9-Day West Coast: Los Angeles, San Francisco,Las Vegas Free Day,Yosemite, Solvang & Grand Canyon/Antelope Canyon Optional Tour

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Complimentary airport pickup time range is between 8:30am to 10:30pm(U.S flights), 8:30am to 9:30pm(International flights).
LAX pick up tour guide phone number: 626-826-3886

For arrivals not in the standard pickup time range, please take the hotel courtesy shuttle to airport hotel directly.
LAX airport Hotel Info:
Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel（Tel: 310-973-0998)
Ramada Plaza LAX （Tel：310-536-9800)

Meet our tour guides at baggage claim area for US/CANADA domestic flights.
Meet our tour guides in front of currency exchange at Terminal B for International flights.

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In the morning we will travel along Interstate 15 freeway, passing through the largest desert in North America: Mojave Desert. We will arrive at State Line “Fashion Outlets” to have lunch and quick shopping. In the afternoon we will check in at Stratosphere Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. At night you may join our exciting Las Vegas “night tour” and/or try the world famous highroller at your own cost.

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.

Las Vegas Night Tour: Entire trip will be lead by our tour guide. You will visit Venetian Hotel & Casino’s indoor “sky dome”, San Marcos Square, and man-made water canals. Next you will view the “volcano eruption” show in front of Mirage Hotel & Casino. Next you will go to Luxor Hotel & Casino and take the “tram” to the Excalibur Hotel & Casino. There we will stop to take pictures of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, and “Statue of Liberty” at New York, New York Hotel & Casino. At last we will arrive at “Old Town” Las Vegas where everything first originated. Here you will enjoy the sights and sounds of live street band, immersing in party atmosphere, and view the world’s largest “electric sky dome show”. Finally we will go back to our hotel Stratosphere Hotel & Casino where you can go up to the 108th floor roof top for a breath-taking, panoramic, night view of this “sin city.”Entire night tour lasts four hours.

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1st Choice: West Rim of Grand Canyon ($90 including lunch bag and admission etc.) - It is located in the Indian Reservation area. For centuries, the Hualapai Indians have guarded this mystical land. Grand Canyon is 6,000 feet deep, with the Colorado River quietly flowing through at the bottom, giving it life. At west rim, there you will visit the famous “Eagle Point” landmark and pay a fee to go on the amazing, man-made “Sky Walk” if you choose to. Then we travel to “Guano Point” landmark for an incredible view of the Grand Canyon. If you want the best view, you can pay a fee and take the popular “helicopter tour” flying over the entire, majestic canyon.

2nd Choice: South Rim o Grand Canyon ($50 including admission, ground transportation etc.) - It is one of 7 natural wonders in the world. If you choose to go to South Rim, you will see the grand view of Grand Canyon at Mather View Point. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most visited location at Grand Canyon National Park. The Scenic views and vista's are what you are expecting and have been waiting a lifetime to see.

Hoover Dam: Situated at the border of Nevada and Arizona, Hoover Dam crosses the Colorado River. It is the largest dam in the United States, known as “the diamond in the desert”. Hoover Dam was built during the “great economic depression”, but created more than 5,000 jobs at the time. It was a milestone achievement for US Water Works history and opened the gate for American Western frontier exploration. Please note that only those who choose to visit west rim or south rim of Grand Canyon will stop by The Hoover Dam before heading back to Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Shows: These shows are the best in the world. When you come to Vegas, you must see for yourself why they have established Las Vegas as the “entertainment capital” of the world. Many stars perform “live”, making it a unique experience to be in the audience, to be part of the show. Some famous shows include: Le Reve, David Copperfield’s Magic Show, The Vegas Show, etc. No matter which show you pay to see, you will remember it for a life time.

If you do not pay mandatory fee for Grand Canyon and decide to arrange your free day in Las Vegas by yourself, you are responsible to submit $30/person tour fare variance to your tour guide. Additionally, we do not provide any ground transportation and tour guide service to you in Las Vegas today.

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1st Choice: Antelope Canyon - Early in the morning, we drive through America's famous Glen Canyon Dam to see its grand dam project and power plants. After a short break, we will go to the world famous slot canyon, also the world’s photographer’s ultimate destination - Antelope Canyon. Experienced guides will choose the best time lead visitors entering the canyon, allowing immersive visitors to this magical light.. Later the tour goes to Horseshoe Bend. When the tourists overlooking the 270-degree angle of curved bay clear water from 300 meters high, each of them will be shocked. Later in the afternoon, return to Las Vegas.

2nd Choice: Free Day in Las Vegas - You may arrange your free day in Las Vegas by youself. We do not provide any ground transportation and tour guide service.

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Early morning we will head toward the M&M Chocolate factory and the Cactus Garden. At the chocolate factory you can taste some of the famous specialty chocolates. Take the included onsite tour and you can see the process of making chocolates. At the Cactus Garden you can take pictures of hundreds of cactus plants from all four US deserts. After lunch, we will go to Barstow Outlet for brand name shopping. In the early evening we will return to Los Angeles.

Chocolate Factory: Established to commemorate the mother of M&M Brand founder. Take a free tour and you can actually see how chocolates are made. You can also sample and purchase M&M specialty chocolates. The Cactus Garden next door displays a collection of more than 200 species of desert plants and over 40 varieties of unique cactus: including the rare Saguaro Cactus where every 75 years it grows one arm.

Barstow Outlets: This outlet shopping center offers famous name brands at factory direct discount prices. Some famous brands include: Coach, Nike, Ralph Lauren Polo, CK, MK, UGG,etc.

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In the morning, the tour group will head north towards Solvang along California golden Pacific coast. Upon arrival, you are able to have a drink of a gourmet European coffee and have a world-famous Danish cookie. After lunch, the group will keep going north along world famous California PCH #1 towards to the world famous "science and technology capital" - Silicon Valley, visited the famous apple company's spacecraft building, arrived in San Francisco at night and spent the night in San Francisco.

Solvang village is located in the territory of Santa Barbara County in central California, USA. It is a simple, pocket town with typical Nordic scenery. The town houses picturesque Danish buildings, Danish windmills, Danish food, wines and Danish handicrafts.
Apple Park is the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc., located at 1 Apple Park Way in Cupertino, California, United States. Its circular design and extreme scale have earned a media nickname of 'the spaceship’. Located on a suburban site totaling 175 acres, it houses more than 12,000 employees in one central four-storied circular building of approximately 2,800,000 square feet. Steve Jobs wanted the whole campus to look less like an office park and more like a nature refuge. Eighty percent of the site consists of green space planted with drought-resistant trees and plants indigenous to the Cupertino area, and the center courtyard of the main building features an artificial pond.
Apple Park Visitor Center is a two-story 20,135 sq. ft. structure with four main areas: an Apple Store featuring Apple-branded merchandise (T-shirts, hats, tote bags, post cards) not sold at regular Apple stores, a 2,386 sq. ft. café, an exhibition space which currently showcases a 3D model of Apple Park with augmented reality, and a roof terrace overlooking the campus. It opened to the public on Nov. 17, 2017.The estimated cost of the center is $80M.The property at 10600 N. Tantau is across the road from the campus proper and abuts a Santa Clara residential neighborhood.

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You can join our Extensive City Tour. This in-depth tour of the city will bring travelers to other famous sightseeing points in SF, such as: Cable Car, Lombard Street, City Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Chinatown in San Francisco. After city tour, SF self-dismiss travelers may leave the tour at Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39. We will stop by the famous Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39, you will have a chance to taste the local delicious seafood and take a boat ride (Optional) around the beautiful SF Bay area and enjoy the scenic views of the SF City Skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the special pier with hundreds of joyful sea lions.

The University of California, Berkeley is a public research university located in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1868, Berkeley is the flagship institution of the ten research universities affiliated with the University of California system and is ranked as one of the world's most prestigious universities and the top public university in the United States. For 2017-18, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranked Berkeley 5th in the world and 1st among public universities. Berkeley is also ranked 18th internationally among research universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 6th in the 2017 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. It is additionally ranked 4th internationally (1st among public universities) by U.S. News & World.
San Francisco: this California’s culture capital is located at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, therefore three sides surrounded by water. Furthermore, the peninsula was consisted of 43 hills, so the city’s streets and buildings are in concordance with those natural slopes. The most distinguished feature of San Francisco is its perfect weather, as well as its culture tolerance.

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In the morning, the group will tour the Yosemite national park which is famous for its colossal granite rocks, spectacular waterfalls, and glacier formed U-Shaped valley. You will have a chance to see the Yosemite waterfall, the El Capitan and Tunnel View Point. After the lunch, the group will drive through the richest California Central Valley before heading back to Los Angeles.

Yosemite waterfall: the second highest waterfall in North America, comprises three sections, all combined together with an amazing drop of 720 meters.
El Capitan: It is the largest integral granite rock in the world, and the ultimate challenge for those rock climbers.
Tunnel View Point: the best spot to appreciate the Glacier formed U-shaped Yosemite Valley. Standing at the rim, you are able to see the Half Dome, which is the icon of California and the well-known sporting goods brand name “North Face”, Bridal Veil Falls, three sentinel rocks and so on.

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Select 1 from 10 Events:
A:Los Angeles One Day City Tour
Los Angeles - The largest city California and the second largest metropolis in the U.S., LA is rich in culture from around the world and fill with entertainment. With it’s beautiful weather year round and endless coastline, Los Angeles is one of the most charming place in the west coast.
Grand Central Market -The Homer Laughlin Building, at 317 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles, is a landmark building best known for its ground floor tenant the Grand Central Market, the city's largest and oldest public market.
Angels Flight - a landmark 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has two funicular cars, Sinai and Olivet, running in opposite directions on a shared cable on the 298 feet (91 m) long inclined railway.
Los Angeles Skyspace - located in downtown Los Angeles, located more than 1,000 feet above the ground. The OUE Skyspace viewing platform is California's tallest open-air viewing platform. Visitors to the area will enjoy the unparalleled perspective of the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, as well as many iconic attractions including the Dodger Stadium and Catalina Island.
California Science Center - See the home of the world renown Endeavor Space Shuttle. Stand right underneath this marvel of modern engineering which had fought over 26 flights to space, including the maintenance mission for the Hubble Space Telescope.
Staple Center- A world class center for sport and entertainment, the Staple Center is home to many different sports teams such as Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings. With a maximum capacity of over twenty thousand, it is the also the only stadium that’s share by 2 teams in the NBA.
Walt Disney Concert Hall- Home to the famous LA Philharmonic, the Disney Concert Hall dazzles passerby with its modern and striking outline. A true landmark of the Los Angeles City.

B:Desert Hills Premium Outlets
Desert Hills Premium Outlets (6 hours in the outlet)
Largest outlet in the Southwest region of U.S. and fill with discount stores from different brands. You will be able to enjoy the western desert scenery on the 2 hour drive to this Palm Spring destination.
Brand names from around the world - From Burberry, Gucci and Giorgio Armani, to Prada, Dior and Dolce, you’ll find all kinds of different top of the world brand name stores here. Of course there will also be popular brands such as Gap, Levis, Polo, CK and Timberland. Shop ‘til you drop!
VIP Discount - All guests who join this shopping tour will also receive VIP discount for their visit.

C：Hollywood Universal Studio One Day Tour
Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame (20 Minutes)- Over 2300 stars decorated the street here, each represents a celebrity who had made great contribution towards the entertainment industry. See the home of the annual Oscar Academy Awards, Dolby Theatre; and also the world famous Chinese Theatres where you can find the hand and foot prints of lots of big name movie stars.
Universal Studio tour (7 Hours inside the Park)- Founded back in 1915, Universal Studio is one of the largest movie production company in the world. When you tour through their renown studio, you’ll be walking through movie history and experience in person settings from some of the most famous movies.
We will take you to the shooting sites for classic movies like Jaws, War of the Worlds and Psycho; feel the tension and excitement raising as you get on the King Kong 3D and Transformer 3D experiences and see these impossible creatures come directly at you. The latest Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and the Fast & Furious Super Charged experience will also leave you breathless for totally different reasons. See the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park, Shrek, and Mummies come to life right in front of you as you spend a spectacular day at the park.
Mandatory Fee: Universal Studios $80 per person.

D:Disneyland Theme Park One Day Tour
Disneyland Theme Park(7 hours in park)
The very first theme park in the whole world is also the happiest place on earth, with 8 theme zones inside. Steam trains and traditional stores along the Main Street, U.S.A. take you back to a simpler time, while the spaceships in Tomorrow land brings you on a trip to outer space. Enjoy some Cajun hospitality at the New Orleans Square or venture into Adventure land to explore primal jungles and swamps. Chat with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Mickey’s House, then take a ride on the Mark Twain Riverboat and get a taste of the wild west in Frontier land. See famous Disney characters like Snow White, Donald Duck and Pinocchio and take a picture right next to them. Visit Cinderella in her castle or go for a journey across the sky with Peter Pan. This is a truly magical kingdom where your only regret will be how fast time flies.
Mandatory Fee: Disneyland One Day Pass $85 per person.

E：Disney Adventure Park One Day Tour
California Adventure Park(7 hours in park)
With the theme of California and Adventure in mind, the park distills all the best elements of the state into one place. See the famous California sites such as Parades Pier and scream with excitement as you get on all the fun roller coasters and thrill rides.
Hollywood Pictures Backlot: The place where dreams came from, the back lot let you experience firsthand what it feels like to shoot a movie or TV show and get an close encounter with your favor Disney characters.
Golden State: Learn about the rich California history from its
colonial days to the modern tech center here in the Golden State.
With a name like Adventure Park, you can be sure to find all kinds of thrill and excitement here. Over 23 different rides and experiences, the park provides you with a great alternative to the Disneyland next door. There’s even the new Little Mermaid Undersea Adventure for those who prefer a slower pace exploration.
Mandatory Fee: California Adventure Park $85 per person.

F：San Diego City one day Tour
San Diego Harbor Cruise Boat Tour (90 minutes)- See the beautiful San Diego Harbor and all the naval vessels that call it home, ranging from aircraft carriers, corvettes to medical vessels. There is also the Unconditional Surrender Statue that brings the most famous kiss of WWII back to life.
USS Midway (1 hour 45 minutes)- The once largest aircraft carrier in the world is now a museum that opens to the public. Board the longest serving naval vessel in the U.S., which had seen action from Vietnam War to Operation Desert Storm. You will be able to take an in depth look of the hanger and the flight deck, along with all the different military planes that park on it.
Balboa Park (45 minutes)- With its many beautiful museums and park space, Balboa Park is the oldest public recreational space in the U.S. Dated as early as 1835, Spanish style buildings populate the area and provide you a romantic setting for some great photos. It is also one of the many historical landmark in San Diego.
Old Town San Diego (1 hour)- This State Historic Park pays tribute to the cultural influences that make California so special. From the Spanish, Native Americans and Mexicans, Old Town Sand Diego peresents the history and the life style of the different race and class that founded San Diego and provides you a glimpse into the past. Take in the view of the old mission and restaurants as you walk by all the stores that is still being maintain as they were all those years ago.
Mandatory Fee: $50 per prson,including tickets for USS Midway and San Diego Harbor Cruise Boat Tour.

G:San Diego Sea World one Day Tour
San Diego (90 minutes)- The most beautiful harbor city in the state of California, San Diego is also one of the best natural sea port in the west coast. Arrive at the side of the harbor after a brief city tour, you’ll be able to join on the Harbor Cruise Boat Tour for $25 at your own cost, and see the famous USS Midway Carrier as you enjoy the harbor scenery.
Sea World (5 hours in park)- The world famous Sea World theme park had taken in more than 130 million visitors since it’s opening in 1964. Located inside the scenic Mission Bay, you’ll be able to explore all the secret of the deep sea and enjoy performance from animal above and below the ocean. Bringing a rain poncho is always a good idea, especially when you want to seat at the front rolls of the performance. Many other attractions such as roller coasters and the rotating observation tower all add to an exciting and fun fill time for your visit to the Sea World.
Dolphins, Penguins and Sea Lions - Renowned for its live performance, the shows in Sea World feature all sorts of trained animals. From dolphins, polar bears to brilliantly colored parrots, shows like Blue Horizon will create some unforgettable memories for you and your family.
Mandatory Fee: San Diego Sea World $65 per prson.

H:San Diego Ocean View Train Ride one Day Tour
San Diego — It is a major city in California, United States. It is in San Diego County, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, approximately 120 miles (190 km) south of Los Angeles and immediately adjacent to the border with Mexico. The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.
Pacific Coast Highway 1 (passing)- The most famous highway in California.Take the train back in the afternoon to take in the magnificent ocean view of the Pacific coastline.
Ocean view Train Ride Take a seat on the double decker Coast Starlight train line and enjoy the comfortable ride while drinking in the gorgeous view of the Pacific coastline as you travel back to Los Angeles.
San Diego Harbor Cruise Boat Tour（optional）- See the beautiful San Diego Harbor and all the naval vessels that call it home, ranging from aircraft carriers, corvettes to medical vessels. There is also the Unconditional Surrender Statue that brings the most famous kiss of WWII back to life.
USS Midway（optional） - The once largest aircraft carrier in the world is now a museum that opens to the public. Board the longest serving naval vessel in the U.S., which had seen action from Vietnam War to Operation Desert Storm. You will be able to take an in depth look of the hanger and the flight deck, along with all the different military planes that park on it.
Mandatory Fee: $60 per person, Including Ocean View Train Ticket.

I:Joshua Tree National Park & Sunnylands one Day Tour
Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California. Declared a US National Park in 1994 when the US Congress passed the California Desert Protection Act , it had been a US National Monument since 1936. It is named for the Joshua trees native to the park. It covers a land area of 790,636 acres—an area slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island. A large part of the park, some 429,690 acres , is a designated wilderness area. Straddling the border between San Bernardino County and Riverside County, the park includes parts of two deserts, each an ecosystem whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation: the higher Mojave Desert and lower Colorado Desert. The Little San Bernardino Mountains run through the southwest edge of the park.Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California. Declared a U.S. National Park in 1994 when the U.S. Congress passed the California Desert Protection Act , it had been a U.S. National Monument since 1936. It is named for the Joshua trees native to the park. It covers a land area of 790,636 acres—an area slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island. A large part of the park, some 429,690 acres , is a designated wilderness area. Straddling the border between San Bernardino County and Riverside County, the park includes parts of two deserts, each an ecosystem whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation: the higher Mojave Desert and lower Colorado Desert. The Little San Bernardino Mountains run through the southwest edge of the park.
Sunnylands: also known as Annenberg Estate, is the most famous international conference center in the United States, more known as the "West Camp" in the United States. Sunnylands has received many important figures, including seven US presidents, Queen of England and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The manor consists of main building, guest area, 3 guest houses, a private 9-hole golf course and 11 artificial lakes. The main building has an art exhibition organized by the Ann Arbor family, including 50 works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Andrew Wise and Monet.
Mandatory Fee: Joshua Tree NP $30 per person.

J:Newport Beach-Crystal Cathedral-South Coast Plaza one Day Tour
Newport Beach is a seaside city in Orange County, California, United States. Newport Beach is also home to Newport Harbor.
South Coast Plaza is a shopping mall in Costa Mesa, California. The largest mall on the West Coast of the United States, its sales of over $1.5 billion annually are the highest in the United States. Its 250 retailers represent the highest concentration of design fashion retail in the U.S, with the second highest sales-volume in California at $800 per square foot —second only to Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose-Santa Clara, at $809 per square foot . The national average is $411 per square foot. The mall is anchored by three Macy's stores, Sears, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
The Crystal Cathedral is a church building of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, in the United States. The reflective glass building, designed by postmodern American architect Philip Johnson, seats 2,736 people. The church was "touted as the largest glass building in the world when it was completed in 1981".The building has one of the largest musical instruments in the world, the Hazel Wright Memorial organ.
 

1.On the last day of the trip, please arrange your flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after 8:30p.m for U.S and Canada flights or after 9:30 pm for International flights.
2.Due to different departure dates, there will be adjustments to the order of itinerary. The final itinerary order is based on the tour confirmation from our company.
3.We will charge you "No Show" penalty if you book 3 persons sharing one room for this tour (i.e., Buy 2 Get 1 Free) and the 3rd person(i.e., free person) does not join the tour.