3-Day 17 Miles, Monterey, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park Tour from Los Angeles

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Price (/Person)

Single	$467
Double	$306
3rd Person
Adult	$229
Child (Age 0-12)	$229
4th Person
Adult	$178
Child (Age 0-12)	$178

Price (/Person)

Single	$549
Double	$359
3rd Person
Adult	$269
Child (Age 0-12)	$269
4th Person
Adult	$209
Child (Age 0-12)	$209

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Overview

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Day 2

Day 3

Overview
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Day 2
Day 3

Day 1 Los Angeles - Monterey - San Jose (370 miles)

Day 2 San Jose - San Francisco - Modesto (140 miles)

Day 3 Modesto - Yosemite - Los Angeles (364 miles)

Day 1: Los Angeles - Monterey - San Jose (370 miles)

We will depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula! Sea breezes, surging waves, bizarre rocks, and adorable seals along with sea lions rest on the beach. First, we will enjoy the scenery of the 17 Miles, which is truly breathtaking. We may also explore the newly opened Pebble Beach Visitor Center! Arrive in San Jose in the evening and overnight.

Monterey, CA

Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.

17-Mile Drive

This breathtaking stretch of coastline along California's Monterey Peninsula takes visitors through a maze of beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and amazing mansions. Enjoy shopping and dining along the way in addition to taking in the vistas.

Lone Cypress

Symbol of Pebble Beach! This breathtaking stretch of coastline along California's Monterey Peninsula takes visitors through a maze of beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and amazing mansions.

Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

Bird Rock

It is a small island in the west coast of 17 miles scenic area and often frequented by many seabirds.

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is an community of mostly single-family homes is also notable as a resort destination, and the home of the golf courses of Cypress Point Club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Day 2: San Jose - San Francisco - Modesto (140 miles)

You will explore the fascinating city of San Francisco, known for its historical landmarks, diverse culture, and innovative spirit. You will visit famous attractions including Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, and Golden Gate Park. Walk through San Francisco's charming neighborhoods and enjoy local cultural experiences.

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!

Golden Gate Bridge

The iconic arches of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge are known the world over as a symbol of California and the San Francisco Bay area. From movies to postcards, the Golden Gate Bridge is an American icon.

Palace of Fine Art

The grandiosely-named Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a huge, ornate outdoor structure that is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its amazing architecture has made it popular for weddings and photography.

Lombard Street

Lombard Street is a famous road in San Francisco that is known for having eight steep, hairpin turns climbing up a one-block stretch between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets. The strange-looking stretch of road is a famous Bay Area spot.

Fisherman's Wharf

This San Francisco neighborhood is a popular tourist area due to its lovely scenery and abundance of shops, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. The area also hosts several annual events, such as a July 4th fireworks show.

Extensive San Francisco Tour

This in-depth tour of the city allows guests time at more of the famous Bay Area sights!See some of the most famous landmarks, such as the St.Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco City Hall and Twin Peaks! Pass by the Treasure Island.

Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $45; Child $45

San Francisco Bay Cruise

Take a boat ride around one of the most famous and historical bays in the United States, the famous San Francisco Bay. Guests can enjoy the scenic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island.

Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $47; Child (Under 12 yrs) $34|Opening Hours: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Day 3: Modesto - Yosemite - Los Angeles (364 miles)

In the morning we'll depart from the hotel towards Yosemite National Park. Here, you will be surrounded by towering granite cliffs, clear lakes and waterfalls, and lush pine forests. Explore natural wonders such as Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan. In the afternoon, we will depart for Los Angeles, enjoying the scenery of California along the way.

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Half Dome

The Half Dome is one of the most recognizable formations in California's Yosemite National Park. It is known the world over as a challenging and rewarding hiking and mountain climbing location, attracting thousands of adventurers every year.

Yosemite Falls

The Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California are the highest known waterfall in all of North America. The Falls are on one of the park's most famous attractions, especially in the spring when they have the most water.

El Capitan

The largest granite monolith in the world, El Capitan is located across from Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park. It juts up about 3,000 feet from the ground, and is a favorite of experienced rock climbers.

Departure & Return Find Closest Pickup

Location	Address	Departure
Los Angeles, CA	9125 Recreation Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (Motel 6 Fountain Valley - Fountain Valley, CA)	7:00am
Los Angeles, CA	505 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 (Starbucks Irvine - Irvine, CA)	7:00am
Los Angeles, CA	17150 Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91745 (Walmart City of Industry)	7:15am
El Monte, CA	9920 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731 (Holiday Inn El Monte - El Monte, CA)	7:45am
Los Angeles, CA	555 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Courtyard Marriott Monterey Park)	8:00am
Los Angeles, CA	800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Union Station ( In front of Main Entrance ) - Los Angeles, CA)	8:30am

Please arrive at the departure location 15 minutes earlier.
Return time will be 7:00-8:00pm on the last day of tour, depending on traffic, weather and other conditions.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

2 nights hotel accommodations
All domestic ground transportation
Tour guide Level 2: semi-guided tour
All taxes

Price Excludes

Mandatory Fee: $50/person ( Admission Fee for Yosemite National Park, 17 miles).
A mandatory service fees for tour guide and bus driver ($12.00/day/passenger).

Optional Activities

Destination	Adult	Child
San Francisco, CA
Extensive San Francisco Tour (Optional)	$45	$45
San Francisco Bay Cruise (Optional)	$47	$34 (0-12 yrs)

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Air fares between your city and the departure city.
All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide.
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses

Additional Note

City passes are not accepted during an escorted tour due to the fact that they do not correspond into the tour schedule. The group entrance tickets provided by tour guides have fast lane and tour guides accompany passengers for activities.

Policies

Confirmation

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book airline tickets until you have received the confirmation.

Redemption

You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order is received. Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip, they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking.
Changes to Reservations: A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
15 days or more prior to departure - no penalty
8-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
We reserve right to cancel a schedule and fully refund affected customers, although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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.
Hotel Policy
Smoking is strictly prohibited at all hotels, violation of this rule will result in a fine penalty of at least $300/person, along with other legal liabilities. One hotel room can accommodate 4 guests utmost (regardless of age). Guests need to contact the hotel and bear the fee yourselves if you require extra bed.
Guests can check in to the hotel by tour confirmation number and valid ID.
The tour schedule is for reference only, tour operator may make adjustment according to the actual situation.
City passes are not accepted during an escorted tour due to the fact that they do not correspond into the tour schedule. The group entrance tickets provided by tour guides have fast lane and tour guides accompany passengers for activities.

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Thanks for your feedback. i have more questions , what i choose pick location for pick up me if i stay at Americas Best Value Inn Los Angeles at W 7th St 1123 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA

by tan on 2019-02-15

Thank you for your email, The closest pick up location to you is, 6:45am 800 N Alameda St - Los Angeles, CA. If you have any further questions or concerns feel free to contact our support team available 24/7. Best regards

by Taketours on 2019-02-15

Hello where do we eat meals ? Do we get breakfast at our hotels please ?

by Sarah Maxwell on 2018-05-28

Dear Sarah, sorry, this tour doesn't include any meals and drinks, although usually eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide and you should pay for it on your own. Thank you!

by Taketours on 2018-05-28

Hello, is the price of 143$ incl. accommodation? If now, which hotel will we stay in? Thank you in advance :)

by Yana Dashevski on 2018-03-15

Good morning, The $143 price includes 2 night hotel accommodations. We normally stay at hotel chains like Marriott,Super 8, Clarion Inn Conference Center, or similar.

by Taketours on 2018-03-15

What is the total cost per person, including the manditory fees, and driver fees??? Sorry, Im confused.

by Janet Ayala on 2018-02-19

Depend how many people are you on the tour. All the prices are listed at the tour's page.

by Taketours on 2018-02-21

What time do you recommed to arrange a flight if we drop off Union Station, tour Code: 589-2344

by sandra on 2018-02-14

Good morning, The drop-off time to Union Station is at 6:30 PM on the last day. Union Station to LAX is about 45 minutes away on average. You want to allow sufficient time to travel to LAX & check-in on time . At least 3 hours from arrival time is advised.

by Taketours on 2018-02-14

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Vikash
2024-09-02
It was a wonderful experience, this is the 2nd booking made with take tours. would be recommending to use their service
I recommend this tour! 0 0

Caitlin
2024-08-10
I loved this tour, I felt like it was perfect to see all the main spots of 17 Mile, San Francisco and Yosemite. You get a full day in San Francisco and saw all the main sites and a boat tour. I didn’t feel rushed especially compared to the other tours I’ve been on and was a great value for the price. Jimmy was an amazing tour guide and super friendly. Would definitely take another tour with him again if I had the chance.
I recommend this tour! 0 0

Alan
2019-12-30
I am writing this reviewed based on my experience during the 3 day San Francisco and Yosemite bus tour from Los Angeles Dec 26-28, 2019. Over all the tour was a good value for the price we paid, however, I experienced the following customer service issues that need immediate improvement. 1. Our pickup location was the Lincoln Hotel in Monterey Park. There were two other tour buses at our pickup location from a different tour company that caused a lot confusion. 2. There was no tour company liaison at our pickup site to make sure everything went smoothly. 3. When our bus arrived, it was 20 minutes late, the pickup time was 715am, the bus arrived at 735am. I tried calling the tour provider (West Coast Holiday) to find out the status of our bus and no one answered the phone. 4. When booking my tour on May 20, 2019, the take tours website stated book early for VIP seating. I booked early to get the VIP seats, which were confirmed on my itinerary as seat #3, 4 (two front seats). Once on the correct tour bus, I asked our tour guide Hinson about my VIP seats only to be told that someone else paid $10 more per day more to get those seats. We were given seats 11 and 12 for the first day and seat 27 and 28 on the last day. The tour guide also said that everyone was a VIP. The VIP seats early booking was a total lie. 5. During the tour, the entire tour group was given different seat assignments daily (accept the person that paid $10 more per day). When I asked the tour guide why we changed seats everyday he said it s was to give everyone a better view. Well if they wanted a better view, they should have booked their tour early like I did to get a good seat, a VIP seat that I was promised and never received. 6. The last night of the tour we stayed at the Merced Inn& Suites which was an old, out dated hotel. Our room floor was dirty and need to be vacuumed. 7. The bus was out dated had to USB ports.
I recommend this tour! 0 3

Visanth
2019-09-05
This is a great tour. the second day hotel is not good. the tour guide, King was very friendly. I have a great time there.
I recommend this tour! 2 1

shabbir
2019-07-11
The time given to visit the spots is too short, It really frustrating to find that you just have 45 minutes at Yosemite park and 15 minutes on Star walk.
I recommend this tour! 1 3

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