San Francisco+ Yellowstone National Park+ Grand Teton National Park+ Monument Valley+ Antelope Canyon+ Las Vegas+ Two Los Angeles Free Days 9-day Tour

White Buffalo West Yellowstone / Yellowstone Country Inn / Dude & Roundup / Travelers Lodge / similar

Today we will depart from Elko and head east to Yellowstone National Park! 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 Yellowstone truly unique.

Itinerary:
Elko → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 3 hours, Head to visit Palette, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Trail, Morning Glory, Biscuit Basin and other attractions. The tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement.) → West Yellowstone

Transportation: Travel from Ike to Yellowstone National Park
Distance: 450KM
Time: 7h

Yellowstone National Park
Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. The geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring
Also known as the Seven Color Pool, it is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. It is 75-91 meters wide and 49 meters deep, and it gushes out about 2,000 liters of 71-degree hot water every minute. The amazing thing about the Grand Prismatic Spring is that the color of the lake changes with the seasons. In spring, the lake changes from emerald green to golden orange-red, which is due to the algae and pigment-containing bacteria and other microorganisms living in the mineral-rich water. In midsummer, the chlorophyll content is relatively low, so the lake water appears brilliant orange, red or yellow. But in the cold winter, due to the lack of light, these microorganisms will produce more chlorophyll to suppress the color of carotenoids, so the water will appear deep dark green.

Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful geyser is named for its consistent and regular eruption. Currently, it erupts approximately every 60 to 110 minutes, and each eruption lasts four to five minutes. The water column is more than 40 meters high, which is spectacular and never stops. The Old Faithful Visitor Center will display the eruption schedule in advance, so you can check the eruption time in advance before visiting with confidence.

La Quinta by Wyndham Pocatello / similar

Today we will continue to explore Yellowstone National Park this morning! Afterwards, we travel along the Snake River and arrive at Grand Teton National Park, where we see nature’s true wonders with an amazing view. Following, we will drive to Jackson, a famous cowboy town as well as a world’s renowned vacation destination. Be sure to visit the Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches which is located in the center of Jackson!

Itinerary:
West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 5 hours, Head to visit Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist's Point, West Thumb Geyser and other attractions. Passing by Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge. The arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day) → Grand Teton National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Jackson → Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches (30 mins) → Pocatello

Kindly Reminder:
1. Before the South Entrance of Yellowstone opens on May 10th, some attractions in Yellowstone may be closed due to snow and weather conditions. Additional stops will be replaced according to weather and road conditions.
2. The East Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/02/2026. Before that, the following attractions: Upper and Lower Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Canyon, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible. Please understand.
3. The South Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/10/2026. Therefore, West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible from 05/02/2026 to 05/09/2026. Please understand.

Yellowstone National Park
Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. The geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin
Norris Geyser Basin, named after an early Yellowstone Superintendent, may be the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. The stark, barren landscape of Porcelain Basin is the result of the acidic environment. Due to the hostile condition plants, algae and bacteria have difficulty in establishing themselves. Instead, the basin derives its colors from mineral oxides, in spectrums of pink, red, orange (iron oxides) and yellow (sulfur and iron sulfates). The largest geyser in the world is located here. Steamboat Geyser has long periods of dormancy, but when it does erupt it sends jets of water nearly 380 feet high in a spectacular display.

Upper Yellowstone Falls
The Upper Falls is located 400 meters upstream of the larger Yellowstone Falls. The waterfall falls vertically along the volcanic cliff with a drop of 33 meters. The originally uneven volcanic rocks below the waterfall have been eroded by the waterfall for hundreds of years and have become very smooth.

Artist Point
The scenery here is particularly spectacular. The canyon is more than 300 feet deep. The canyon walls are mainly yellow, mixed with black, red and pink, and clusters of green pine trees. These colors are mixed but not chaotic, looking like a peacock's tail, and also like the pointillism of a romantic painter who applied several layers of color in the same place.

Mud Volcano Area
Located in the eastern part of Yellowstone National Park, not far from the northern part of Yellowstone Lake. Most of the fountains here do not spray water, but mud, and every time they erupt, the ground shakes. Next to the mud volcano, there are colorful grasses that look extremely tender and gorgeous.

West Thumb Geyser Basin
The West Thumb Geyser Basin, located on the edge of Yellowstone Lake, was formed 150,000 years ago by the collapse of the earth's crust. The combination of hot springs and lake water has created a wonderful misty landscape: the misty area is the steam of hot springs, and the green waves are the water of Yellowstone Lake, which complements the blue sky and white clouds in the background, forming a landscape different from other hot spring areas in Yellowstone. This area is equivalent to the bay of Yellowstone Lake, where many geysers gather. The colors of the water outlets vary, some are transparent green, and some are dark black like cement. Many water outlets present a beautiful fantasy.

Transportation: Drive from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park
Distance: 200KM
Time: 4h

Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park was established on February 26, 1929. There are 300 kilometers of trails in Grand Teton National Park. There are many lakes in the park, including Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake. Most of the area of Grand Teton National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains, and the natural scenery is very magnificent. In addition, Grand Teton National Park also has extremely rich biological resources, including American bison, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, etc.

Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches
The park is not big, but there are giant arches made of deer antlers in the four directions of east, west, south and north. The antlers are all sharp, but they are not obtained by hunting. Every winter, a large number of elk come from the mountains to the "National Elk Refuge" in Jackson to spend the winter. In the spring, the antlers fall off naturally and are replaced. After the elk leave, countless treasures are left everywhere.

Transportation: Travel from Jackson to Pocatello
Distance: 70KM
Time: 1h20m

Breakfast(Breakfast Included)

First Choice Inns at the Swell / similar

On this lovely morning, we will depart for the Great Salt Lake State Marina which is also known as “America’s Dead Sea.” Following, we will drive to Capitol Hill and visit the most expensive and magnificent State House in America, the Utah State Capitol! Then, we will take a walk in the State Capitol building, to explore the architecture, sculptures and the rich history behind it. In addition, we will explore Temple Square! Here, we will follow the Mormon Missionary sisters’ lead and see the virtue kingdom of LDS church. We will learn all about the history and teachings of the LDS Church. Finally, we will arrive at Canyonlands National Park.

Itinerary:
Pocatello → Great Salt Lake (Mandatory, 20 mins) → Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol (30 mins) → Temple Square (40 mins) → Canyonlands National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Green River

Transportation: Drive from Pocatello to the Great Salt Lake
Distance: 160KM
Time: 2h30m

Great Salt Lake
Great Salt Lake, lake in northern Utah, U.S., the largest inland body of salt water in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most saline inland bodies of water in the world. The lake is fed by the Bear, Weber, and Jordan rivers and has no outlet. The lake has fluctuated greatly in size, depending on the rates of evaporation and the flow of the rivers that feed it. Like the Dead Sea, the Great Salt Lake exists within an arid environment and has chemical characteristics like that of the oceans. However, it has a much greater salinity than the oceans, since natural evaporation exceeds the supply of water from the rivers feeding the lake.

Utah State Capitol
The Utah State Capitol is the house of government for the U.S. state of Utah. The building houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the State Auditor and their staffs. The capital is the main building of the Utah State Capitol Complex, which is located on Capitol Hill, overlooking downtown Salt Lake City. The Neoclassical revival, Corinthian style building was designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting and built between 1912 and 1916. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Temple Square
Temple Square is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) complex, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), in the center of Salt Lake City. Contained within Temple Square are the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument, and two visitors' centers. The square was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964, recognizing the Mormon achievement in the settlement of Utah.

Transportation: Drive from Salt Lake City to Canyonlands National Park.
Distance: 250KM
Time: 4h

Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park is an American national park located in southeastern Utah near the town of Moab. The park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into numerous canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the Green River, and their respective tributaries. While these areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, each retains its own character. The Island in the Sky mesa rests on sheer sandstone cliffs towering over 1,000 feet (304 m) above the surrounding terrain. Every overlook offers a different perspective on Canyonlands' spectacular landscape. Island in the Sky is the easiest area of Canyonlands to visit in a short period of time, offering many pullouts with spectacular views along the paved scenic drive.

Breakfast(Breakfast Included)

Clarion Inn Page - Lake Powell / similar

In the morning, we will be headed to the spectacular Arches National Park, where overlapping mountains surround winding canyons. Come and take some blockbuster photos of your own here! After lunch, we will continue our trip to Monument Valley, where huge columnar monumental rocks stand sky high! Monument Valley is featured in many famous movies and advertisements. You may even take a jeep tour to explore more about the valley at your own cost.

Itinerary:
Green River → Arches National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Monument Valley (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Page

Arches National Park
Arches National Park is located near the town of Moab in Utah, USA. It covers an area of 309 square kilometers and preserves more than 2,000 natural rock arches. About 300 million years ago, this salt layer was an ocean. Millions of years after the sea disappeared, the salt layer was covered by air and water debris, and squeezed into rock with other debris. Later, after the crust uplifted and natural weathering, it became the arches of today. The park not only has arches, but also numerous large and small spires, pedestals, balancing stones and other unique geological features; all the stones have textures with very strong color contrasts.

Transportation: Drive from Arches National Park to Monument Valley
Distance: 160KM
Time: 3h

Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1,000 ft above the valley floor. It is located on the Arizona–Utah state line, near the Four Corners area. Monument Valley has been featured in many forms of media since the 1930s. Director John Ford used the location for a number of his best-known films and thus, in the words of critic Keith Phipps, "its five square miles [13 square kilometers] have defined what decades of moviegoers think of when they imagine the American West."

Breakfast(Breakfast Included)

Fontainebleau Las Vegas / similar

Enjoy a scenic ride on the Colorado Plateau this morning towards Antelope Canyon! We will be passing by the Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back Lake Powell. Lake Powell is the nation’s second-largest artificial lake which is surrounded by 96 side canyons. And, Antelope Canyon is one of the top ten sites in the world for photography! It is composed of upper and lower canyons; the upper canyon is the Navajo word for "water through the rocks" and lower canyon means "arch-shaped spiral rock." Here, visitors are always amazed by this wavy canyon rock formation! Following, we will drive to Horseshoe Bend which is one of the top ten locations in the United States for photography by National Geographic! Next, we will drive to Lake Powell and enjoy a boat tour on this picturesque lake surrounded by blue sky and red rock canyons! Finally, we will arrive at the world’s capital for Entertainment in Las Vegas in the afternoon.

Itinerary:
Page → Glen Canyon (pass by) → Lake Powell Kayaking (Optional, 60 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Antelope Canyon (Optional, 90 mins) → Las Vegas

Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend – One of the top ten best photography spots in the United States selected by National Geographic Magazine! The dense aquatic plants on the Colorado River bed make the river water appear fluorescent green in the sun. The river turns 360 degrees in the reddish-brown canyon here, cutting out a horseshoe-shaped canyon, hence the name Horseshoe Bend. Standing on the edge of the cliff, you will be intoxicated by the breathtaking beauty of the blue water, blue sky and red rocks.

Lower Antelope Canyon
The Lower Antelope Canyon is located in the north of Arizona, USA. It is formed by soft sandstone after millions of years of various erosion forces. Flash floods often flow into the canyon during the monsoon season. Due to the sudden increase in rainfall, the flow rate of the flash flood is quite fast. In addition, the narrow channel narrows the river channel, so the vertical erosion force is relatively large, forming the corridor at the bottom of the Lower Antelope Canyon and the hard and smooth edges on the valley wall that look like flowing water. There is no artificial lighting in the Lower Antelope Canyon. All visible light comes from the cracks at the top of the canyon. These lights are repeatedly refracted by the rock texture and enter the valley bottom, producing a dreamy and irregular color change. These colors are from deep to light, colorful and beautiful.

Transportation: Travel by car from Lower Antelope Canyon to Las Vegas.
Distance: 300KM
Time: 5h

Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles / Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection / Best Western Plus Executive Inn / La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona

In the morning, follow the experienced tour guide to the Las Vegas Internet celebrity welcome sign to check in, and then go to the most popular Internet celebrity attraction on the avenue - M&M Chocolate World and the Coca-Cola theme store connected to it. The colorful chocolate beans, the peculiar taste of Coca-Cola, and the dazzling array of peripheral products will give you an in-depth understanding of the commodity culture of the two giants during the tour. You can also watch 3D movies in the four-story Chocolate World and get a different viewing experience in the sweet air. Then come to the newly opened Fly Over Las Vegas, the latest optoelectronic technology + electric riding + 4D experience, and enjoy the beauty of Las Vegas and the surrounding areas from a different perspective. Farewell to the gambling city, we went to the Internet celebrity attraction - the colorful Stonehenge. Arrive at Barstow Outlets in the afternoon to enjoy the fun of shopping, and arrive in Los Angeles in the evening.

Itinerary:
Welcome To Las Vegas Sign & M&M Chocolate World & Coca-Cola theme store (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Fly over Las Vegas (Optional, 25 mins) → Seven Magic Mountains (30 mins) → Outlets at Barstow (120 mins) → Los Angeles

Transportation: Drive from hotel to Welcome To Las Vegas Sign
Distance: 10KM
Time: 15m

M&M'S Las Vegas
The M&M’s Las Vegas store is a 28,000 square foot, four-level monument M&M's store and was the first store location ever. In just 2 minutes, guests can create their very own one-of-a-kind M&M's with the personal printer. And, before you go, make sure to keep that sweet tooth satisfied with your favorite chocolate!

Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas
There are only two Coca-Cola theme stores in the world, satisfying all your fantasies about Coca-Cola! The main entrance of the theme store is a four-story-high classic Coca-Cola bottle. The store is full of various products, from toys, stationery, aprons to clothing, table lamps,accessories, all of which are printed with the "Coca-Cola" trademark. This is also a paradise for collectors. The store sells Coca-Cola made in different countries in different eras. The various languages printed on the bottles are definitely the best souvenirs. You can also take a photo with the Coca-Cola polar bear on the first floor.

FlyOver Las Vegas
Experience a Las Vegas ride like no other on the Las Vegas Boulevard! Feel the magic of flight through immersive, state-of-the-art technology that lets you dip, dive and glide over awe-inspiring landscapes without leaving The Strip. This is such an interesting adventure that takes you through volcanoes, glaciers, the West over vast prairies and towering peaks, and through electric urban spaces and so much more!

Transportation: Drive from Las Vegas to Seven Magic Mountains
Distance: 30KM
Time: 30m

Seven Magic Mountains
Across the desert south of Las Vegas, Nevada, rises a large, colorful anomaly. Seven colossal stone forms defy gravity with their teetering formations. Mediating between geological formations and abstract compositions, Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains consists of locally sourced limestone bo%7

Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles / Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection / Best Western Plus Executive Inn / La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona