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Day 1
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Los Angeles - Phoenix / Scottsdale (371 m/593 km)
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Board your motorcoach in Los Angeles, settle back and enjoy the
scenery while traveling through the Mojave Desert across the majestic
Colorado River into Arizona. Discover the unique charm of our desert
oasis, Phoenix/Scottsdale, a blend of southwestern architecture and
magnificent saguaro cactus. This is your introduction to the American
West!Hotel: Clarion, Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ† |
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Day 2
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Phoenix / Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon (229 m / 366 km)
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| Morning departure through the garden desert of Arizona, visiting
Montezuma’s Castle, the ancient Indian cliff dwellings of the Sinaguas
tribe. The journey continues to the lovely city of Sedona and then
through Oak Creek Canyon. The area, known for its spectacular
landscapes, has been the setting of many movies. The day ends with a
visit of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the
world.
Hotel: Canyon Plaza Quality Inn, Grand Canyon NP Lodges or Holiday
Inn Express at Grand Canyon† |
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Day 3
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Grand Canyon - Monument Valley - Canyon lands - Moab (322 m / 515 km)
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| Morning departure along the south rim of the Grand Canyon into the
Painted Desert. Your trip continues on to spectacular Monument Valley,
home of the Navajo Indian, an enchanted land of buttes and spires. On
the way to Moab you will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of
another wonderful national park in southern Utah: Canyonlands. Its
rugged beauty is only a prelude to your next day’s journey.
Hotel: River Canyon Lodge or Super 8, Moab, UT† |
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Day 4
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Moab - Arches - Flaming Gorge - Rock Springs (290 m / 462 km)
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| Continue your tour with yet another magnificent national park: Arches,
a symphony of colors and shapes, created by the forces of nature. True
to its name, Flaming Gorge will enchant you with unforgettable sights.
You will reach Rock Springs in the afternoon.
Hotel: Days Inn or Quality, Rock Springs, WY† |
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Day 5
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Rock Springs - Grand Teton - Jackson Hole (239 m / 382 km)
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| Early morning departure for the visit of Grand Teton National Park,
with its jagged granite peaks reflecting into a myriad of alpine
lakes. Its lush forests are home to antelope, mule deer, chipmunks and
colorful blue jays. You continue to picturesque Jackson Hole, Wyoming,
the town that epitomizes the true Wild West.
Hotel: Days Inn or Quality Inn 49er, Jackson Hole, WY†
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Day 6
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Jackson Hole - Yellowstone (107 m / 172 km)
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| Enjoy a day of discovery in America’s first national park:
Yellowstone. The park has many special features such as Geysers, mud
volcanoes, bald eagles, and herds of bison roaming freely on the
prairies. You have a whole day to explore this natural wonder. With
some luck you might even catch a glimpse of a bear! Hotel: Days Inn,
Holiday Inn Express or Brandin'Iron Inn, Yellowstone† |
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Day 7
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Yellowstone - Salt Lake City (323 m / 517 km)
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| Travel south to Utah’s state Capital, Salt Lake City, host of the 2004
Winter Olympic Games. Visit Temple Square, the Mormon Tabernacle and
the State Capitol before your arrival at the hotel.
Hotel: Shilo Inn, Salt Lake City, UT† |
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Day 8
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Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon (284 m / 454 kms)
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| Depart Salt Lake City for Bryce Canyon. Spend some time enjoying the
unforgettable landscape: an intricate design of sandstone pinnacles
and grottos. This park has a stunning array of colors and shapes that
even the most talented artist would have difficulties capturing. Hotel:
Bryce View Lodge, Bryce† |
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Day 9
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Bryce - Zion - Las Vegas (238 m / 381 km)
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| Morning sightseeing of another impressive national park: Zion. The
park’s plateaus and stunning landscapes will leave you breathless. The
park is a popular attraction for rock climbers. Continue along the
Virgin River to the Mojave Desert and the state of Nevada. In the
afternoon, arrive in Las Vegas, the city of lights. Hotel:
Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV† |
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| Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. You have the choice to
visit some of the spectacular hotels, take one of the many optional
excursions offered, or simply relax by the pool. Las Vegas has
something for everyone and you have the whole day to explore this
world famous city. Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV† |
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Day 11
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Las Vegas - Yosemite area (477 m / 768 km)
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| Today you will journey via the Mojave Desert and through the
dusty, picturesque town of Bakersfield. A scenic ride follows through
the San Joaquin Valley’s traditional towns like Fresno, Merced and the
Yosemite gateway town of Mariposa before your arrival at Yosemite
National Park, the second National Park in the nation and the most
popular natural tourist destination in California. Hotel: Comfort
Inn Oakhurst, Miners Inn, Shilo Inn Oakhurst, Best Western Oakhurst or
Comfort Inn Mariposa† |
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| Enjoy the highlights of the park including Yosemite Valley and its
high cliffs and waterfalls; The park is also known for its wildlife:
mule deer, coyotes, chipmunks, blue jays and occasionally even bears.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Oakhurst, Miners Inn, Shilo Inn Oakhurst, Best
Western Oakhurst or Comfort Inn Mariposa† |
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Day 13
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Yosemite area/Mariposa - San Francisco (166 m / 268 km)
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| Leaving the Yosemite area you will travel through the foothills of
the Sierra Nevada mountains, California’s gold country, on the way to
“The City by the Bay”. Upon arrival, city sightseeing of one of the
most beautiful cities in America: Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate
Park and Fisherman’s Wharf with a view of infamous Alcatraz island
across the bay. Hotel: Holiday Inn Civic Center or Hotel Whitcomb,
San Francisco, CA† |
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| Day at leisure to enjoy San Francisco with its beautiful views,
famous cable cars, parks and museums. You have the possibility of an
optional tour to the quaint village of Sausalito in the morning.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Civic Center or Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco, CA†
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Day 15
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San Francisco - Monterey / Carmel - Santa Maria area(305 m / 490 km)
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| Leave San Francisco and travel to Monterey, California’s first
capital. After a stop in this beautiful seaside town, travel along
stunning 17-Mile Drive known for its exclusive golf courses, beautiful
views and distinctive fauna. After seeing the beauty of the 17-Mile
Drive, visit the quaint and charming village of Carmel. Continue
southward to the Santa Maria area. Hotel: Santa Maria Inn, Best
Western Royal Oak or Quality Inn Lompoc, CA† |
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Day 16
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Santa Maria area - Los Angeles (159 m / 255 km)
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En route to Los Angeles you will have a chance to explore Santa
Barbara, often referred to as the pearl of the “American Riviera”. The
city is known for its Spanish Colonial style architecture, lush
vegetation and laid back lifestyle. We return to Los Angeles in the
afternoon. |
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 Departure and Return Details |
Departure times and locations:
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Return times (estimated) and locations:
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| ***Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time!!!
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| Inclusions: |
- Accommodation for 15 nights, including taxes and porterage
- Air-conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour
- Admissions to: Montezuma's Castle, Monument Valley, Flaming Gorge,
17-Mile Drive and all National
Parks
- Tour guide service (Level
3: fully-guided tour)
- Spanish, Dutch, Germany or Italian may be available upon request. Please contact us for more info.
- All taxes and fees included
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| Exclusions: |
- Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees,
airport porter fees, visas, phones, valet, all items of a personal
nature and beverages and food unless otherwise stated.
- Tips to the Tour Director and Driver (Suggested: Drivers: $3 -
$5 per person per day; Guides: $4 - $6 per person per day).
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| Additional Note |
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- Single price is for one person staying in one room. Double, Triple and
Quadruple prices are for two people, three people and four people staying
in one room respectively.
- Child price applies to children 8-16 years, sharing a room with 2 adults. Children under 8 years old are not allowed to participate in the tour.
The Extras {additional cost}:
- Helicopter tours in Grand Canyon National Park, San Francisco and
Las Vegas
- Night tours of Las Vegas and San Francisco
- Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito Excursions
- Universal Studios
- Disneyland
- Disney's
California Adventure
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| Price In USD (Based On Additional Person Rate) |
| Single |
Double(/person) |
Third Person |
Fourth Person |
| Adult |
Child
(Age 8-16) |
Adult |
Child
(Age 8-16) |
| $2509 |
$1708 |
$1234 |
$906 |
$1222 |
$906 |
| Single |
Double(/person) |
Third Person |
Fourth Person |
| Adult |
Child
(Age 8-16) |
Adult |
Child
(Age 8-16) |
| $2632 |
$1812 |
$1335 |
$1055 |
$1317 |
$1055 |
| Booking Information |
| Confirmation
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| Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 72 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking. |
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| Redemption
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| You will receive an email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase. |
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| Terms & Condition
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The purchase of any travel services represents your acceptance Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Gotobus by email or through web mail at Contact Us .
Cancellation penalties per person as follows:
- Up to 31days prior to departure - NO CHARGE
- 30-15 days prior to departure – 15% of total purchase amount.
- 14-2 days prior to departure - 55% of total purchase amount.
- 1 day prior - Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
- Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
- There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Gotobus' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We should received the request within our business hours 9:00am - 6:00pm ( Monday to Fri EST).
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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how do I join the tour?
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| We provide pick up points as well as departure times for all Escorted Tours. We highly recommend that you arrive 15
minutes prior to the stated departure time. We are not able
to make exceptions to these locations. |
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In what language is this tours conducted?
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| This tour is escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides. Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours languages (German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and English) may be combined to operate the tours. Please refer to tour description for language
distribution or contact Customer Service for assistance. |
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Can I purchase accommodation prior to the tour departure or after the tour ends?
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| We has protected a block of rooms at selected hotels from which the tour starts and ends. Please contact Customer Service for rates. |
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Are Triple and Quad Rooms available?
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| Yes - triple as well as quadruple rooms are available. However, these rooms will have two double beds. Rollaways are subject to availability and additional cost, payable locally. Rooms with an occupancy of 5 or more are always on request. |
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Are transfers included in the tour price?
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| Unless specifically stated, transfers are not included in the price of our Escorted Tours. These may be booked at an
additional cost. Please contact Customer Service for rates. |
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What if the tour doesn't meet its minimum number of participants?
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| This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. We reserve the right to cancel a departure 45 days prior and/or to operate a tour in a minibus should the number of participants warrant it. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full. |
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Can we reserve our seat on the coach?
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| In fairness to all passengers, we have established a seat rotation schedule during the course of our tours. Unfortunately, we are not able to honor requests for special needs. |
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What are optional tours?
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| Optional tours are excursions offered in order to enhance your tour experience. A list of these tours will be included in your tour documentation and can be booked with your tour guide. We do not support any excursion that is not part of our authorized list. The tour guides are not responsible for reconfirming any tours bought prior to your arrival in the United States. |
Tips for drivers and guides are not included in the price of our tours. We suggest the following amounts:
Drivers: $3 - $5 per person per day
Guides: $4 - $6 per person per day
Please remember that tipping should accurately reflect the quality of service rendered. |
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How much luggage may I take on tour?
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| Tour prices include hotel porterage for one bag per person only. Due to space limitations we cannot guarantee that extra bags will be permitted on the coach. If space does permit however, you will be charged US$ 4 per bag per day for each additional bag. This additional charge will be collected at tour departure. |
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Is there a minimum age on tours?
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| We strongly recommends that children be a minimum of 12 years old to participate in our Escorted Tours. Bookings for children under the age of 8 will not be accepted. On tours that overnight in Las Vegas, one person per room must be a minimum of 21 years old. On all other tours, one person per room must be a minimum of 18 years old. |
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Can we book connecting rooms?
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| Connecting rooms can be requested but cannot be guaranteed. |
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Can we request smoking / non smoking rooms?
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| We will do all possible to honor these requests. However, we cannot guarantee a specific type of room will be available. |
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Will there be any itinerary / hotel changes?
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| We reserves the right to substitute alternate hotels of similar or higher quality. We also reserve the right to reverse and / or modify the itinerary. These changes will be advised one month prior to your departure date. |
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Will refunds be granted for any unused portion of the tour?
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| Unfortunately, we are not able to refund any unused portion of the tour. |
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What happens should we miss the departure due to flight delays or cancellations?
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| It will be your responsibility to join the tour if your flight has been delayed or cancelled. We will provide assistance. However, any additional charges incurred will be the responsibility of the passenger. |
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Are guests with disabilities accepted on tours?
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| We will do all possible to accommodate requests for guests with disabilities but reservations cannot be automatically confirmed as not all coaches are equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and special arrangements will need to be made. Passengers needing assistance for personal needs must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion. Guests with disabilities wishing to book an escorted tour should be aware that our coaches are not equipped with lifts for wheelchairs. If the guest requires a wheelchair, it needs to be collapsible. |
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When will the hotel list be available for escorted tours?
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Are there any visa requirements?
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| Please note it is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure they have the necessary documentation in order to enter the United States as well as Canada. Certain nationalities may be required to possess a visa for entry into Canada from the United States. Should clients not have the necessary documentation they will not be allowed entry into Canada and will liable for any additional costs incurred. |
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