4-Day Hollywood, Disneyland (or San Diego), Universal Studios Tour from San Francisco

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Single	Double(/person)	Third Person		Fourth Person		Infant (Age 0-2)
		Adult	Child (Age 2-12)	Adult	Child (Age 2-12)
$368	$248	$98	$98	$198	$198	$100

Single	Double(/person)	Third Person		Fourth Person		Infant (Age 0-2)
		Adult	Child (Age 2-12)	Adult	Child (Age 2-12)
$368	$248	$98	$98	$198	$198	$100

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Pricing Policy

Child Rate: Child rates apply to ages 3-7 (under 48 inches tall) using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers. Each hotel room can only accommodate a maximum 4 guests (adults and children).

Infant Rate: A separate seat is required for infants and infant rate ($25/day) apply to those under 2 years old (*rate does not include any admission fees)

Los Angeles, the name itself is enough to conjure up images filled with profound emotions. From Hollywood to Beverly Hills, Mickey Mouse to Shrek, this megalopolis has something to offer for everyone.

Share the experience with family and friends as the thrill and excitement of summer blockbusters comes to life in Universal Studios. Experience the all new Revenge of the Mummy or take a Studio tour to see sets and secrets revealed. Go to the behind-the-scenes of movies such as Jurassic Park, Psycho, as well as other legendary films.

Spend another full day in the original 'Happiest place on Earth'. Walt Disney's original theme park continues to draw millions of visitors each year to its many "lands," including old favorites like Fantasyland, Main Street U.S.A., Tomorrow land and Adventure land.

Contrast Los Angeles with the hidden Solvang, tucked away in the sunny countryside of the Santa Ynez Valley. The small and charming Danish town brings quaint old world architecture, delightful shops, and cookies that are out of this world. Then there is the serenity of Santa Barbara that accentuates the natural beauty of California coast.

DAY1 Bay Area - Los Angeles

Our tour begins out of the Bay Area, driving seven hours to sunny Los Angeles on the southern coast of California. In the famous entertainment city, we’ll stop by the Hollywood landmarks, take a walk along Hollywood Boulevard, and visit the Chinese Theater and the Kodak Theater complex, now the permanent home for the Oscars. After dinner, we’ll transfer to our hotel for our first night’s stay in the city.

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Select, La Mirada or similar

DAY2 Disneyland OR San Diego City Tour

Today we’ll spend the day in the magical world of Disneyland*, brainchild of creator Walt Disney. Suitable for all ages, from children to the young at heart, Disneyland has a little something for everyone. Not only will you meet some of the most memorable characters from Disney films, including the one and only Mickey Mouse, but you’ll also experience the brilliance of Walt Disney’s imagination through the countless rides and shows that will give memories to last a lifetime. At night you’ll see fireworks over Magic Kingdom’s Castle and other special treats found nowhere else in the world. When the park closes, we’ll head back to our hotel in Los Angeles for another night.

San Diego City Tour* (Optional - Adults $68; Child $58) (Starting after 4/1/2011)

At 9:00am we will depart from the hotel and drive south along the Pacific Ocean heading to San Diego, the second largest city in California. We’ll first stop by the U.S. Naval compound in San Diego harbor, where docked at the Navy Pier is the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Naval history, with a storied career that lasted from 1945 to 1997. After lunch, our tour goes to Coronado Island and visits the Hotel del Coronado, a National Landmark that was built in the glorious wooden Victorian style in the 1800s. Up next is Balboa Park, where we’ll enjoy the luscious botanical gardens and Spanish architecture lining the long promenades, and then we’ll move on to Old Town San Diego to walk among the classic Mexican Pueblos and browse the shops offering unique Latin American souvenirs and craftwork. In the evening we’ll return to Los Angeles to catch the sunset. We’ll return to our hotel by 7:30 pm.

*Optional activity; fee not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Select, La Mirada or similar

DAY3 Universal Studios (Full Day)

Experience a day of entertainment and the magic of filmmaking at the world-famous Universal Studios* in California. The studio-themed park has attractions that include behind-the-scenes tours of movie sets, as well as rides based on your favorite films, such as the Shrek 4D Simulator Ride, or the heart-pounding Jurassic Park River Adventure. And with various shows and performances throughout the day featuring scenes and reenactments from blockbuster movies, you can expect a whole day’s worth of non-stop excitement! Overnight stay in Los Angeles.

Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Select, La Mirada or similar

DAY4 Los Angeles - Santa Barbara -Solvang - Bay Area

In the morning, we’ll visit the relaxing Danish immigrant town of Solvang. The word Solvang in Danish can be translated as "sunny countryside", which in fact is true for almost the entire year. While in Solvang, enjoy famous Danish pastries, cookies, and chocolates; wander the streets and charming wooden, cottage-style architecture that brings thousands of tourists (including royalty!) to visit each year.

†Hotels are correct at the time of going to press, but are subject to change.

Departure and Return Details

Departure times and locations:

3288 Pierce St., Richmond, CA 94804

441 9th St., Oakland, CA 94607

391 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94108

2992 S. Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403

35233 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560

10122 Bandley Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014

46881 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

1701 Lundy Ave, San Jose, CA 95131

668 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035

Inclusions

3 nights hotel accommodations
Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
Bi- or multi-lingual tour (Level 3: fully-guided tour)
All taxes and fees included

Exclusions

Theme parks admissions:

Disneyland: Adult $70, Child $60
Universal Studios: Adult $70, Child $60

Air fares between your city and San Francisco
All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (min. $6.00/day per passenger)
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses

Additional Note

For pre-post tour hotel accommodation in Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, please click here. Pick up and drop off are available from/to this hotel.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
Universal Studios: The child admission tickets of Universal Studios Hollywood if purchased separately, will be based on the passenger's height as stipulated by the theme parks. (1) Guests 48 inches and taller will pay the general admission price. (2) Guests under 48 inches will pay child fare.

Redemption

You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

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.

Cancellations and Alteration 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 through web mail at Contact Us. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply within 2 business days, that means your request is not received successfully; thus, the tour status remains "confirmed". Please contact us immediately at 617.354.2101.

Cancellation penalties per person as follows;

Cancellations received up to 7 days prior to departure will incur a penalty of $50 per person.
A handling fee of $25 per booking will be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation.
Cancellations received within 4-6 days of departure will incur a penalty of $100 per person.
A handling fee of $50 per transaction will be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation.
Cancellations received within 3 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
We don't accept any alteration or revision made to a reservation.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
We cannot grant refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
There is 6% handling fee of refund amount 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 (e.g. minimum number of passengers) 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.

The following are FAQs from our customers. If you cannot find the answer to you question, please click [Ask Question] to ask. We will answer your question as soon as possible.

1	May I have the hotel accommodation details for this tour?

The itinerary/details page of the tour will have information about the level of hotel. The actual hotel will not be finalized until 1 or 2 days before departure. Most hotels are around 2 stars and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your tour.

2	Where will we have meals in this tour?

Meals are NOT included in the tour price but our tour guide will arrange meal stops. Normally we stop at a plaza to have some fast food, or stop at a restaurant and passengers can order.

3	Where are the pick-up locations of tours?

Departure information, including time and location, is listed in the “Departure And Return Details” section of the tour itinerary. There is often a link to a map as well. Every e-ticket includes full pick-up time and location information. Please print out your e-Ticket and bring your ID to board the bus.

4	Can I change my seats on the bus?

Seats are allotted on first book first served basis, we can make special arrangement if you can produce doctor's note etc. Also, the seats will be rotated daily by the tour guide on all itinerary over 2 days in duration.

5	How to select and pay the optional admission fee?

It should be paid upon arrival. Please bring cash for optional admission fees, meals, as well as tips to tour guide.

6	Is there any insurance for Children?

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.

7	What does the Lodging pull-down menu mean?

This is where you select how many people will be in your room. Double occupancy for hotel room is only guaranteed with a tour purchase by two persons. Single room is only for one person and price is higher. Family triple arrangements can be purchased with three tickets. Family quad arrangements can be purchased with four tickets.

8	Can I pay this tour by cash?

No. Gotobus is a complete online travel company and uses a completely secure and automated booking system, therefore we can only accept bookings made online, using an authorized and valid credit card, check (by fax or mail) and money order (by mail).

9	Can you send me a brochure for this tour?

You will find an electronic brochure for each tour on our website describing all activities and itineraries. Printed brochures are not available. If you do not find adequate information about a tour on our website, please contact our online help. Contact customer support

10	How to cancel this tour?

Please refer to the cancelation policy of the tour under Redemption and Policies tab. You need to send us an email at support@gotobus.com for the cancelation. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.

Read what other travelers think about this tour. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.

	Reviewed by: Prasad, 2011-08-17 01:21:15
The Tour was great. Even with Infant Kid we were able to enjoy the tour. The Guides are very helpful.

	Reviewed by: Anurag, 2011-08-02 13:47:05
The LA Tour was really good my mother in-law enjoyed it, specially Universal Studios.

	Reviewed by: Mandar, 2011-07-29 14:46:53
Its a really great tour. My parents and in-laws have been to LA by this tour. They really liked the overall pace, tour guide, hotel accommodation and food availability. I would recommended this tour highly to everyone.

	Reviewed by: farzana, 2011-07-28 23:31:23
Very organised and managed time well. The last day was too short and was not much to see. Would have been great if you showed us more.

	Reviewed by: VEERA SEKHAR, 2011-04-26 11:18:47
The LA tour was organized very well. The tour guide Raymond was cooperative and was very patient. Really it was a great trip and good experience for my family. Strongly recommended. I will plan my future tours with them also.

Reviewed by: Chandrashekar, 2011-01-08 01:28:56

LA tour was awesome and amazing. I went single but I did not felt lonely. In our tour only few Indians and more Chinese people .Hotel arrangement is very good and nice. If we follow the tour guide, we should not worry about anything. Our first day had a lot of time in the bus because of adjustment and replacement of other people in other buses otherwise everything went fine because of this we went late to Hollywood first day at 4.30PM because of this not able to take good photos and not able to take more places because of darkness. We have to take enough food for 4 days. We need to arrange rain coat or umbrella and jacket in advance in case of cold and raining and if possible we have to carry water bottles otherwise buying in disney land and universal studio may cost more. Going with goto bus, we should not worry about anything just we have follow instructions. Thanks a lot for arrangement gotobus including tour guide, bus driver and all members. I will refer people to go for this tour and I will recommend all my friends for this tour.

Reviewed by: Shailesh, 2010-12-28 17:45:15

We had really enjoyed the 4 day tour to LA and theme parks. Guide was excellent and managed our time in very effective way. We enjoyed all the rides and shows in Universal Studios. The Christmas parade in Disneyland was awesome. Solvang and Santa Barbara are scenic. Hotel Quality Inn was good. Selection for spots for lunch/dinner were good. Entire experience was very good. I will strongly recommend this trip for friends.

	Reviewed by: NITI, 2010-12-03 16:08:55
I would say, my best tour so far. I really liked the guide, she was so helpful and very organized. Before stopping for lunch etc she always asked for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian people and selected the spots according to that. For sure i will be taking the tours in future.

Reviewed by: Vijayendra, 2010-11-05 13:46:55

The trip was well organized and everything was taken care in a perfect manner. The nice part was about the extent of the details. Both at universal studios and disney land, the guide made sure that we start from particular area so that we are not standing in line forever. Once we followed his instructions everything else was just smooth. Needless to say that the experience from gotobus.com was great as always. This was the second trip which we did with gotobus.com and I could not wait long to start our third trip with them as well. We would highly recommend gotobus and their tours.

	Reviewed by: IMRAN, 2010-08-29 23:40:32
It was a wonderful tour. The tour guys were very helpful. The hotel was awesome and all the arrangements were perfect. Just travel by Gotobus and do not worry about other stuff.

	Reviewed by: Duraiyarasan, 2010-07-31 15:49:55
The tour was awesome, and guide is excellent in organizing and helping. Only problem we had - we booked for 3 people, but the in the hotel they allocated only 2 beds. We asked extra bed - but they charged us (reducing 1 star just for this).

	Reviewed by: Vaijayant, 2010-07-23 00:49:21
Our tour to LA, Disneyland, Universal studio, Santa Barbara and Solvang village was amazing. We enjoyed every bit of it. Tour guide was very informative. Hotel stay was great. More time should be given at Santa Barbara, Solvang village and Hollywood bldv.

	Reviewed by: bhola, 2010-07-18 13:39:25
The LA tour was awesome. We really enjoyed it. It was a memorable experience. Thank You!

	Reviewed by: Sreekanth, 2010-07-15 02:26:53
The LA tour was arranged really nice. Also the guide was very good.

	Reviewed by: RamaKrishna, 2010-05-23 00:00:22
The Los Angeles Tour was really great. We have enjoyed a lot in Disneyland and Universal Studios.

	Reviewed by: ANANTHARAJ, 2009-12-01 14:55:54
We have really enjoyed the Tour.It was a Great experience!

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