<6 Days> [Southeast Double Gorges] Western US Essence Tour: Los Angeles Airport Transfer & 1-Day Free Time + Las Vegas + Southeast Double Gorges + Lower Antelope Canyon + Horseshoe Bend + Lake Powell (Minimum 2 Travelers)

Itinerary Highlights ⭐ Majestic Southeastern Canyons: Witness the grandeur of deep canyons ⭐ Vibrant Antelope Canyon: Experience the charm of a photographer’s paradise ⭐ Unique Horseshoe Bend: Enjoy stunning views of turquoise waters, blue skies, and red rocks D1 Home > Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Pickup Our friendly airport representative will greet you upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel (check-in time is after 15:00). 🏠Hotel: Hartford Hotel, BW Signature Collection or Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles or Best Western Plus Executive Inn or La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona or similar standard accommodation 🍔Meals: Breakfast: at own expense; Lunch: at own expense; Dinner: at own expense D2 Los Angeles Free Day (Optional Day Tours Available) Today you have a full day to explore the City of Angels, Los Angeles, at your leisure, or opt for one of our paid day tours. ★ ★ Recommended Day Tours ★ ★ 【Hollywood - Universal Studios 1-Day Tour】 【San Diego + SeaWorld 1-Day Tour】 【San Diego 1-Day Tour】 【Joshua Tree National Park + Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 1-Day Tour】 【Disneyland or Disney California Adventure 1-Day Tour】 【Coast Starlight Scenic Train + Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour】 【Los Angeles City 1-Day Tour】 【Palm Springs Outlets Shopping 1-Day Tour】 🏠Hotel: Hartford Hotel, BW Signature Collection or Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles or Best Western Plus Executive Inn or La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona or similar standard accommodation 🍔Meals: Breakfast: at own expense; Lunch: at own expense; Dinner: at own expense D3 Los Angeles (Los Angeles) > Las Vegas (Las Vegas) As the sun rises, we begin today’s exciting journey. Traveling north along Highway 15, we pass through the San Bernardino Forest and enter the Mojave Desert. Lone Joshua trees dot the vast desert landscape, adding unique charm. After a brief rest stop en route, we arrive in Las Vegas in the afternoon! Check-in available after 15:00. You may rest briefly. After dinner, you can join us to enjoy the dazzling night scenery (optional, at extra cost). Itinerary: Los Angeles → Las Vegas → Las Vegas Night Tour (optional) 🏠Hotel: The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower or equivalent 🍔Meals: Breakfast: at own expense; Lunch: at own expense; Dinner: at own expense 🌋Mojave Desert The Mojave Desert, also spelled Mohave Desert, is a barren region in southeastern California, extending into Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Named after the Mojave people, it is America's largest desert, sprawling across four states like an awakened dragon—from Southern California to Nevada, Arizona to Utah—stretching thousands of miles. Don’t assume deserts are just endless rolling sand dunes devoid of life. The Mojave Desert features mountains, water sources, and national parks. If spring rains are favorable, wildflowers bloom brilliantly across hillsides. Moreover, the desert holds many treasures—take Las Vegas, the luminous pearl of the desert, shining ever brighter at night. 🌋Las Vegas Night Tour As night falls and lights illuminate the city, Las Vegas transforms into a sea of neon, a vibrant world of colorful lights and shadows. The five-kilometer-long Las Vegas Strip consumes enough electricity in one night to power a 500,000-person city for an entire year. Its architecture blends artistic excellence, making it a true marvel of human engineering! D4 Las Vegas (Las Vegas) > Grand Canyon South > Grand Canyon East > Horseshoe Bend > Page (Page) Early morning, we drive to one of the Seven Wonders of the World—Grand Canyon National Park—and marvel at nature’s wonders. Even as oceans turn to fields and stars shift across the sky, time has etched enduring testimony into the Grand Canyon. Standing within it, the view is awe-inspiring. Next, we visit Horseshoe Bend, one of the top ten U.S. photography spots selected by National Geographic Magazine. Overnight in Page. Itinerary: Las Vegas → Helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon (optional, 30 minutes) → Grand Canyon South (mandatory fee, 40 minutes) → Grand Canyon East (mandatory fee, 45 minutes) → Horseshoe Bend (mandatory fee, 60 minutes) → Page 🏠Hotel: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page Lake Powell or similar standard accommodation 🍔Meals: Breakfast: at own expense; Lunch: at own expense; Dinner: at own expense 🌋Grand Canyon National Park Only the South Rim and North Rim of the Grand Canyon are designated as Grand Canyon National Park. Due to numerous viewpoints, well-developed infrastructure, and long operating hours, about 5 million annual visitors mostly come to the South Rim. Visitors from around the world can reach here by plane, train, or bus. The towering, spectacular scenery touches every visitor. Beyond its vastness and expansiveness lies delicate beauty often overlooked. Standing at the canyon’s edge and gazing at its boundless width brings a sense of peace and openness. The Grand Canyon’s magnificence lies not only in its diverse peaks, rock pillars, and cliffs but also in its ever-changing colors. 🌋Horseshoe Bend Located near the small town of Page, Arizona, Horseshoe Bend is close to Antelope Canyon. Page, Arizona, lies within the Navajo Nation Reservation. It’s nearly 500 kilometers from Las Vegas, reachable by early departure and arriving around midday. Not only is Horseshoe Bend free to visit, but more importantly, despite having only one viewpoint, its impact is unmatched worldwide. The soil, rich in iron and manganese like Utah’s, glows with a beautiful metallic red under sunlight. Second, the Colorado River carving this bend flows in emerald green, creating a pleasing contrast with the red earth. Third, the curve is smooth and aesthetically pleasing in shape. Finally, the depth and scale of the bend give it tremendous presence! When overlooking the Colorado River, boats below appear as tiny as flies. D5 Lower Antelope Canyon (Antelope Canyon) > Lake Powell (Lake Powell) > Las Vegas (Las Vegas) This morning, we head to Lower Antelope Canyon, one of the world’s top ten photography locations! Follow a Navajo Indian guide into the canyon. Wind and flood erosion over millennia have shaped the canyon walls into wavy forms resembling abstract paintings. Then proceed to Lake Powell, the origin point of the Grand Canyon. With gentle breezes and calm waters mirroring the sky, red rocks glowing like flames, one wishes only to steal a half-day of leisure. Itinerary: Antelope Canyon (optional, 120 minutes) → Lake Powell (mandatory fee, 60 minutes, kayak experience optional at extra cost) → Las Vegas 🏠Hotel: The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower or equivalent 🍔Meals: Breakfast: at own expense; Lunch: at own expense; Dinner: at own expense 🌋Antelope Canyon Antelope Canyon is one of the world’s most famous slot canyons and a renowned photography destination. Geographically divided into two separate sections—Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon—it features iconic red sandstone. Flash floods have sculpted the rock into dreamlike formations. Located on Native American reservation land, its natural surreal beauty makes it a “subterranean paradise” for tourists—but entry requires a Native American guide. This ensures both environmental and cultural preservation and visitor safety. Even if the sky above is clear, a sudden storm could instantly transform this narrow paradise into a raging torrent with no escape possible. 🌋Lake Powell Lake Powell is a western branch of the San Juan River. Originating in southern Colorado, the San Juan River spans approximately 579 kilometers, flowing through northwest New Mexico and southeast Utah before joining the Colorado River. Named in honor of the first explorer who rafted this river and proposed developing its water resources, Lake Powell covers more than twice the area of Lake Mead. With its red sandstone formations, natural arches, canyons, and vast blue waters, its scenery surpasses that of Lake Mead and has become a major national resort area in the southwestern United States. D6 Las Vegas (Las Vegas) > Los Angeles (Los Angeles) This morning, you may opt to follow an experienced guide to visit Las Vegas’s iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign for photo opportunities. Then proceed to popular网红spots along the Strip—M&M’s World and the connected Coca-Cola Store. Explore colorful chocolate candies, uniquely flavored colas, and a wide array of souvenirs, gaining deeper insight into the product cultures of these two giants. You can also watch a 3D movie at the four-story M&M’s World, enjoying a sweet sensory experience. Later, visit the newly opened Fly Over Las Vegas, featuring light-electric technology, motion rides, and 4D experiences to appreciate Las Vegas and its surroundings from a unique perspective. Saying goodbye to Las Vegas, we continue to another网红site—the Rainbow Rockhenge. Arrive at an outlet mall in the afternoon for shopping pleasure, reaching Los Angeles by evening. Itinerary: Las Vegas Welcome Sign, M&M’s World & Coca-Cola Store (mandatory fee, 60 minutes) → Fly Over Las Vegas (optional, 25 minutes) → Rainbow Rockhenge (30 minutes) → Barstow Outlets (120 minutes) → Los Angeles 🍔Meals: Breakfast: at own expense; Lunch: at own expense; Dinner: at own expense 🌋Rainbow Mountain Rainbow Mountain is located about 20 miles south of Las Vegas, designed by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone and displayed beside the highway leading into Vegas in the desert. Giant boulders sourced locally are painted with bright fluorescent pigments and stacked into seven 30–35 foot tall stone structures, standing vividly against the desert backdrop! Artist Rondinone has long been fascinated by the relationship between nature and art. These seven colorful stones draw inspiration from natural hoodoos—uniquely shaped rock pillars—and balancing rocks. The artwork expresses the balance between stability and collapse in the human-nature relationship. These stones appear to defy gravity through precarious balance while simultaneously relying on gravitational force to remain upright. This extraordinary artwork was honored as one of the world’s top ten installations in 2016. 【Essential Information on 2025 Itinerary Order】 Depending on departure date, the itinerary order may vary (itinerary content remains unchanged, only sequence differs). Final arrangements are subject to your confirmation voucher. 【Itinerary A】 08/25/2024–05/20/2025: Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays 05/21/2025–12/27/2025: Daily departures Departures not available on: 01/06/2025, 01/07/2025, 05/13/2025, 05/17/2025 D1: Home - LAX Airport Pickup D2: Los Angeles (Los Angeles) - Las Vegas (Las Vegas) D3: Grand Canyon South Rim - Grand Canyon East Rim - Horseshoe Bend - Page (Page) D4: Antelope Canyon - Lake Powell - Las Vegas (Las Vegas) D5: Las Vegas (Las Vegas) - Los Angeles (Los Angeles) D6: Free Day ***** For departures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, a peak-season surcharge of USD $80 per room applies. 【Itinerary B】 08/24/2024–05/19/2025: Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 05/20/2025–12/26/2025: Daily departures Departures not available on: 01/05/2025, 01/06/2025, 05/12/2025, 05/16/2025 D1: Home - LAX Airport Pickup D2: Free Day D3: Los Angeles (Los Angeles) - Las Vegas (Las Vegas) D4: Grand Canyon South Rim - Grand Canyon East Rim - Horseshoe Bend - Page (Page) D5: Antelope Canyon - Lake Powell - Las Vegas (Las Vegas) D6: Las Vegas (Las Vegas) - Los Angeles (Los Angeles) ***** For departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, a peak-season surcharge of USD $80 per room applies. Room Type Information * Single Room rate refers to one person occupying a standard hotel room alone. * Double/Triple/Quad Room rates refer to two/three/four people sharing one standard hotel room. * Triple/Quad Room pricing does not include additional bedding; requests for extra beds must be specified separately at check-in. * Please note: Rooms typically feature two beds. Children, third, or fourth guests do not receive additional beds. Please consult hotel front desk directly regarding extra bed availability; Qutours cannot guarantee success. * Maximum occupancy per room is four persons, including adults, children, and infants. Usage Instructions How to Use Airport Transfers 【Pickup Tips】 * LAX Airport Pickup Guidelines: 1. Free pickup times: 10:00–22:00, hourly shuttles at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 (meeting time with guide). 2. Paid pickup times: 22:00–24:00, priced at $120 / one-way (for up to 5 people); for other times, guests must arrange their own transport. 3. Pickup location: For domestic U.S. and Canadian flights, wait at baggage claim; for international flights, wait at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. 4. Please provide flight details at least three days before departure. Last-minute additions or delays will be accommodated if possible, but free pickup cannot be guaranteed. 5. One free pickup per room during free service hours. If weather, flight delays, or other factors prevent arrangement, transportation costs are the guest’s responsibility. 【Drop-off Tips】 * For Itinerary A: A. Departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 1. If participating in 【Los Angeles City 1-Day Tour】 or 【Universal Studios 1-Day Tour】 on free day, please book flights departing after 20:00 (domestic U.S.) or 21:00 (international). 2. If participating in 【Coast Starlight Scenic Train + Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour】, 【Joshua Tree National Park + Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 1-Day Tour】, or 【Palm Springs Outlets Shopping 1-Day Tour】 on free day, please book flights departing after 20:30 (domestic U.S.) or 21:30 (international). 3. If participating in 【Disneyland or Disney California Adventure 1-Day Tour】, 【San Diego 1-Day Tour】, or 【San Diego + SeaWorld 1-Day Tour】 on free day, no free drop-off service is provided. You may disembark at regular locations: Pico House Los Angeles, Lincoln Plaza Hotel, Hartford Hotel BW Signature Collection Rosemead, Sheraton San Gabriel, or Chiu Lou Seafood Restaurant (next to Decheng Market, Rowland Heights) (please notify us when booking, otherwise arrangement cannot be made). B. Departing from designated locations in Los Angeles: 1. Pico House Los Angeles; 424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 2. Lincoln Plaza Hotel - Parking Lot; 123 S Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755; 3. Hartford Hotel, BW Signature Collection Rosemead; 8832 Glendon Way, Rosemead, CA 91770; 4. Sheraton San Gabriel; 303 E Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776; this pickup point is for hotel guests only, requiring hotel confirmation number. 5. Chiu Lou Seafood Restaurant (next to Decheng Market, Rowland Heights) 1463 Nogales St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748; C. Self-Departure: Guests not participating in day tours receive no drop-off service and must depart independently. Hotel checkout time is 11:00 AM. * For Itinerary B: A. Departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Please book domestic flights departing after 20:30 and international flights after 21:30. B. Departing from designated locations in Los Angeles: 1. Pico House Los Angeles; 424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 2. Lincoln Plaza Hotel - Parking Lot; 123 S Lincoln Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91755; 3. Hartford Hotel, BW Signature Collection Rosemead; 8832 Glendon Way, Rosemead, CA 91770; 4. Sheraton San Gabriel; 303 E Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776; this pickup point is for hotel guests only, requiring hotel confirmation number. 5. Chiu Lou Seafood Restaurant (next to Decheng Market, Rowland Heights) 1463 Nogales St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748; 6. 99 Ranch Rancho Cucamonga; 9775 Base Line Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; 7. Motel 6 Fountain Valley Parking Lot; 9125 Recreation Cir, Fountain Valley, CA 92708; 8. Howard Johnson Fullerton Parking Lot; 222 W. Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832; 9. Starbucks - The Square Irvine; 17913 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92614; C. Departing from Las Vegas Airport (LAS): One complimentary drop-off service departs from the Las Vegas hotel at 11:00 on departure day. Please book domestic flights departing after 13:30 and international flights after 14:30. Choosing to depart from Las Vegas means you can only participate in the Las Vegas portion of the itinerary; remaining segments will not be accessible. D. Departing from designated locations in Las Vegas: Excalibur Hotel & Casino - Bus Pick-up Area; 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Flight Information Deadline Note: Please provide flight details at least 3 days before departure; otherwise, airport transfer services cannot be guaranteed. Cost Details What's Included 1. Professional tour vehicle; 2. Professional guide/driver service; 3. Accommodation as listed in itinerary; * Tour price includes taxes * Children charged same rate as adults What's Not Included * Transportation: Airfare or ground transport between your origin and airport or designated pickup points not included * Service Fee: Gratuities for guide and driver not included, $15.00/day/person * Other Expenses: All personal expenses and meals, entrance fees or optional activities during the tour, and any other costs not explicitly mentioned in inclusions (Prices may vary by season; please refer to local park counter prices as standard). * Peak-season hotel surcharge; please review itinerary order, very important Booking Information Registration Notes * On travel dates with 14 or fewer travelers, a driver-guide combo service will be arranged. * This tour is a group joining arrangement. While guaranteeing promised service content and standards, passengers may be combined with guests from other travel agencies. * Children under 8 years old require child safety seats. We offer rental service at $10.00/person/day. Please indicate this requirement in advance when booking so we can prepare accordingly. Failure to inform us in advance may result in fines for non-compliance, which will be borne by the passenger. If traveling by coach on departure day, no safety seat is required and the fee will be refunded. * During peak seasons, due to limited hotel room availability, we may substitute accommodations of equivalent standard. Thank you for your understanding and support! * Hotels offer various room types, such as King/Queen size bed rooms or Double size twin-bed rooms. Each room legally accommodates 2–4 people, including adults and children. Deposit policies vary by hotel, and guests must comply accordingly. We guarantee room quantity but do not guarantee specific room type or location. Standard check-in time is after 15:00. * Guests must purchase tickets through the tour guide; self-brought tickets or City Pass usage are not permitted. Attraction admission fees and onboard meal costs may change according to official site notifications, and will be based on当日on-site prices. * We reserve the right to adjust itinerary order as needed to ensure smooth tour operations, without reducing included activities. * During actual travel, guides or drivers may adjust sightseeing order, duration, or assembly times appropriately based on weather, traffic, etc., to ensure smooth progress. Scheduled visiting times are for reference only; actual timing follows the onboard guide’s arrangement! * If attractions are temporarily closed or unavailable due to holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year), alternative arrangements such as exterior viewing or substitution with other sites may be made to maintain tour richness. * Complimentary items included in the itinerary, if unable to be provided due to force majeure (e.g., transportation, weather) or missed due to personal reasons, are non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding. * For operational convenience, we reserve the right to transfer passengers from one vehicle to another during the trip and assign different guides and drivers. * No refunds will be issued for客人leaving the tour group due to personal reasons. * Only applicable to products including free airport pickup/drop-off: One free pickup/drop-off per booking within service hours. If weather, flight delays, or other factors prevent arrangement, transportation costs are the guest’s responsibility. * Per requirements of certain hotels, each guest group must carry at least one credit or debit card usable at the destination, to assist with deposit and check-in procedures as per hotel policy. If no personal charges occur, deposits will be refunded to your card within 7–14 business days after checkout. Special Reminders 1. Credit Card Payment Reminder: * If you choose USD credit card payment, a 3% credit card processing fee of your total order amount will apply for voluntary cancellations with full refund after order confirmation. 2. If you need to book flights, we recommend doing so after receiving our tour booking confirmation email. Your booking is typically confirmed within 1–2 business days. Please schedule your flights and itinerary reasonably to avoid missing connections. Arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure to avoid congestion and delays in check-in. 3. When flying, always keep your seatbelt fastened to prevent injury from turbulence. 4. Please arrive at the pickup location in advance. Pickup and drop-off times are approximate. Delays due to special circumstances (weather, roadwork, strikes, mountain closures, vehicle issues) are possible; your understanding is appreciated. Itinerary order and content may be adjusted based on your departure time; final arrangements follow the guide’s instructions on the day of travel. 5. When staying at hotels, unless otherwise stated, all rooms are non-smoking. Smoking is prohibited and violations will incur penalties of $300 or more (subject to hotel policy), payable by the guest; we bear no responsibility. Always lock your door with the security latch; do not dry clothes on lamps; in case of alarm, evacuate quickly via emergency exits. Each room is equipped with one or two beds; for triple or quad occupancy requiring extra beds, please consult hotel staff directly. (Some products do not support quad occupancy; see pricing details) 6. Group members must stay together. If leaving the group temporarily, obtain the guide’s permission to prevent accidents. During nighttime or free time, if going out independently, inform the guide or fellow travelers and pay extra attention to safety. Exercise caution when walking on snowy or steep paths. Observe rules and notices at tourist sites, restaurants, hotels, amusement facilities, and all other venues. Bring medications such as stomach remedies, cold medicine, motion sickness pills, and personal habitual medications. 7. During holidays such as Christmas, New Year, Independence Day, Labor Day, or other long weekends, tour prices may be adjusted accordingly. Please confirm prior to booking. 8. Spring and Summer: Wear light, comfortable clothing and shoes. Fall and Winter: Dress warmly with heavy clothing and insulated footwear. 9. Qutours温馨提示: To protect your personal property, we recommend carrying valuables with you at all times and not leaving them unattended in buses, hotels, attractions, or restaurants. The local operator, driver, or guide assumes no liability for theft or loss of personal belongings under any circumstances. Please be aware. Guests with special health conditions (elderly, pregnant, disabled, or those with medical conditions) should only join tours if physically able. The local operator, driver, or guide assumes no liability for突发medical conditions or relapses arising from personal health reasons. Please be fully informed. Cancellation Policy Cancel by 00:00, 10 days before usage date: 50.00% deduction per canceled item; Cancel by 00:00, 17 days before usage date: Free cancellation; No refund for cancellations within 9 days (inclusive) of departure 📞 Contact WeChat: qutours13