and Texas Military forces among many fascinating exhibits including M1902 field gun, Jagdpanzer 38t Hetzer, and many more. Texas Military Forces Museum was established in 1992, attracting millions of visitors from all around the country.

Texas State Capitol, TX

Texas State Capitol contains office and Texas Legislature chambers, besides the office of the Governor. It was completed in Downtown Austin in 1888. Later in 1993, a $75 million extension was completed underground. It is 302.64 feet tall, thereby making it the sixth tallest state Capitol.

University of Texas at Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883. It is a public institution having a total undergraduate enrollment of 39,619. It has an urban setting, and the campus size is 434 acres. The calendar is the semester-based academic calendar, and this university ranks the 56th in the 2017 edition of Best Colleges.

In the morning, we will go to the Alamo Mission. Next, the Buckhorn Museum features wildlife from all over the world; including fish from the seven seas, animals from every continent and strange animal oddity which have been collected for over 100 years! Later on, we will visit Historic market Square and Tower of the Americas. 

Itinerary: 

The Alamo(60 mins)→ The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum (Optional, 60 mins)→ Historic Market Square(60 mins)→Tower of the Americas(Optional, 60 mins)

Hotel:Hiilon Garden Inn Houston/Sugar land or Similar.


Attractions

Alamo Mission in San Antonio, TX

Alamo Mission insane Antonio was established as a Roman Catholic mission in the 18th century. It was the Battle of the Alamo site and is now a museum in the historic district. The compound was built for the American Indians education after they converted to Christianity.

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, TX

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is a famous landmark in San Antonio, Texas. It is primarily recognized for its mounted wildlife species placed inside the museum. It was originally owned by the Albert Friedrich who started collecting the Buckhorns, and later those buckhorns and faunae became a tourist’s attraction. Now, Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is home to over 500 fascinating wildlife collected from all around the globe.

Historic Market Square, TX

The Historic Market Square in San Antonio Texas, is the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. It is a 3-block outdoor marketplace comprising of farmers market area, outlets, specialty shops, as well as the souvenir stores and eateries can be found on every step. In both daylight and night, the Historic Market Place stayseventful and busy, visitors from far regions also come and explore this historic marketplace, as it offers a wide verity of shopping material.

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, TX

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is a 50-year-old educational institute that serves the purpose of holding all the important artifacts to celebrate the service of Texas Rangers. It is open 8 hours a day for the visitors that keep coming back for the honor of Texas Rangers.

Tower of America, TX

Tower of America is in the downtown San Antonio. It is a tall tower of 750 foot and gives the guest to view the most spectacular sights of the Alamo City. The panorama and the observation deck offer a thrilling experience.

We will make our first stop to Battleship Texas, took part in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century during both world wars. Then go for San Jacinto Monument, the world's tallest masonry column. The most important part of the day is NASA Space Center. We will go to the Space Center for Tram tour to Rocket Park, see the control center, astronaut training center, space shuttle. 

Itinerary:  

Battleship Texas(Outside visit, 30 mins)→ San Jacinto Monument(30 mins)→ Dolphin Cruise( Optional, 45 mins)→ NASA Space Center(Optional, 280 mins)

Hotel:Hiilon Garden Inn Houston/Sugar land or Similar.


Attractions

Battleship Texas, TX

Battleship Texas had a major role in the 20th-century naval battles during world wars. Now, it is a memorial that marks the turbulent times and is along the Houston Ship Channel. There are a lot of different programs and tours for students, and the park stores sell gift items and souvenirs.

San Jacinto Monument, TX

San Jacinto Monument offers a live view when watched from the top. It overlooks the Battleship Texas and Houston ship channel. The monument is a 567.31-foot-high column that is located in unincorporated Harris County on the Houston Ship Channel, near the Houston city.

Space Center Houston, TX

Space Center Houston offers a feel of traveling to NASA. The entire family can enjoy it, and there are lots to learn and know here. There are space ships and large rockets, besides plenty of history to learn and see.

First, we will stop by Toyota Center, an indoor arena famous of the Houston Rockets. And then head to Rice University. Later, we will go for the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The museum complex consists of a central facility with four floors of natural science halls and exhibits, the Burke Baker Planetarium, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, and the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre. In the afternoon, you won’t want to miss George Ranch Historic Park. 

Itinerary: 

Toyota Center(Outside Visit, 20 mins)→ Rice University(40 mins) → Hermann Park (20 mins) → Houston Museum of Natural Science(Optional, 150 mins)→ George Ranch Historic Park (Optional, 120 mins)

Hotel:Hiilon Garden Inn Houston/Sugar land or Similar.


Attractions

George Ranch Historical Park, TX

The George Ranch Historical Park is more than 100 years old. Just 30 miles southwest of downtown Houston, it covers a 20,000-acre working ranch featuring livestock, historic homes, and costumed interpreters. The Park educates people about Texas history through programming that inspires learners of all ages. It offers an immersive informal experience to the guests of the past times.

Hermann Park, TX

Hermann Park, TX, this year in 2017 celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Conservancy raises funds actively for renovations, and it includes planned improvements. Hermann Park fosters a sense of community and brings people together. This park is a wonderful place to spend a day, pedal in a pedal boat, jog along the trails, ride a train or enjoy the Japanese Garden peace.

Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX

Houston Museum of Natural Science offers a memorable experience. There is guided tour available, and you can visit the dinosaur exhibit. It is interactive and informative. There is an excellent collection of the fossils, and there is a perfect layout of the fossils with replications.

Rice University, TX

Rice University is one of the comprehensive and prominent research universities. This university offers an interdisciplinary and creative approach to higher education. Here the student gets matchless opportunities to learn through classroom interaction and distinguished faculty assist throughout the program or course.

Toyota Center, TX

Toyota Center is situated in downtown Houston and is an indoor arena. It acquires its name Toyota, after the Japanese automobile manufacturer. The arena houses the National Basketball Associations Houston Rockets, who are the primary users of the building.

We will depart in the morning and start the tour. Our first stop will be the Bayou Rum Distillery. We will continue our visit in Baton Rouge, capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. The Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest capitol in the U.S. Later we will head to the French Quarter and enjoy the rest of day. 

Itinerary: 

Head to Louisiana → Bayou Rum Distillery(40 mins)→Baton Rouge →Louisiana State Capitol (60 mins) → New Orleans → French Quarter → Carriage Tour(Optional,30mins)→ Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral → Bourbon Street → Café De Monde(Optional)

Food Recommend: Oyster、Crayfish, coffee and beignet of Cafe De Monde

Hotel:Wingate by Wyndham Slidell or Similar.


Attractions

Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana state situated on the Mississippi River, primarily known for its Antebellum sites. The renowned castle-themed capitol, French Creole house, Magnolia Mound Plantation, LSU Rural Life Museum, are the most appealing attractions of Baton Rouge city along with stunning gardens, beaches, and historic architecture.

Bayou Rum Distillery, LA

Bayou Rum is the country's largest privately-owned rum distillery. The Bayou Rum Distillery is primarily recognized for its historical and traditional approaches of rum-producing which include the processes fermentation, distillation, maturation, and then bottling processes.

Bourbon Street, LA

Bourbon Street, LA, this is a renowned French Quarter street and an ideal place to host birthday or bachelor party or even the girls night out. The Bourbon Street has the best bars, DJs, and endless celebration opportunities, besides being steeped in history and 18th-century beauty.

Cafe De monde, LA

Café De Monde, LA is an Iconic New Orleans cafe popular for its café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets right from 1862. This is a favorite place for many to take a stop each time. This place is always noisy and crowded.

French Quarter, LA

The oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans is famous with the name of French Quarter. It is also known as Vieux Carre. It was established in the year 1718.

Jackson Square, LA

Jackson Square is essentially a historic park in New Orleans, in the 1960’s it was officially declared a National Historic Landmark and has remained a really popular tourist attraction.

Louisiana State Capitol, LA

the castle-themed Louisiana State Capitol building is built in a stunning Art Deco style, which is home to the state’s Legislature Office, House of Representatives, Senate, and Governor Office. It is also the tallest and most iconic building in the Baton Rouge city.

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans is a fascinating cities that are truly a unique melting pot of food, culture, and music. This is the most historically and culturally rich destination of America. It has plenty of place to stay, eat and things to do.

Royal Carriages French Quarter, LA

Taking the Royal Carriages tour is the best way to get around the historic charms of French Quarter. The horses pull royal Carriages and carry up to 11 passengers with a professional tour guide presenting the history authentically and excitingly.

St. Louis Cathedral, LA

located in the heart of Louisiana, the St. Louis Cathedral is Branch of Roman Catholic Archdiocese and considered to be one of the oldest cathedrals in the country. The name of the cathedral is dedicated to the king of France, St. Louis who helped built this shrine couple of centuries ago.

New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana and is also one of the world's most fascinating cities – it's home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music. The day will start from Mardi Gras World. When we reach Oak Alley Plantation, our attention, would be attracted to the astonishing beauty that the plantation presents. We will also have a Swamp Tour, a fun adventurous yet safe boat ride that showcases the unique eco system of New Orleans region. Guests can enjoy the rest of your day exploring the area. 

Itinerary: 

Mardi Gras World(Optional,90 mins)→ Garden District (Tour on the bus, 30 mins)→ Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans(passing by)→ Oak Alley Plantation(With Optional,90 mins)→ Swamp Tour(Optional,90 mins)

Hotel:Wingate by Wyndham Slidell or Similar.


Attractions

Garden District, LA

The beautiful historic oak-shaded avenues, grand historic mansions, and lavish gardens represent the core beauty of Garden District neighborhood in New Orleans. It also attracts visitors to its stunning boutiques, iconic cafes, antique shops, and fine eateries.

Mardi Gras World, LA

Located in the heart of New Orleans, Mardi Gras World is a world-renowned 300,000 square foot tourists site and a warehouse where the alluring floats are prepared for the Mardi Gras Events and Parades.

New Orleans Swamp Tour, LA

New Orleans swamp tours give you an opportunity to explore the swamps surrounding New Orleans. There are interesting things, and you can see alligators in the swamps teeming with many other wildlife, right from herons, bald eagles, mink, egrets, turtles and lots of flora and fauna.

Oak Alley Plantation, LA

The western side of Mississippi River has a historic plantation with exceptional visual attributes, known as Oak Alley Plantation. The scenery, agriculture and architecture are the most remarkable attractions of the plantation.

First thing in the morning we are going to visit the National WWII Museum, formerly known as the D-day Museum, a military history museum emphasizes the American experience in World War II. 

Itinerary: 

The National WWII Museum(Optional, 90 mins) Huston


Attractions

The National WWII Museum, LA

The National WWII Museum is a must visit place. It offers an amazing way of learning more about the women and men who fought, lived and died during WWII. Exhibition shows the allied forces the way they worked towards the war end.


  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

  Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)

  All tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. We may also use a minivan depending on the number of people booking the tour.

  A professional tour escort will be with you throughout the tour.​

  Tour package price includes all the taxes.

  Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup.

 Hotel accommodation included.

 Breakfast.


What's Excluded

  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.

  Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.

  Airport pickup service charges $12/person.

  Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.

  Mandatory Tip for the driver and the guide will be $12 per person per day. Paid in Cash on Day 1.

  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(2-11 yrs) Senior(65+ yrs)
Baywatch Dolphin Tour, TX $13.80 $9.20 $13.80
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, TX $22.00 $17.00 $22.00
Fort Worth Stockyard Night Tour, TX $25.00 $20.00 $20.00
George Ranch Historical Park, TX $15.00 $10.00 $12.00
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, TX $21.00 $15.00 $18.00
Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX $25.00 $15.00 $15.00
Mardi Gras World, LA $22.00 $14.00 $17.00
New Orleans Swamp Tour, LA $27.00 $16.00 $27.00
Oak Alley Plantation, LA $27.00 $9.00 $27.00
Royal Carriages French Quarter, LA $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
San Antonio Night Tour (Including Riverwalk Cruise), TX $35.00 $25.00 $30.00
Space Center Houston, TX $29.95 $24.95 $27.95
The National WWII Museum, LA $28.00 $18.00 $24.00
Tower of America, TX $14.00 $11.00 $12.00

  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

  • Kindly Book your flight to depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) after 10:00 PM, We will arrange the shuttle service to Dallas if required.
  • Paid pickup service is available for 24 hours. $100 for 1 or 2 persons and $20 per additional person will be charged.

Return Location

  • Kindly book your flights after 1:00 PM from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) or George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) after 10:00 PM.
  • 9999 Bellaire Blvd, (Chinatown Houston) Houston, TX 77036
  • 9090 Southwest Fwy, (Crowne Plaza Near Sugar Land) Houston, TX 77074

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

Same Cancellation policy would apply even if the cancellation or reschedule request comes because of the COVID. We strictly follow the policy after COVID.
 
No matter the reason for the cancellation, we are forced to carry costly charges from our travel and hotel providers in the form of penalties and fees that are 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.

Cancellation charges 

⇒  16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒  9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.

Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.

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

In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations. 

Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.

Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.

Reservation, Booking & Redemption

Terms & Conditions

Any travel service purchases indicate your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions set out herein.

You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.


Tour Confirmation

You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.


E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)

Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.


Changes in Booking

You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.


Changes in Tour Itinerary

We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.

Reschedule

​If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date. 

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

Pricing

1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.

2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.

3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.

4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.

5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.

6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.

7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.

8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.

9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.

10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.

11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.

Child 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. 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.

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.

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