Day 1 San Jose-Sacramento-Elko (461 miles)
Day 2 Elko - Yellowstone (361 miles)
Day 3 Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Pocatello (192 miles)
Day 4 Pocatello - Salt Lake City - Canyonlands National Park - Green River (396 miles)
Day 5 Green River - Arches National Park - Monument Valley - Page (230 miles)
Day 6 Page - Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Las Vegas (286 miles)
Day 7 Las Vegas - Los Angeles / San Francisco (568 miles)
Day 1:
San Jose-Sacramento-Elko (461 miles)
Today we will depart from San Francisco and head towards Nevada. As we pass through Sacramento, we will stop to see the California State Capitol. Afterwards, we will drive to Elko and enjoy the desert views along the way. We will spend the night in Elko, NV.
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Sacramento, CA
Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express, and first trans-continental railroad. Today it serves as the capital of the state of California and one of its most important cities.
California State Capitol
At the State Capitol, the past, present and future of California interact with equal force. The building serves as both a museum and the state's working seat of government. Visitors to the Capitol can at once experience California's rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.
Day 2:
Elko - Yellowstone (361 miles)
Today, we will depart for Yellowstone, where we will see many impressive spots, including the Mammoth Hot Spring, Fountain Paint Pot, Roosevelt and more!
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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.
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.
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".
Day 3:
Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Pocatello (192 miles)
After breakfast, we will continue to explore Yellowstone National Park. Afterwards, we will travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park, where we will have some time to see the amazing sights of this natural wonder. Later we will travel to Jackson Hole and visit Jackson Hole Town. Stay overnight in Pocatello.
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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!
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.
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.
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.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
This impressive gap in the earth in the first large canyon on the Yellowstone River. It is 24 miles long, and can reach a quarter-mile in depth and 3/4 a mile in width. It is gorgeously colored.
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.
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 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.
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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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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.
Day 4:
Pocatello - Salt Lake City - Canyonlands National Park - Green River (396 miles)
We will depart for the Great Salt Lake which is also known as “America’s Dead Sea.” Following, we will drive to Utah State Capitol! In addition, we will explore Temple Square! Here, we will follow the Mormon Missionary sisters’ lead and see the virtue kingdom for LDS church. After, we will drive to Canyonlands National Park. Today we will spend the night in Green River.
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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.
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.
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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Canyonland National Park, UT
Canyonlands National Park is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. Island in the Sky is a huge, flat-topped mesa with panoramic overlooks. Whitewater rapids flow through Cataract Canyon.
Day 5:
Green River - Arches National Park - Monument Valley - Page (230 miles)
Today we will visit Arches National Park in the morning. In the afternoon we will drive to Monument Valley, You may even take a jeep tour to explore more about thevalley at your own cost.. Stay overnight in Page Arizona
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Arches National Park, UT
This 76,000+ acre park in western Utah is world-famous for its sandstone formations. The most iconic is the mighty Delicate Arch. The park also features formations like Landscape Arch, the longest natural arch in the world.
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Monument Valley Tribal Park, UT
Monument Valley in Arizona is home to exquisite desert scenery and immense geological formations that can be seen for miles around. The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation and is accessible from U.S. Highway 163.
Jeep Tour
Experience a unique and fascinating jeep tour in the Olijato-Monument Valley with a jeep tour led by Navajo Indian tribe members. Traverse into the valley to admire natural scenic beauty while learning about the valley's historical and cultural significance, history, and more.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $65; Child $65|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Day 6:
Page - Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Las Vegas (286 miles)
First stop is the famous Antelope Canyon, a natural geologic wonder sculpted by light and rock formations into a series of natural art pieces. Next, venture to Horseshoe Bend, a stunning meander in the Colorado River where the river surrounds a rock formation that resembles a horseshoe shape, offering spectacular views. The itinerary includes passing by Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell, and finally, it will take you to the dazzling Las Vegas.
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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.
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.
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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.
Admission (Optional): Adult $98; Child (3-12 yrs) $98; Infant (Under 3 yrs) $20
Day 7:
Las Vegas - Los Angeles / San Francisco (568 miles)
Today, we will depart from Las Vegas and head back to San Francisco. Along the way, we will pass through the Mojave Desert, the largest desert in the U.S. and home to the world's largest solar power station and windmill-powered generators. We will arrive in San Francisco in the evening, bringing an end to the tour.
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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.
Mojave Desert
The Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States extends from California into Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Its most famous area is probably Death Valley, which holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth.
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