11-Day West Coast: Yosemite NP, Grand Teton NP, Yellowstone NP & Mout Rushmore
Tour Code: 280476
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- Duration
- 11 Day(s)
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- Airport Pickup
- Yes
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- Language
- English
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- Start City
- SFO/San Francisco Bay Ar
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- End City
- SFO/San Francisco Bay Ar
- Highlights
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- What's Included
- Reviews
- How to Book
- Special Notes
Highlights
- Exclusive tour to visit Yellowstone NP, Yosemite NP and Grand Teton NP.
- Best for photography: Mout Rushmore, Lake Tahoe and 17 Mile Drive.
Itinerary
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Day 1:Los Angeles (San Francisco) - Las Vegas -
Summary of the Day:Today we travel from Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area to City of Las Vegas and stay overnight. You may take a Las Vegas city tour at your own cost.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Circus Circus Las Vegas or similar hotels
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Day 2:San Francisco - Sacramento - Elko -
Summary of the Day:
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 will 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Red Lion Elko or similar hotels
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Day 3:Elko - Jackson - Grand Teton National Park -
Summary of the Day:
We drive through part of Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming before arriving at Jackson Hole. Travel to Jackson, a famous cowboy town as well as a world’s renowned vacation destination. Ride a Scenic Chairlift (Mandatory) to mountain top at 10,000 feet in elevation and oversee entire Jackson Valley and the Teton Range stretching afar. After lunch we are headed to Grand Teton National Park following the road that runs along Snake River. Snow covered mountains, shimmering alpine lakes and abundant wildlife together make Grand Teton a fairyland! We spend the night at Hatchet Resort Cabins.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Hatchet Resort Grand Teton or similar hotels
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Day 4:Yellowstone National Park -
Summary of the Day:
Today we will go to Yellowstone National Park. First of its kind, Yellowstone is the home to world’s largest super volcano and over 10,000 geothermal features. Try to spot a bear or a bald eagle from your luxury coach in this largest Sanctuary of Wildlife in the country! Old Faithful, West Thumb, Grand Prismatic, Fountain Paint Pots, Artist Point, Norris Geyser Basin… wonders come one after another! We spend the night in Sheridan Wyoming.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Holiday Inn Sheridan or similar hotels
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Day 5:Devil's Tower - Mout Rushmore - Crazy Horse Memorial -
Summary of the Day:
Drive to America’s first National Monument ‘Devil’s Tower’ this morning. The tower rises 1,267 feet above the valley, truly impressive! It’s featured in famous movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” was filmed. Our next stop is the most famous icon of America Mt. Rushmore! George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, look down from their stony height and remind everyone even impossible is possible! Arrive at Crazy Horse Indian Memorial and see world’s largest mountain carving Crazy Horse! Stay overnight in Casper.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Ramada Casper or similar hotels
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Day 6:Salt Lake City - Temple Square - Great Salt Lake -
Summary of the Day:
Depart from the hotel, and we are headed to Salt Lake City, the largest city in Midwest. Visit the Utah State Capitol, the most expensive and luxury State House in America! The virtue kingdom of Mormonism ‘the Temple Square’ is our next stop. After a friendly tour given by missionary sisters, proceed to Great Salt Lake. Stay overnight in Salt Lake City.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: SpringHill Marriott Salt Lake, Red Lion Cottonwood OK or similar hotels
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Day 7:Bonneville Salt Flats - Reno -
Summary of the Day:
Depart from Salt Lake City, head to Bonneville Salt Flats. The area is surrounded by perfectly flat land that looks like it is covered by snow, and extends virtually forever! Bonneville is also known for land speed records. Drive to Reno afterwards, known as the biggest little city in the world!
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Harrah’s Reno or similar hotels
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Day 8:Reno - Lake Tahoe - San Francisco -
Summary of the Day:
Depart from Reno this morning, head west to Virginia City, a national historical landmark district. The famous Comstock Lode was found here in 1859. Thousands of people rushed here, turned the town into a hustling and bustling site. Overnight, it became a commercial center. The earlier investors got millions of dollars from here. Virginia City is considered to be the “birthplace” of “Mark Twain”. While working for the local “Territorial Enterprise” newspaper, Samuel Clemens first used his famous pen name. Stroll the authentic wooden boardwalk; you will be overwhelmed by the senses and charms of the old west that will endure for many generations to come.
Continue the trip to the beautiful scenic Lake Tahoe nestled in the crook of California. It is the largest alpine lake in North America. The clear blue water surrounded by majestic mountains. Lake Tahoe is being a wonderful place to swim, fish, and boat. It also features winter activities like skiing and snowboarding. We will arrival at the San Francisco in the evening.Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:None
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Day 9:San Francisco - Yosemite National Park -
Summary of the Day:
Depart from San Francisco this morning, and head to Yosemite National Park. Towering granite rocks, magnificent waterfalls and tranquil valley, making Yosemite a fairyland from every angle you look. Giant trees, mountains and sparkling streams and lakes, glacier-carved canyons, call Yosemite home. El Capitan - world’s largest granite monolith, tallest waterfall in North America “Yosemite Falls”, Half Dome, and Bridal Veil Waterfall… wonders come one after another! Take a walk in the woods and the fresh forest air smells like champagne! Stay overnight in Visalia.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Wyndham Visalia or similar hotels
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Day 10:Hearst Castle - San Francisco -
Summary of the Day:
Drive to Hearst Castle this morning, part of the ride is on California Highway 1 and enjoy the fabulous ocean view. Built by the by the newspaper magnate, William Randolph Hearst, Hearst Castle is a dream that came true. The castle sits on top of coastal hills overseeing San Simeon Bay. The Mediterranean Revival style architecture includes magnificent interiors, and a pool with spectacular view. Hearst Castle now is a California State Park and open to public. Head back to San Francisco.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:NoneHotel: Courtyard / Best Western or similar hotels
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Day 11:San Francisco City Tour -
Summary of the Day:
San Francisco is known as the Capital of Romance and Cultures. Sightsee the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf, St. Mary Cathedral, Twin Peaks, Civic Center. For first timers, the San Francisco Bay Cruise is a must-do! Finish this pleasant one day tour in the afternoon.
Please schedule your departure flight from San Francisco international airport(SFO) after 10:30pm.
Meals Included: Breakfast:None / Lunch:None / Dinner:None
Pricing
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Holiday Price/Person By Occupancy :
1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.
2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;
3. Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted", which means three or four persons share one room can get discount;
4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incur penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.
5.We offer a "buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted” . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus.
6.There are adjustments in the itinerary. If you are staying at the Las Vegas hotel on the following holiday/show date, you need to pay an additional upgrade price :2018:Oct 21th&31th-$60/room per night, Nov 1st-$60/room per night, Dec 30th-$60/room per night, Dec 31th-$120/room per night. 2019:Jan 7th-11th-$120/room per night;Oct 21st,31st,Nov 1st,Dec 30th-$60/room per night. These prices are the upgrade fees for the night of each room. Total upgrade prices needs to be multiplied by the number of days.
7.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.
What's Included:
10-night hotel accommodations;
English speaking tour guide;
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned coach;
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off;Taxes.
What's Excluded:
Gratuities: Suggested $12 per person per day for tour guide and driver; $12 per person one way for airport transfer;
All Personal Expenses (Meals, Laundry, Phone & Travel Insurance, etc.);
All listing mandatory admission, please pay when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;
All listing optional fee: Prices are reference only and subject to chage without notice in advance;
All other fees not show in "What's Included"
| Subject Of Entry | Adult/per. | Child/per. | Elder/per. | Remark |
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| San Francisco | ||||
| San Francisco Bay Cruise(90 mins.) | $47.00 | $34.00 | $47.00 | |
| San Francisco Advanced City Tour | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | |
Reviews
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How to book
How to book:
Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking process:
| 1. Place Order: | Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order. |
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| 2. Complete Payment: | You can pay with Discover, Master and Visa card, or with PayPal. Once you have completed the payment, you will receive a Reservation Form. The Reservation Form is not your voucher. |
| 3. Confirm Order: | Confirmation of your order will take up to 2 business days, depending on availability. If the tour you have chosen is unavailable or cancelled, we will offer you a full refund. |
| 4. Get E-Voucher: | Once your order has been confirmed, we will immediately send an E-Voucher to your email. Please read it carefully and keep it with you while traveling. |
After You Book:
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
Amendment/Cancellation/Refund policy
Once you receive your electronic travel voucher, your order has been confirmed. For any reason that you cannot attend the tour or desert the groupearly, there will be no refund for unused tours. All flights and hotel cannot be changed or canceled once confirm.
- 1U.S. & Mexico travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded (Mexico is 60%) |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 2Alaska travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 10 Days Prior to Departure Date(including 10 days) | Non-refundable |
| 11-21 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 22-30 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 3Hawaii travel packages (exclude Hawaii inter-island air ticket)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 15% of payment is refunded |
| 15 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
- 4Canada travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 17 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 18-24 Days Prior to Departure Date | 45% of payment is refunded |
| 25-36 Days Prior to Departure Date | 65% of payment is refunded |
| 36 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 85% of payment is refunded |
Surcharge for hotel upgrading is non-refundable
- 4Yellowstone National Park travel packages
Please refer to "Cancellation and Refund Info" for individual tours.
- 6European travel packages
Once the Europe Tour package orders and sends a "Tour Confirmation Form" or "E-voucher", no fees will be refunded. Cancellation of special circumstances will be carried out in accordance with the specific provisions of the "Precautions" in each route.
- 7Australia travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Air ticket included in the product | Non-refundable |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 75% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 8New Zealand travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 9Africa travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 21 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 22-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | 90% of payment is refunded |
- 10South America travel packages
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 1-day tour | Non-refundable |
| Tour package with "Once confirmed, no refund" notice | Non-refundable |
| 7 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 8-14 Days Prior to Departure Date | 70% of payment is refunded |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 50% of payment is refunded |
| 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $200 penalty, the rest will be refund |
- 11Attraction tickets/ Show tickets/ Bus tickets
- 12Cruise itinerary (any changes is deemed to be cancelled)
| Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
| 14 Days Prior to Departure Date | Non-refundable |
| 15-29 Days Prior to Departure Date | 20% of payment is refunded |
| 30-55 Days Prior to Departure Date | 40% of payment is refunded |
| 56-90 Days Prior to Departure Date | charge $330 penalty per person, the rest will be refund |
The Miami Cruise Line cancellation is subject to the cruise company rules
- 13Reservation made 7 Days Prior to Departure Date
Reservations made 7 days prior to departure date are non-refundable if cancel due to personal reason, regardless of whether you have received the Confirmation Form or E-voucher.
- 14Confirmed order
The following terms apply to the refund policy when canceling or changing a confirmed order
(a) Reducing the number of travelers
(b) Rescheduling tour departure date
- 15Cancel amended order
If cancel the order that has been rescheduled tour departure date, refund policy will be applied to the original tour departure date.
- 16Cancellation of free-fare passenger of "buy 2, Get 1 or 2 Free" offers (exclude Yellowstone National Park tours)
If cancellation of free-fare passenger(s) is made at least 10 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee. No-show or cancellation within 10 days will be assessed a penalty fee as amount of child price.
- 17The specific amendment/refund criteria after receive Confirmation Form and E-voucher:
(a)If amendment is made at least 7 days before tour departure date, the reservation will be subject to a $50.00 Amendment Fee and any other surcharge.
(b) You can fill the flight information one-time for free after receive Confirmation Form, and will be charge $50 Amendment Fee after.
(c)If a tour is scheduled to depart within the next 7 days, we will not change a traveler's departure date and will not offer a refund.
- 18How to Change/ Cancel a Reservation
Amendment or Cancellation must be made by filling out and signing the Usitour Amendment Request Form and Cancellation Request Form. Please email, fax or mail to us, and confirm of receiving by calling us. We will process your request within 7 to 15 business days.
Email: service@usitour.com
Fax: 626-768-3706
Special Notes
1. Usitour cooperates with top local tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers.
2. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, holidays, construction, etc.
3. Please ensure safety of your luggage always, especially in public areas. The tour operator or the tour guide cannot be held responsible for any loss of personal belongings.
4. Please bring valid documentation on travel date (passport, driving license, visa, etc).
5. No-show of third and fourth discounted passengers incurs a penalty fee, and the first and the second passengers should pay the fee to the guide.
6. National Park Pass / City Pass / Entry Tickets / Annual or Season Passes / Senior Pass (or) any admission tickets to attractions purchased on your own are not allowed on this tour. All mandatory / optional tour services, have to be purchased as instructed in the exclusions section.
7. Two full-sized beds per room. No additional bed for children, 3rd or 4th travelers.
8. Tour is not wheel chair accessible.
9 Children at 18 or under 18 years old must be accompanied by a partner at 19 or 19+ years old.
10. We recommend that you book your flight ticket after receiving the confirmation e-tour ticket. After ordering the ticket, please return to our website tours.usitour.com “My Account” to fill in the ticket information for the guide to pick up the plane.
11. If the flight is late or delayed, please inform the pick-up personnel in time. We are not responsible for this issue affected due to your pick-up arrangement.
12. For the principle of fairness, the bus seats are rotated daily during the trip. Please cooperate with the tour guide to avoid unnecessary disputes.
13. For New Year's Day, National Day, Labor Day or other long weekend holidays, the group fee will be adjusted appropriately. Please confirm the price before booking.
14. In order to ensure that all guests can start the tour on time, please arrive at the pick-up location 10 minutes in advance, and we are not responsible for your expiration.
Special Note about Yellowstone National Park
1. The Yellowstone N.P. Tour is one of the most popular itineraries during summer, usually sold out 45-60 days in advance. If you need to make sure staying in the Yellowstone cabin, please make a reservation in advance. Please consult our customer service to confirm the location of the cabin.
2. Please check with your customer service staff to verify your order before ordering.
3. Please do not book flight tickets before receiving the electronic confirmation ticket issued by our customer service to avoid unnecessary losses;
4. If you have booked an airline ticket, hotel, etc. in advance without our electronic confirmation ticket, then Usitour company will not be responsible for your personal actions, please understand.
5. Cancellation clause:
Yellowstone N.P. Group Cancellation regulations are subject to this clause.
1).Cancellation or modification of more than 30 days before departure, 10% of the total group fee (minimum fine of $200 per guest, and $300 per guest);
2).Cancellation or modification 15-30 days before departure, a fine of 40% of the total group fee;
3).Cancellation or modification 8-14 days prior to departure, a fine of 60% of the total group fee will be charged;
4).No changes shall be made within 7 days and less before departure.
5).Reducing the number of participants is considered as a cancellation of the itinerary and is subject to the cancellation clause above.
6).According to the itinerary, the tour is ordered within 7 days of the departure date. If you cancel the electronic travel confirmation ticket, you will not be refunded.
7).We reserve a place for the people who enjoy the discount. If the guest of the three-person or four-person room does not appear on the same day, the tour guide will charge the guest to the same room for $200 (Ordinary Yellowstone Group) or $300 (reserving the Yellowstone cabin) The penalty of the group.
Special tips:
The change of the departure date, number of people and name (including the name of any guest in the same room) after the itinerary is confirmed by reference to the cancellation clause above.
The US West Group's cancellation regulations are subject to this clause
1.Cancellation or modification of 30 days (including 30 days) or more before departure, 10% of the total group fee (minimum fine of $150 per people);
2.Cancellation or modification 15-29 days before departure, a fine of 25% of the total group fee;
3.Cancellation or modification 8-14 days prior to departure, a fine of 50% of the total group fee will be charged;
4.No changes shall be made within 7 days and less before departure.
5.Reducing the number of participants is considered as a cancellation of the itinerary and is subject to the cancellation clause above.
6.According to the itinerary, the tour is ordered within 7 days of the departure date. If you cancel the electronic travel confirmation ticket, you will not be refunded.
7.We reserve a place for the concessionaire. If the guest who enjoys the discount for the three-person or four-person room does not appear on the day, the tour guide will charge a penalty of $150 to the same room.