3 Days Tour San Francisco-UC Berkeley-Silicon Valley Apple Park-17 Mile
Tour code: SFA
Duration: 3 days
Package cost: $150
Departure date: Daily
Departure city: Los Angeles
 
ITINERARY

San Francisco-UC Berkeley-Silicon Valley Apple Park-17 Mile
3-Day Tour (SFA)

D1: Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - Solvang - Silicon Valley Apple Park
We depart from Los Angeles this morning and drive to Santa Barbara, the "America’s Riviera!" Enjoy beautiful scenery of the Pacific Coastline along the way. The new Mediterranean and Old Spanish style Architectures are surrounded by flowers and lawns; this little Central California Coastal City is one of the most popular vacation destinations. Then we drive to Solvang, Danish for "Sunny Field!" The cozy small town is dominated by Danish style architectures and known for warm sunshine year-round. Next, we travel to the Icon of America’s High-Tech Sectors – Silicon Valley. Home to world’s most famous high-tech companies, Silicon Valley is also the region of highest personal income, highest housing costs, and highest concentration of millionaires and billionaires in America. Welcome to the newly opened ‘spaceship’ campus at a cost of 5 billion dollars. The visitor center features best view of Apple Park and a store serves apple branded merchandise. Stay overnight in Bay Area.
Hotel: Oakland Airport Executive Hotel  

D2: Berkeley University - Cable Car - Madame Tussauds/Exploratorium - San Francisco
In the morning we visit the campus of UC Berkeley. From the nostalgic campus, the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Straight can both be seen! Afterwards we drive to San Francisco, home to over 50 rolling hills and surrounded by water on 3 sides. Take a cable car ride (Mandatory), known as “the only Mobile Monument of America,” and enjoy the city view. Then we visit the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf. Here you can take an optional sightseeing cruise tour on the San Francisco Bay (own expense). Next, we visit Madame Tussaud or Exploratorium and then we'll visit the only building remaining from 1915 world’s exposition, the Palace of Fine Arts. You may join an optional advanced city tour in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Marina Monterey or San Francisco Bay Area.
Hotel: Quality Inn Marina, Crowne Plaza Union City, Aloft Santa Clara, Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale or Similar
 
D3: 17 Miles - Monterey Peninsula - Los Angeles
Head to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula this morning, gentle sea breezes, meandering coast, surging waves, bizarre rocks, adorable seals and sea lions rest on the beach; world’s first-class golf courses stretch beyond shiny multimillion dollar mansions… Scenery of 17 Miles is truly breathtaking. Ensuing surprises come one after another and simply indulge yourself in this poetic land. To all Monterey’s visitors, the world’s famous Aquarium is a must-see. You can visit Aquarium at your own expense. 650 species of marine life including colorful fishes and deep-sea monsters, all call the Aquarium home, and seagulls flying high above! Enjoy your day in the charming Monterey! Return to Los Angeles in the evening and finish our pleasant 3-day San Francisco, UC Berkeley and Solvang 3-day tour!

 
PRICE

Tour Fares (Special Offer: buy 2 get 3rd free)
Double Occupancy (1-2 people): $150 / person
3rd person (Triple Occupancy): $0 / person
4th person (Quad Occupancy): $119
Single Occupancy: $230 / Person

Triple and Quad prices are for three people or four people sharing one room with 2 beds respectively .

Included in the fare:
1. Hotel accommodation throughout the entire duration of the tour (excluding last day of the tour);
2. Experienced tour escort services; Ground transportation service via luxury coach as specified in itinerary;
3. LAX airport Transfer Services. (LAX Time---Arrival: 08:30 - 22:30; Return: US domestic flight after 9:30pm, international fligth after 10:30pm)

Not included in the fare:
1. Meals (Excluding complimentary meals)
2. Local tour guides’tips ($9/person/day), Pick up $4/person
3. Passport and Visa Application costs
4. Custom taxes, Luggage Overweight charges, Belle Charges, Hotel Laundry, Haircut, phone, fax, pay per view TV, drinks, smokes, and personal expenses;
5. Overtime charges of Bus Drivers and Tour Guides;
6. Additional charges caused by traffic congestions, strikes, weather, delay or cancelation of flights, government shutdown, or any other majeure events or issues;
7. Airport taxes and transportational costs from origin
8. Additional room charges for single travelers
9. Optional items and extensional tours during the trip.

Mandatory $40 to include: 17-Miles, Berkeley University, Madame Tussauds, Wax Museum, fuel surcharge.
Mandatory service fee $9 per day per person
Monterey Aquarium $50
San Francisco Deep Tour $35
San Francisco Cruise - 90 minutes $42

 
RESERVATION POLICY

* No refund once relative documents are issued
* For terms and conditions, please refer to TQ Travel website
* We reserve the right to change prices without notice
* We reserve the right to adjust the itinerary without notice

RESERVATION PROCEDURE
1 Within 24 hours after submitting your reservation, you will receive a Receipt of Reservation by email.
2 Upon receiving the Receipt of Reservation, please make payment to our company within two business days in accordance with the requirements detailed in the email
3 After making payment, you will receive our Confirmation Email with all the detailed information for your tour, including departure time, itinerary, hotel confirmation, airport pick-up, etc.
4 Simply present the printed copy of the Confirmation Email to your tour guide on the departure day. Please remember that the Confirmation Email is your proof of purchase.

 
SPECIAL NOTE

1. Please refer to final confirmation form for the final itinerary. Sequence of day-by-day itinerary subject to change according to tour join date, number of groups or weather condition, no further notice will be provided..
2. Tour fare on U.S holidays (i.e., long weekend) subject to change, please call us to confirm the holiday price before making reservation.
3. Dates shown on website maybe not available during high season, please double check availability before purchase air ticket.
4. Tour guides and drivers rely upon the service fees charged on the tour to supplement their income. Please pay at least the recommended service fee because the tour guides and drivers work hard to accommodate many people on the tour.
5. We reserve right to amend tour itinerary. The schedule is for reference only.
 

 
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