Day 1: Los Angeles - Fashion Outlet - Las Vegas
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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
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Ghost Town
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Las Vegas
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In the morning we will travel along Interstate 15 freeway, passing through the largest desert in North America: Mojave Desert. We will arrive at State Line “Fashion Outlet” to have lunch and quick shopping. In the afternoon we will check in at Stratosphere Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. At night you can join our exciting Vegas “night tour” for a fee. We will stay at Stratosphere Hotel for the night.
Mojave Desert: Largest desert in North America, crossing four states. On the way you will see the unique Joshua trees as well as the Pacific Railroad serving as the economic vein that connects the East Coast to the West Coast. You will also pass by the mysterious “Ghost Town” during the Gold Rush era and the world’s largest solar electric power plant invested by Google.
Las Vegas Night Tour: Entire trip will be lead by our tour guide. You will visit Venetian Hotel& Casino’s in door “sky dome”, San Marcos Square, and man-made water canals. Next you will view the “volcano eruption” show in front of Mirage Hotel& Casino. Next you will go to Luxor Hotel & Casino and take the “tram” to the Excalibur Hotel & Casino. There we will stop to take pictures of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, and “Statue of Liberty” at New York, New York Hotel & Casino. At last we will arrive at “Old Town” Las Vegas where everything first originated. Here you will enjoy the sights and sounds of live street band, immersing in party atmosphere, and view the world’s largest “electric sky dome show”. Finally we will go back to our hotel Stratosphere Hotel & Casino where you can go up to the 108th floor roof top for a breath-taking, panoramic, night view of this “sin city.”Entire night tour is four hours long.
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel or Similar
Pick Up Notes:
1. Las Vegas Airport free transportation service only available at 1:30pm, other time please arrange your own transportation to hotel.
2. For those who will join the tour in Las Vegas, please wait at the Stratosphere Casino Hotel Las Vegas (Buffet Area) at 3:30PM.
3. If you cannot be at Las Vegas by 4:30pm, please inform us and obtain the cell phone number of the tour guide.
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Day 2: Las Vegas - Grand Canyon (West) - Las Vegas
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Eagle Point
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Helicopter Tour
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Sky Walk
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Hoover Dam
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In the morning we depart heading towards Grand Canyon, one of 7 natural wonders in the world. There you will visit the famous “Eagle Point” landmark and pay a fee to go on the amazing, man-made “Sky Walk” if you choose to. Then travel to “Guano Point” landmark for an incredible view of the Grand Canyon. If you want the best view, you can pay a fee and take the popular “helicopter tour” flying over the entire, majestic canyon. Finally we will visit America’s largest water control project: The Hoover Dam, and get back to Vegas for short break. In the evening, we will arrive at St. George, Utah and stay overnight.
Hotel: Quality Inn or Similar
Hoover Dam: Situated at the border of Nevada and Arizona, Hoover Dam crosses the Colorado River. It is the largest dam in the United States, known as “the diamond in the desert”. Hoover Dam was built during the “great economic depression”, but created more than 5,000 jobs at the time. It was a mile stone achievement for US Water Works history and opened the gate for American Western frontier exploration.
Grand Canyon West Rim: One of the 7 natural wonders of the world is located in the Indian Reservation area. For centuries, the Hualapai Indian shave guarded this mystical land. Grand Canyon is 6,000 feet deep, with the Colorado River quietly flowing through at the bottom, giving it life. If you take the helicopter tour, different layers of rock formations about planet Earth’s age and history are unveiled right before your eyes like the Artist’s scroll! Enjoy this scenic, real life Encyclopedia: The Grand Canyon.
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Day 3: Glen Canyon Dam - Antelope Canyon - Bryce Canyon National Park - SLCA
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Glen Canyon Dam
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Lake Powell
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Antelope Canyon
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Bryce Canyon
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Colorado Plateau: The only desert plateau in the United States. After years of erosion from the Colorado River, some of the most stunning nature sceneries had formed here. Red Rocks, arches and mesas decorate this vase landscape with their brilliant colors.
Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell: Lake Powell is the second largest artificial water reservoir in the U.S. and it also marks the starting point of the Grand Canyon. See the depth of the Lake Powell as we travel across the Glen Canyon Dam.
Antelope Canyon: One of the most recognizable and famous natural landscapes in the world and a must see for photography enthusiast. Millions of years of flash flood and natural erosion gifted us these slot canyons, with their smooth wavy curves and gorgeous colors from the sand sandstone, it truly is a wonder of nature.
Bryce Canyon National Park: Famous for its hoodoo rocks, these sandstone columns in the canyon resemble all sorts of different strange creatures; putting both your imagination and your camera to work.
Hotel: Ramada Inn or Similar
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Day 4: SLC - Elko - Bonneville Salt Flats - Reno
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Elko
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Bonneville Salt Flats
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Solar de Uyuni
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Reno
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In the morning, after the SLC city tour, tour will head west bound along the Lincoln Memorial Highway I-80, during which the visitors are able to see the largest basin in US west. After stop at Elko for lunch, the group will visit the Bonneville Salt Flats, which is considered as one of the best place to take wedding photos and Solar de Uyuni in North America. Stay overnight in Reno.
Hotel: Sand Regency Hotel or Similar
Elko: a primary town in northern Nevada for local economy, since the largest gold mine in USA located nearby. This city is called the capital of Nevada’s gold belt. Meanwhile, Elko is also the home of the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, said festival is held each January for celebrating the life in the rural West, featuring poetry, music, stories, gear, film and food.
Bonneville Salt Flats: one of the prominent salt flats in west hemisphere, and considered as the twin sister of Bolivia’s Solar de Uyuni. The salt flats are natural wonders not only awe-inspiring, but also seem to be the great place to play with perspective. With reflections of surrounding mountain, clouds, especially constant bright sunshine, the Bonneville Salt Flats is a dreamland for photographer. Plus, this place is a perfect speedway for those racing cars, airplanes and aerospace shuttles to land and compete.
Reno: the largest small city in the world. Reno is considered as twin sister of Las Vegas and had a glorious history during the US Western expansion history. Meanwhile, its fate, past and present, also represents the attitude of American people towards gaming industry, especially the gambling and entertainment industry. You are able to try your luck in Reno.
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Day 5: Nimbus Fish Hatchery - Stone Lake Bird Sanctuary - Napa Valley - San Francisco
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Napa Valley
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Napa Valley
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San Francisco
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San Francisco
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In the morning, the tour will drive into Northern California’s natural reserve to visit the Nimbus fish hatchery and Stone Lake bird sanctuary, where in you are able to catch some good pictures of migrating birds or salmon active in the streams. The highlight of the day is the Napa Valley, the most coveted wine tasting and visit a sightseeing place in Northern California. Stay overnight in San Francisco.
Hotel: Marriott/ Hampton Inn or Similar
Nimbus Fish Hatchery: Located in eastern Sacramento, this hatchery raises Chinook salmon and then release to the American River for environmental protection issues. You are able to enjoy the on-site trail to view wildlife in nature.
Stone Lake Bird Sanctuary: lies within the Sacramento River Delta, it is a paradise for thousands of migrating birds, such as waterfowl, shorebirds and other water birds. A must see.
Napa valley: considered one of the premier wine regions in the world, where in at least 250 wineries distributed. Each year, millions of visitors come here not only for tasting the top quality Californian wines, but also for appreciating spectacular rustic scenery in this area.
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Day 6: Stanford - Silicon Valley - San Francisco City Tour
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Stanford
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Silicon Valley
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Twin Peaks
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Golden Gate Bridge
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In the morning, we will visit the Stanford University. After then, we go inside the San Francisco city via Silicon Valley area. The first stop of SF city tour will be Twin Peaks, where you are able to appreciate a panorama view of this amazing city. Afterwards, you will see the fantastic Palace of fine arts, and the landmark SF-Golden Gate Bridge. At lunch time, 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. In the afternoon, you can choose to have your free time in the San Francisco, or join our Extensive City Tour (Optional). 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 at around 6pm, sent to hotel after the city tour.
Hotel: Clarion Inn or Similar
Stanford University: Considered as one of the best universities in the world, especially its second largest campus in USA. The primary buildings are embodied with yellow brick and red roofing Spanish colonial style architecture. On the end of its palm trees lined Main Street is the main quad comprising the Memorial Church “the pearl of the crown”, the Dream Corridor, and the landmark of the Stanford – Hoover Tower. It is worth mentioning that more than 50 Stanford alumni have been awarded with Nobel prizes, and so many entrepreneurs or owners of those world class IT giants, such as Google, Yahoo, Cisco, HP all graduated from Stanford.
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.
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Day 7: Yosemite National Park - California Central Valley - Los Angeles
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Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park
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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 back to Los Angeles.
Hotel: Holiday Inn or Similar
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 sports brand North Face, Bridal Veil Falls, three sentinel rocks and so on.
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Day 8: On Your Own Choosing
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Sea World
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Santa Barbara
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San Diego
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Los Angeles
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As the departure dates above, you can choose to join one of the followings:
1. Universal Studios
2. Disneyland
3. LA City Tour
4. Sea World
5. Palm Spring Outlet
6. Disneyland 1 Day Tour
7. San Diego in-depth City Tour
8. Santa Barbara In-depth tour
*** Please schedule your flights to depart from Los Angeles airport (LAX) after 8:30 PM ( U.S domestic flights) or 9:30 PM (international flights).***
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