We depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula.
We arrive in Bay Area (Greater San Francisco) in the evening.
Start City: Los Angeles End City: San Francisco
Duration: 8 Day(s) Language: Chinese&English Airport Pickup: No
☆ Experience an unforgettable Coast Starlight Ride by Amtrak
☆ Visit 3 famous national parks: Mt. Rainier, Redwood & Crater Lake
☆ Los Angeles in, San Francisco Out
☆ Napa Valley wine tasting
We depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula.
We arrive in Bay Area (Greater San Francisco) in the evening.
We'll head to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula, where gentle sea breezes, meandering coast, surging waves, bizarre rocks, adorable seals and sea lions rest on the beach. Here we'll stop at a first-class golf course to take photos. Then we'll view the scenery of the 17-Mile Drive, passing by Carmel and PCH #1. We will stop at the Lone Cypress for taking photos.
Read moreDepart from San Francisco Bay Area this morning, and head to the most famous wine country – Napa Valley.
Enjoy the exclusive wine tasting tour! Arrive at Redwood National Forest in the afternoon and sightsee the tallest creature on the planet – Coastal Redwood, large enough for a car to go through the tunnel in its trunk! Arrive at Founders Grove and hike in the magnificent Forest of Giants!
Stay overnight in Blue Lake.
The most famous wine country – Napa Valley. Enjoy the exclusive wine tasting tour!
Read moreToday we will drive through Redwood National Park, the undeveloped 37-mile coastline within it is home to surging waves, bizarre rocks, wildlife, and surrounded by Giant Redwoods!
Then we will arrive at Crater Lake National Park in the afternoon, the Deepest Lake in America! The crater was formed by a volcanic eruption 7000 years ago, and filled in with melting snow and rain water. The sapphire blue lake is simply magical and breathtaking, it's one of the things you must see in your life!
At night, we will stay overnight in the second largest City in State of Oregon, Eugene.
Home to the tallest trees on Earth. The trees can live to be 2000 years old and grow to over 300 feet tall. The park also protect vast prairies, oak woodlands, wild riverways, and nearly 40 miles of pristine coastline, all supporting a rich mosaic of wildlife diversity and cultural traditions.
Read moreThe lake was formed after the collapse of mount mazama - an ancient volcano that erupted approximately 7,700 years ago, the length of lake is 6 miles and width is 4 miles with a depth of 1932 feet.
Read moreIn the morning we will leave for the 80-acre Oregon Garden (Own expense), known as "the Garden in the Sky", home to rare flowers and plants, and the Gordon House by famous American Architect Wright.
We will then drive to Woodburn Outlets and enjoy tax-free shopping! This world's renowned outlet center has over 100 signature stores, more than 4 million annual visitors, and initially cost twenty million dollars to build!
In the afternoon, we will arrive at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the view is so charming and romantic, and one of a kind! Second tallest waterfall in the country, Multnomah Falls is our next stop, a drop of 620 feet! Stay overnight at the Red Lion Hotel Portland, located on the Hayden Island in the Columbia River!
Opened in 1999, it is home to over 20 gardens including the Rose Garden, Children's Garden and Silverton Market Garden. It is open 365 days a year and hosts both public and private events.
Read moreMultnomah Falls is a waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, located east of Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson, along the Historic Columbia River Highway. For most of the year the falls are never illuminated by the sun due to their northward orientation. For several weeks around the summer solstice, immediately prior to sunset, the falls are illuminated by the setting sun.
Read morePortland is known as world's Capital of Roses, over 50 new species are sent to International Rose Test Center to nurture and grow each year, the most prestigious international rose experimental center!
Visit the State House of Oregon in Olympia next, and drive to Mt. Rainier National Park. Mt. Rainier has endowed Seattle with elegance and beauty, a mountain out of fairytale and floating in the clouds. Everyone who has seen the beauty of it falls in love with it. Glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, rivers scatter throughout the rainforest. Paradise Valley, Martha Falls, Narada Falls, Skyline Trail, Panorama Point… The rapids of streams and pouring waters echo through the valley!
Stay overnight in Seattle.
The International Rose Test Garden is a rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 7,000 rose plants of approximately 550 varieties. The roses bloom from April through October with the peak coming in June, depending on the weather. New rose cultivars are continually sent to the garden from many parts of the world and are tested for color, fragrance, disease resistance and other attributes. It is the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the United States and exemplifies Portland's nickname, "City of Roses".
Read moreAs one of the most beautiful and pristine landscapes in America, this national park covers almost 400 square miles and is home to dozens of glaciers, old growth forests, sub-alpine meadows and waterfalls. Mt. Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, and it is on the Decade Volcano list. Towering almost 3 miles above sea level, volcanic Mount Rainier dominates this park and, on a clear day, can be seen from over 100 miles away!
Read moreEnjoy the Capital of Romance, City of Seattle today! Modern architectures, historic buildings, snow-covered mountain ranges and rainforest, lakes and straits, fragrance of coffee, cultural heritage and artistic atmosphere call Seattle home! Visit University of Washington in the morning, home to the most beautiful campus in America.
Drive to Boeing Factory – Future of Flight Aviation Center (Own Expense) next, to learn the assembly process of Boeing Aircrafts and company history.
Arrive at the Microsoft Global Headquarter next, enjoy a tour inside the visitor center.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy a panoramic view of city and bay from the top of Space Needle (Own Expense).
In evening, you can enjoy he optional Seattle Night Tour at your own expense. Famous Pike Place Market, fisherman's Wharf, World's First Starbucks and Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Gum Wall, night view of the city from Gas Park… wonders come one after another!
Stay overnight in Seattle.
The University of Washington (commonly referred to as UW, simply Washington, or informally U-Dub) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington.
Founded in 1861, Washington was first established in downtown Seattle approximately a decade after the city's founding to aid its economic development.
Read moreThe Boeing Everett Factory, in Everett, Washington, is an airplane assembly building owned by Boeing. Located on the north-east corner of Paine Field, it is the largest building in the world by volume at 472,370,319 cu ft and covers 98.7 acres; 39.948 hectares. This is the factory where the wide-body Boeing 747, 767, 777, and 787 are assembled.
Read moreSeattle Night Tour at your own expense: Famous Pike Place Market, fisherman's Wharf, World's First Starbucks and Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Gum Wall, night view of the city from Gas Park… wonders come one after another!
Read moreToday we will enjoy an unforgettable Coast Starlight Ride by Amtrack, widely regarded the most spectacular ride of all train routes! Sightseeing train rides are becoming more and more popular in America, a great way to experience the beauty of the country. Seats are very spacious and comfortable, the Coast Starlight links the greatest cities on the West Coast. The scenery along the route is unsurpassed. The dramatic snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Range and Mountains, lush forests, fertile valleys provide a stunning backdrop for your journey!
We will arrive in Portland in the evening, and stay overnight in Medford.
**The train departs from Kings Street Station at 9:30am. The whole ride lasts approx. 8 hours. Guests can purchase lunch on the train.
A Grand West Coast Train Adventure, en route daily between Los Angeles and Seattle, the Coast Starlight train passes through Santa Barbara, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Portland. Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes, the Coast Starlight links the greatest cities on the West Coast. The scenery along the Coast Starlight route is unsurpassed. The dramatic snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Shasta, lush forests, fertile valleys and long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline provide a stunning backdrop for your journey.
Read moreWe will drive to Burney Falls in the morning, the most beautiful waterfall in California! It will certainly bring you an unexpected big surprise! Even President Roosevelt describes Burney Falls as "The 8th Wonder of the World!"
Then we will visit the Sundial Bridge.
We will then return to Bay Area in the evening and finish our pleasant and unforgettable Ring of Fire National Parks and Amtrak Coast Starlight Trip.
Complimentary SFO airport drop-off service is available. Please schedule your flight departure from SFO Airport after 10:30pm.
Burney Falls is a waterfall on Burney Creek, within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, in Shasta County, California. The water comes from underground springs above and at the falls, which are 129 feet high, and provides an almost constant flow rate of 379 million litres per day, even during the dry summer months. The falls were called "the Eighth Wonder of the World" by President Theodore Roosevelt, and were declared a National Natural Landmark in December 1954.
Read more1. Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
2. English & Chinese bilingual tour guide* Multiple tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour
3. Transportation via air-conditioned coach
1. Meals
2. All personal expenses, such as laundry, phone, drinks, and travel insurance
3. Mandatory Tips/Service Fee (Min. $10/person/day for tour guide and driver) Please pay in cash to the tour guide while on the bus. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well.
4. Mandatory Tours (Prices are only for reference and subject to change without notice. Please pay in cash to the guide.)
* Redwood + Crater Lake + Mt. Rainier + Wine Tasting at Napa Valley (5 kinds) + Burney Falls + Amtrak Coast Starlight ticket + Fuel Surcharge - $130 per person (applied to tours before 2020-1-1)
* Redwood + Crater Lake + Mt. Rainier + Wine Tasting at Napa Valley (5 kinds) + Burney Falls + Amtrak Coast Starlight ticket + Fuel Surcharge - $160 per person (applied to tours from 2020-1-1)
5. Optional Tours (Prices are only for reference and subject to change without notice. Please pay in cash to the guide.)
* Oregon Garden - Adult $12, Child (5-11) $6, Senior (60+) $10
* Space Needle+Chihuly Garden and Glass - Adult $62, Child (5-11) $42, Senior (65+) $52
* Seattle Night Tour - $35 per person
* Boeing Factory - Adult $25, Child (5-15) $15
* Hotel Transfer (Hotel - Portland downtown) - $10 per person
Region | Departure Point | Departure |
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Los Angeles |
Hotel Irvine—Eats Restaurant Entrance 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92614Departures from 2019-10-15, Pick up time change to 6:30 am |
06:30 |
Diamond Bar, CA |
Holiday Inn Diamond Bar 21725 E. Gateway Center Dr, Diamond Bar, CA 91765Hotel guests only |
07:00 |
Los Angeles |
La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona 3200 W Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768Hotel guests only |
07:10 |
Fullerton |
Howard Johnson Hotel Fullerton 222 W. Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832Departures from 2019-10-15, Pick up time change to 7:10 am |
07:10 |
San Gabriel |
Hilton Hotel Valley Blvd. 225 W. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 91776Hotel guests only |
07:15 |
Los Angeles, Monterey Park |
Lincoln Plaza Hotel 123 S Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755
|
07:15 |
Arcadia |
99 Ranch Market 1300 S. Golden West Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
|
07:15 |
San Gabriel |
Sheraton San Gabriel 303 E Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776Hotel guests only |
07:30 |
Rosemead |
Bokai Garden Hotel 3633 N. Rosemead Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770
|
07:30 |
Los Angeles |
The hotel fullerton 1500 S. Raymond Ave. Fullerton CA 92831Hotel guests only |
07:30 |
Los Angeles Rowland Heights |
99 Ranch Market Rowland Heights 1015 Nogales St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748This departure point is temporarily changed to east 99 Dahua Supermarket on the opposite site of hotel as parking lot is closed due to hotel decoration. |
07:30 |
Covina |
Vanllee Hotel & Suites LVGEM 1211 E Garvey St, Covina, CA 91724Only for departure after 1st Sep. |
07:30 |
Rosemead |
Quality Inn Rosemead (Formerly Comfort Suites Rosemead) 9488 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91170
|
07:45 |
El Monte |
Holiday Inn El Monte (Former Los Angeles LA Hotel) 9920 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA, 91731
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08:00 |
Los Angeles City of Industry |
Pacific Palms Resort 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744Hotel guests only |
08:00 |
Los Angeles |
Chinatown Senior Citizen Center 600 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012
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08:45 |
**Please reach to the departure points at least 10-15 minutes early.
1. Globerouter cooperates with top local tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers.
2. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.
3. Please ensure safety of your luggage always, especially in public areas. The tour operator or the tour guide can not be held responsible for any loss of personal belongings.
4. Please note that City Pass and any attraction admission tickets purchased by yourselves are not allowed in the tour.
5. Tour is not wheel chair accessible.
6. In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), the tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.
7. In case of extreme weather condition, war, strike and other force majeure events, local operator reserves the right to change the itinerary and all costs are not refundable.
8. In case of guests voluntarily giving up the tour because of personal reasons, all costs including hotels, transportation etc. are not refundable.
9. If you cancel the third and fourth discounted passengers within 1-3 business days before the tour departs, $100 (per person) penalty fee will be charged. No-show of third and fourth discounted passengers will incur $200 (per person) penalty fee, and the first and the second passengers should pay the fee to the guide.
10. Admission tickets are subject to change due to season.
11. Two full-sized beds per room. No additional bed for children, 3rd or 4th travelers. No smoking in hotels.
1. Cancel or change an order
The following terms apply to the refund policy when canceling or changing an order
1) Reducing the number of travelers
2) Canceling the entire order
3) Change to a different tour
* Possible only 31 days prior to the tour departure date.
* Modification service fee will be applicable over & above the cancellation charges.
4) Rescheduling tour departure date
* This request will not be accepted if the travel date is within 07 days or lesser.
* Subject to availability of seats
* Modification service fee will be applicable over & above the cancellation charges.
Cancellation Made Within | Refund Policy |
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31 Days (or) more prior to tour departure date | 90% of tour cost paid will be refunded |
15-30 Days prior to tour departure date | 70% of tour cost paid will be refunded |
08-14 Days prior to tour departure date | 50% of tour cost paid will be refunded |
07 Days (or) lesser prior to tour departure date | The entire tour cost will be forfeited & No-Refund |
2. Modify an order
Charges to modify an order apply for the following:
1) For requests to add more number of travelers
* Subject to availability of seats.
2) For requests to change to a different tour
* Possible only 31 days prior to the tour departure date.
* Cancellation charges as above will be applicable over & above the modification service fee.
3) For requests to reschedule tour departure date
* This request will not be accepted if the travel date is within 07 days or lesser.
* Subject to availability of seats.
* Cancellation charges as above will be applicable over & above the modification service fee.
4) For requests to change name of passengers
* This request will be accepted until 3 days prior to the travel date, however same service fee as below will be applicable.
Modification Notice Period | Service Charge |
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Requests made 31 Days (or) more prior to tour departure date | US $ 30 will be charged for each order |
Requests made 8-30 Days prior to tour departure date | Additional 30% of tour cost paid will be charged |
Requests made 07 days (or) lesser from the date of tour departure | No requests will be accepted & No Refund |
3. Notes
1) We recommend all our passengers to avail "Travel Insurance" to protect themselves against personal / natural / manmade exigencies of all kind (including medical & family emergencies, accidents, flight delays, traffic delays, theft or personal- acts of terrorism, natural calamities etc.) that may affect you from participating in our tours (OR) arise while on tour.
2) Globerouter will take no responsibility for matters as stated above under personnel / natural / manmade exigencies.
3) No part / full refund / compensation will be offered to passengers who miss taking our tours (OR) for any un-utilized services, as per the date / time scheduled on the E-Voucher because all services are reconfirmed and prepaid for Charges as mentioned in our "Cancellation / Modification and Refund Policy" would be applicable.
4) All cancellation & tour modification requests should be emailed to info@globerouter.com.
5) We will not accept any cancellation / modification requests made through local tour provider / tour guide (OR) verbal requests made over the phone to our customer support staff / by voice mail
6) Cancellation request emails will not be accepted unless they have a complete, signed and attached "Globerouter Cancellation Request Form".
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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