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NATIONAL PARK EXPLORER
11-DAY/10-NIGHT TOUR
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All your favorite National Parks, plus some new ones to explore!
Highlights:
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Arches National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Salt Lake City
- Los Angeles
Included
in this tour:
- Accommodation for 10 nights, including taxes and porterage
- Air-conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour
- Admissions to: Montezuma's Castle, Monument Valley, Flaming Gorge
and all National Parks
The Extras {additional cost}:
- Helicopter tours in Grand Canyon National Park and Las Vegas
- Night tours of Las Vegas
- Universal Studios
- Disneyland
- Disney’s
California Adventure
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NATIONAL PARK EXPLORER
11-DAY/10-NIGHT TOUR
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Itinerary | Departure &
Return | Inclusions |
Exclusions | Pricing
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Tour Itinerary: |
- Day 1 Los Angeles - Phoenix / Scottsdale (371 m/593 km)
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†
- Day 2 Phoenix / Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon (229 m / 366
km)
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†
- Day 8 Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon (284 m / 454 kms)
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†
- Day 9 Bryce - Zion - Las Vegas (238 m / 381 km)
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†
- Day 10
Las Vegas
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†
- Day 11 Las Vegas - Los Angeles (269 m / 430 km)
The morning is free to enjoy Las Vegas. Relax at the pool, shop or
visit any of the many attractions in this bustling resort. Option to
end tour in Las Vegas or at noon, depart west through the deserts of
southern California. Arrival in the Los Angeles area in the late
afternoon.
†Hotels are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to
change.
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Departure and Return:
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Departure times and locations:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time!!
- 7:00am
Hilton LAX, 5711 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- 7:15am
Four Points Sheraton, 9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- 7:30am
Holiday Inn, 9901 La Cienega Blvd, Los
Angeles, CA 90045
- 8:00am
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 South Figueroa St,
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Return times (estimated) and locations:
- 4:00pm
Hilton LAX, 5711 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- 4:15pm
Four Points Sheraton, 9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- 5:00pm
Holiday Inn, 9901 La Cienega Blvd, Los
Angeles, CA 90045
- 5:15pm
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 South Figueroa St,
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Package includes: |
- Accommodation for 10 nights, including taxes and porterage
- Air-conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour
- Admissions to: Montezuma’s Castle, Monument Valley, Flaming Gorge and all National
Parks
- Tour guide service (Level
3: fully-guided tour)
- All taxes and fees included
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Package does not include: |
- 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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Pricing: |
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Double Occupancy / two beds |
$1224/person |
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Triple Occupancy / two beds |
$1113/person |
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Quadruple Occupancy / two beds |
$1056/person |
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Single Occupancy / one bed |
$1732/person |
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Child under 16 yrs old / share bed |
$706/person |
- 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 16 and under, sharing a room with 2 adults.
We strongly recommend that children be least 8 years old to participate
in any of its tours.
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NATIONAL PARK EXPLORER
11-DAY/10-NIGHT TOUR
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Frequently Asked Questions of this tour
Are transfers included in the tour price?
Unless specifically stated, transfers are not included in the price of our
Escorted Tours.
In what language is this tours conducted?
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.
Are meals included in the tour price?
All meals are not included
unless specifically stated in the tour description and in the list of
tour inclusions.
Can we reserve our seat on the coach?
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.
What are optional tours?
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
Are tips included?
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 - $6 per person per day
Please remember that tipping should accurately reflect the quality of service
rendered.
How much luggage may I take on tour?
Tour prices include hotel porterage for one bag per person only. Due to
space limitations we cannot guarantee that extra bags will be permitted
on the coach. If space does permit however, you will be charged US$ 4 per
bag per day for each additional bag. This additional charge will be collected
at tour departure.
Is there a minimum age on tours?
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.
What if the tour doesn't meet its minimum number of participants?
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.
Can we book connecting rooms?
Connecting rooms can be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
Can we request smoking / non smoking rooms?
We will do all possible to honor these requests. However, we cannot guarantee
a specific type of room will be available.
Will there be any itinerary / hotel changes?
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 to your travel agent one month prior to your
departure date.
Will refunds be granted for any unused portion of the tour?
Unfortunately, we are not able to refund any unused portion of the tour.
What happens should we miss the departure due to flight delays or
cancellations?
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.
Aare guests with disabilities accepted on tours?
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.
When will the hotel list be available for escorted tours?
21 days before departure
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NATIONAL PARK EXPLORER
11-DAY/10-NIGHT TOUR
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Ticket Confirmation |
Ticket Redemption | Terms and
Conditions
Ticket Confirmation
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.
Ticket Redemption
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.
Terms and Conditions
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 31 days prior to departure – No charge.
- 15-30 days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.
- 1-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
- 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 are not responsible for any
other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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