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What is bamba hop-on hop-off? Why Travel with Bamba? With our Bamba Experience flexible Hop-On Hop-off passes in North America, Latin America & Southeast Asia we provide a platform for you to explore the world in a new and unique way. At Bamba we believe traveling is about living life, exploring the unknown to change the way we see the world, it’s about having fun and life changing experiences because as you discover the world, you discover yourself.
What’s Special About Hop-On Hop-Off Passes? Customer Service: Our Happy Team is here to make sure you enjoy your trip every step of the way.
Online Trip Manager: Access your trip online to make as many changes to your itinerary as you wish anywhere, anytime.
Great Value: We have the best quality transportation and activities with trusted and reliable local operators at the most affordable rates.
Bamba Experience passes include both convenient transportation options and exciting activities along the route of your choice. You have the flexibility to choose your departure dates and make unlimited changes on the go.
Travel Independently: Explore the world exactly as you
All you have to do is choose a route and a departure date; we take care of the rest. We strongly believe that the freedom to travel how you want will bring you happiness. It is for this reason that we have a team dedicated to making sure we always have happy travelers, assisting them before, during and after their trip.
Guaranteed Daily Departures: Begin your journey anytime you wish, 365 days a year. (A few routes are seasonal and operate during certain times of year.)
Experience “The Strip” in Las Vegas
have always dreamed by traveling freely at your own pace to the best hot spots with no tour leader or set schedule. It’s all up to you!
Unlimited Schedule Changes: Make unlimited changes to your schedule before and during your trip. Your pass is valid for 12 months so you can take all the time you need to enjoy your journey!
Unique Experiences: Experience tons of adventure, historical, natural and cultural moments that will change the way you see the world. Type of Transportation: Travel on safe and reliable public buses, shuttle vans, trains, planes and boats. Choose your own Accommodation: Accommodation
Awe at the powerful Yosemite Falls
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Hike to a mountaintop in Yosemite National Park
is not included so you choose where to sleep every night with the help of recommended hotels based on your budget and comfort needs from our Happy Team.
INCLUDED experiences in usa & canada 1. Los Angeles - Hollywood & Los Angeles Day Trip
2. Las Vegas - Grand Canyon Day Trip
3. San Francisco - Bridge & Beach Trek
See all of the most important sights in Los Angeles with a local guide who will take you to see the iconic Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Kodak Theater, Sunset Strip, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Bel-Air, Pacific Palisades and more. If you’re lucky, you may spot celebrities shopping on Rodeo Drive or get to drive past their mansions in Beverly Hills!
See one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders, the Grand Canyon, in the state of Arizona, USA where you can look out over the deeply carved sandstone walls of the canyon that change in color depending on the time of day. Take photos from different scenic overlook points and stop to contemplate life at this breathtaking natural monument.
Stroll along the famous Golden Gate Bridge and take a walk out to the Pacific coast cliffs for incredible views. Continue your exploration to the beach and through one of San Francisco’s most exclusive neighborhoods before finishing your day with a drink at the Cliff House restaurant.
Included:
Transportation in A/C Bus, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off in most hotels, Local Tour Leader.
Not Included:
Lunch, Drinks, Tips, Stops not mentioned in this itinerary.
Included:
Transportation in A/C Bus, Driver/Guide, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off at most hotels, Light Lunch at Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Entrance Fee.
Included:
Expert local english speaking guide, 1 select beverage at the Cliff House.
Not Included:
Not Included:
Extra Snacks, Drinks, Souvenirs, Tips.
Extra Snacks, Drinks, Souvenirs, Tips.
4. New York - New York City Day Trip
5. Philadelphia - Foodie Experience
6. Washington DC - Hop-on Hop-off Trolley
See New York City from uptown to downtown and everything in between going out into the harbor to see privileged views of the city and Statue of Liberty, riding to the top of the Empire State Building and into the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Wax Museum. End your day by passing through Times Square, the Broadway Theater District and Chinatown.
Philly cheesesteaks, cheese whiz fries, tomato pie, soft pretzels, chocolate-covered hard pretzels and decadent cake truffles are only a few tasty treats that will indulge your watering taste buds on this gourmet tour to the best local eateries in town where you will not only eat well, but also learn about the history and rich cultural heritage of this important American city.
Hop on the Old Town Trolley for an in-depth, fully narrated tour of the nation’s capital with the chance to hop on and off wherever you desire at 20 different stops throughout the city. Don’t miss the city’s most important sites such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial and the incredible Smithsonian Museums.
Included:
Minivan Transportation, Tour Leader.
Not Included:
Entrance Fees: (Empire State Building $25 USD, Metropolitan Museum $25 USD, Statue of Liberty Waterway Cruise $29 USD, U.S.S. Intrepid $24 USD, Wax Museum $25 USD), Lunch, Drinks, Tips.
Included:
Transportation, Local Guide, Lunch.
Not Included:
Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages.
Included:
Transportation, Local Guides.
Not Included:
Entrance Fees, Food & Beverages, Tips.
7. Montreal - Quebec City & Waterfalls Trip
8. Boston - Boston Bike City Trip
9. Miami - Biscayne Bay & Everglades Airboat Day Trip
Visit Montmorency Falls and take a gondola lift to the top for spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River before continuing to the walled fortress of Quebec City where you can see the city from the Observatoire de la Capitale. Stop through the Le Chateau Frontenac, the Place D’ armes, Citadelle and Parliament Building before returning to Montreal for the night.
Get to know the city up-close by bicycle with a knowledgeable and friendly local guide who will take you to the best sights like the Boston Common, Back Bay, South End, North End, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Charles River Esplanade and Copley Square.
View the Miami skyline and the famous Miami Beach from the tropical waters of beautiful Biscayne Bay and peek at the mansions of popular celebrities. Take a ride to the Everglades National Park to experience the well-preserved wetlands on an exciting airboat ride along the River of Grass where you can see alligators and other native flora and fauna.
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Roundtrip Transportation, English/ French Speaking Tour Leader.
Not Included:
Included:
Individually-fitted Bike, Helmet, Water, Guide.
Not Included:
Entrance Fees: Montmorency Falls $3 CAD, Gondola Lift $12 CAD, Observatoire de la Capitale $10 CAD, Meals, Beverages, Tips.
Snacks & Beverages.
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Roundtrip Transportation Miami - Everglades - Miami, English/Spanish Driver, Everglades Airboat Ride, Local Airport Captain, Alligator & Wildlife Demonstration, Jungle Trail, Biscayne Bay Boat Admission, Entrance Fees.
Not Included:
Food & Beverages, Tips.
10. New Orleans - French Quarter Walking Experience
11. Memphis - Elvis Graceland Museum
12. Nashville - Nashville Walking Experience
Stroll along the historic streets of New Orleans’ Old French Quarter and the banks of the mighty Mississippi River to learn about the Creoles from a local expert as you wander through the French Market, Jackson Square and the Old Ursuline Convent.
Step into the shoes of Elvis Presley at his Graceland Mansion where you can walk through his luxurious 14acre estate to visit his house, racquetball building, trophy building and car museum with a drive-in movie theater. Climb aboard his private jet and pay your respects to the King of Rock & Roll in the meditation garden where Elvis himself has been laid to rest.
Recapture the magic of the Music City golden era on a 90-minute walking tour that takes you to the most important landmarks of the country music era when legends such as Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash walked the streets of Nashville with unique anecdotes about famous bars and recording studios.
Included:
Roundtrip Transportation, Local Guide.
Not Included:
Meals & Beverages, Tips.
Included:
Audio-guided Tour of Graceland Mansion & Estate, Self-guided Tour of Elvis’ private jets, car museum & temporary exhibits.
Not Included:
Included:
Local Guide.
Not Included: Tips.
Transportation, Meals.
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Start: Washington DC, New York or Toronto Canada & USA Encounter Ways PRICE: $ 869 USD
Start: New York, Washington or Toronto Finish: Where you started
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 15 - 17 Days
Canada Encounter Ways PRICE: $ 634 USD Start: New York or Toronto Finish: Where you started
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 11 - 13 Days
Included Activities in Pass: 4. New York City Day Trip. - 5. Foodie Experience. - 6. Hop-on Hop-off Trolley. 7. Quebec City & Waterfalls Trip. 8. Boston Bike City Trip.
Blend into the crowd at Times Square in New York City
Start: New York or Washington DC Super USA Ways PRICE: $ 439 USD
Start: New York or Washington Finish: Where you started
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 9 - 11 Days
Big Apple Escape Ways PRICE: $ 259 USD
Start: New York or Washington Finish: Where you started
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 4 - 6 Days
Included Activities in Pass: 4. New York City Day Trip. - 5. Foodie Experience. - 6. Hop-on Hop-off Trolley.
Start: Washington DC or Boston Into Boston Ways PRICE: $ 329 USD
Awe at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
Start: Washington DC / Finish: Boston
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 8- 10 Days
East Coast Special Ways PRICE: $ 324 USD Start: Boston / Finish: Washington DC
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 8 - 10 Days
Included Activities in Pass: 4. New York City Day Trip. - 5. Foodie Experience. - 6. Hop-on Hop-off Trolley. 8. Boston Bike City Trip.
Start: Los Angeles or Las Vegas Stars & Canyon Ways PRICE: $ 334 USD Start: Los Angeles or Las Vegas Finish: Where you started
Feel the spray of Niagara Falls, New York
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 4 - 6 Days
Las Vegas Ways PRICE: $ 299 USD
Start: Los Angeles / Finish: Las Vegas
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 3 - 5 Days
Included Activities in Pass: 1. Hollywood & Los Angeles Day Trip. 2. Grand Canyon Day Trip.
Jump for joy at the Grand Canyon
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Start: Los Angeles or San Francisco West Coast Ways PRICE: $ 769 USD
Start: Los Angeles or San Francisco Finish: Where you started
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 13 - 15 Days
Movie Star Ways PRICE: $ 539 USD
Start: Los Angeles / Finish: San Francisco
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 7 - 9 Days
Vegas Encounter Ways PRICE: $ 539 USD Start: San Francisco / Finish: Los Angeles
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 7 - 9 Days
Included Activities in Pass: 1. Hollywood & Los Angeles Day Trip. 2. Grand Canyon Day Trip. 3. Bridge & Beach Trek. Party until the wee hours in “Sin City” Las Vegas
Start: San Francisco or Los Angeles California Surf Ways PRICE: $ 409 USD
Start: San Francisco / Finish: Los Angeles
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 7 - 9 Days
Golden Beach Ways PRICE: $ 409 USD
Start: Los Angeles / Finish: San Francisco
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 8 - 10 Days
Included Activities in Pass: 1. Hollywood & Los Angeles Day Trip. 3. Bridge & Beach Trek.
Ride across the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
Start: New Orleans or Miami Florida Encounter Ways PRICE: $ 854 USD Start: New Orleans / Finish: Miami
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 11 - 13 Days
Florida Experience Ways PRICE: $ 844 USD Start: Miami / Finish: New Orleans
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 12 - 14 Days
Into Miami Beach Ways PRICE: $ 619 USD Start: New Orleans / Finish: Miami
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 6 - 8 Days
Into New Orleans Ways PRICE: $ 619 USD
Refresh yourself in the warm waters of Miami Beach
Start: Miami / Finish: New Orleans
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 6 - 8 Days
Included Activities in Pass: 9. Biscayne Bay & Everglades Airboat Day Trip. - 10. French Quarter Walking Experience.
Start: New York or New Orleans Deep South Elvis Ways PRICE: $ 784 USD Start: New Orleans / Finish: New York
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 14 - 16 Days
Into the Land of Elvis Ways PRICE: $ 799 USD Start: New York / Finish: New Orleans
Recommended Min. Trip Time: 14 - 16 Days
Experience a crazy Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans
Included Activities in Pass: 4. New York City Day Trip. - 5. Foodie Experience. - 6. Hop-on Hop-off Trolley. 10. French Quarter Walking Experience. 11. Elvis Graceland Museum. - 12. Nashville Walking Experience.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What type of transportation is included?
We offer you safe and efficient local transportation in each sector. You may travel aboard a public bus, on a train or a shared shuttle.
2. What type of experiences are included?
Every pass offers unique included experiences so you can live unforgettable memories along the way. You may find yourself hiking in a giant Sequoia forest in Yosemite National Park, tasting an original Philly Cheesesteak in Philadelphia, visiting Elvis’s mansion or riding on an airboat in the Everglades National Park. These are just a few examples of the fun things you’ll do along the way!
3. Who will I be travelling with?
You will have the chance to meet friends along the way on your transportation, included experiences and at your hostels. Most Bamba travellers are open-minded, young in spirit and have a desire to travel independently throughout the world.
4. Is accommodation included?
Accommodation is not included in the pass price because we know that everyone prefers something different when it comes to choosing lodging. Bamba provides you with a list of recommended hostels or budget hotels in each destination so you can choose where you want to stay according to your needs.
5. How do I activate my pass and start travelling?
Send us an email a few days prior to your initial departure date so we can send you all the information regarding your pass and included experiences. You can also give us a call on the phone or contact us on skype to speak with a Bamba representative in person at any time. Your tickets will be sent to you electronically via email.
6. Where is the departure point for the buses?
Bus & Train Routes: For public buses and train routes you will be instructed to make your own way from your hostel to the bus or train station for your next transfer. We will send you the address. Shuttles & Tours: In routes that include a shuttle or tour, we will pick you up at your hostel. (In which case we will need the name and address of your accommodation to program your pick-up.) Meeting Points: Some routes and activities have specified meeting points that you will need to reach on your own in order to meet up with the group for your activity or transfer. We will send you the address. For ALL ROUTES detailed instructions will be emailed to you at least one day prior to departure.
8. What is the validity of my pass?
Every Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass has a one year validity meaning you can begin and end your pass anytime you want, taking as long as you desire between stops to enjoy all of the unique and interesting destinations as well as included experiences along the way.
9. Can I make changes to my departure dates anytime?
Yes! The Bamba Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass is a flexible and convenient way to travel which allows you to make changes to your itinerary (departure dates) any time you desire so you can enjoy each destination to the fullest! In order to confirm availability we strongly recommend making changes at least 48 hours in advance.
10. What does minimum recommended travel time mean?
We recommend a minimum number of days for each route so you will have time to enjoy the cities, towns, activities and nature without feeling rushed. This is usually the shortest way to travel through the route with time to see and do it all.
11. What if I’m travelling on my own?
Travelling alone is a great way to get to know yourself and meet new friends. Many Bamba Experience travelers arrive on their own and find that they quickly meet people along the way at their hostels and on their free activities. Enjoy the freedom to change your departure dates if you want to link up with a new travel partner.
12. Do I need a travel visa?
The USA and Canada have different visa policies for every nationality. Bamba recommends that you check the visa requirements at the US and Canadian Embassies for your nationality at least 2-3 months in advance so you will have time to prepare your documents. Remember to make sure you have a valid passport with at least 2 empty visa pages before travelling.
13. Is there an age limit?
If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with Bamba Experience in Latin America and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
7. Can I travel in both directions or backtrack?
Your Bamba Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass can only be used in the direction of the pass purchased. If you would like to add sectors or change the dates of departure you can reach us via email, skype, or telephone anytime! Discover the beauty of the Grand Canyon
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