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3-Day Yosemite, Hearst Castle Tour from San Francisco with Airport Transfers Tour Code: 052-525

Overview
Visit San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, San Simeon.
Price (/Person)
    Single $688
    Double $498
    3rd Person
    Adult $358
    Child
    (Age 2-11)    		 $358
    4th Person
    Adult $358
    Child
    (Age 2-11)    		 $358
    Infant
    (Age under 2)    		 $135

Pricing Policy

  • Buy 2 Get 3rd Discounted details:
    • Price have been adjusted to reflect the discount
    • Cancellation of 3rd discounted passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure.
    • No-show (or late cancellation) of 3rd discounted passenger will be no refund for the reserved bus seat.
  • San Francisco Hotel Surcharge: Due to convention in San Francisco (check-in dates in Bay Area on Jan 6-7, 13-15, Feb 2-6, 23-27, Mar 9-11, 16-19, 29-31, Apr 6-8, 17-18, 27-29, May 2-7, Jun 2-3, 9-10, July 5-9, 20-22, Aug 15-19, 30-31, Sep 1-2, 9-10, 21-22, Oct 4-5, 25-26, Nov 8-11, 25-28, Dec 6-11; Year 2021: Jan 14-19, 26-28, Feb 6-12), Hotel may not available and we will find other hotels. Please note surcharge may apply, we will notify you of any price change and await your acceptance.
  • A separate seat is required for child who is 0-8 yrs old. Please bring it on your own or rent it from us, the rental fee for the safety seat is $25/person/day.
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
Day 1 San Francisco
Day 2 San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Fresno (228 miles)
Day 3 Fresno - San Simeon - Bay Area (270 miles)

Day 1: San Francisco

Standard Hotel: Red Roof Inn SFO or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Hilton SFO/Double tree by Hilton hotel SFO/Hilton Garden Inn SFO/Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Meal: Excluded
Guests should book flights that will arrive at the San Francisco airport before 11:00am if they would like to join an optional city tour that visits the Civic Center, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, Fisherman's Wharf, Market Street, and Chinatown. Those who arrive after 11:00am will be considered voluntary forfeit and no refunds will be given.

  • San Francisco, CA

    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

    Golden Gate Bridge
    You would be hard-pressed to name a more iconic bridge than San Francisco's Golden Gate, which connects the city to the peninsula north across the water. This massive suspension bridge is a red-orange symbol of California.

    Fisherman's Wharf

    Fisherman's Wharf
    With its plethora of shops, museums, restaurants, and so much more, it is no wonder why this San Francisco neighborhood has become a popular tourist destination, complete with a wax museum, and aquarium, and Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum.

    Golden Gate Park

    Golden Gate Park
    The fifth most-visited park in the US, San Francisco's Golden Gate Park stretches three miles from the waterfront into the city center, and is a perfect spot to relax after exploring this beautiful city.

    Civic Center

    Civic Center
    San Francisco's center of government, the Civic Center is comprised of two large plazas and City Hall, which is recognizable because of it's gilded dome rooftop. The Center also features the San Francisco Library and the Asian Art Museum.

    Twin Peaks

    Twin Peaks
    The Twin Peaks of San Francisco - Eureka and Noe - are two tall hills near the city's center, each roughly 922 feet tall, that offer stunning views of this beautiful city and the surrounding Bay Area.

    Palace of Fine Art

    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.

    Market Street

    Market Street is an important major road in San Francisco, and has been the location of many important events in the city, usually parades. It has been compared to New York City's Broadway in terms of importance and effect.

    San Francisco Chinatown

    San Francisco Chinatown
    San Francisco's incredibly famous Chinatown neighborhood in the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. Established in 1848, this once-small enclave has grown to over 100,000 residents and draws tons of tourists annually.

    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 $34; Child (5-17 yrs) $25|Opening Hours: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

Day 2: San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Fresno (228 miles)

Standard Hotel: Wyndham Garden Hotel Airport/Piccadilly Hotel Airport or similar
Meal: Excluded
We will depart from San Francisco and drive to Yosemite National Park. Here, we will get to see Tunnel View, Bridal Veil Falls, El Capitan, the Merced River, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. We will spend the night in Fresno.

  • Yosemite National Park, CA

    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.

    Admission (Mandatory): Adult $20; Child $20

    Tunnel View

    Tunnel View
    This is one of Yosemite's most popular outlooks, often the first landmark that visitors come to. INear, Wawona Tunnel, it was renovated in 2008.

    Bridal Veil Falls

    Bridal Veil Falls
    Bridal Veil Falls are one of Yosemite's most famous geological formations, a 617-foot waterfall that flows all year round. When the wind blows strongly enough, the waterfall appears to be falling sideways.

    El Capitan

    El Capitan
    El Capitan is the largest granite monolith in the world, rising about 3,000 feet above the ground, featuring notoriously difficult climbing routes that even the most experienced climbers find challenging.

    Merced River

    Merced River
    Running from the Sierra Nevada to Central Valley in California, the Merced River cuts through Yosemite National Park, and offers visitors excellent hiking trails along its banks or whitewater rafting trips through its rapids.

    Yosemite Falls

    Yosemite Falls
    This breathtaking system of waterfall is the tallest in North America at roughly 2,425 feet, and one of Yosemite National Parks most popular attractions. It is divided into three sections: the Upper Falls, Middle Cascades, and Lower Falls.

    Half Dome

    Half Dome
    The Half Dome is known the world over as a challenging and rewarding hiking and mountain climbing location. It is an iconic image of Yosemite. Visitors hoping to reach the summit should come prepared for an arduous trek.

Day 3: Fresno - San Simeon - Bay Area (270 miles)

Meal: Excluded
We wil visit Hearst Castle in San Simeon, once the home of the media mogul William Randolph Hearst. Then we will return back to Bay Area.

  • San Simeon, CA

    San Simeon, CA
    San Simeon is a town on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. Its position along State Route 1 is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, each of those cities being roughly 230 miles (370 km) away. A key feature of the area is Hearst Castle.

    Hearst Castle

    Hearst Castle
    Hearst Castle is a mansion located on the central coast of California that is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1919 for William Randolph Hearst, the mansion is more than 90,000 square feet in area.

    Admission (Mandatory): Adult $33; Child (5-12 yrs) $20; Senior $33; Grand Rooms Tour

Find Closest Pickup
Location Address Departure Return
Burlingame, CA 777 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010 (Red Roof Inn SFO Airport - Burlingame, CA) 8:50am
San Francisco, CA 391 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 (Starbucks Coffee at the intersection of Sutter St. and Stockton - San Francisco, CA) 10:00am
San Francisco, CA San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA 94128 (San Francisco International Airport - San Francisco, CA) no stop 7:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • If you don't need airport pick up service, please meet us at the location mentioned above.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) Pick-up:
    • Please arrange your arrival time to SFO before 11:00am, for all customers joining the SF City Tour at the same day. Any arrival after 11am, the city tour will be considered voluntary forfeit and no refunds will be given.
    • Domestic flights and flights from Canada with AA or Virgin America - From Baggage Claim area, please exit the building and turn right, walk 50 meters to "COURTYARD # 3".
    • Domestic flights and flights from Canada with UA - From Baggage Claim area, please exit the building and turn right, walk 50 meters to "COURTYARD # 4".
    • Domestic flights and flights from Canada with all other airlines - From baggage claim area, please exit the building and turn left, then walk 50 meters to "COURTYARD # 1".
    • Domestic flights with Jet Blue - From Baggage Claim area, take the elevator to the 1st floor. Exit the elevator to "COURTYARD # A".
    • International flights - Exit the U.S. Customs area and turn left, take the elevator to the 1st floor at the end of the walkway. Exit the elevator to "COURTYARD # A"

  • Return Flight Arrangement:
    • Please arrange your air-ticket departure from SFO after 11:00pm.

Price Includes

  • 2 nights hotel accommodations
  • All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bi-lingual or multi-lingual tour guide Level 3: fully-guided tour
  • Tax included

Price Excludes

Destination Adult Child Senior
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Bay Cruise (Optional) $34 $25 (5-17 yrs) /
San Simeon, CA
Hearst Castle (Mandatory)
Grand Rooms Tour
 $33 $20 (5-12 yrs) $33
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park (Mandatory) $20 $20 /
  • 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.
  • Mandatory Admission Fee (pay the fee in cash to the tour guide): Adult$33, Child$20 Per Person for Hearst Castle.
  • Air fares.
  • All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide.
  • A mandatory service fee: A total of $8/day/person should be paid in cash to tour guide and the bus driver as a service fee. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $8 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $32.
  • 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

  • Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
  • Children Seat: Children who are under 8 years old MUST be in a car seat according to California state law. Please enter your child age in the 'Child Age (if any)' field.
  • No smoking is allowed in the hotel rooms at any time. Failure to comply will result in a $300.00 fine payable immediately and charged by Hotel.
  • Hotel rooms are typically designed and equipped for two travelers. They usually feature a queen- or king-sized bed or two double beds, which are meant to provide adequate comfort for two travelers. And if your tour overnight at Los Angeles or Las Vegas, please book it at least 3 days before departure, or you'll pay the addtional resort fees and have no group discount.
  • During September until November, Some of the biggest conventions (Apple Developers Conference, DreamForce, and Oracle OpenWorld) are held at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco. The price of check-in dates in Bay Area on September 11-13, September30, October 1-5 and November 4-9 will be higher than the normal days. Please note surcharge may apply, we will notify you of any price change and await your acceptance.

Confirmation

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Redemption

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  • Booking changes
    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 may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. No change in pick-up location is allowed within 2 business days from departure. We are not responsible for the missed tour due to unconfirmed change in pick up locations.
  • Cancellations and Alteration fees
    Regardless of the reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours through webmail at Contact Us. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply within 2 business days, that means your request is not received successfully; thus, the tour status remains "confirmed". Please contact us immediately at 617.500.7002.
  • Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
    Cancellations received 31 days or more prior to departure date will incur a penalty of $100 per person.
    Cancellations received within 22-30 days of departure date will incur a penalty of $300 per person.
    Cancellations received within 21 days of departure date or no show will incur a penalty of 100% of total purchase amount.
    We cannot grant refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
    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
  • Itinerary Variations
    We constantly strive to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods, duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
  • Tour Cancellation
    We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (e.g. minimum number of passengers) or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or a similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
  • We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

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