Day 1 Los Angeles - Las Vegas - Zion National Park - Kanab (469 miles)
Day 2 Kanab - Upper / Lower Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Lake Powell - Salt Lake City (337 miles)
Day 3 Salt Lake City - Yellowstone (369 miles)
Day 4 Yellowstone
Day 5 Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Salt Lake City (330 miles)
Day 6 Salt Lake City - Valley of Fire State Park - Las Vegas (382 miles)
Day 7 Las Vegas Free Day
Day 8 Las Vegas - Barstow - Los Angeles (272 miles)
Day 1:
Los Angeles - Las Vegas - Zion National Park - Kanab (469 miles)
We depart from beautiful Los Angeles and head north on Route 15 in the early morning. We pass through the San Bernardino National Forest and enter the Mojave Desert, the largest desert in North America, where we can enjoy unique Western American desert landscapes along the way. We will stop at the Seven Magic Mountains. After that, continue driving for 3 hours and arrive at - Zion National Park. Climb to the peak and see the beautiful sunset. Stay at Kanab for the night.
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Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Seven Magic Mountains
A large-scale land art sculpture designed by Ugo Rondinone (born 1964), a New York-based, Swiss-born mixed-media artis. The seven fluorescently-painted totems of large, car-size stones stacked 32 feet high.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Zion National Park, UT
The highlight of Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is Zion Canyon, which reaches a half mile in depth. The park is home to a spectacular amount of plants and animals, including over two hundred species of birds.
Duration: 1-2 Hours
Day 2:
Kanab - Upper / Lower Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Lake Powell - Salt Lake City (337 miles)
Embarking on a refreshing morning, we make our way to the world-renowned narrow crevice cave, Antelope Canyon. Accompanied by a Navajo guide, we traverse the unique cave formations created by millions of years of water erosion, immersing ourselves in a world of vibrant colors and the irregular light patterns created by the natural sunlight refracting off the rocks. After our visit, we make our way to Horseshoe Bend to witness another breathtaking spectacle of nature. After that, we will arrive at the charming Lake Powell. As we take in the beauty of the surroundings, we continue our journey to Salt Lake City, where we check into our hotel.
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Antelope Canyon, AZ
The most popular slot canyon in the American Southwest is Antelope Canyon, a sandstone formation formed by flood and rainwater. The canyon is located on a Navajo reservation, and has been made a Navajo Tribal Park.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Upper Antelope Canyon
Upper Antelope Canyon is called "the place where water runs through rocks" by the Navajo. Its entrance and entire length are at ground level, requiring no climbing. Beams occur most often in the summer months, as they require the sun to be high in the sky.
Lower Antelope Canyon
The lower canyon is in the shape of a "V" and Longer, shallower than the Upper Antelope. Lighting is better in the early hours and late morning. It draws a considerable number of photographers.
Antelope Canyon Water Tour
The stunning natural rock layers and lighting conditions make Antelope Canyon one of the most popular destinations for photographers. We offer yacht, kayak, and motorboat options with open bow and limited passenger capacity for convenient comfort, allowing you to fully enjoy the panoramic view of Antelope Canyon. A two-hour photo tour will allow you to capture the scenic walls of Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, and Wahweap Bay. Your photos and videos are sure to stand out on your social media platforms.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $169; Child $169; motorboats $169/person, jet boat $329/person, kayaking $129/person|Opening Hours: Apr - Oct|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 10 Minutes
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Page, AZ
Page is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. Page was founded in 1957 as a housing community for workers and their families during the construction of nearby Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend, located within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area about 5 miles downriver from Lake Powell, is a sharp turn in the Colorado River that formed from erosion over the course of millions of years.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Lake Powell
Lake Powell is a beautiful reservoir along the Colorado River amid the vast desert expanses of Utah. It is in the vicinity of the Rainbow Bridge, Ticaboo Canyon, and iconic Antelope Canyon.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Day 3:
Salt Lake City - Yellowstone (369 miles)
Today we will depart early in the morning and drive along the Great Salt Lake. The salinity of water here is seven times greater than that of the ocean. You will drive to the world famous Yellowstone National Park. Spend the night at the Yellowstone cabin.
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Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's gorgeous capital city sits amidst the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is steeped in history and architecture in addition to wondrous vistas and scenery.
Great Salt Lake
The largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere is the famous Great Salt Lake in northern Utah. People visit the lake's namesake, Salt Lake City, every year to see the natural wonder and tour its shores.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Yellowstone, WY
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
Grand Prismatic Hot Spring
The third largest hot spring in the world, the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring gets its color from bacteria around its rim that feed off of the mineral-rich water. In the summer months, the hot spring is a vivid red-orange shade.
Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful is a cone geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is one of the park's most well-known natural features, and is famous for its predictability. It generally erupts every 91 minutes.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Yellowstone Bear World
This drive-through wildlife park is home to a litany of large and rare local animals, including Rocky Mountain Elk, Bison, White-tail Deer, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Goats, Moose and of course American Black Bear, Grizzly Bear and Gray Wolves.
Admission (Optional): Adult $27; Child (3-12 yrs) $14; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $26
Day 4:
Yellowstone
Today the tour guide will take us to visit the attractions in the upper eight-shaped area of Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone, WY
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
Sheepeater Cliff
Sheepeater Cliff is composed of columnar basalt deposited by lava flows approximately 500,000 years ago. The Gardner River flows through the valley, exposing the water flow and forming the cliff. The basalt of Sheepeater Cliff is called columnar basalt because it forms hexagonal fracture lines when it cools.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Mammoth Hot Springs
This large complex of hot springs is impressive both for its unique beauty as well as its scale. Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by volcanic and seismic activity, these springs are one of Yellowstone's most popular spots.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Roosevelt Arch
A rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The top of the arch is inscribed with a quote from the Organic Act of 1872, the legislation which created Yellowstone, which reads: "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People".
Lamar Valley
This valley surrounds the river of the same name in Yellowstone National Park, cutting 40 miles through the Wyoming wilderness. It has many tributaries branching off of it. Many species of wildlife can be spotted in the area.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River in Wyoming are the largest by volume in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, and they stand more than 300 feet tall-- almost twice as high as Niagara Falls.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Yellowstone Lake Cruise
Board the Lake Queen II for a one-hour guided tour on the largest freshwater lake in the United States at over 7,000 feet above sea level. The boat departs from Bridge Bay Marina and cruises around Yellowstone Lake with up to seven different departure times to choose from. Along the way, you will learn about the history of the lake, see the SS E.C. Waters, and other amazing sights in the area. You can observe eagles, shorebirds, and occasionally deer and bison along the shoreline.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $35; Child $25; 1 hour|Opening Hours: Jun 14 - Sep 8
Norris Geyser Basin
Yellowstone National Park is full of areas like this - geyser basins - large, open areas where geothermic pressure from below the ground's surface force up various geysers and springs. The Norris Basin is one of the more accessible.
Day 5:
Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Salt Lake City (330 miles)
We will continue to visit Yellowstone National Park in the morning. Next we will head to Grand Teton National Park. Afterwards, we will travel to Jackson Hole. Be sure to visit the Elk Antler Arches Square located in the center of Jackson! We will back to Salt Lake City.
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Yellowstone, WY
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
West Thumb Geyser Basin
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is the largest geyser basin at Yellowstone Lake, and an impressive area of geothermal activity that contains hot springs, mud pots, and geysers-- some of which are even in the lake itself.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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Grand Teton National Park, WY
Grand Teton National Park is is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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Jackson Hole, WY
Famous frontier town, located at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.
Antler Arches
Constructed in the early 1960s, the Antler Arches stand at each of the four corners of Jackson's town square. As the name suggests, they were built from the shed antlers of deer, which were intertwined into their current shape.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's gorgeous capital city sits amidst the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is steeped in history and architecture in addition to wondrous vistas and scenery.
Utah State Capitol
The home of all of the governmental processes for the state of Utah, the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. The building is done in the ornate neoclassical revival style, purposefully reminiscent of the nation capitol in DC.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Temple Square
Approximately ten acres in size, Temple Square is the center of religious activity for the Church of Latter Day Saints, housing the Temple and Tabernacle that are central to the religion.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Day 6:
Salt Lake City - Valley of Fire State Park - Las Vegas (382 miles)
First, we go to the Utah State Capitol, a palace-like government building that is one of the few in the United States that can be visited without security checks. Then we drive to the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada to admire the breathtaking beauty created by nature. Finally, we drive back to Las Vegas.
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Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's gorgeous capital city sits amidst the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is steeped in history and architecture in addition to wondrous vistas and scenery.
Utah State Capitol
The home of all of the governmental processes for the state of Utah, the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. The building is done in the ornate neoclassical revival style, purposefully reminiscent of the nation capitol in DC.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Valley of Fire State Park, NV
This park in the southeasternmost regions of Nevada gets its name from the way sunlight looks when reflected off the red sandstone formations. The brilliant dunes and rocks are more than 150 million years old.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Day 7:
Las Vegas Free Day
Option 1:
Las Vegas - Death Valley - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Las Vegas (556 miles)
Early in the morning, we will escape the glitter of Las Vegas by heading out to explore Death Valley National Park. We will visit Dante's View, Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin. In the afternoon, we'll visit Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, an area of worldwide geologic interest and beauty.
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Death Valley, CA
Death Valley is a region of the Mojave Desert which has the distinction of being the lowest and driest area of North America. The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth, occurred here.
Duration: 1-2 Hours
Badwater Basin
This barren basin in the heart of Death Valley National Park has an elevation of 282 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in North America.
Zabriskie Point
Zabriskie Point is a part of Amargosa Range located east of Death
Valley in Death Valley National Park in California, United States, noted for
its erosional landscape. It is composed of sediments from Furnace Creek Lake,
which dried up 5 million years ago — long before Death Valley came into existence.
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV
Red Rock Canyon, which spans more than 195,000 acres, is Nevada’s first National Conservation Area and serves as a mecca which exemplifies the unique qualities of the Mojave Desert.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Option 2:
Las Vegas - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas (541 miles)
In the morning, we will head to the Grand Canyon West Rim, where the most famous attraction is the Grand Canyon Skywalk. If you dream of reaching the bottom of the Grand Canyon, you can take a helicopter ride at the West Rim. On the way back to Las Vegas we'll have a stop at Hoover Dam.
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Grand Canyon, AZ
Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon was carved over 17 million years by the Colorado River. This breathtaking, 18-mile-long canyon has been stunning visitors for hundreds of years.
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Grand Canyon West Rim
Located just 2 hours from nearby Las Vegas, Nevada, Grand Canyon West boasts the newest visitor attraction, the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Its plexiglass floor extends 70 feet over the edge of the Canyon's rim, allowing visitors to look straight down to the canyon floor 4,000 feet below.
West Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
On this tour, you will fly above and deep into the Grand Canyon via the West Rim in a might helicopter, following the winding path of the Colorado River.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $289; Child $289
Skywalk Glass Bridge
The Glass Bridge Glass Bridge suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River on the very edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. It can withstand the weight of 71 fully loaded Boeing 747 airplanes (more that 71 million pounds).
Admission (Optional): Adult $35; Child $35
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Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Hoover Dam
The beautiful Hoover Dam is located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. The massive concrete dam was a monumental undertaking built during the Great Depression and dedicated by Franklin Roosevelt himself.
Day 8:
Las Vegas - Barstow - Los Angeles (272 miles)
We will visit the Barstow Outlets for some shopping before heading to Los Angeles.
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Barstow, CA
Barstow serves as a civilized stop-over for off-road enthusiasts and desert adventurers and offers access to a very modest clutch of cultural sights. Find out and about a museum or two, including one with Route 66 as its focus, filming locations like Bagdad Cafe and quaint Calico Ghost Town.
Tanger Outlet Center
The Tanger Outlets in Barstow, California-- about halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas-- offer designer wares at bargain prices. Guests can enjoy discounts on everything from clothing to pocketbooks to electronics and so much more!
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Please be advised that the tour guide will arrange the itinerary for visiting the scenic spots inside Yellowstone Park based on the actual conditions of the day. Kindly follow the guide's instructions on the day of the tour for the most up-to-date arrangement.
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