The best part is he knew how to satisfy people. This three-day tour includes highlights of the Golden State, such as Santa Barbara, Solvang, the famous Pacific Coast Highway, Carmel, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park.
But all in all a very enjoyable trip and again many thanks to Mark for all the stories and been such a superb host. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. For English information and English speaking departure dates (or other languages), please click, Admission to Yosemite National Park (summer) or Hearst Castle (winter), 2 nights hotel accommodation including continental breakfast, Included admissions to the Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon We highly recommend this tour to any prospective person who wants to see the coast road without driving themselves. 
I enjoyed visiting Yosemite National park and Golden Gate Bridge. Golden Gate Bridge(45 mins) Palace of Fine Art(30 mins) Lombard Street(45 mins) Fisherman's Wharf(2.5 hours, optional for Bay Cruise) SanFrancisco In-depth Tour(optional), San Francisco In-depth Tour detail: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (30 mins) Civic Center (40 mins) Twin Peaks (25 mins) San Francisco Chinatown (70 mins) Treasure Island (pass by). 10.Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance. Adam was a very informative guide, and the small group of 7 travelers was a fun and friendly mix of people from Turkey, Brazil, New Zealand, Seattle, and Ohio. We loved the vibe of Monterey. The afternoon part of this day was spent in the Hearst Castle, doing a tour of the cottages and the kitchen.
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Because of the storms in the previous week, we had to turn back because of road closures on 101. View the sights of Santa Barbara and Carmel, Cruise under the famous Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz Island, Explore Yosemite Park (summer) or full tour of Scenic Monterrey (Winter). Solvang is another lovely town, with a hint of European.
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. It is one of the attractive tour locations in California.
We really enjoyed the tour. Usually the same as departure location but different time. We could not have had a better guide & driver. 5.Meals and Attractions are not included. He was extremely courteous and very well informed. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations. Within 8 days prior to departure - 100% of the total purchase amount. The driver/guide is a very friendly and helpful person. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section. 10+ Toursize is limited to eightpeople for a more intimate, small-group experience. My husband and I enjoyed every minute of the tour, most specially because we had it on an exclusive basis.
Many thanks!!!!! The title of what you buy defines very well what you are going to do '3-day Express Tour of California'.
Tour guide took the extra effort to help us with the check-ins.
It felt like we had hire our own private vehicle!!! Another thing that needs to be mentioned here is that the Palace of Fine Arts is a must visited and most appreciable place in this trip. We will depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula! We found Mark our guide to be exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable. We ended this part of the tour in Santa Barbara where we bid a fond goodbye to Kelly. Totally astonishing trip as I expected it to be and more. Experience the spectacular scenery, wildlife, and culture of Californias coastline, on an epic, 3-day adventure from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The group of people were super chill, very respectful and friendly towards each other.
Husband and I were quite amused at the prices at which these houses were offered.
It is beyond your imagination! Due to this unforeseen circumstance, the train station was packed full and the trains were extraordinarily hard to get onto. I enjoyed looking at the shops which offered items beyond the usual tourist souvenirs. You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. I bought some lovely stationery from a specialty store and a Christmas trinket from a Christmas store.
I enjoyed the routes, it was fantastic drive and perfect views.
We got a glimpse of the Big Sur, and enough time to look around, take some pictures, and admire the dramatic meeting of sea, sky, rocks, and mountain. We did this trip in March 2017 as we wanted a relaxed trip with a small group and not drive ourselves The Tunnel View, Ancient sequoias and giant mountains are the reason that grabs tourists towards this place. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child. Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experiences start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. He did really well explaining each historic features and I learned a lot of from it. The Sierra Nevada Mountains of California are linked with the range of Mountains towards Yosemite National Park.
Tour is available in English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, and Hebrew. We suggested using a microphone as other guides do.
Santa Barbara was enjoying almost tropical weather, allowing us to shed the winter layers of our wardrobe for the day. 1. A minimum tip of $12 per passenger per day for Tour Guide and Driver is not included in the price of the tour package. To know that there is some other trip superior than this one would me certainly a shocking thing for me. 3.Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements inclusive of separate purchase of air tickets.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. We would gladly visit this castle again just to hear more about the life of the Hearst family. X, 17mile Drive and all National Parks as mentioned, For Spanish information and Spanish speaking departure dates (or other languages), please click, An exclusive view of the breathtaking South and East Rims of the Grand Canyon, Visit some great photography locations: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. It was a fantastic trip! Kudos to Adam he made it a totally unforgettable experience for us ! Finish the one-way journey with a train ride into the sprawling glamour of Los Angeles.
From our tour guide Adam to alll the beautiful spots we stopped at !
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Peter and Lynley Elder- New Zealand, Mark , Our driver, chauffeur and all you could ask in a guide was exceptional. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even fewhours, butwe cant assure success in these cases. 6.Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market. Both the guide and the bus driver were very kind and understanding. It is situated in San Francisco. I must say that the Falls of Yosemite were worth clicking and visitors seemed to be so engaged in all such beauties. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. Immense efforts and planning can be the acknowledgment of this marvelous trip because of the professionalism of its team. Thoroughly enjoyable scenery and sights, good accommodation etc. Copyright 2022 GoldenBusTours LLC. Explore Lombard Street, Fishermans Wharf and San Francisco! They will be needed as proof of purchase.
I hadn't thought visiting an aquarium would be a high point, but the Monterrey Aquarium is something special. By using this website & its services you agree to our Terms & conditions.
Clearly, had we known that this sort of natural disaster would occur creating such dire consequences, we would have figured out a way to reserve the guests tickets in advance.
If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. It was a small group tour and we were only 5 of us !! It will be very good option for you. It was very dynamic and young and quite hip. startDate: "+0d", In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you, the passenger with the amount we received for the booking of the tour. autoclose: true, Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experiences start time will not be accepted. Their information regarding places is notable. This is a ONE-WAY trip and does not include return transport to San Francisco. Spindrift Inn in Monterey was fantastic!
As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
2.If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him.
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. Thanks GoldenBusTours. (If weather condition is bad and we will visit Solvang Village instead of Yosemite.). An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties.
No refund request or complaint will be entertained after 30 days of tour departure. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the areas we traveled. Even if the cancellation request comes in because of COVID.No matter the reason for the cancellation, we are forced to carry costly charges from out travel and hotel providers in the form of penalties and fees that re-incurred when there is a cancellation of confirmed or pending bookings.
San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Monterey and Yosemite National Park.
Hotel: Wild Palms, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel or Similar.
A slow start is expected on these tours. per person.
Even when unexpected situations occurred (e.g. Great scenery, good accommodation, very informative.
I also did some good shopping.
Definitely will recommend to everyone. And the food in the cafeteria was tasty too. Overall everything was great, the hotel accommodations were pleasant and decent. Important Notice:Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price.
We stopped to be awed by the hardy surfers in Santa Cruz braving the winter cold waters of the Pacific Ocean, though Kelly warned us about the dangers that sudden surf surges could cause. Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early. We will visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Palace of Fine Arts, and Fisherman's Wharf! 9.Tour package price is inclusive of taxes. In the case of free passenger cancellation kindly update us 7 days before the departure..
In the case of late cancellation request or free passenger does not show up on tour day then $128 will be charged. Lucky to book the tour during winter that from a group tour became a private tour. All places were beautiful and interesting. We were looking forward so much to it and we were not disappointed Cancellation or Reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
2 The bus driver also dropped us close to the destinations to have minimum walk. Made The scenery was beautiful and we got to see unexpected sights like a redwood forest and elephant seals nursing their babies. She was very conscientious in giving us the details of the overall tour itself, and the itinerary for each day. Adam, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. This tour also included Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel, Cambria, Solvang,Santa Barbara, We found the stopover points to be well timed and the places that we visited of high quality. 7 The tour was well balanced with beautiful coastal scenes, small villages to explore and visits to bigger cities like Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara. The houses were quite awesome in that part of the world. All places were worth to visit specially a tour of San Francisco. Yosemite National Park is very beautiful.
From booking to reaching back to the airport all is fun with an amazing team of this bus tour. Finally we spent the night in Cambria, very charming with stores that had names like Love Me 2 Times Thrift Shop and a restaurant which went by the name The Sow's Ear.
Pebble beach golf course was enjoyable Kelly the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history along the coast We upgraded to the higher hotel and was worth every penny. No matter what the reason of cancellation is no refund or reschedule for any cancellation request made with in last 7 days of departure date. Sea breezes, surging waves, bizarre rocks, and adorable seals along with sea lions rest on the beach.
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no translator for the Italian couple, 'dry breakfast' at the Clarion), Dorit handled it quickly and professionally.
The visit to Yosemite was what I was looking forward to the most and it did not disappoint. 3-4
She attended to all the guests requests and tried her best to keep everyone happy. This 3-day Tour was a 30th wedding anniversary gift for my husband and myself, and it was the best gift ever.
}); Great scenery, good accommodation, very Have no words for this beyond superrr experience!! The accomodation was also very comfortable and more that we expected. -Leave your hotel in Los Angeles at 8:30 am-Drive by Malibu-Santa Barbara wine region-Lunch at Los Olivos and perhaps some wine tasting at the many wine tasting rooms-Visit to Solvang, a charming Danish style town in the middle of California-Drive to Fresno for overnight, -We will start our day early in the morning-Drive to Yosemite National Park making scenic stops along the valley-We will then drive to San Francisco after lunch-Arrival to San Francisco late in the afternoon. If you can afford the superior accommodation I can thoroughly recommend it, especially Spin Drift in Monterey a boutique hotel which is a little treasure not to be missed
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I'd definitely recommend this one! He was also very knowledgeable and fun to have around! One good thing that is very important to mention here is that optional tours were very reasonable with guides. The size was just right-- only 6 of us, and the tour guide was wonderful. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour. California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! }); Love beautiful days. }); The road journey was well planned and arranged. First, we will stop at a worlds first-class golf course resort to sightsee the amazing ocean views and multimillion-dollar mansions.
A monumental structure constructed for the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915 is called Palace of Fine Arts. The mudslide destroyed the 10-lane Highway 101, a main vein out of Santa Barbara.
This 3-day tour includes highlights of the Golden State, such as Santa Barbara, Solvang, the famous Pacific Coast Highway, Carmel, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park. This is something we do not get everywhere. 7-8, 8-9
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Chowchilla or Similar.
He will arrange tickets. What more can I say if you have the time this is definitely a trip not to be missed. Thank you Adam n thank you Viator!
We stopped at a quaint roadside store to get some coffee - quite good by the way - and were surprised to learn that there were small pockets of civilization in the US which didn't have indoor plumbing! For the free or discounted customer $200 penalty is applicable for entire group if the person is no show on the tour for Yellowstone tours. You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Marvelous tour. We do not offer the "business class" ticket unless it's a special request because the train is really quite nice and not typically busy. Well planned, and well executed. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. Carmel itself was pretty, almost like the postcard version of a real town. Watching these creatures gliding gracefully in the aquariums in all their magnificent colors was mesmerizing.
autoclose: true, We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. I would highly recommend this. This is where GoldenBusTours is playing its role to make sure its customers get the best available deal at an affordable price.
Los Angeles17-Mile Drive (Mandatory)The Lodge at Pebble Beach(60 mins) San Francisco.
Special thanks to the whole team. We'll we hit the jackpot We had a private tour with Kelly and she was amazing nothing was a trouble and plenty of spare time to enjoy However, specified fees may be included.
I will highly recommend this tour and want to join some other tour soon. Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked. Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews, Fantastic 3 day California Pacific Coastal Trip. TOUR OPERATOR COMMENT: Thank you for your feedback. This made coming back to Los Angeles very late. var obj = document.getElementById("2281836061dates_range_start"); Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
$(function() { Loved this tour! Our tour guide was explained the things very well and was very informative. The only thing would be the Hotel in Camberia , which was very nice and comfortable, was a little away from restaurants , when you don't have transport. It's very good because you go to many places but you are not very long. All three days one person was occupying the seat next to the driver which is a good position for taking photographs.The driver should have atleast noted this and should have advised the occupants to rotate the seats. And, if possible to have food arrangement or at least have arrangements with certain number of restaurants to give us extra discount when dine in using the tour promo code? You have to send a formal complaint through email. Yes!! Arcadia CA, Covina CA, Diamond Bar, CA, El Monte CA, Fountain Valley CA, Fullerton CA, Irvine CA, Los Angeles CA, Monterey Park CA, Pomona CA, Rosemead CA, Rowland Heights CA, San Gabriel CA, 3-Day San Francisco to Universal Studio Hollywood, SeaWorld and San Diego City Tour (Free Airport Pickup), 3-Day From Los Angeles to San Francisco, Yosemite and Santa Barbara Tour, 3-Day Los Angeles to Grand Canyon West Rim Skywalk, Las Vegas, Botanical Cactus Gardens and Hoover Dam Tour, 3-Day Los Angeles to San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, 17 Miles Drive and Tejon Outlets Tour, 3-Day Los Angeles to 17 Miles Drive, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco Tour, 17913 MacArthur Blvd, (Starbucks - The Square Irvine) Irvine, CA 92614 at 6:45 AM - $60 for pick up and $60 for drop off, an additional of $20 per person for more than 3 persons paid by Invoice, 222 W Houston Ave, (Howard Johnson Inn) Fullerton, CA 92832 at 7:00 AM - $30 for pick up and $30 for drop off, an additional of $20 per person for more than 3 persons paid by Invoice, 9125 Recreation Circle, (Motel 6 Hotel Fountain Valley) Fountain Valley, CA 92708 at 07:00 AM - $50 for pick up and $50 for drop off, an additional of $20 per person for more than 3 persons paid by In, 1015 Nogales, Street, (Rowland Heights 99 Ranch ) Rowland Heights, CA91748 at 07:30 AM, 303 E Valley Blvd, (Sheraton San Gabriel) San Gabriel, CA 91776 (Hotel Guest Only) at 07:45 AM, 3633 N, (Bokai Garden Hotel Rosemead) Rosemead Blvd, CA 91770 at 07:50 AM, 123 South Lincoln Ave, (Lincoln Plaza Hotel) Monterey Park, CA 91755 at 8:00 AM, 424 N Main St, (Pico House) Los Angeles, CA 90012 at 08:30 AM. Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. I will start with the beauty and amazing fun at places like Yosemite National Park, Fisherman's Wharf and the Palace of Fine Arts. Visit Yosemite National Park for an unforgettable experience! For the free or discounted customer $100 penalty is applicable for entire group if cancellation is requested 4 days before the tour for Yellowstone tours. It was such a good decision.
We were very happy with the quality of the tour we went on and we were given an excellent insight to all of the main points on the coast road. Refers to the famous east-west street in California, the street is popular for its eight hairpin turns. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up). After that we spent the good part of an hour strolling around Santa Cruz and browsing the bookshelves of a real bookstore - more books rather than novelty items. Unused features are non-refundable. We were 5 woman in our group of different ages and from different countries and it was so interesting to get to know everybody, certainly a huge benefit of such a small tour group.
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Day 2 had us driving towards Carmel via the 17-mile route to Pebble Beach.
Mark our tour guide, was very attentive and friendly, a safe driver, and ensured that we had a stress free experience. Tour Code: GOL-LA-344 . 1 Hoping for taking more tours from GoldenBusTours. Some locations are only for pickup. GetYourGuide.
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. They were not for the faint of heart and for the slim of pocketbook. We hope future guests will be understanding that this is not a typical circumstance. It is a direct 6-hour drive by van, Please note: Hotel accommodation subject to change, This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers.
San Francisco is home to over 50 rolling hills and is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
Kelly was not just exceptional in her duties but she was at all times informative, caring and so helpful seeing to all of our needs as an Irish couple taking such a trip for the first time.The coach had plenty of room and was very comfortable.The two overnight stays were first rate and both The Spin Drift Inn in Monterey & The Rigdon House in Cambria are indeed superior lodgings.The scenery & the views all along the route were quite simply spectacular.Kelly is clearly a most friendly & decent young lady and overall a lovely, thoughtful and kind person.My wife Noeleen & I couldnt recommend her & the 3 day trip down this amazing coast highly enough - definitely a 10 out of 10 Thanks so much Kelly & Viator for 3 wonderful days in California that neither of us will ever forget Kieran, We had very nice scenery along the coast of California The 17 mile drive provided many photo opportunities we enjoyed the aquarium and frequent photo opportunities. And the scenery along the coast is spectacular.
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Expect some variation always. San Francisco Bay is in the U.S. state of California, surrounded by a contiguous region known as the San Francisco Bay Area dominated by the large cities San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. Our train from Santa Barbara to LA was also prebooked by Adam and in our mailbox well in advance !! We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations. I'd take this tour again. Overall it was a good experience would like to stay a bit longer at Pebble Beach & Carmel.
We definitely can recommend this tour to other people. Adam made sure everyone was most comfortable n had the best time of their lives ! Transportation to the departure boarding point.
If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up. You may return with the tour company for a USD $60 fee, payable directly to the tour operator. Next morning, we had coffee and Danish at Solvang.
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