Today you will take a flight to Salt Lake City, the largest city in Utah. Our friendly tour guide will contact you in advance and assist you to ride the hotel shuttle. Check in time is 3pm MST. Hotel info: Clarion Inn Salt Lake City Airport Address: 5575 W Amelia Earhart Dr Building A, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Tel: +1 8015377020

Salt Lake City

Breakfast in the Hotel Driving Time: Approximately 6 Hours In the morning, we greet the first rays of sunshine and start a dreamy Yellowstone exploration journey

Flying J Travel Center Restroom Break

Jackson Town Square

Jackson Town Square Sightseeing and Lunch at your own expense Jackson Town Square, located in the heart of Jackson, Wyoming, is famous for its iconic elk antler arches. Surrounded by wooden boardwalks and historic buildings, it exudes a charming Old West atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy boutique shopping, local dining, and seasonal events, making it a lively hub for tourists and locals alike.

Grand Teton

Grand Teton (Teton point) Teton Point offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park. This scenic overlook is a perfect spot for photography, showcasing rugged peaks, open meadows, and abundant wildlife.

West Thumb Geyser Basin

Sightseeing and Easy Hiking West Thumb Geyser Basin, located along Yellowstone Lake, features colorful hot springs, steaming fumaroles, and geysers. Its unique hydrothermal activity creates a stunning contrast against the lake’s deep blue waters. Visitors can explore the boardwalk trails for close-up views of this dynamic geothermal area.

Old Faithful

Old Faithful Geyser Sightseeing and restroom Old Faithful Geyser, one of Yellowstone's most famous attractions, erupts roughly every 90 minutes, shooting water up to 180 feet high. Surrounded by a boardwalk and visitor center, it offers an iconic geothermal spectacle. Tourists gather to witness its powerful eruptions against the park’s stunning backdrop.

Grand Prismatic Spring

Grand prismatic spring Sightseeing and Easy Hiking Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the U.S., is famous for its vibrant rainbow-colored waters. Its deep blue center transitions into striking shades of green, yellow, and red due to heat-loving bacteria. Best viewed from the boardwalk or the overlook, it’s one of Yellowstone’s most breathtaking sights.

Fountain Paint Pot

Fountain paint pot Sightseeing and Easy Hiking Fountain Paint Pot in Yellowstone National Park is a dynamic geothermal area with bubbling mud pots, hot springs, and geysers. The thick, colorful mud varies in consistency with the seasons, creating a unique, ever-changing landscape. Visitors can explore the boardwalk to witness the park’s thermal activity up close.

Yellowstone National Park

Continue to explore the beauty of Yellowstone National Park with us this morning! Today we will explore Norris Geyser Basin, the Upper Yellowstone Falls and a few more great wonders of Yellowstone! We will even cross the Great Backbone of North America known as the Rocky Mountains in the afternoon and enjoy the breathtaking scenic views along the way! We will also be staying overnight in Sheridan, Wyoming. Itinerary: West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (4 hours, stop at Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Yellowstone Falls, Artist Point and other attractions. Passing by Mud Volcano Area, Hayden Valley, Fishing Bridge. The tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement.) → Gillette

Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin Sightseeing and moderate hiking Norris Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone’s hottest and most dynamic geothermal areas, features a variety of hot springs, fumaroles, and geysers. It is home to the park's tallest active geyser, Steamboat Geyser, which can erupt to impressive heights. Visitors can explore its trails and boardwalks to witness this otherworldly landscape.

Upper Falls

The Brink of Upper Falls Sightseeing and Easy Hiking The Brink of Upper Falls offers a stunning view of the powerful Upper Falls in the Yellowstone River. Visitors can stand just above the falls, feeling the mist and hearing the roar of water plunging 109 feet into the canyon below. It’s one of the park’s most dramatic and accessible viewpoints.

Artist Point

Artist Point Sightseeing Artist Point provides one of the most iconic views in Yellowstone, overlooking the dramatic Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The viewpoint offers a breathtaking panorama of the vibrant canyon walls and the powerful waterfall. It’s a very popular spot for photography.

Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area

Mud Volcano area Sightseeing and Easy Hiking The Mud Volcano Area in Yellowstone features bubbling mud pots, sulfuric steam vents, and colorful thermal pools. The area’s unique landscape is created by the intense geothermal activity beneath the surface. Visitors can walk along boardwalks to explore the eerie, otherworldly environment

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Lunch and restroom break

Gillette

Gillette Restroom Break Explore Devil’s Tower with us this morning! The tower rises 1,267 feet above the valley, the hexagonal columns that make up the tower are truly unique and rare, and the tallest in the world! The tower is also featured in the famous movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Our next stop is the most famous icon of the United States at the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial! George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, look down from their stony height and remind everyone even impossible is possible! Finally, we will arrive at Crazy Horse Indian Memorial and sightsee the world’s largest mountain carving: Crazy Horse! We will also be staying overnight in Casper. Itinerary: Gillette → Devil's Tower (Mandatory fee, 90 mins) → Mount Rushmore (Mandatory fee, 90 mins) → Crazy Horse Monument (Mandatory fee, 45 mins) → Casper

Devils Tower

Devils Tower Sightseeing and Easy Hiking Devils Tower, a striking monolithic formation in Wyoming, rises 867 feet above the surrounding landscape. This sacred site for Native American tribes is known for its vertical columns of igneous rock. It attracts climbers, hikers, and photographers, offering scenic views and rich cultural history.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Sightseeing and Easy Hiking Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the carved faces of four U.S. presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln—etched into a granite mountainside. It’s a symbol of American history and democracy, drawing millions of visitors each year. The memorial offers stunning views and a visitor center with exhibits about its creation.

Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Memorial Sightseeing and Museum The Crazy Horse Memorial, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, honors the Native American warrior Crazy Horse. It is an ongoing sculpture project, set to be the largest of its kind, depicting Crazy Horse riding a horse. Visitors can learn about Native American culture and the history behind the monument at the nearby museum and visitor center.

Casper

Today we will begin our journey by driving to the Independent Rock State Historic Site! Independence Rock was a key landmark for pioneers as they picked their way across the American frontier. Hundreds of names have been carved into the hard stone over the years. Following, we will drive to Salt Lake City and visit the Capitol Hill which is also known as the most expensive and magnificent State House the United States! Then, we will take a walk in the State Capitol building to be amazed by the surrounding architecture, sculptures, and the rich historical information. Next up will be Temple Square! We will take a look and follow the Mormon Missionary sisters’ lead to see the virtue kingdom at the LDS church to learn about the history and teachings of the LDS Church. Itinerary: Casper → Independent Rock (60 mins) → Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol (30 mins) → Temple Square (45 mins)

Independent rock Sightseeing and restroom break Independent Rock, located in Wyoming, is a prominent landmark along the Oregon Trail. It is a large, isolated granite formation, known for its role as a milestone for pioneers traveling west. Covered in inscriptions and names left by travelers, it holds historical significance as a symbol of perseverance.

Green River

Green River WY Lunch and restroom break

Utah State Capitol

Utah State Capitol Sightseeing The Utah State Capitol, located in Salt Lake City, is an impressive neoclassical building perched on Capitol Hill. It houses the state’s legislative and executive offices, offering stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains. Visitors can tour the building to learn about Utah’s history, government, and architecture.

Temple Square

Temple Square Sightseeing Temple Square in Salt Lake City is the spiritual and cultural heart of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The area is home to the iconic Salt Lake Temple, beautiful gardens, and several historic buildings. Visitors can explore the square, attend free concerts, and learn about the history of the church at the visitor centers.

Salt Lake City

Today we will visit the Great Salt Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenary! Known as “America’s Dead Sea,” Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere! The water’s salt level is high enough to allow people to float in the lake! The tour guide will arrange for you to light rail or Uber or hotel shuttle to the airport, and it is recommended to book a flight departing after 12:00. Itinerary: Salt Lake City → Great Salt Lake (Mandatory fee, 30 mins) → Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Great Salt Lake

Great salt lake Sightseeing The Great Salt Lake, located in northern Utah, is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and a crucial habitat for millions of migratory birds. Its high salinity prevents fish from thriving, but it supports unique ecosystems, including brine shrimp and microbial mats. In recent years, the lake has been shrinking due to climate change and water diversion, raising concerns about its environmental and economic impact.

Transfer to SLC Airport around 10:00 AM, and finish our pleasant journey