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7-Day Grand Canyon + Antelope Canyon Tour Package from Los Angeles: Las Vegas, Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon

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Product Code: 716532

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Enjoy the most complete Southwest Giant Ring itinerary
    • Los Angeles airport pick-up and drop-off, safe and convenient
    • Feel the passion of the wild West
    • Enjoy the visual feast given by five famous national parks and three world-class scenic spots! New attraction combinations give you the latest visual enjoyment
Tour Code
716532
Duration
7 day
Departure City
Los Angeles
End City
Los Angeles, Las Vegas
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Family Friendly

Have fun with the family on the tours with theme parks and family-oriented destinations

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Los Angeles

Hometown - Los Angeles

Hotel: Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles / Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection / Best Western Plus Executive Inn / La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona or similar

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The guide will be wearing a yellow uniform, holding a small yellow flag or an iPad with the local provider's icon and welcome you in Los Angeles.

Meal

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Day 02
Las Vegas

Los Angeles - Las Vegas

Hotel: Fontainebleau Las Vegas or similar

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Today we will leave Los Angeles and drive through the scenic Mojave Desert until our final destination in Las Vegas which is also known as the pearl in the desert! Here, you will have the chance to explore what this city has to offer. You may join our Las Vegas Night Tour or watch one of the many award-winning shows!

【Itinerary】

Los Angeles → Las Vegas → Las Vegas Night Tour
(Optional)

 


Meal

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Day 03
Las Vegas

Las Vegas - Bryce

Hotel: Best Western PLUS Ruby's Inn / Bryce View Lodge or similar

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Rise and shine! Today we will be visiting Zion National Park in the morning and then driving to visit Bryce National Park in the afternoon. We will be staying overnight in Bryce.

【Itinerary】

Las Vegas → Zion National Park
 (Mandatory, 45 mins) → Checkerboard Mesa (25 mins) → Bryce Canyon National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Bryce

  


Visiting Attractions

  • Zion National Park Zion National Park
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park

Meal

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Day 04

Canyonlands National Park - Arches National Park

Hotel: Rodeway Inn & Suites Blanding or similar

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Today we will travel to Canyonlands National Park! Following we will drive to the wonderful and beautiful Arches National Park to discover what this unique national park has to offer!

【Itinerary】

Canyonlands National Park
 (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Arches National Park (Mandatory, 120 mins) 


Visiting Attractions

  • Canyonlands National Park Canyonlands National Park
  • Arches National Park Arches National Park

Meal

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Day 05

Monument Valley - Horseshoe Bend - Lower Antelope Canyon

Hotel: Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites Tuba City or similar

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Today we will be exploring Monument Valley! Following, we will be visiting Horseshoe Bend! The river turns a sharp 360 degrees in the canyon, cutting a horseshoe-shaped landscape, from which Horseshoe Bend is named. It is truly a beauty in its own to discover. Afterwards, we will visit the Lower Antelope Canyon in the afternoon and stay overnight in Tuba Arizona.

【Itinerary】

Monument Valley
 (Mandatory, 120 mins, optional for visit by Jeep) → Horseshoe Bend (Mandatory, 75 mins) → Antelope Canyon (Optional, 120 mins)



Special Note:

From 01/13/2025 to 01/26/2025, the itinerary will be adjusted to visit Antelope Canyon X (90 minutes) during the closure of Lower Antelope Canyon.


 

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Monument Valley Monument Valley
  • Horseshoe Bend Horseshoe Bend
  • Antelope Canyon Antelope Canyon

Meal

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Day 06
Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon National Park - Las Vegas

Hotel: Fontainebleau Las Vegas or similar

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Today we will visit the most famous of the Seven World's Natural Wonders – the Grand Canyon National Park! You may have the option to take a sightseeing helicopter or airplane tour at your own expense. Following, we will travel to Las Vegas in the afternoon and stay overnight in Las Vegas.

【Itinerary】

Grand Canyon National Park East Rim & South Rim
 (Mandatory, 2.5 hours) → Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter (optional, 1 hours) → Hoover Dam (Pass by) → Las Vegas

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park
  • Hoover Dam Hoover Dam

Meal

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Day 07
Las Vegas

Las Vegas - Los Angeles

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Rise and shine! Follow your tour guide to capture selfies in the hotspot of Las Vegas - Las Vegas Welcome Signboard! Besides, before we leave Las Vegas, we can’t forget to visit M&M'S Las Vegas and Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas! You will get to experience an in-depth tour of the two stores. You can also watch 3D movies in the sweet air! Following, we will take an adventure over to the Seven Magic Mountains. Finally, we will drive to Tanger Outlets in Barstow to enjoy some free-time shopping.

【Itinerary】

Las Vegas Welcome Signboard & M&M'S Las Vegas & Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas & FlyOver Las Vegas 
(Optional, 90 mins) →  Seven Magic Mountains (30 mins) → Outlets at Barstow (120 mins) → Los Angeles

If you choose not to participate in the optional activity, you can have your free time in the hotel.

 

Visiting Attractions

  • seven magic mountains seven magic mountains

Meal

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D2 Las Vegas Night Time Helicopter $159.00/Person Included: Transfer + 10-12 mins Helicopter Experience. Age limit: children must be over 3 years old.
D2 Las Vegas Night Tour $45.00/Person The tour operates with a minimum of 10 people, with each seat priced the same. The itinerary will be adjusted based on weather conditions. It includes Downtown Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, Garden of Bellagio, outside view of Sphere.
D3 AW Mandatory Fee $200.00/Person Including: Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bay, Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas five-star hotel resort fee.
D5 Monument Valley Navajo Jeep Tour $65.00/Person
D5 Lower Antelope Canyon $98.00/Adult; $20.00/Infant (under 3) Including local transportation and guide service fees
D5 Antelope Canyon X Adult:$90.00; Child(0-7):$50.00; Include service fee.
D6 Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter Tour $289.00/Person Take off from South Rim and fly over the Grand Canyon for about 30min. Same price over 3 years old, including fuel surcharge
D6 Grand Canyon South Rim IMAX Movie + Lunch Departing before 2025/01/01: $27.00/Person Departing from 2025/01/01:$32.00/Person Same price for children over 3 years old and above. Grand Canyon South Rim IMAX Movie: Departing before 2025/01/01:$13.00/Person; Departing from 2025/01/01:$15.00/Person
D6 South Canyon Miniature Aircraft $228.00/person Same price for children over 3 years old and adults. Including: fuel surcharge.
D7 Las Vegas Welcome Signboard & M&M'S Las Vegas & Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas & FlyOver Las Vegas By 01/06/2025 (Departure Shift): $45.00/Adult; $34.00/Child (12-) From 01/06/2025 (Departure): $50.00/Adult; $39.00/Child (12-) Tickets for admission and transportation of Las Vegas Welcome Signboard & M&M'S Las Vegas & Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas & FlyOver Las Vegas included; Height limit: must be higher than 40 inches (1.016 meters); Must be accompanied by an adult or guardian (14 years old or older).
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Pickup Information
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
* Free Airport pickup time: Free pickup provides on the first day of your tour between 10:00 am and 22:00 pm. Every 2 hours, that is 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 02:00 pm, 04:00 pm, 06:00 pm, 08:00 pm, and 10:00 pm. (The free pickup service is based on the seat availability, first come first serve. So it is possible that you need to wait a little bit long during high season.) 
* Only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each room. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.
* Airport Pick-up Location:
- Arrival procedure for US domestic & Canada flight: Arrival→Baggage Claim area→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
- Arrival procedure for International flight: Arrival→Go through immigration→Baggage Claim Area→Go through Custom→Meet tour guide at the Passenger Exit (located at 7-Eleven Convenience Store)→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
* Airport meeting: The guide will be wearing a yellow uniform, holding a small yellow flag or an iPad with the local provider's icon.
* Flight information: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior to departure. Otherwise, you will be required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense. If the Flight delays, we cannot guarantee airport pick-up service for free.
【Departure Information
1) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX);
Please book domestic flight after 08:30 pm and international flights after 09:30 pm.
2) Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS);5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119;
Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the LAS hotel at 11:00 am in the morning. Please book domestic flight after 01:30 pm and international flights after 02:30 pm.
3) Designated Drop-off Locations
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX);
Please book domestic flight after 08:30 pm and international flights after 09:30 pm.
- Pico House Los Angeles;424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012;
- Starbucks - The Square Irvine;17913 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92614;
- Motel 6 Fountain Valley - Parking Lot;9125 Recreation Cir, Fountain Valley, CA 92708;
- Sheraton San Gabriel;303 E Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776;
Pick-up and drop-off services at this location are only available for guests who have reservations in the hotel. Please provide the hotel confirmation number.
- Hartford Hotel, BW Signature Collection Rosemead;8832 Glendon Way, Rosemead, CA 91770;
- Howard Johnson Fullerton - Parking Lot;222 W. Houston Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832;
- Seafood Village;1463 Nogales St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748;
- 99 Ranch Rancho Cucamonga;9775 Base Line Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730;
- Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS);5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119;
Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the LAS hotel at 11:00 in the morning. Please book domestic flight after 01:30 pm and international flights after 02:30 pm.
- Excalibur Hotel & Casino - Bus Pick up Area;3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 6-night hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day)
    • Professional Chinese-English driver and guide (or driver-guide)

Package Excludes

    • Service Fee for tour guide/bus driver (Min. $12.00/day/guest)
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 09 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 10 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 17 - 32 Days Prior to Departure Date - 70% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 33 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded
Please Note:
• If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
• Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
• If the guest quits during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

Special Notes

    • Minimum 2 people required.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
    • Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. According to the requirements of some hotels, each group of guests must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination for check-in procedure. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to the card within 7-14 working days after check-out. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
    • Only for products with airport pick-up service: only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each order. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
  • Reservation Info

      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

    Terms and Conditions

      - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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