10 Days San Francisco – Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Disneyland (or San Diego)

Description

Notes:
Tour Fare Includes:
* National Parks admissions
* Hotels
Tour Fare Excludes:
* Meal
* Optional tours
Optional Tours:
* Las Vegas night tour – Adult $35, Child (2-12) $25
* Grand Canyon [South Rim] – Mandatory fees $50 per person (Not include lunch. English and Chinese speaking tour )
* I-Max at Grand Canyon South – $13 per person
* Grand Canyon [West Rim] – Mandatory Admission $90 per person with one lunch
* Grand Canyon West Rim Skywalk – $25 per person
* Grand Canyon West Rim airplane ride – $139 per person
Disneyland – 3/1 – 3/20 Adult $96, Child (3-9) $90 After 3/21

Peak Season Type A: Adult (Age 10+) $119 Child (Age 3-9) $113 3/21 to 3/31, 4/1 to 4/10, 5/27 to 5/30, 7/1 to 7/4, 7/8 to 7/10, 7/15 to 7/17, 7/22 to 7/24, 7/29 to 7/31, 8/5 to 8/7, 9/2 to 9/5, 11/18 to 11/27, 12/2 to 12/4, 12/9 to 12/11, 12/16 to 12/31

Regular ticket Type B: Adult (Age 10+) $105 Child (Age 3-9 ) $99 4/15 to 4/17, 4/22 to 4/24, 4/29 to 4/30, 5/1, 5/6 to 5/8, 5/13 to 5/15, 5/20 to 5/26, 5/31, 6/1 to 6/30, 7/5 to 7/7, 7/11 to 7/14, 7/18 to 7/21, 7/25 to 7/28, 8/1 to 8/4, 8/8 to 8/21, 8/26 to 8/28, 9/9 to 9/11, 9/16 to 9/18, 9/23 to 9/25, 9/30, 10/1 to 10/2, 10/7 to 10/9, 10/14 to 10/16, 10/21 to 10/23, 10/28 to 10/30, 11/4 to 11/6, 11/11 to 11/13, 11/28 to 11/30, 12/1, 12/5 to 12/8, 12/12 to 12/15

Value ticket Type C: Adult (Age 10+) $95 Child (Age 3-9 ) $89 4/11 to 4/14, 4/18 to 4/21, 4/25 to 4/28, 5/2 to 5/5, 5/9 to 5/12, 5/16 to 5/19, 8/22 to 8/25, 8/29 to 8/31, 9/1, 9/6 to 9/8, 9/12 to 9/15, 9/19 to 9/22, 9/26 to 9/29, 10/3 to 10/6, 10/10 to 10/13, 10/17 to 10/20, 10/24 to 10/27, 10/31, 11/1 to 11/3, 11/7 to 11/10, 11/14 to 11/17
* Universal Studios price for 2016:
For Basic ticket Adult $90(age 10+), CHD$84(age 3-9) :
9/12-9/16,9/19-9/23,9/26-9/30,10/3-10/7,10/11-10/14,10/17-10/21,10/24-10/28,10/31-11/4,11/7-/11/10,11/14-11/17

For Value ticket Adult $95(age 10+), CHD$89(age 3-9):
4/1-4/6,4/11-4/15,4/18-4/22,4/25-4/29,5/2-5/6,5/9-5/13,5/16-5/20,5/23-5/26,8/22-8/26,8/29-9/1,9/6-9/11,9/17-9/18, 9/24-9/25,10/1-10/2,10/8-10/10,10/15-10/16,10/22-10/23,10/29-10/30,11/5-11/6,11/11-11/13,11/18,11/21-11/23,11/28-12/1,12/5-12/8,12/12-12/15
For Regular ticket Adult $100(age 10+), CHD$94(age 3-9):
5/27,5/31-6/2,8/16-8/19,11/19-11/20,11/24,11/27,12/2-12/4,12/9-12/11
For Peak ticket:Adult $105(age 10+), CHD$99(age 3-9) :
3/25-3/31,4/7-4/10,4/16-4/17,4/23-4/24,4/30-5/1,5/7-5/8,5/14-5/15,5/21-5/22,5/28-5/30,6/3-8/15,8/20-8/21,8/27-8/28,9/2-9/5,11/25-11/26,12/16-12/31
* San Diego city tour – Adult $68, Child (2-12) $58
Remarks:
* Hotel rooms are typically designed and equipped for two travelers. They usually feature a queen- or king-sized bed or two double beds, which are meant to provide adequate comfort for two travelers.
* 3rd person, 4th person or child must share with the 1st & 2nd travelers in the same room (2 double beds). Extra beds, extra items and services (such as extra toiletries and towels) will not be provided.
* Hotels limit occupancy based on local or state fire codes, no more than 4 people to occupy a hotel room, regardless of the ages of the occupants.
* Child fare: for children 2 years of age and above, occupying the same room with 2 adults.
* Children under 2 years old will be charged $25 per day for mandatory General Liability Insurance. It is also to guarantee a seat for the child. If the parents prefer to hold the child, it is considered as forfeiting the seat, but the $25 Per day General Liability Insurance will still be charged.

Cancellations and Policies, please refer to: Terms of Service
Itinerary:
Day 1:Bay Area – Elko
Visit the California State Capital – Sacramento. Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express and first continental railroad. In the afternoon head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada – nicknamed the Silver State. Overnight stay in Elko.
Hotel: Saturdays stay at Red Lion Elko; Wednesdays stay at High Desert Inn; or similar

Day 2:Elko – Salt Lake City – West Yellowstone
In the morning head for Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah and the Mormon capital of the world. On the way, you will be in awe by the vastness of the salt flats and enchanted by the beauty of the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere. In the afternoon travel along the Wasatch Mountains and pass through land of scorched rocks. These lava fields of barren expanse have been underlain by rhyolite and overlain by basalt over thousands of years. Then visit Idaho Falls on the Snake River, which has one of the largest water hydro projects in Idaho. Taking a stroll by the river and you will be overwhelmed by the sound and force of the rushing, cascading water. Overnight in West Yellowstone.
Hotel: Yellowstone Country Inn; Dude & Roundup; Travelers Lodge; or similar

Day 3:Yellowstone National Park – Grand Teton – Jackson – Pocatello
Visit Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the world. Highlights include: Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Fountain Paint Pot Geyser Basin, Midway Geyser Basin, and the most famous one of all, the “Old Faithful”. There are various wildlife that calls the park its home, such as the bison, moose, and the grizzly bear. Continue on to Grand Teton National Park, the tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet and twelve of the peaks in Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. Then tour the town of Jackson, beautiful arches made of elk antlers decorate the central plaza in this town with plenty of shops and restaurants around the area. Overnight stay in Pocatello.
Hotel: Red Lion Hotel or similar

Day 4:Pocatello – Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon National Park
Arrive in Utah’s state capital – Salt Lake City. Visit the famous Temple Square and learn about the Mormon settlement in depth. Later in the Afternoon, head to Bryce Canyon National Park. The limited archeological findings indicate that this area was used primarily for hunting with most habitation in the river valleys below. Over time, erosion has carved colorful limestone into thousands of spires, fins, arches and mazes. The formations collectively called “hoodoos,” and are arranged and tinted with various colors.
Hotel: Bryce View Lodge; Days Inn Bryce; or similar

Day 5:Zion National Park – Las Vegas
Visit Zion National Park. The name Zion is a Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge. Experience the dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. Overnight stay in Las Vegas. Accommodations will be at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, named for the mythical sword of King Arthur. Immerse yourself in the castle themed resort right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. Choose from one of the many eateries on the property, including the Roundtable Buffet, or head down the Strip and stop by one of the other world famous hotels.
Hotel: Luxor Hotel and Casino or similar

Day 6:Optional: Las Vegas – Hoover Dam – Grand Canyon (South Rim or West Rim Skywalk) – Las Vegas
South Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon offers one of the most spectacular examples of erosion not found anywhere in the world. Canyon National Park is a designated World Heritage Site and is unmatched in the incomparable vistas that it offers to visitors on the rim. Today, take an excursion to this incomparable National Park. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.
OR
Grand Canyon West Rim “The Skywalk”
Your journey begins from stopping by the Magnificent Hoover Dam and then on to the Majestic Hualapai Indian Reservation where is located at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. You can walk along the rim of this great wonder of nature – unblemished by modern civilization. You may walk on the Skywalk (Optional tour). David Jin, the man who conceived and funded Skywalk makes this U-shaped platform, which extends 70ft over the edge and about 4,000 feet over the canyon floor. You may also elect to take a airplane ride flight into the Grand Canyon & cruise along the Colorado River aboard a pontoon boat (Optional tour).
Hotel: Luxor Hotel and Casino or similar

Day 7:Las Vegas – Los Angeles
Depart Las Vegas in the morning as we will drive back to Los Angeles.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Select La Mirada or Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel or similar

Day 8:You may choose to go to [Disneyland] or to [San Diego city tour] today
Disneyland
From the mind of Walt Disney, enjoy a full day in Disneyland- a theme park suitable for all ages.
OR
San Diego City Tour
In the morning, drive along the deep blue Pacific Ocean from the hotel to the second largest city in California, San Diego. This Southern Californian city is known for its U.S. Pacific Fleet naval base; containing a huge number & variety of warships that are anchored in the bay. We will cross the port from downtown by way of the San Diego Bay Bridge onto the beautiful & tranquil Coronado Island. From the center of the island you have expansive views overlooking downtown San Diego, giving you a spectacular overview of the city’s architecture. Heading back to downtown, you will pass the Hotel del Coronado. This world-famous luxury hotel was built in the Wooden Victorian style in the 1800s, and has since become a National Landmark. Many world leaders and celebrities have been frequent visitors. After lunch the tour will visit the Navy Memorial Park where you can take pictures of the aircraft carriers. If you want to board one, a ticket must be purchased at the passenger’s own expense. After, visit Balboa Park and enjoy the luscious botanical gardens and Spanish Baroque architecture lining the long promenades. Finally we will reach the birthplace of California – Old Town, where you will feel as if you stepped back in time as you walk among the classic Mexican Pueblos and shops offering many Latin American souvenirs and handicrafts.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Select La Mirada or Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel or similar

Day 9:Universal Studios
Experience movie magic at its best. The studio theme park has attractions including Shrek and Jurassic Park, with various shows and performances throughout the day. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films in the studio tour.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Select La Mirada or Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel or similar

Day 10:LA – Pyramid Lake — The Outlets at Tejon Ranch – SF
Upon departing Los Angeles, the first destination is the Pyramid Lake (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). Experience the most important commodity in California; the abundant amount of water, cruising boats, and the mirror like reflection, will give you a refreshing view on the importance of water to the survival of life. Visit the museum to see records of the four great ancient floods and modern conservation of the lake. Then stop by the Outlets at Tejon Ranch to satisfy all your brand name shopping needs. Arrive in the Bay Area in the afternoon.
Note: If you choose to get on bus from Sacramento, we will not drop off at Sacramento when return, please choose another location from our list.

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