8-Day San Francisco, Yosemite, Napa/17 Miles, Apple Park, Tijuana, Lobster Bay Tour
SF8-8418- Reward Points
incl. Tax
- Departure: San Francisco
- Leave: Los Angeles
- Duration: 8 Day(s)
Dates & Prices
Highlights
- Drive across the famous coastal road then you will enjoy the unique flavor of local lobster meals
- Napa Valley, beautiful pastoral scenery and grape wine
- USS Midway ticket, Where its fans cannot miss
- Choose 2 from 8 South California theme items
Itinerary
- Details
- Brief
Day | Itinerary | Attractions | Note |
Day 1 | San Francisco pick-up | San Francisco |
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Day 2 | San Francisco Essence In-Depth Tour (Choose from Line A/B) | Napa Valley / The Redwood National and State Parks / 17 Mile Drive |
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Day 3 | San Francisco→Cable car→Aquarium→Berkeley University | University of California Berkeley / Union Square / Lombard Street / Palace of Fine Arts / The Golden Gate Bridge / The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption | |
Day 4 | Yosemite→Los Angeles | Yosemite National Park / Yosemite Waterfall / El Capitan / Half Dome / Bridalveil Falls | |
Day 5 | Los Angeles→Lobster Bay→Ensenada→Rosarito | Tijuana / Puerto Nuevo / Ensenada | |
Day 6 | Tijuana City Tour→San Diego→Los Angeles | Rosarito / Tijuana / San Diego |
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Day 7 | South California theme items | Desert Hills Premium Outlets / Newport / Disneyland / Universal Studios / Naval Base San Diego / SeaWorld San Diego / Disneys California Adventure Park |
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Day 8 | South California theme items | Desert Hills Premium Outlets / Newport / Disneyland / Los Angeles / Universal Studios / Disneys California Adventure Park / Beverly Hills |
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D1
Day 1
San Francisco pick-up
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Meet Point
Please see detailed pickup and starting point information
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Holiday Inn SFO/ Park Pointe Hotel SFO or similar
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Description
You may arrive in SFO International Airport any time. Our tour guide will wait for you at Information Center on the 2nd floor of terminal 2 at 10:30a.m-22:30p.m and then arrange you to take the hotel shuttle heading to the hotel.
If you arrive in SFO International Airport at 22:30p.m-00:30a.m or 4:30a.m-10:30a.m, you may contact the airport hotel by yourself and ask the hotel to send a shuttle to pick up you at the “Hotel Shuttle” area of Terminal 2.
San Francisco Airport Hotel information:
Holiday Inn SFO
Contact number: (650)873-3550
ParkPointe Hotel SFO
Contact number: (650) 589-7200.
If you arrive in SFO International Airport at 00:30a.m-04:30a.m, you need to arrange your ground transportation to get to the hotel by yourself at your own costs. -
Things to Know
- Tips (recommended tour guide tip: $10 per person per day; Airport pickup tip: $10 per person, no tips for self check-check-in)
D2
Day 2
San Francisco Essence In-Depth Tour (Choose from Line A/B)
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Holiday Inn SFO/ Park Pointe Hotel or similar
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Description
Option A:Napa Valley- Sausalito- San Francisco
In the morning we head to Napa Valley for a taste of its local wines, and at your own expense you can choose to visit the famous Castello Di Amorosa Winery, which is rated as the must go place in Napa Valley by Wall Street Journals. The winery is famous for its magnificent castle shape, exquisite construction and gorgeous decoration. Here you will be fortunate to have a taste of the authentic California Red Wine in its unique private tasting room and to visit its wine cellar three levels below its ground floor. Inside the winery make you feel like you were in the medieval Europe. The Italian name of “Castello Di Amorosa” means “Castle of Love”, and that’s why it attracted many new couples to come to shoot wedding photos here. The winery’s romantic atmosphere is equally suitable for family to enjoy and take photos. At the same time, you will enjoy the beautiful view of Napa Valley. At last, we will head to the famous coastal town Sausalito, where you will be able to overlook the skylines of San Francisco across from the sea. The whole town is full of Mediterranean atmosphere, classical and charming. We will be back to San Francisco in the evening.
Option B. Redwood Forest -17 Miles- San Francisco
California Redwood, also known as the Coastal Redwood, Sequoia, Sequoia, Longyearbyen, is one of the tallest plants in the world and can grow to 115 meters in height, mainly in California, USA. The oldest known mahogany is about 2,200 years old.
Sequoia -It is an evergreen, long-lived, monoecious tree living 1,200-1,800 years or more. This species includes the tallest living trees on Earth, reaching up to 379 feet in height and up to 29.2 feet in diameter at breast height. These trees are also among the oldest living things on Earth. 18000s, this massive tree occurred naturally in an estimated 2,100,000 acres along much of coastal California and the southwestern corner of coastal Oregon within the United States.
A steam locomotive is a type of railway locomotive that produces its pulling power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning combustible material – usually coal, wood, or oil – to produce steam in a boiler. The steam moves reciprocating pistons which are mechanically connected to the locomotive's main wheels (drivers). Both fuel and water supplies are carried with the locomotive, either on the locomotive itself or in wagons (tenders) pulled behind.
17 Miles: a world famous tourist destination and a paradise for those golf enthusiasts, and the 17 miles is the most delicate part of California PCH #1. The well-known Chinese painting Master Mr. Daqian Zhang once lived here to seek for inspirations. At 17 miles, you are able to see the unparalleled Pacific Ocean view, varying exquisitely designed high-end residential houses, remarkable Monterey cypresses and so on.
Time reference (This schedule is for under ideal conditions, in case of traffic congestion, bad weather, holidays and other special circumstances, process time will be out of):
Choice A: Seashore Town-Napa Valley-San Francisco
08:30am San Francisco
08:30am - 10:30am 2 hours
10:30am - 11:30am Beringer Vineyards 1 hour
10:30am - 10:45am 15 minutes
10:45am - 11:45am Castle of Love 1 hour
11:45am - 12:15pm 30 minutes
12:15pm - 01:15pm Napa Valley 1 hour Lunch
01:15pm - 03:30pm 1 hour 15 minutes
03:30pm - 04:30pm Seaside Town 1 hour
04:30pm - 05:30pm 1 hour
05:30pm San Francisco Hotel Dinner
Choice B: Redwood Forest-17 Miles-San Francisco
08:30am San Francisco
08:30am - 10:30am 2 hours
10:30am - 12:30pm Train thru the Redwood Forest 2 hours
12:30pm - 12:45pm 15 minutes
12:45pm - 01:45pm Santa Cruz 1 hour Lunch
01:45pm - 02:45pm 1 hour
02:45pm - 03:15pm 17 Miles Bay Island Rock 30 minutes
03:15pm - 03:30pm 15 minutes
03:30pm - 03:45pm 17 Miles Cooper15 minutes
03:45pm - 04:00pm 15 minutes
04:00pm - 04:45pm 17 Miles Bay Pebble Beach Golf Court 45 minutes
04:45pm - 07:00pm 2 hours 15 minutes -
Things to Know
- * please tick "optional " in the box to participate in the in-depth tour around San Francisco. The itinerary cannot be changed after the order is confirmed
D3
Day 3
San Francisco→Cable car→Aquarium→Berkeley University
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Quality Inn or similar
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Description
You can join our Extensive City Tour. This in-depth tour of the city will bring travelers to other famous sightseeing points in SF, such as: Cable Car, Lombard Street, City Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Chinatown in San Francisco. After city tour, SF self-dismiss travelers may leave the tour at Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39. We will stop by the famous Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39, you will have a chance to taste the local delicious seafood and take a boat ride (Optional) around the beautiful SF Bay area and enjoy the scenic views of the SF City Skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the special pier with hundreds of joyful sea lions.
The University of California, Berkeley is a public research university located in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1868, Berkeley is the flagship institution of the ten research universities affiliated with the University of California system and is ranked as one of the world's most prestigious universities and the top public university in the United States. For 2017–18, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranked Berkeley 5th in the world and 1st among public universities. Berkeley is also ranked 18th internationally among research universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 6th in the 2017 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. It is additionally ranked 4th internationally (1st among public universities) by U.S. News & World
San Francisco: this California’s culture capital is located at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, therefore three sides surrounded by water. Furthermore, the peninsula was consisted of 43 hills, so the city’s streets and buildings are in concordance with those natural slopes. The most distinguished feature of San Francisco is its perfect weather, as well as its culture tolerance.
D4
Day 4
Yosemite→Los Angeles
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Quality Inn&Suite or similar
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Description
In the morning, the group will tour the Yosemite national park which is famous for its colossal granite rocks, spectacular waterfalls, and glacier formed U-Shaped valley.
You will have a chance to see the Yosemite waterfall, the El Capitan and Tunnel View Point. After the lunch, the group will drive through the richest California Central Valley before heading back to Los Angeles.
Yosemite waterfall: the second highest waterfall in North America, comprises three sections, all combined together with an amazing drop of 720 meters.
El Capitan: It is the largest integral granite rock in the world, and the ultimate challenge for those rock climbers.
Tunnel View Point: the best spot to appreciate the Glacier formed U-shaped Yosemite Valley. Standing at the rim, you are able to see the Half Dome, which is the icon of California and the well-known sporting goods brand name “North Face”, Bridal Veil Falls, three sentinel rocks and so on.
D5
Day 5
Los Angeles→Lobster Bay→Ensenada→Rosarito
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Rosarito Beach Hotel or similar
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Description
Start from Los Angeles in the morning; we crossed the border into Mexico, and then we into the famous coastal road. You will enjoy the unique flavor of local lobster meals, when we arrived lobster Bay. Every year more than a million fresh lobster is served on the visitor's food plate, accompanied by a cup of Mexican characteristics of agave cocktail. After enjoying the lobster dinner, we will go to Ensenada. Ensenada is the gathering place of local fishery activities, and it is the harbor of the lively rich harbor. You can taste fresh and delicious Mexican fish rolls at the bustling Fisherman's Wharf. In the most bustling streets of Ensenada, you can enjoy the fine Mexican handicrafts. Also, we will arrange for you to take a yacht to the sea, experience the wind and waves of happiness, and enjoy the sea and sky beauty of the Pacific.
D6
Day 6
Tijuana City Tour→San Diego→Los Angeles
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Ramada Commerce or Similar
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Description
In the morning you can wake up naturally. The Rosa Lido Beach Hotel is renowned for its guests. Blue sea is the hotel's front porch. The vast beach is the hotel's backyard, and if you want you can rent a good horse to flutter waves. After leaving Rosarito, you will continue to the tidal Pacific coast to Tijuana. As the emerging city of the Mexican border, Tijuana is full of graffiti of symbolic freedom and young, then we return across the border back to us San Diego, visit the famous landmark — the kiss of the century, and the world-famous aircraft carrier - USS Midway. In the evening, we will return to LA.
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Things to Know
- * please note: in order to pass through the us-mexico customs security check quickly, each passenger can bring one boarding box, and other luggage please deposit in the hotel. The hotel checked the luggage at $2 each
D7
Day 7
South California theme items
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Quality Inn or similar
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Description
Choose 1 from 9 options:
1. Palm Spring Outlet Shopping, Duration: 6 hours
2. Joshua Tree National Park+Sunnyland/Palm Springs town (including Joshua Tree admission, Sunnyland is closed on every Monday to Wednesday, will be replaced by the Palm Springs town), Duration: Joshua Tree National Park (3 hours) Sunnyland (30 minutes)
3. Newport Beach+Crystal Cathedral+South Coast Plaza (including Gondola cruise), Duration: Gondola Cruise (1 hour), Crystal Cathedral (30 minutes), South Coast Plaza shopping (2 hours)
4. Los Angeles City Tour (including tickets for Celebrity Mansion Tour + California Science Center), Duration: Beverly Hills Celebrity Mansion Tour (90 minutes), California Science Center (60 minutes), Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame (30 minutes), Staple Center (15 minutes), Walt Disney Concert Hall (15 minutes)
5. San Diego City Tour (including Harbor Cruise Boat Tour + USS Midway ticket), Duration: San Diego Harbor Cruise Boat Tour (60 minutes), USS Midway (90 minutes), Balboa Park (45 minutes), Old Town San Diego (1 hour)
6. San Diego Ocean View Train (Ocean View Train Deluxe cabin ticket), Duration: Unconditional Surrender Statue (30 minutes), Ocean View Train (3 hours), USS Midway (optional, 90 minutes), San Diego Harbor Cruise Boat Tour (optional, 60 minutes)
7. San Diego Sea World (including Sea World admission), Duration: Sea World (5 hours), San Diego Harbor Cruise Boat Tour (optional, 60 minutes)
8. Hollywood Universal Studio tour (including Universal Studio admission), Duration: Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame (20 Minutes), Universal Studio tour (7 Hours inside the Park)
9. Disneyland Theme park or Adventure Park (including park ticket), Duration: Disneyland theme park (7 hours) -
Things to Know
- * please pay the nanga theme project fee at the time of placing the order, which cannot be changed after confirmation. If you do not choose or do not pay, we will default to your choice of free activities, the day will not arrange any shuttle service
- * Tour guides are not accompanied into the park of Disney theme parks, adventure parks, universal studios
D8
Day 8
South California theme items
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Meet Point
On the designated pick-up area
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Attractions
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Description
Choose 1 from 9 options:
1. Palm Spring Outlet Shopping, Duration: 6 hours
2. Joshua Tree National Park+Sunnyland/Palm Springs town (including Joshua Tree admission, Sunnyland is closed on every Monday to Wednesday, will be replaced by the Palm Springs town), Duration: Joshua Tree National Park (3 hours) Sunnyland (30 minutes)
3. Newport Beach+Crystal Cathedral+South Coast Plaza (including Gondola cruise), Duration: Gondola Cruise (1 hour), Crystal Cathedral (30 minutes), South Coast Plaza shopping (2 hours)
4. Los Angeles City Tour (including tickets for Celebrity Mansion Tour + California Science Center), Duration: Beverly Hills Celebrity Mansion Tour (90 minutes), California Science Center (60 minutes), Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame (30 minutes), Staple Center (15 minutes), Walt Disney Concert Hall (15 minutes)
5. Hollywood Universal Studio tour (including Universal Studio admission), Duration: Hollywood Blvd Walk of Fame (20 Minutes), Universal Studio tour (7 Hours inside the Park)
6. Disneyland Theme park or Adventure Park (including park ticket), Duration: Disneyland theme park (7 hours) -
Things to Know
- * please pay the Southeren theme project fee at the time of placing the order, which cannot be changed after confirmation. If you do not choose or do not pay, we will default to your choice of free activities, the day will not arrange any shuttle service
- **Tour guides are not accompanied into the parks of Disney theme park, adventure park, universal studios
- *** on the last day of the trip, please do not choose "San Diego city tour" or "sea world" to avoid the long journey time to miss the flight
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Departure & Return
Pickup Locations
Location | Time | Address | Note |
SFO airport | 10:30-22:30 | San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA 941281 | Airport tour guide service charge is $5 per guest. |
SJC airport | 10:00-20:00 | 1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA | Paid pickup service will charge $126(1 person), with $11 for each additional person, Maximum 5 person |
Dropoff Locations
Location | Time | Address |
Los Angeles International AirportDrop-off service only provided at the end of the day of trip | Providing the last day drop off service only, please book flight after 20:30 for domestic flight and after 21:30 for international flight |
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Professional vehicles transportation (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Professional driver and guide (or driver-guide)
- Hotel (Nights are one day less than the total number of tour days)
- 7 Nights Hotel Accommodation
Excludes
- Meals
- Service fee ($12 per person per day)
- Any private costs (such as hotel telephone charges, laundry etc.) and personal travel and medical insurance
- Mandatory fees, Optional Tour Items (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide)
- San Francisco Bay Cruise: $42; Child (age 5-11) $28; Child (age 5 and below) free
- Aquarium of the Bay: $27; Child (age 3-12) $17; Child (age 3 and below) free
- Redwood Forest thru Train: $32; Child (age 2-12) $23, Child age 2 and below free
- Castello Di Amorosa Visit+Wine tasting: $40; Child (age 3-20) $30; Child (age 3 and below) free
- Mandatory fee: $50 (Berkeley University+Yosemite+Cable car+San Francisco in-depth tour+Fuel surcharge)
- Route A Mandatory fee: $50 (Napa Valley+Fuel surcharge)
- Route B Mandatory fee: $50 (17 Miles+Fuel surcharge)
- Mandatory Fee $68 per person, including Mexico lobsters meal, hotel breakfast, boat, fuel surcharge.
Notice
Optional activity prices in the excluded list is for reference only.
Attentions
- 1.If you have children under 3 years old, please let us know when you book the order. If he doesn’t need to occupy a seat, he is free to join the tour.
- Optional items marked 【Must Pay】 have to be paid to tour guides by cash. If you refuse to pay those items, tour company has the right to terminate your tour without any refund.
- The ticket price listed here is only for reference and subject to change without prior notice.
- Under certain circumstances, such as weather and accident, tour guide has the right to reschedule the tour. Thus we don’t recommend you planing to leave the tour before it ends in case any loss caused by reschedule.
- There are only two full-size beds in one room. If you need additional beds, please ask the front desk by yourself.
- All rooms are non-smoking.
- Each passengers can only bring 2 luggages, one standard check-in luggage and one carry-on luggage. Every extra luggage is charged $25.
- Hotels can only be checked in after 15:00pm. If you want to check in by yourself, please arrange your time well.
- Some hotels of LA and Yellowstone National Park require passengers to provide credit card for pre authorization deposit when check in.
- Under certain force majeure, such as weather, 1. Grand Canyon South/West Rim will be replaced by the Lake Mead and Premium Outlet; 2. Antelope Canyon will be replaced by the Grand Dam and Lake Powell; 3. Yosemite National Park will be replaced by the Paso Robles Chateau and Santa Barara. Relevant expenses should be paid to the tour guide.
- All optional items have to be purchased through the tour guide. You are not allowed to purchase those items from any other channels.
- For bus tours more than 3 days, you can reserve seats for first five rows, $10/person/day. If you need, please let us know when book the order and make extra payment.
- During holidays and Las Vegas’ convention and exhibition, hotel expenses will be raised. We will contact you to make extra payment.
- Please bring valid VISA for Canada tours,if you have any questions, please check on http://www.cbp.gov/travel
Policies
No Show
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date is NO SHOW. No show is non-refundable.
Cancellation
Cancellation Period | Policy |
30 or more days prior to tour departure date | Refund 90% payment |
15 - 29 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 75% payment |
8 - 14 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 50% payment |
7 days prior to tour departure date | Non-refundable |
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- 48hr price protection
- Extra award credits
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