8-Day West Coast:Los Angeles,Las Vegas,Yellowstone,Grand Teton,Bryce Canyon,Grand Canyon,Salt Lake City&Opportunity to live in Yellowstone Park

Summary of the Day:

Depart from Los Angeles this morning, and begin our pleasant journey. Pass through Mojave Desert and enjoy the barren landscape decorated by Joshua trees! Arrive in Las Vegas at noon (Passengers who join the tour from Las Vegas, please meet your tour guide by the second floor elevator in Skyrise Tower of Circus Circus Casino Las Vegas). After Las Vegas, we continue our journey to St. George Utah and stay overnight.

1. Free LAS Pickup is provided at 1:30PM.
LAS airport pickup location: Starbucks Coffee at Level 1 of Terminal 1 / No.51 door at Level 0 of Terminal 3 (Please show your confirmation sheet).
2. You could also wait for the tour guides at Starbucks on 2nd floor of Skyrise Tower of Circus Circus Hotel Casino, address：2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Summary of the Day:

Drive to Antelope Canyon this morning, pass by Glen Canyon, which holds back Lake Powell. Lake Powell is the nation's second-largest artificial lake surrounded by 96 side canyons. The view is stunning. Next is Antelope Canyon (Own Expense) — one of the Top Ten Sites in the World for Photography. Drive to Horseshoe Bend next, one of the top 10 sites in America for photography! Drive to Salt Lake City and stay overnight.

Provo Marriott Conference Center (on below dates)
6/13, 6/14, 6/15, 9/26, 10/3
SpringHill Suites Marriott Provo (on below dates)
6/4, 6/5, 6/12, 7/17, 7/18, 9/11, 9/12, 9/13, 9/17, 9/18, 9/24, 9/25, 10/2, 10/8, 10/9

Summary of the Day:

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 wonders that make Yellowstone truly unique. Sightsee Grand Prismatic Spring, Fountain Paint Pots, Old Faithful Geyser, Geyser Trail, Morning Glory... Stay overnight at Big Sky Montana.

Geyser Trail --- Approx. 100 minutes
Morning Glory --- Approx. 20 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.
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 92 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.

*Some tours depart on or before May 17th may stay overnight in West Yellowstone: White Buffalo, Dude Roundup, Yellowstone Country Inn, Traveler Lodge

Summary of the Day:

Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone today! We appreciate the elegance of Yellowstone, such as Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, mud volcano, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone River, Norris Geyser Basin... spot elk herds, buffaloes, or a bald eagle for yourself! Spend the night in the Yellowstone Cabins or near West Yellowstone.

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.

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.
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.
Norris Geyser Basin --- the hottest and oldest thermal area of Yellowstone, we will sightsee multiple hot springs, geysers and mud pots.
Little Biscuit --- Duration: Approx. 30 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.

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.

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.

*Before the South Entrance of Yellowstone opens on May 10th, some attractions in Yellowstone may be closed due to snow, and additional stops will be made to replace according to weather and road conditions.
*Thermal features in Yellowstone are surrounded by board walks, each attraction takes averagely 30 minutes to walk, please wear walking shoes.

Summary of the Day:

We continue to explore Yellowstone National Park. Afterwards, we travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park, where we will 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 to visit the Great Salt Lake. Stay overnight in Salt Lake City

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. Duration: Approx. 40 minutes.
Grand Teton National Park --- 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. Approx. 30 minutes.
Jackson Hole --- Most famous and popular Cowboy Town in the world, and a vacation destination that lures millions of visitors every year.
Salt Lake City --- 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.
Great Salt Lake --- America’s “Dead Sea”, water is salty enough for people to float. Approx. 30 minutes.

Fairfield Marriott Salt Lake North (on below dates only)
May 20, 21, 22, 23
June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27
Aug 1, 2, 3
September 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
October 9, 10, 11

Summary of the Day:

Drive to Capitol Hill this morning, and visit the most expensive and magnificent State House in America, Utah State Capitol! Take walk in the State Capitol building, and amazed by the architecture, sculptures and the rich history behind it. Temple Square is our next stop! Follow Mormon Missionary sisters’ lead and see the virtue kingdom for LDS church, the Temple Square and learn the history and teachings of the LDS Church. Arrive in Las Vegas in the afternoon. You may have some free time tonight, or go with our experienced tour guides to see the best of Las Vegas when night falls. Music fountain at Bellagio, Volcanic Eruption at Mirage, Grand Canal in Venetian, Neon Lights Sky at Fremont Street Downtown Las Vegas… Stay overnight in Las Vegas.

Summary of the Day:

We are headed to the Grand Canyon—the Most Famous of Seven World’s Natural Wonders this morning! The epic view is created by erosion and time, and brings you a life time experience and memory! Take a walk on the glass bridge - the Skywalk, or take a helicopter ride fly through the Grand Canyon! Drive to Hoover Dam next, overseeing Lake Mead! Return to Las Vegas in the afternoon and stay overnight. You may see a show tonight in World’s Capitol for Entertainment -Las Vegas!

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.