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Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Discover Avalon Scenic Tour
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Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Discover Avalon Scenic Tour
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Overview
Swap the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles for something a bit more relaxing—a scenic ferry trip to Catalina Island. Once you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of the main city of Avalon to help you get your bearings, and learn about its top sights. No need to worry about rushing back—the tour factors in some free time to explore Avalon’s shops, restaurants, and famous landmarks independently.
- Travel with ease to Catalina Island with a hassle-free ferry ride
- Save time booking transfers—hotel pickup and drop-off are included
- No getting lost—enjoy a sightseeing tour of Avalon with a guide
- Tick off lots of top sights—such as Green Pleasure Pier and Avalon Theater
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What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip ferry transfer
Avalon sightseeing tour
Gratuities
Food and drinks
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8:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- OPERATED BY EZ Alliance dba Karmel Shuttle's EXTREME Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Discover Avalon Scenic Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Very expensive for a very short tour
Caitlyn_P
, Dec 2021
It was very expensive for what ended up being a 40 minute tour of the island. We didn’t know we were given classes of seats on the way there and back so we waited in the wrong line in the rain. And our return driver was stoned. Would not recommend for the price.
Response from Host , Jan 2022
This tour includes roundtrip transfers from hotel to Catalina Express. Roundtrip Catalina Express to/from the island.
Plus the Avalon Scenic tour when you are on the island. All other time on the island is your free time to explore on your own.
Drivers undergo random drug tests with the Ca DMV. Unless there was proof or evidence you can provide, stating someone is stoned is hearsay and defamation of character. Please let us know if you have any factual evidence and the driver will be sent for a random test. Drivers are not employees or Karmel Shuttle. All drivers are owner operators and part of a transportation network.
We thank you for your time comments. We apologize your expectations of the Discover Avalon tour were not met. It does state a 45 minute tour on the tour details.
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Ellis_B
, Sep 2021
Not the best experience
Kathleen_B
, Sep 2021
The transportation from our hotel was fine. He came early and we had to rush, then got to the terminal very early. The ferry ride was nice. The town of Avalon was beautiful. The tour around town was nice but it was scheduled for the middle of the day. We would prefer to take the tour as soon as we arrived so we knew where we wanted to go. We also were told that we would be leaving around 5:30 when I booked the tour, but ended up having to take the 3:55 ferry and didn’t have enough time in Avalon. When I tried to call for information during the day, the operators didn’t understand what I was asking or have information about the trip I was on. Overall not the best experience.
2 travelers found this review helpful
Beautiful Island and Great Day Trip
Beth_A
, Sep 2021
Ferry ride to a near-magical island. So rich in history and just breathtaking. My adult son and I had a wonderful tour of the beautiful Avalon and then toured the rest of the island with a golf cart we rented. So much to do there!
This is not a day trip, only transportation
kshama_P
, Sep 2021
SUMMARY - This tour is just shuttle service from hotel to ferry port . Ferry tickets can be easily purchased online or onsite at ticket counter. I paid 210$ for something that could be done in 100$ . I gave feedback to them and after lot of back and forth, they gave me partial credit to be used for next purchase( to use that I will have to spent another 50$)
MORE DETAILS - The title of this trip is misleading - its not a day trip they are selling, instead what is up for purchase is shuttle service, ferry tickets (75$) and one hour discover avalon ride (20$). I took sometime for me understanding the structure and by the time I understood it was too late.
I think this trip is for those people who need shuttle from hotel to ferry stop since rest of tickets can be bought directly from website. I realized this after I was done with the trip, since I was I am a local travelling by self who was looking for 'daycation' hotel pick up for was not applicable for me. But I had ended up paying for the shuttle service which I did not use and not for one person but for 2 people. The package is minimum for 2 people but website allows it to be bought for one person. Since it cant isolate items you end up paying for everything.
While on the tour, as I mentioned you are on your own as they just buy ferry tickets for you and for avalon tour there are no clear directions on pick up point well. It took me some asking around to figure out where the tour stop was and the tour operator was not helpful with the ticket checkin ( that's another story).
1 traveler found this review helpful
Breathtaking
Keyondra_S
, Aug 2021
Overall, good experience
Tadveena_M
, Aug 2021
Positive: The Catalina island is breathtaking! The Avalon scenic tour was beautiful. The ferry ride was amazing. The pick-up and drop-off is included in the package which makes it very convenient. Very efficient drivers.
Negative: The company did not provide correct address for pick-up location to the driver. As a result, we had to wait 1 hour on the street with an infant. It was inconvenient for us and for the driver as well. Regardless, the driver was really nice and helpful.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Could've Been Clearer
Charles_H
, Jun 2021
Overall experience was enjoyable. Once we arrived on Catalina, it was unclear where we needed to go for the tours mentioned. So we ended up just exploring the island (the shops and restaurants were so cute!) and laying out on the beach (the water was a little colder than we're used to, but it was so clear!)
1 traveler found this review helpful
A good day
Gail_V
, Jun 2021
Everything
Miguel_L
, Jul 2020
It was an amazing experience. everything about it was just amazingly. Will surely visit soon if possible .
Response from Host , Jul 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your excellent review. It is reviews like yours that help others decide on what trip they want to do. As you did, I too enjoy Catalina Island. It is like being in a tropical island, but only 1 hour away from LA. You are the best...thank you.
1 traveler found this review helpful
A spasso per catalina
eviberlingo
, Jan 2022
Ci sono venuti a prendere in hotel puntualissimi abbiamo preso traghetto per isola è poi abbiamo cercato dove si prendeva il pullman per girare isola . È sul molo verde gazebo con scritta arancione dopo ufficio del turismo dove rilasciano il biglietto e poi siamo andati alla piazza Tours . Le strade sono in salita e impervie . È una scoperta da condividere con le sue casette di legno ed infine pranzo con ostriche..
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