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2-Day Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park Tour from Salt Lake (Small Group) Tour Code: 988-19184

Overview
Visit Idaho Falls, Yellowstone (Artist Point, Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Paint Pot, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Upper Yellowstone Falls, West Thumb Geyser Basin), Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole (Antler Arches).
  • VIP small group of 10-14 people
  • One night at a featured hotel, with the option to upgrade to a Yellowstone cabin
  • Thousand-year-old glacier lakes at Grand Teton
  • Diverse geological landscapes, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls, and more
  • Observe rare and unique wildlife such as bison, deer, wolves, and more
  • Abundant historical and cultural heritage sites await your exploration and discovery
  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
Day 1 Salt Lake City - Idaho Falls - Yellowstone National Park (370 miles)
Day 2 Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton National Park - Salt Lake City (385 miles)

Day 1: Salt Lake City - Idaho Falls - Yellowstone National Park (370 miles)

Standard Hotel: Hotel at West Yellowstone or Upgrade to Yellowstone cabin
Meal: Excluded

Starting from Salt Lake City in the morning, drive to Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls is the largest city in Idaho and a gateway to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. It is also the site of the largest man-made waterfall, where the Snake River runs through the city. After enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the city, continue the journey to the world-renowned Yellowstone National Park.

  • Idaho Falls, ID

    Idaho Falls, ID
    Idaho Falls is the main hub for Eastern Idaho and much of Wyoming. The city, located a few hours from Yellowstone National Park, is also home to the Idaho National Laboratory.
  • Yellowstone, WY

    Yellowstone, WY
    Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls

    Grand Prismatic Hot Spring

    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.

    Old Faithful Geyser

    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.

    Fountain Paint Pot

    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.

    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

    Yellowstone Lake Fishing

    Yellowstone Lake is home to beautiful native cutthroat trout and non-native lake trout. Experienced captains provide equipment and take you to the best fishing spots. This is also the best way to explore the remote areas of Yellowstone in a short time if you are only interested in sightseeing. Guided boat rentals are available all day and require a minimum of two hours. Anyone over the age of 16 who wishes to fish on the boat must purchase a specific fishing permit for Yellowstone National Park.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $250; Child $250; $250/per boat

Day 2: Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton National Park - Salt Lake City (385 miles)

Meal: Excluded

The next day, we will continue our tour of Yellowstone National Park, experiencing the beauty of the Yellowstone ecosystem. We will admire the Upper Yellowstone Falls, which are located 400 meters upstream from the larger Yellowstone waterfall. The falls drop vertically along a 33-meter volcanic cliff. The originally uneven volcanic rock below the waterfall has been eroded very smoothly by the waterfall for hundreds of years. Afterwards, we will visit the West Thumb Geyser Basin, located on the shore of Yellowstone Lake, as well as Artist Point and Grand Teton National Park. Then, we will go to Elk Antler Arches Park. After the visit, we will return to Salt Lake City.

  • Yellowstone, WY

    Yellowstone, WY
    Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls

    Upper Yellowstone Falls

    Upper Yellowstone Falls
    Located a quarter-mile upstream of the larger Lower Falls, the Upper Yellowstone River Falls plunge 109 feet down an eroded lava cliff into the basin below. The area below the falls has been subject to heavier erosion than above.

    West Thumb Geyser Basin

    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.

    Artist Point

    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.
  • Jackson Hole, WY

    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.
  • Grand Teton National Park, WY

    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.
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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Location Address Departure Return
Salt Lake City, UT 4975 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 7:00am 8:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Please arrive at your departure point 15 mins before departure time. There will be no refund if you are late or miss the bus.

Price Includes

  • Featured lunch in Yellowstone National Park: bison hot dogs
  • 1 night hotel accomodation
  • Professional tourism vehicle and commercial vehicle insurance
  • Professional tour guide service (Chinese/English)

Price Excludes

  • Optional Activities
Destination Adult Child
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Lake Cruise (Optional)
1 hour
$35 $25
Yellowstone Lake Fishing (Optional)
$250/per boat
$250 $250
  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
  • Mandatory fee: $100/person Including Yellowstone National Park + Grand Teton + Fuel surcharge
  • Tour guide gratuities: $15/person/day
  • Personal expenses (such as meals, phone calls, pay-per-view TV, laundry, beverages, personal travel and medical insurance)
  • Other expenses not listed in the cost description

Additional Note

  • The tour requires that the minimum of 4 people to operate the tour, or the tour may be cancelled.
  • Itinerary Adjustments and Confirmation: Due to any force majeure, attraction policies may change, leading to itinerary adjustments. Please refer to the final confirmation letter after booking. For questions, contact us. Specific arrangements are subject to the guide's plan on departure day.
  • Itinerary Adjustments and Confirmation: The tour guide will contact you one day before the departure. Please keep your mobile phone on and answer the call. If you are on a plane or cruise ship the day before the tour, please inform us in advance. We will contact you in advance.
  • The Rights to Change Itinerary: The tour operator reserves the right to modify the order of attractions and city visits based on current conditions (including departure date, weather, transportation, or other factors). We strongly advise against early tour departures. Should you choose to leave the tour prematurely for personal reasons, you will bear any resulting costs. Additionally, no refunds or compensation will be provided for prepaid tour fees in such cases. This policy ensures the smooth operation of the tour for all participants while maintaining fairness in our service delivery.
  • Ticket Pricing Disclaimer: Please note that all ticket prices provided are for reference purposes only. These prices are subject to change without prior notification.
  • Group Composition and Pet Policy: Each tourist group must include at least one adult aged 18 or above. Pets and animals are not permitted on tour vehicles.
  • Hotel Check-in and Smoking Policy: Hotel check-in is available after 3:00 PM. All rooms are strictly non-smoking, with violations incurring a fine exceeding $250. For airport pickups outside Las Vegas, guests should self-check-in using their itinerary confirmation, hotel confirmation number, and valid ID.
  • Hotel Deposit Information: Hotels typically require a refundable deposit of $50-$100, returned upon check-out.
  • Bed Configuration and Occupancy Policy: Rooms are furnished with two beds as standard. No additional beds will be provided for third or fourth occupants, including children. Guests should plan accordingly for room sharing.
  • Child Safety Seat Requirement: For select vehicle types, children under 8 years old must use a safety seat due to vehicle regulations. The local tour operator offers rental services at $10 per child per day. If traveling with children under 8, please note this in your order comments or inform customer service to ensure proper arrangements.
  • Holiday Pricing: During major holidays, hotel prices may fluctuate. We will inform you of any changes when confirming your order.
  • Tour Package Inclusions and Alternatives: All necessary fees, including attraction visits, are included. If an attraction is closed, we'll arrange alternatives at no extra cost or provide appropriate refunds.
  • Pick-up Point Policy: Guests sharing a room must use the same pick-up point.
  • Daily Service Fee: A daily service fee applies for various services including airport pickup and hotel check-in (except in Los Angeles).
  • Ticket Purchase Policy: All attraction tickets must be purchased through the tour guide. Personal tickets or City Passes are not accepted. Insistence on using personal tickets will result in the withdrawal of transportation and guide services for that day.

Confirmation

  • All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.

Redemption

  • Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

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    Booking and Reservation
    All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
  • Travel Documents
    Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
  • Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
    30 days more prior to departure - No penalty.
    15-29 days prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
    8-14days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    Within 7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
    NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
  • Broading Time and Location
    All passengers must arrive 15 minutes before departure time. All passengers must show photo ID and boarding pass or tickets for boarding; absolutely no boarding without tickets. Departure time and boarding location will be confirmed after reservation is made.
  • Travel Insurance
    Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
  • Itinerary Variations
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
  • Tour Cancellation
    We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
  • Luggage: ONLY backpacks or purses are allowed on the bus. No large bags or luggage. If customers have large size suitcases, luggage storage services are available at hotel concierge; or you can contact the tour guide one day prior to departure date and leave large size luggage at the local office (in Las Vegas). Please don't bring any luggage larger than 10*11*18 inches. For Antelope Canyon: NO bags are allowed in Antelope Canyon! Only CLEAR bags that can see through are allowed. The guest who does NOT follow the rule will not be allowed on the tour.

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