Day 1 Vancouver
Day 2 Vancouver-Seattle-Spokane (596 km)
Day 3 Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Missoula-Yellowstone (818 km)
Day 4 Yellowstone
Day 5 Yellowstone-Billings-Gillette (510 km)
Day 6 Gillette-Devils Tower-Mount Rushmore National Memorial-Rapid City (338 km)
Day 7 Rapid City-Wall-Mitchell-Rochester (864 km)
Day 8 Rochester-Chicago (460 km)
Day 9 Chicago - Detroit - Toronto (784 km)
Day 1:
Vancouver
Upon arrival at Vancouver, passengers can take the free shuttle bus directly to hotel in Richmond and self check-in.
Day 2:
Vancouver-Seattle-Spokane (596 km)
Travel to one of the main alleys of the American West Pacific coast - Seattle. Seattle is located in the state of Washington and is famous for its beautiful harbor, many commercial buildings, museums, visit space needle etc. Transfer to Spokane in the late afternoon. Accommodation at local hotel.
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Seattle, WA
This city in the top-left corner of the United States is a major seaport as well as a cultural center. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, grab some great coffee, or learn history, Seattle has something to offer.
Space Needle
This icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.
Admission (Optional): Adult $37; Child (4-12 yrs) $28|Opening Hours: Mon - Sun
Pike Place Market
One of the oldest farmers' markets in the United States, the Pike Place Market first opened in 1909-- more than 100 years ago. The still-thriving market overlooking Elliot Bay sees more than 10 million visitors every year.
Day 3:
Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Missoula-Yellowstone (818 km)
In the morning proceed to Montana, which named “Big Sky”, and pass by Lake Coeur D'Alene. Enjoy the magnificent Rocky Mountain scenery during the travel to Montana. Also, there is chance to visit the famous 50000 Silver Dollar Bar on the way. Then continued travel to Yellowstone Park. Accommodation in Yellowstone.
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Coeur d'Alene, ID
This resort city in Idaho has become a popular tourist destination because of several excellent ski spots nearby. It sits on the shores of a lake of the same name, giving the it the nickname "Lake City."
Lake Coeur d'Alene (Passing By)
This natural lake in Idaho is a popular resort spot, offering breathtaking scenery among one of the Northwest's hidden gems. At the northern tip of the lake is a town of the same name.
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Missoula, MT
Located along the Clark Fork River, Missoula is a vibrant city and considered the cultural center of Montana. Situated at the convergence of five mountain ranges, Missoula is a naturally beautiful locale and home to vmany festivals that celebrate books, music, art, film, and more.
Lincoln's Silver Dollar Inn
This inn and bar located in the Lolo State National Forest off of Interstate 90 contains the largest collection of silver dollar coins. Visitors can get their names inscribed on a piece of silver!
Day 4:
Yellowstone
Explore the world's largest geysers'area - Yellowstone Park. The park contains more than half of the world's geysers; you will spot beautiful lakes, running streams and cliffs over the park. Discover the most famous "Old Faithful" geyser; erupting frequently causing water to jet from the geyser 100 feet high above the ground. Back to Yellowstone West Gate Hotel in evening.
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Yellowstone, WY
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
Admission (Mandatory): Adult $25; Child (3-12 yrs) $25
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 5:
Yellowstone-Billings-Gillette (510 km)
Leaving Yellowstone National Park heading towards Billings. Then towards Wyoming in the afternoon.
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Billings, MT
The largest city in the U.S. state of Montana.With many hotel accommodations, the city hosts a variety of conventions, concerts, sporting events, and other rallies. Area attractions include Pompey's Pillar, Pictograph Cave, Chief Plenty Coups State Park, Zoo Montana, and Yellowstone Art Museum.
Day 6:
Gillette-Devils Tower-Mount Rushmore National Memorial-Rapid City (338 km)
Morning transfer to Devil's Tower. It was the first declared United States National Monument. Next pass through the Black Hills National Forest to South Dakota and visit another famous natural attraction - Mt. Rushmore. It features 18 m sculptures of heads of former United States Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Accommodation at local hotel.
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Devils Tower, WY
The first declared United States National Monument. It'is an igneous intrusion or laccolith located in the Black Hills near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County. A monolithic rock formation that rises 1,267 feet above the surrounding land and was once the neck of an active volcano.
Admission (Mandatory): Adult $15; Child (3-12 yrs) $15
Devils Tower National Monument
This massive monolith in the Black Hills of Wyoming was the nation's first national monument, anointed by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906. In recent years, climbing the rock has become popular. The stone column is considered sacred by many Native Americans.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
This famous United States monument in the Black Hills of western South Dakota depicts the busts of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The 60-foot tall statues are carved right into the side of the mountains.
Day 7:
Rapid City-Wall-Mitchell-Rochester (864 km)
Leave Rapid City and pass the famous Cowboy Town and Wall Drug Store. Then transfer to the city of Mitchell in South Dakota to visit the Corn Palace. Built in 1892, the murals and designs covering the building are made from corn and other grains. Then proceed to Rochester in Minnesota.
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Wall, SD
A town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 766 at the 2010 census.
Wall Drug
A tourist attraction located in the town of Wall, South Dakota. It is a shopping mall consisting of a drug store, gift shop, restaurants and various other stores.
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Mitchell, SD
Mitchell is the county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States.
Corn Palace
The Corn Palace is located in Mitchell commonly advertised as The World's Only Corn Palace and the Mitchell Corn Palace. The Palace serves the community as a venue for concerts, sports events, exhibits and other community events.
Day 8:
Rochester-Chicago (460 km)
In the morning transfer to Chicago, visit the famous Michigan Avenue. You can take elevator to the observation deck on 94th floor of the John Hancock Tower and see why a visit here is rated an “ABSOLUTE MUST DO” by tourists and locals alike.
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Chicago, IL
Chicago is a city of color and history. The largest city in the American Midwest, it sits on Lake Michigan. It is home to one of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower, and many other amazing activities.
Michigan Avenue
Part of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue is one of the city's major roadways, running north-to-south through the heart of downtown. It is home to many famous buildings and upscale shops.
Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain in Chicago's Grant Park is one of the largest fountains in the world and one of Chicago's most popular tourist attractions. It throws as much as 15,000 gallons of water into the air every minute.
360 Chicago
This observsation deck sits atop the John Hancock Tower in Chicago, providing exquisite aerial views of the city's skyline that you can't get anywhere else. The new LIFT feature extends out above the city below for an exhilirating experience.
Admission (Optional): Adult $30; Child (3-11 yrs) $20
Day 9:
Chicago - Detroit - Toronto (784 km)
Today, we will drive to Detroit, and stop-by at famous landmark in the heart of downtown Detroit. On the way back to Toronto, we will stop at a duty free store where we can buy some gifts. We will arrive in Toronto in the late evening.
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