Bay Area - Sacramento - Elko
Summary of The Day: We'll begin our fun-filled tour with a visit to the California capital city of Sacramento. Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express and first continental railroad. During the afternoon, we'll head head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada - nicknamed the Silver State. We'll stay overnight in Elko.
Elko - West Yellowstone
Summary of The Day: In the morning we'll head out for Yellowstone.
On the way, you will be in awe by the vastness of the salt flats and enchanted by the beauty of the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere. In the afternoon we'll travel along the Wasatch Mountains and pass through land of scorched rocks. These lava fields of barren expanse have been underlain by rhyolite and overlain by basalt over thousands of years.
Then we'll visit Idaho Falls on the Snake River, which has one of the largest water hydro projects in Idaho. Taking a stroll by the river and you will be overwhelmed by the sound and force of the rushing, cascading water. We'll spend the night in West Yellowstone.
Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson - Pocatello
Summary of The Day: Today we'll explore Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the world. Here we'l see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Fountain Paint Pot Geyser Basin, Midway Geyser Basin, and the most famous one of all, the "Old Faithful" Geyser. There are various wildlife that calls the park its home, such as the bison, moose, and the grizzly bear.
Continue on to Grand Teton National Park, the tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet and twelve of the peaks in Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. Then we'll tour the town of Jackson, beautiful arches made of elk antlers decorate the central plaza in this town with plenty of shops and restaurants around the area.
We'll spend the night in Pocatello.
Hotel:Red Lion Hotel or similar
Pocatello - Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon National Park - Bryce Canyon City
Summary of The Day: We'll start the tour's fourth day by heading to Utah's state capital - Salt Lake City. Here we'll visit the famous Temple Square and learn about the Mormon settlement.
Later in the afternoon, we'll explore Bryce Canyon National Park, which is an amphitheater of magnificent red rock formations created by erosion. We'll spend the night in Bryce Canyon City.
Hotel:Bryce View Lodge/Days Inn Bryce or similar
Bryce Canyon City - Zion National Park - Las Vegas
Summary of The Day: Today, we explore Zion National Park. Experience the dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. We'll stay in Las Vegas overnight.
Hotel:Luxor Hotel & Casino or similar
Las Vegas - Grand Canyon (West or South) - Las Vegas
Summary of The Day: The tour's sixth day will give you the option to visit either Grand Canyon South Rim (Grand Canyon National Park) or Grand Canyon West Rim (with Skywalk).
There is a mandatory entry fee for Grand Canyon South and admission fee (including lunch) to enter Grand Canyon West. It depends on which side you select when placing the order in book section
We will then head back to Las Vegas to stay the night.
Las Vegas - Bay Area
Summary of The Day: On the way back to the Bay Area, the tour will drive by Edwards Air Force Base and Barstow.
- You can self dismiss at Las Vegas today, hotel check out time is 11:00 am.
- For tour passengers who would like to have a transfer service from Las Vegas to Los Angeles with additional fee, please select in the book section.