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Local Day Tour from Chicago:  Lake Geneva, Anderson Japanese Gardens
Local Day Tour from Chicago:  Lake Geneva, Anderson Japanese Gardens
Local Day Tour from Chicago:  Lake Geneva, Anderson Japanese Gardens

Local Day Tour from Chicago: Lake Geneva, Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Tour Code: 736998
$99.00 per person
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Departure City Departure City
Chicago
End City End City
Chicago
Duration Duration
1 days
Language Language
Chinese Live, English Live
Tour Themes Tour Themes
Cultural & Historical, Natural Landscapes
Guide Type Guide Type
Guided Tour
Group Size Group Size
Standard Group Tour
Activity Level Activity Level
Moderate

Highlights

• Children aged 3-11 can enjoy half-price tour discount during July-August!
Lake Geneva with historic architecture, lush greenery, and scenic lake views
Anderson Japanese Garden, designed for peace, calm, and rejuvenation
Professional guided tour throughout the journey
Comfortable transportation for a relaxed and enjoyable travel experience

Itinerary

We will depart from Chicago early in the morning and arrive at the small town of Lake Geneva. Here you can stroll along the lakeside paths surrounding Lake Geneva and get up close to historic estates and charming homes with beautiful grounds and gardens. You can also choose to take a cruise on Lake Geneva at your own expense and enjoy the scenery of Lake Geneva in the middle of the lake. Afterwards, we will take a bus to the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most exquisite Japanese gardens in the world, to experience the Japanese-style gardening landscape. After the tour, we will return to Chicago with a good mood, ending this day's nature trip!

Itinerary:
Chicago → Lake Geneva (3 hours, optional boat ride) → Anderson Japanese Gardens (Optional, 1.5 hours) → Chicago

Morining: 
Transportation: Getting to Lake Geneva from Chicago by Car
Travel distance: 135km
Travel time: 1Hour 30Minute
Afternoon:
Transportation: Drive from Lake Geneva to Anderson Japanese Gardens
Travel distance: 60km
Travel time: 1Hour 10Minute
Afternoon:
Transportation: Drive back to Chicago from Anderson Japanese Gardens
Travel distance: 140km
Travel time: 1Hour 40Minute
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

07:30 AM | Chicago

Chinatown 218 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

08:15 AM | Chicago

Park To Shop Supermarket Aurora 4334 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504

08:30 AM | Chicago

H Mart Naperville 1295 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60563

End Point

Chicago

Chinatown 218 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chicago

Park To Shop Supermarket Aurora 4334 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504

Chicago

H Mart Naperville 1295 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60563

Own Expenses

  • Lake Geneva Cruise
    Adult: $46.13; Senior (65+) : $43.88; Child (4 - 17): $29.25
    Duration: about 1 hour
  • Anderson Japanese Gardens
    Weekdays:
    Adults: $13.00; Seniors (62+): $12.00; Children: $11.00;
    Weekends and holidays:
    Adults: $15.00; Seniors (62+): $14.00; Children: $13.00;
    Free for 5 years old and under. Holidays include Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day & Columbus Day.

What’s Included

Includes
  • Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day)
  • Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide
Excludes
  • Food and beverage
  • Attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide)
  • Service fee ( minimum US$15/person/day, Any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well)
  • Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included
  • 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.)

Special Notes

  • Children aged 3-11 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
  • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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 progress 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. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. We provide 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 to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities and the handicapped who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
  • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While we make every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and 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 en route.
  • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
  • 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 refunded.
  • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law.
  • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.

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.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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