WESTERN TRIANGLE 8-DAY/7-NIGHT TOUR

2 nights in the Yosemite National Park Area and leave your heart in San Francisco!

Highlights:

• Yosemite National Park
• Las Vegas
• San Francisco
• Los Angeles

Included in this tour:

• Accommodation for 7 nights, including taxes and porterage
• Air-conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour
• Admissions to: 17–Mile Drive and all National Parks

The Extras {additional cost}:

• Helicopter tours in 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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Itinerary | Departure & Return | Inclusions | Exclusions | Pricing

• Day 1 Los Angeles - Las Vegas (270 m / 435 km)
  Travel through the desert to the man-made paradise, Las Vegas. Enjoy this boomtown resort, featuring non-stop casinos, fabulous entertainment, great restaurants and attractions.

  Hotel: Circus Circus, Las Vegas, NV†

• Day 2 Las Vegas
  Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. You have the choice of visiting some of the spectacular hotels, taking one of the many optional excursions offered, or simply relaxing by the pool. Las Vegas has something for everyone and you have the whole day to explore this world famous city.

  Hotel: Circus Circus, Las Vegas, NV†
  

• Day 3†† Las Vegas - Yosemite area (477 m / 768 km)
  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†

• Day 4†† Yosemite
  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†

• Day 5 Yosemite area - San Francisco (166 m / 268 km)
  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†

• Day 6 San Francisco
  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†

• Day 7 San Francisco - Monterey / Carmel - Santa Maria area (305 m / 490 km)
  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†

• Day 8 Santa Maria area - Los Angeles (159 m / 255 km)
  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.

†Hotels are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to change.
††During the summer months, some itineraries may operate as follows:

Day 3: Las Vegas - Mammoth Mountain
Day 4: Mammoth Mountain - Yosemite area

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• 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

• Accommodation for 7 nights, including taxes and porterage
• Air-conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour
• Admissions to: 17–Mile Drive and all National Parks
• Tour guide service (Level 3: fully-guided tour)
• All taxes and fees included

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• 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).

• 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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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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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

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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.