Tour Code |
YSG |
Duration |
10 Days |
Package Cost |
$688.00 up |
Departure Date |
Sunday,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday(5/21/2014 - 7/14/2014 ); Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday(7/15/2014 - 10/2/2014 ); |
Departure City |
Los Angeles Las Vegas |
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Day1 Los Angeles-Las Vegas - San George
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Begin your tour from Los Angeles towards the world famous Barstow shopping outlets for a quick lunch stop at a food court with several eclectic meal options. Next stop is the magnificent Sin City Las Vegas, where guests are encouraged to explore famous hotels on the strip before heading onto the beautiful city of St. George Utah.
(Notes: For those who will join the tour in Las Vegas, please meet your tour guide at Stratosphere Hotel - The hallway next to the Buffet Restaurant at 3:30 pm )
Hotel: Quality Inn St. George or Similar
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Day2 Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City
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In the morning we will pass by the Glen Canyon Dam, located on the Colorado River in Page Arizona, before reaching the grandeur of Lake Powell where we will enjoy a mid morning cruise on the lake. During the cruise, you may enjoy light refreshments while experiencing the glimmer of the Lake Powell stretch. After the cruise, we head on to Bryce Canyon for a lunch stop. During your Bryce Canyon visit, you will be given the option to attend one of several hiking trails to view the unique beauty of the world famous Bryce Canyon hoodoo rock formations, or simply enjoy Bryce Canyon's scenery from a serene rest stop. At the end of the day, we will head towards Salt Lake City for a well deserved night's rest.
Hotel: Microtel Inn & Suites SLC or Similar
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Day3 Jackson Hole - Grand Teton National Park - Yellowstone National Park
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Start off early morning towards the famous resort town of Jackson Hole. Highlights of Jackson Hole include cowboy bars, western souvenir shops, and many more Old West allures. Then, we will continue towards Grand Teton National Park for a scenic photo shoot and rest stop before heading to Yellowstone National Park for a scenic photo shoot and rest stop before heading to Yellowstone National Park. Once we arrive to Yellowstone National Park, we will begin our tour of Yellowstone's geysers and hot springs including the world's famous Old Faithful, the immense Mammoth Hot Springs, and the glorious Yellowstone Lake. Stay overnight at Yellowstone.
Hotel: Grant Village or Similar
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Day4 Yellowstone National Park - Salt Lake City
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Depart towards Old Tom's Trail where you are rewarded with an observation deck view of the nearly 400 foot tall Lower Falls of Yellowstone. After the trail, we head over to look out point for a magnificent overview of the "Grand Canyon of Yellowstone." Next stop is a visit to the Sulfur Pools of Yellowstone to examine the intricate patterns etched into the various colored pools and rocks. After a long day at Yellowstone, we head off for Salt Lake City for the night.
Hotel: Comfort Suites Ogden or Similar
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Day5 Salt Lake City - Bingham Copper Mine - Las Vegas
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As we ensure for our destination Salt Lake City, we will examine the building of this extraordinary culture - how an arid desert surrounded by saline streams can breed such modernized and industrialized society. We will also pay our respect to the Mormon Temple. In the evening arrive at the entertainment capital of the world - Las Vegas. Overnight in Las Vegas.
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel or Similar
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Day6 Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon West Rim - Las Vegas
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Morning visit Hoover Dam, which is one of the seven wonders of the Industrial World. Afterwards, proceed to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon (Mandatory Admission fee to Grand Canyon West Rim). It is the World's Seventh Natural Wonder. As you gaze out from the rim, you're viewing 2 billion years of geologic history. Millions of people each year stand in awe at the canyon and leave with a sense of fulfillment and realization that they have witnessed nature at her finest. You may take an optional visit to the "Skywalk", which is the new g gigantic construction built on the very edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. The Skywalk is suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. This $60 million dollars bridge can withstand the weight of 71 filly loaded Boeing 74 airplanes (more than 71 million pounds). It is the tallest man-made structure in the world. From the bridge, you can step out onto the glass floor for a 720 degree view of the Canyon. You may also take an optional helicopter or boat tour to see the true beauty of the Grand Canyon.
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel or similar
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Day7 Chocolate Factory - Botanical Cactus Gardens - Tanger Outlet Center - Los Angeles
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We will depart from hotel in the morning and head to the Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden just outside of The Strip. Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Gardens is quite the adventure. It attracts millions of tourists a year. You can see chocolates being made, sample gourmet treats and meander through the maze of paths at the Botanical Cactus Gardens at no charge. We'll arrange lunch in downtown Las Vegas and depart from Las Vegas. On the way back to Los Angeles we'll stop by the famous Tanger Outlet Center where you'll be able to satisfy all shopping needs. The group will arrive back into the Los Angeles area.
Hotel: Pacific Palms Hotel
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Day8 Los Angeles- Santa Barbara- Solvang-Silicon Valley-San Francisco
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Depart from Los Angeles in the morning towards Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara, also known as the "American Riviera", is just 90 miles north of Los Angeles. Its natural beauty, pristine beaches, local-inspired gourmet cuisine, and nearby vineyards have been beckoning Southern Californians for years. It is sophisticated and simple, refined, yet relaxed. Santa Barbara is a Mecca of talented, intellectual, environmentally-mined and creative types. Throughout the city, Spanish Colonial architecture is fused with modern details, giving Santa Barbara a casual elegance lacking in many other California beach towns. Depart from Santa Barbara and drive along the beautiful Pacific-Coast Highway. Arrive at Denmark Village - Solvang around noon. Antiquated windmills and Northern Europeans-style architecture punctuate the little village’s skyline.
Brilliant sunshine, boundless open country and rolling hills- these are the characteristics of what the original Danish immigrants called “Solvang,” or “Sunny Field.” Pour yourself a cup of aromatic coffee European coffee and nibble a piece of world famous Danish pastry. Afterwards, pay a visit to Silicon Valley which is the home to many of the world's largest technology corporations (such as Apple, Yahoo, Google and Intel) as well as thousands of small startups. The group will arrive in San Francisco in the evening.
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott or Similar
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Day9 Stanford University - San Francisco City Tour
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In the morning, visit Stanford University, which is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. It was built in 1891 by the railroad tycoons - Leland Stanford. The quiet campus is the home to a rich collection of historical and contemporary buildings as well as various plants and works of art. It covers an area of 35 square kilometers. It is the second largest university in the U.S. Afterwards, you will cross the Bay Bridge to the enchanting San Francisco and explore the magnitude of Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman Wharf, Palace of Fine Arts and more. You may take a bay cruise at your own cost and sail through the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge, pass by the Alcatraz Island, Angel Island and Treasure Island, and enjoy the view of east bay and the skyline of San Francisco. You will be enlightened by the fresh sea breeze and the beautiful ocean. Around 3p.m, you are welcome to either spend your free time with your friends and relatives or join the extensive San Francisco tour at your own cost (optional). During the extensive tour, you will enjoy a ride by cable car to visit Lombard Street. The extensive tours will also cover St. Mary Cathedral - the principal catholic church of San Francisco, Twin Peaks, the Civic Center and Castro District – “the gay capital of the world”, and city hall of San Francisco. After dinner, you will head back to the hotel.
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott or Similar
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Day10 Yosemite National Park - Los Angeles
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In the morning, you will visit California’s best-known YosemiteNational Park, one of the wonders of Nature. Yosemite is located near thegeographical center of the Nevada mountain range. Towering granite rocks,mighty waterfalls and placid valleys give Yosemite all the aspects of a “landof the gods”. Giant trees, water gushing from the mountains, huge rocks and cliffscarved to create a land of fantasy. There is little doubt that water – in bothits liquid and solid form – was the chief architect of Yosemite’s landscapes. Here you will see the biggest granite rock in the world-El Captain, the fifthwaterfall in the world-Yosemite Waterfall, and Half Dome at the Tunnel ViewPoint. Proceed to Los Angeles in the afternoon. Arrive in Los Angeles in the evening for a wonderful conclusion of the trip.
*Please schedule your departure flight after 8:30p.m for U.S domestic flights or after 9:30p.m for International flights
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Tour Fares ( Special Offer: buy 2 get 1 free )
Double Occupancy |
$688 / person |
Triple Occupancy |
$0 / person |
Quadruple Occupancy |
$438 / person |
Single Occupancy |
$1138 / person |
Option: Hotel Upgrade (in Los Angeles only)
THE HOTEL FULLERTON |
Add $30.00 / night /room |
PARK INN RADISSON
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Add $30.00 / night /room |
COURTYARD MARRIOTT
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Add $30.00 / night /room |
PACIFIC PALMS HOTEL
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Add $50.00 / night /room |
HILTON HOTEL
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Add $90.00 / double, $120.00 / Triple, $150.00 / Quad / night /room
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Optional Admission Package (For Your Reference Only)
Lake Powell Cruise |
Adult:$50 / person; Child:$40 / person |
Admission to Grand Canyon West Rim |
$80 / person |
Skywalk |
$35 / person |
Helicopter & Cruise Combo (in Grand Canyon) |
$194 / person |
Las Vegas Night Tour |
$25 / person |
Las Vegas Magic Show |
$73 / person |
Las Vegas Jubilee Show
(Viewers must be at least 18)
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$83 / person |
Las Vegas La Reve Show |
$153 / person |
San Francisco Bay Cruise |
Adult:$36 / person; Child:$24 / person |
San Francisco Optional Tour |
$25 / person |
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Package Includes
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1.9-Night Hotel Accommodations,
2.Admission Fees $50 (mandatory), Grand Canyon West Rim $80(mandatory, including lunch), Skywalk $35;
Stanford University + 17-Mile Drive or Yosemite $15(mandatory)
3.English-Speaking Tour Escort services,
4.Ground transportation via Air-Conditioned coach
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Package Excludes
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1.Service Charge for tour group leader, tour guide, driver etc. ($7/person per day)
2.Optional tour items, admission fees
3.Personal expense
4.Airfares
5.Las Vegas Airport transfer services
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