Salt Lake City

If you arrive before 12 PM, you will have the opportunity to choose between a half-day tour in Salt Lake City or a half-day trip to Lava Hot Springs. If you choose the Salt Lake City half-day trip, you’ll be taken to see various sites in Salt Lake City, including Temple Square, Antelope Island, the State Capitol Building, and the Hill Aerospace Museum. Temple Square is often seen as the capital of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, also known as the Mormons. This historic region contains the world-famous Salt Lake City Temple, Tabernacle, and Beehive House, all important sights that must be seen! Modeled after the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, the Utah State Capitol Building is both stunning and beautiful. This building is the house of government for all of Utah. Following these sights in Salt Lake City, you’ll either be dropped off at a hotel in Salt Lake City or drive to nearby Lava Hot Springs to be dropped off at a hotel.

Lava Hot Springs Inn and Spa

If you choose the Hot Springs half-day trip, your tour guide will take you directly from Salt Lake City to the Hot Springs area. These hot springs are world-famous, providing warm water from deep below the Earth’s surface. The minerals in these waters also provide health benefits, nourishing the skin as you soak in them. Depending on airplane arrival time and chosen itinerary, you’ll either be dropped off at a hotel in Salt Lake City or Hot Springs.

Antelope Island State Park

In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Antelope Island. This island is found in the midst of the Great Salt Lake, a large body of saltwater often compared with the Dead Sea. On a still day, the sky reflects off of the lake, offering a stark contrast with the desert mountains of Utah.

West Yellowstone

Following Antelope Island, you’ll then be taken three hours north to the town of Idaho Falls. This town is known for its large man-made waterfall that spans the length of the city. These pristine and sparkling waters provide the perfect backdrop for personal or family photos! You’ll also have some time to eat a quick lunch in the area before moving on to the next destination. Next, we’ll travel to West Yellowstone, a small town immediately west to Yellowstone National Park. Along the way, we’ll cross over the continental divide, the boundary between two great river systems. One of these river systems flow into the Pacific Ocean, the other flows into the Gulf of Mexico. After arriving in West Yellowstone, you’ll have the chance to walk around a little, taking in the local sights and shopping at the many gift shops. At this point, you’ll be given the opportunity to choose the next activity. You can either go to Big Sky, Montana or go on a self-paid snowmobile trip of West Yellowstone.

Big Sky

Big Sky is known for its vast, pure skies and its white, sweeping snow slopes. When the sun goes down, this region becomes the perfect place to see the stars, unpolluted by bright city lights. Finally, we’ll drive back to West Yellowstone and drop you off at your hotel, giving you time to rest and prepare before the next day’s journey.

Yellowstone National Park

In the morning, your tour guide will come pick you up from your hotel and take you to see the most famous landmark in Yellowstone: Old Faithful! To get to the geyser, you’ll ride one of Yellowstone’s comfortable snow-coaches. Along the way, the snow-coach will stop at Fountain Paint Pots, a unique thermal feature that is sure to mesmerize you. After arriving at Old Faithful lodge, you’ll either go out to watch the geyser erupt or eat lunch inside, depending on the predicted eruption time. Depending on desire, you’ll also have the opportunity to ride a snowshoe in the area around Old Faithful Lodge. Exploring this winter wonderland will allow you to understand the true beauty of Yellowstone! At the end of the day, your tour guide will lead you back to West Yellowstone for dinner and shopping. After dinner, you’ll be taken back to your hotel to rest and relax before the next day’s journey.

Jackson Hole

In the morning, your tour guide will come pick you up from your hotel take you directly to Grand Teton National Park. During the winter months, Grand Teton National Park comes to life as the destination for thousands of migrating animals escaping the cold north. As such, this is the best location to see wildlife such as moose, wolves, coyote, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and bison! Next, we’ll travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a quaint Western town in Wyoming known for its artwork and cowboys. Finally, we’ll head south to Salt Lake City-- our final destination. If your plane flies out that evening, we’ll drop you off directly at the airport. If your flight leaves the next morning, we’ll drop you off at your hotel. The hotel’s shuttle should be able to bring you directly to the airport.