Day 1 Los Angeles
Day 2 Los Angeles - Las Vegas (270 miles)
Day 3 Las Vegas - Grand Canyon East Rim - South Rim - Horseshoe Bend - Page (379 miles)
Day 4 Antelope Canyon - Glen Canyon Dam - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City (341 miles)
Day 5 Salt Lake City - Jackson Hole - Grand Teton - Yellowstone (571 miles)
Day 6 Yellowstone National Park (241 miles)
Day 7 Yellowstone - Salt Lake City (369 miles)
Day 8 Salt Lake City - Las Vegas (420 miles)
Day 1:
Los Angeles
Today, guests will gather in Los Angeles, where they will meet an official tour guide in the baggage claim area of LAX for domestic flights or at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for international flights. From there, they will transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Day 2:
Los Angeles - Las Vegas (270 miles)
Depart from Los Angeles this morning, and begin our pleasant journey. Pass through Mojave Desert and enjoy the barren landscape decorated by Joshua trees! Upon our arrival in Vegas in the afternoon, guests are free to spend their time as they please. There is an optional night tour for exploring the city.
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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.
Las Vegas Night Tour
Admire the iconic Las Vegas Sphere (external viewing), a colossal structure standing 112 meters tall and 157 meters wide, renowned as the largest spherical immersive experience center globally.
Experience the spectacular fountain show at the Bellagio, venture inside the luxurious Venetian Resort for a sightseeing tour, and explore the historic Old Town of Las Vegas
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $50; Child $50|Duration: 2-3 Hours
Day 3:
Las Vegas - Grand Canyon East Rim - South Rim - Horseshoe Bend - Page (379 miles)
We will begin the day by traveling to both the East Rim and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Then, we will visit Horseshoe Bend. After, head to Page for night.
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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.
Grand Canyon East Rim
Desert View Drive is a scenic route to the east of Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim which follows the rim for 25 miles out to the Desert View Watchtower and East Entrance. Meanwhile, the Watchtower also commands a magnificent view of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon South Rim
More than five million people every year visit the South Rim of the great Grand Canyon. The South Rim offers a wealth of activities, including driving and walking tours and campgrounds. The South Rim area includes hotels and other amenities.
Grand Canyon IMAX
Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets, currently being shown on an impressive IMAX screen in a theater located on the South Rim of the canyon, focuses not on the geology of the canyon, but on the history of human involvement.
Admission (Optional): Adult $27; Child $27
South Rim Helicopter Tour
This helicopter tour is the best way to catch a panoramic view of the majestic South Rim of the Grand Canyon, viewing the massive canyon walls glimmer and reflect in the sun.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $289; Child $289
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Page, AZ
Page is a city in Coconino County, AZ, 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
Day 4:
Antelope Canyon - Glen Canyon Dam - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City (341 miles)
Embark on a journey to explore the famous natural wonder in the American West - Antelope Canyon. Next, travel through the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell before reaching the magnificent Bryce Canyon National Park.The final stop of the day will be the crossroads of America - Salt Lake City. You will stay overnight in Salt Lake City, preparing for the adventures that lie ahead on your journey.
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Antelope Canyon, AZ
Antelope Canyon is a beautiful slot canyon located on the Navajo Nation near Page, Arizona. All areas of the Antelope Canyon are only accessible via Guided Tour at an additional cost.
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.
Those who do not participate this tour will be picked up from hotel after Antelope tour ends.
Admission (Optional): Adult $98; Child (3-12 yrs) $98; Infant (Under 3 yrs) $20
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Page, AZ
Page is a city in Coconino County, AZ, 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.
Glen Canyon Dam (Passing By)
This concrete arch dam in northern Arizona barricades the Colorado River and creates Lake Powell, the second-largest man-made lake in the country. Lake Powell is a haven for water-skiers and boaters, and is also popular with fishermen.
Lake Powell (Passing By)
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.
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Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Bryce Canyon National Park is named for just one of many canyons which form a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters on the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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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.
Day 5:
Salt Lake City - Jackson Hole - Grand Teton - Yellowstone (571 miles)
After breakfast, we will head to Jackson, WY, a famous cowboy town, where we will visit Elk Antler Arches Square. Afterwards, we will travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park, where we will take some time to admire the magnificent sights of this natural wonder. Later on, we will drive to Yellowstone National Park, today we will visit West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful Geyser, Morning Glory Pool, Mud Volcano Area.
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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.
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Grand Teton National Park, WY
Grand Teton National Park 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.
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Yellowstone, WY
The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons, waterfalls, and nature everywhere you look!
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.
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake isn't just the largest single body of water in Yellowstone National Park, but the largest elevated freshwater lake in the US. The lake contains several underwater hot springs that melt its otherwise thick ice sheets in the winter.
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.
Morning Glory Pool
This hot spring in the Upper geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is famous for it's bright red-orange and blue-green coloring. These colors come from the bacteria which inhabit the geyser's interior.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Mud Volcano Area
The Mud Volcano blew itself apart in the early 20th century, but visitors can still see the impressive crater and other geothermal features in the surrounding area, such as the Mud Cauldron, Black Dragon's Caldron, and Dragon's Mouth Spring.
Day 6:
Yellowstone National Park (241 miles)
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Yellowstone National Park. You will have the opportunity to visit the core attractions of this world's oldest national park, including the breathtaking Old Faithful geyser, the grand Yellowstone Grand Canyon, and the dazzling Yellowstone Lake. Along the way, you will witness a variety of geothermal phenomena and abundant wildlife. This day offers a fantastic chance to connect intimately with nature and experience the vitality of our planet, creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
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Yellowstone, WY
The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons, waterfalls, and nature everywhere you look!
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.
Fountain Paint Pot
Fountain Paint Pot, heated by the region's underground hot springs, F.P.P is half hot spring, half mud basin. The spring releases natural shades of red and yellow because of the oxidation of iron in the soil.
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.
Upper Falls
Upper Falls is a 110ft waterfall on the Yellowstone River just upstream from the famous Lower Falls at the head of the Grand Canyon.
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.
Artist Point
Named after the famous sketches of the waterfalls by Thomas Moran (but not actually the location where the sketched were done) this beautiful location showcases one of the most famous views in Yellowstone National Park.
Mud Volcano Area
The Mud Volcano blew itself apart in the early 20th century, but visitors can still see the impressive crater and other geothermal features in the surrounding area, such as the Mud Cauldron, Black Dragon's Caldron, and Dragon's Mouth Spring.
Hayden Valley
A large, sub-alpine valley in Yellowstone National Park straddling the Yellowstone River between Yellowstone Falls and Yellowstone Lake. The valley is well known as one of the best locations to view wildlife in Yellowstone.
Tower Fall
This waterfall in Yellowstone National Park gets its name from the rock spires that sit at the top of the 132 foot drop along the Tower Creek in the northwestern region.
Fishing Bridge
Located near the mouth of the Yellowstone River, the Fishing Bridge is a great location to spot the native Cutthroat trout. There is an RV park of the same name nearby.
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.
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.
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake isn't just the largest single body of water in Yellowstone National Park, but the largest elevated freshwater lake in the US. The lake contains several underwater hot springs that melt its otherwise thick ice sheets in the winter.
Morning Glory Pool
This hot spring in the Upper geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is famous for it's bright red-orange and blue-green coloring. These colors come from the bacteria which inhabit the geyser's interior.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Day 7:
Yellowstone - Salt Lake City (369 miles)
We will head to Yellowstone National Park in the morning and visit Mammoth Hot Springs, Lower Mammoth Terraces, Liberty Cap, and Roosevelt Arch. Then we depart from Yellowstone National Park, bidding farewell to this natural wonder, and drive towards Salt Lake City.
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Yellowstone, WY
The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons, waterfalls, and nature everywhere you look!
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.
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".
Liberty Cap
Liberty Cap, a prominent hot spring cone in Yellowstone National Park, stands as a testament to geothermal activity, named for its resemblance to a Revolutionary War cap, located near Mammoth Hot Springs.
Roosevelt Tower
Roosevelt Tower Terrace is named for its towering limestone formations, evoking an ancient castle's spires and offering a unique geological spectacle in the park's northern region.
Upper Basin Terrace
The Upper Basin Terrace in Yellowstone National Park is renowned for its cascading hot springs and travertine formations, resembling natural terraces sculpted over centuries in the park's northern area.
Lower Basin Terrace
The Lower Basin Terrace in Yellowstone National Park features an array of colorful hot springs and geothermal pools, set amidst a backdrop of mineral-rich terraces crafted by nature's hand in the park's south.
Day 8:
Salt Lake City - Las Vegas (420 miles)
We will embark on a fascinating city tour of Salt Lake City. First, you will visit the magnificent Utah State Capitol building, experiencing its solemn historical ambiance and architectural beauty. Then, the journey will take you away from Salt Lake City to the dazzling 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.
Mormon Temple
This 250,000-square-foot temple is the largest of the temples belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known colloquially as the Mormons. The public cannot tour the interior, but the facade is a sight to behold.
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.
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