【In-depth Tour of San Francisco 】5-Day Tour with unique experience from San Francisco: City Tour, Stanford University, Roaring Camp, 17-Mile Drive and Yosemite National Park

Product Code: 669327

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Enjoy a special in-depth tour of California with unforgettable and unlimited experiences
    • Discover all the highlighted landmarks of San Francisco
    • Take a look at the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and the dazzling Jiuqu Flower Street
    • Explore and enjoy a one-of-a-kind signature crab feast at Fisherman's Wharf
    • Visit one of the most amazing national parks in the United States at Yosemite National Park
    • Feel the strong academic atmosphere and be amazed with the beauty of Stanford University
Tour Code
669327
Duration
5 day
Departure City
San Francisco
End City
San Francisco
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

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
San Francisco

Hometown - San Francisco

Hotel: Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel / Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

Welcome to San Francisco! Shortly after your arrival, our tour guide will pick you up at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Following, we will enjoy a tour of Twin Peaks. You will be amazed by the beautiful city views and the charming bay scenery. Next, we will visit the Civic Center. After dinner, we will head to Treasure Island to overlook the skyline and bridge that spans over Oakland and San Francisco.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) pick-up → Twin Peaks (30 mins) → Civic Center (50 mins) → Treasure Island (20-30 mins)

Kind Reminder: It is recommended to schedule a flight to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before 14:00. If your flight arrival after 14:00, please go to the hotel to check-in by yourself. You may contact the tour guide for more information.


Visiting Attractions

  • Twin Peaks Twin Peaks
  • San Francisco City Hall San Francisco City Hall

Meal

  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 02
San Francisco

San Francisco City Tour

Hotel: Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel / Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

In the morning, we will set off from the hotel and drink a cup of refreshing coffee at the Blue Bottle Coffee. Afterwards, take San Francisco's iconic transportation cable car and get off at the most crooked street in the world, Lombard Street. From the well-known Fisherman's Wharf, you can overlook Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. At noon, we will head to the popular local restaurant Dungeness for a delicious crab meal. Then we will visit the Palace of Fine Art and feel the ancient European style. The last stop will be the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also get a close-up view of this stunning bridge from Battery Spencer.


Blue Bottle Coffee (Optional) → San Francisco Cable Cars (15 mins) → Lombard Street (40 mins) → San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf (90 mins) → Dungeness crab meal → Palace of Fine Art (40 mins) → Golden Gate Bridge (60 mins) → Battery Spencer (30 mins) 

Visiting Attractions

  • Lombard Street Lombard Street
  • Palace of Fine Arts Palace of Fine Arts
  • Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 03
San Francisco

Stanford University - Roaring Camp - 17-Mile Drive - Carmel-By-The-Sea

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hollister or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Today, we will visit Stanford University! You can freely stroll around the campus and feel the strong academic atmosphere of this top university. Following, we will take an ancient steam train of Roaring Camp and pass through the beautiful redwoods. In the afternoon, we will go to the 17-Mile Drive to enjoy the amazing sea views and tranquility of the sea breeze. Finally, we will head to artist's paradise known as Carmel. Here, you can pick up gifts at the local craft store or a special souvenir to bring back home.



Stanford University (Mandatory, 40 mins) → Roaring Camp (Mandatory, 90 mins) → 17-Mile Drive (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Carmel-By-The-Sea (90 mins) 


Visiting Attractions

  • Stanford University Stanford University
  • Roaring Camp Railroads Roaring Camp Railroads
  • 17-Mile Drive 17-Mile Drive
  • Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 04
San Francisco

Yosemite National Park

Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Today, we'll head to Yosemite National Park, known for its majestic waterfalls and massive granite surface. Discover with us today why Yosemite attracts millions of tourists every year. Be sure to discover all of the natural wonders that were shaped by waterfalls. Take in all of the amazing and breathtaking views of mother nature!



Yosemite National Park (Mandatory)

California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! We will be visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world! This park covers an area of over 740,000 acres! It's known for its spectacular waterfalls, deep valleys, meadows, and tranquility provided by all the wilderness area! It will make you never want to leave! Yosemite National Park is the perfect place for anyone to visit and enjoy nature's true beauty! 


Visiting Attractions

  • Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 05
San Francisco

Yosemite National Park - San Francisco

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Today, we will continue our in-depth tour of Yosemite National Park! The mountains and waterfalls in Yosemite are very unique and beautiful. They will instantly amaze people! Following, we will return to San Francisco in the afternoon to end our unforgettable in-depth tour of San Francisco. It is highly recommended to book a flight to leave out of San Francisco after 7:00pm.



Yosemite National Park → San Francisco

Visiting Attractions

  • Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 San Francisco In-depth Tour $200.00/Person Mandatory Fee. Including: San Francisco Cable Car, Blue Bottle Coffee, Dungeness crab, Stanford University, Roaring Camp train, 17 Mile Drive, Yosemite National Park.
D2 San Francisco Bay Cruise $48.00/Adult, $35.00/Child (5-11)
  • 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

【San Francisco Arrival】
* San Francisco International Airport (SFO):
Please book a flight arriving before 14:00 (Only one transfer, for customers arrive earlier than 14:00pm, please wait for other customers and trasfer to the hotel together.).
San Francisco Departure
* San Francisco International Airport (SFO):
Please book flight depart after 19:00.
- Courtyard Oakland:988 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607;
- 168 Market:46196 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539;
- Union Square Macy's:291 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102;
- Target Dublin:7200 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin, CA 94568;
Transfer with surcharge: $70 single trip (under 2 people), additional $10 per person.
- 99 Ranch Market San Jose:1688 Hostetter Rd, San Jose, CA 95131;
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport:250 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030;

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

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

Package Excludes

    • Service fees for tour guide and driver: min. $15.00/guest/day
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
    • All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
    • Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
    • Mandatory and optional attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice)
  • 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 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

    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. 
    • 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. 
    • Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel. Usually 2-4 people can stay in each room maximally. Hotel check-in time starts at 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 ave 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 progression 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. 
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the group tour. The local 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 in order to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notifications to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair liftequipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • The maximum waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point at a specific time. This could be affected by a number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical problems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay. They are not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus services missed as a result of a delay and are 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 in route. 
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required in order to board the bus. We recommend you bring a copy of your email confirmation to board the bus as well. 
    • 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 fully refunded. 
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. 
    • 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.
    • 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. 
  • 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.

* 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.
  • * 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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