7-Day West Coast:Yellowstone,Bryce,Antelope,Grand Teton&Yellowstone In-Depth Tour

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San Francisco is situated on the tip of San Francisco Peninsula, surrounded by ocean and bay on three sides. The beautiful environment and cozy Mediterranean climate have endowed San Francisco with romance and beauty. Enjoy the City Tour of San Francisco this morning! Lombard Street, Fishman’s Wharf, Palace of fine Arts (drive by) and the Golden Gate Bridge! Head to the most famous wine region, Napa Valley, in the afternoon for sightseeing and wine tasting. Drive to Lake Tahoe afterwards and spend the night in Reno, the Biggest Little City in the world. (Lombard Street is NOT included for customers join the tour from Fisherman’s Wharf)

Golden Gate Bridge --- The iconic Landmark of San Francisco. Duration: Approx. 30 minutes.

Bay Cruise --- In addition to a unique vantage point from which to view the skyline of San Francisco, guests will also get a look at Alcatraz "the Rock" and the surroundings of San Francisco Bay.
Duration: 60 minutes; Admission (Optional): Adult $30; Child (5-12 yrs) $20
Fisherman's Wharf --- most visited attraction in US West. Duration: Approx. 100 minutes

Lombard Street --- the crookedest street in the world. Duration: Approx. 35 minutes

Sacramento State Capitol --- State Capitol of “Golden State” California, the richest State in America! Magnificent Columns and Fashionable Dome remind visitors the US Capitol Building! Approx. 40 minutes
Lake Tahoe --- The scenic Lake Tahoe nestled in the crook of California is the largest alpine lake in North America. In addition to being a wonderful place to swim, fish, and boat, Lake Tahoe features winter activities like skiing and snowboarding. Duration: Approx. 30 minutes

Summary of the Day:

Depart from Reno this morning and drive through the Great Basin Desert of America, enjoy the diversified landscapes of American West. We visit the Perrine Bridge and Shoshone Falls in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Pocatello Idaho.
Perrine Memorial Bridge---When it was built way back in 1927, the Perrine Bridge in south-central Idaho was the highest in the world, at about 3,600 feet above sea level. The bridge is still a popular tourist attraction today. Duration: Approx. 30 minutes.
Shoshone Falls---Called the "Niagara of the West," this impressive waterfall in Idaho is 25 feet higher than Niagara and has a rim over one thousand feet wide. The flow over the falls is best in the spring. Duration: Approx. 30 minutes.

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First of its kind, Yellowstone is home to world’s largest super volcano and over 10,000 geothermal features. Here you can find everything you expect to see in a national park! Snow covered mountains, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, canyons, meadows, herds of buffalos, elks… and the most amazing geothermal features in the world! Geysers, hot springs, fumaroles and mud pots are the true wonders that make YS truly unique. Sightsee Grand Prismatic Spring, Fountain Paint Pots, and Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Grand Canyon, Yellowstone River, Norris Geyser Basin.. We will spend the night in the Yellowstone Cabins or West Yellowstone.
Norris Geyser Basin---the hottest and oldest thermal area of Yellowstone, we will sightsee multiple hot springs, geysers and mud pots. Duration: Approx. 40 minutes.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone---This impressive gap in the earth is 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. Duration: Approx. 1hour
Lower Yellowstone River Falls---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. Duration: Approx. 30 minutes.
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. Duration: Approx. 40 minutes.
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. Duration: Approx. 30 minutes.
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.
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. Duration: Approx. 30 minutes.
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. Duration: Approx. 60 minutes.
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. Duration: Approx. 30 minutes.
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. Duration: Approx. 40 minutes.

**Before the South Entrance of Yellowstone opens on May 8th, some attractions in Yellowstone may be closed due to snow. Tours that depart between April and May 4th, some attractions may be replaced in Yellowstone.
Thermal features in Yellowstone are surrounded by board walks, each attraction takes averagely 30 minutes to walk, please wear walking shoes.
If you need to upgrade to Yellowstone National Park Cabin for one night, please contact sales representative for detial information.

Summary of the Day:

After breakfast, we continue to explore Yellowstone National Park. Afterwards, we travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park, where we see this natural wonder's amazing view... Travel to Jackson, a famous cowboy town as well as a world’s renowned vacation destination. Be sure to visit the Elk Antler Arches Square located in the center of Jackson! Arrive in Salt Lake City and visit Temple Square, the Virtue Kingdom of LDS Church! Follow Mormon Missionary sisters’ lead and learn the history and teachings of LDS Church. We stay overnight in Provo.

Tour stays at Fairfield by Marriott on July 14th
Tour stays at SpringHill Provo on July 15th

Summary of the Day:

In the morning we take more time to explore Bryce Canyon National Park. From there, we head to Page, AZ to visit Antelope Canyon (on your own expense) and Horseshoe Bend. To wrap up the day, we drive to Tuba City, AZ where we spend the night, and have the opportunity to enjoy Native American food and Entertainment on your own expense.

Bryce Canyon National Park --- 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.

Antelope Canyon --- The most popular slot canyon in the American Southwest is Antelope Canyon, a sandstone formation formed by flood and rainwater. The canyon is located on a Navajo reservation and has been made a Navajo Tribal Park. Admission (Optional): Adult $50; Child (8-12 years) $28; Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Horseshoe Bend --- horseshoe Bend is a curve in the Colorado River, about 5 miles from Lake Powell. The view from the overlook above offers a wide angle of this colorful canyon and tight curve. Duration: Approx. 70 minutes.

Summary of the Day:

We begin the day by traveling to both the East Rim and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The view is just breathtaking and inspiring. We'll then be off to Las Vegas, passing by Hoover Dam. Upon our arrival in Las Vegas, there is an optional Night Tour to explore the Las Vegas Strip for an additional cost. Alternatively, guests may choose to have free time in Las Vegas.

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 --- The South Rim of the Grand Canyon attracts over 5 million visitors each year and by far is the most visited side of the Canyon. As with all sides of the Canyon, the South Rim features astounding views of what took Mother Nature millions and millions of years to create.

Hoover Dam --- Passing By the beautiful Hoover Dam is located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. The massive concrete dam was a monumental undertaking built during the Great Depression and dedicated by Franklin Roosevelt himself.
Las Vegas --- 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.

Tours depart on May 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, stay overnight in Circus Circus Casino

Summary of the Day:

We head to Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens before leaving Las Vegas. Be sure to sample a piece of fresh-made chocolate and enjoy sightseeing the Cactuses Garden. We drive to Tanger Outlets in Barstow to enjoy some shopping. Carrying many popular brands, Tanger Outlets is one of the best locations for shopping in California. Our wonderful trip ends in the evening when we return to Los Angeles.

1.Please schedule your departure flight after 9:30p.m for U.S domestic flights or after 10:30p.m for International flights
2.Visitors who choose to leave in Las Vegas can not attend the shopping trip.