Los Angeles

We will depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula! Sea breezes, surging waves, bizarre rocks, and adorable seals along with sea lions rest on the beach. First, we will stop at a world’s first-class golf course resort to sightsee the amazing ocean views and multimillion-dollar mansions. Then we enjoy the scenery of the 17 Miles dr., which is truly breathtaking! Itinerary: Los Angeles → 17-Mile Drive → The Lodge at Pebble Beach (60 mins) → San Francisco

17-Mile Drive

17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is an community on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. The small coastal residential community of mostly single-family homes is also notable as a resort destination, and the home of the golf courses of Cypress Point Club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

San Francisco

In the morning, we will visit San Francisco first. Then, we will head to California’s State House in Sacramento this morning and enjoy a self-guided tour inside! Next, sit back and relax as we drive you over to Lake Tahoe! Finally, we will be spending the night in Reno, the Biggest Little City in the world. Itinerary: San Francisco → Lombard Street (45 mins) → Fisherman's Wharf (1 hour, you can take a bay cruise at your own expense) → Golden Gate Bridge (visit on the car) → Sacramento → California State Building (30 mins) → Lake Tahoe (30 mins) → Reno

Lombard Street

Known as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” Lombard Street is one of San Francisco’s most popular landmarks. Every year, millions of visitors walk or drive down its eight sharp hairpin turns. Surrounded by Russian Hill mansions and perfectly manicured landscaping and flowers, it is also one of the city’s most scenic streets. Take a spectacular photo at the bottom looking up or enjoy the breathtaking view from the top looking out onto the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.

Fisherman’s Wharf

This San Francisco neighborhood is a popular tourist area due to its lovely scenery and abundance of shops, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. The area also hosts several annual events, such as July 4th fireworks show.

Golden Gate Bridge

The iconic arches of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge are known the world over as a symbol of California and the San Francisco Bay area. From movies to postcards, the Golden Gate Bridge is an American icon.

Lake Tahoe (California)

The lake was formed about two million years ago as part of the Lake Tahoe Basin, and its modern extent was shaped during the ice ages. It is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides.

California State Building (30 mins)

Reno

On this lovely morning, we will depart from Reno and drive through the Great Basin Desert of the United States to enjoy the diversified landscapes of the American West. We will then visit the Perrine Bridge and Shoshone Falls in the afternoon and stay overnight in Pocatello, Idaho. Itinerary: Reno → Perrine Memorial Bridge (30 mins) → Shoshone Falls (30 mins) → Pocatello

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.

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.

Yellowstone National Park

Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone today! Explore the beauty of Yellowstone and take a look at Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, mud volcano, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone River, and the Norris Geyser Basin! Take a look and spot elk herds, buffaloes, or a bald eagle! Relax and spend the night at Grant Village by Yellowstone Lake (Free upgrade available on a first come first serve basis) or West Yellowstone. Itinerary: Pocatello → Yellowstone National Park In-depth Tour (Mandatory, 8 hours, Stops will be at the Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, Old Faithful Geyserm, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Fountain Paint Pot, Morning Glory and other attractions. The arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day.)

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park In-depth Tour (Mandatory, 8 hours, Stops will be at the Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, Old Faithful Geyserm, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Fountain Paint Pot, Morning Glory and other attractions. The arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day.)

Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin, named after an early Yellow-stone Superintendent, may be the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. The stark, barren landscape of Porcelain Basin is the result of an 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.

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.

Artist Point

Artist Point is one of the most spectacular scenic areas in the Canyon Area of the Park. The sheer walls drop 700 feet to the bottom of the canyon. Upriver the powerful Lower Falls are still in view. Downriver the canyon widens and deepens to a maximum of 1,540 feet. The canyon walls are predominantly yellow but colors of blue, red, orange and brown are also present. The colors are ever changing and especially intensified when the sunshine’s after a rain.

Yellowstone Geysers - 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.

Old Faithful Geyser of California

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.

Fountain Paint Pot

The Fountain Paint Pot is named for the reds, yellows and browns of the mud in this area. The differing colors are derived from oxidation states of the iron in the mud. As with all hot springs, the heat in the caldera forces pressurized water up through the ground, which is expelled here. Also, rising gasses cause the bubbling action. The bubble action in the mud varies with the seasons.

The Grand Prismatic Spring, with approximately 370 feet (110 m) in diameter and is 160 feet (50 m) deep, which discharges an estimated 560 US gallons (2,100 L) of 160 °F (70 °C) water per minute. It is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world. The vivid colors in the spring are the result of microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The mats produce colors ranging from green to red; the amount of color in the microbial mats depends on the ratio of chlorophyll to carotenoids and on the temperature gradient in the runoff. In the summer, the mats tend to be orange and red, whereas in the winter the mats are usually dark green. The center of the pool is sterile due to extreme heat.

Hotel Check-in Date on Monday, Saturday:Hotel on the Day of Tour-Terra Nova or similar. For check-in dates on 09/28/2024 (Sat) and 10/05/2024 (Sat), you will be staying at West Yellowstone hotels: White Buffalo West Yellowstone, Yellowstone Country Inn, Dude & Roundup, Travelers Lodge or similar.

Hotel Check-in Date on Tuesday, Sunday: Hotel on the Day of Tour For check-in dates on Tuesdays and Sundays from 04/28/2024 to 05/18/2024, you will be staying at West Yellowstone hotels: White Buffalo West Yellowstone, Yellowstone Country Inn, Dude & Roundup, Travelers Lodge or similar. For check-in dates on Tuesdays and Sundays from 05/19/2024 to 10/08/2024, if you book the toor 31 days before the departure date, you will have the opportunity to upgrade to the Yellowstone Lake Grant Village this night for free. Please book and confirm early as seats are limited. If the Lake Grant Village is sold out, you will be arranged to stay in White Buffalo West Yellowstone, Yellowstone Country Inn, Dude & Roundup, Travelers Lodge or similar.

Yellowstone National Park

Join us on this lovely day to discover and continue to explore Yellowstone National Park! Afterwards, we will travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park. Following, we will travel to Jackson, a famous cowboy town and one of the world’s renowned vacation destinations. Be sure to visit the Elk Antler Arches Square located in the center of Jackson until we arrive in Salt Lake City to visit the Great Salt Lake. Once we arrive in Salt Lake City, we will visit Temple Square, which is the Virtue Kingdom of LDS Church! We will follow along the Mormon Missionary sisters’ lead to learn the history and teachings of LDS Church and stay overnight in Provo. Itinerary: Yellowstone National Park (40 mins, stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin) → Grand Teton National Park (60 mins) → Jackson → Elk Antler Arches Park (60 mins) → Salt Lake City → Temple Square (30 mins) → Provo

West Thumb Geyser Basin

The West Thumb Geyser Basin is situated at the western edge of a large bay along the shores of Yellowstone Lake. This area is known as the West Thumb caldera which was formed by a volcanic eruption that took place 174,000 years ago. This bay is actually a smaller caldera within the larger Yellowstone caldera. The resulting caldera filled with water, creating the bay. 1. The East Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/02/2025. 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. 2. The South Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/10/2025. Therefore, West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible from 05/02/2025 to 05/09/2025. Please understand.

Grand Teton

Grand Teton National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas and its shimmering alpine lakes. It is also home to a variety of abundant wildlife.

Elk Antler Arches Park has four arches and is made with thousands of elk antlers that make it so unique. It is such an amazing place to discover filled with unforgettable memories.

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.

Provo

In the morning, we take more time to explore Bryce Canyon National Park! From there, we will head to Page, AZ to visit Lower 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 at your own expense. Itinerary: Provo → Bryce Canyon National Park (45 mins) → Lower Antelope Canyon (optional, 90 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (45 mins) → Tuba

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park is an American national park located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lakebed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors.

Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in the American Southwest, on Navajo land east of Page, Arizona. Upon arrival at the Lower Antelope Canyon, you will come off the truck and step into the desert and enter an amazing fantasy world. The tour guides will explain some geology, culture, history and insights. Walking through the sandstone walls of the Lower Antelope Canyon you will discover the magical world and immerse yourself in the tour.

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend has been featured as a landmark for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, the Cities of Page AZ, Kanab UT, St George UT, and the Navajo Nation. Boundary lines are very close in some places. About nine miles downstream is where Grand Canyon National Park begins. A social media darling, Horseshoe Bend has become one of the most recognized and visited places in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Grand Canyon National Park

Today we visit the most famous of Seven World’s Natural Wonders – the Grand Canyon National Park! 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. We will be passing by the Hoover Dam. Upon our arrival in Las Vegas, there is an optional Night Tour to explore the Las Vegas Strip for an additional cost. Guests may choose the option to have free time in Las Vegas too! Itinerary: Tuba → East Rim (30 mins) → South Rim (30 mins)→ Hoover Dam (pass by) → Las Vegas

Grand Canyon South Rim

Grand Canyon South Rim Grand Canyon National Park, located in northwestern Arizona, is the 15th site in the United States to have been named as a national park. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The park, which covers 1,217,262 acres of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties, received more than six million recreational visitors in 2017, which is the second highest count of all American national parks after Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

East Rim Drive

Grand Canyon East Rim Grand Canyon National Park, located in northwestern Arizona, is the 15th site in the United States to have been named as a national park. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The park, which covers 1,217,262 acres of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties, received more than six million recreational visitors in 2017, which is the second highest count of all American national parks after Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

M&M'S Las Vegas

Rise and shine! Follow your tour guide to capture selfies in the hotspot of Las Vegas - Las Vegas Welcome Signboard! Following, we will take an adventure over to the Seven Magic Mountains. Finally, we will drive to Outlets at Barstow to enjoy some free-time shopping. Itinerary: Las Vegas Welcome Signboard & M&M'S Las Vegas & Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas (Mandatory, 60 mins) → FlyOver Las Vegas (Optional, 25 mins) → Seven Magic Mountains (30 mins) → Outlets at Barstow (120 mins) → Los Angeles If you choose not to participate in the optional activity, you can have your free time in the hotel. Kindly Reminder: Guests who wish to end their tour in Las Vegas, request to please notify us when placing their reservation. Guests who choose to end their tour in Las Vegas will not be able to visit the Seven Magic Mountains and Tanger Outlets, but they will be allowed to participate in the optional itinerary of Las Vegas.

Flyover In Las Vegas

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!

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 boulders stacked vertically in groups ranging between three and six. Each stone boasts a different fluorescent color; each individual totem stands between thirty and thirty-five feet high. The artwork extends Rondinone’s long-running interest in natural phenomena and their reformulation in art.

Outlets at Barstow

Barstow Outlets is located in the desert, on the only way from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. There are not many first-tier luxury brands in this Outlets, but second tier brands, especially local brands in the United States, are relatively complete and concentrated, and the service is also quite good, which makes it a comfortable experience.

Los Angeles

Kindly Reminder: Guests who wish to end their tour in Las Vegas, request to please notify us when placing their reservation. Guests who choose to end their tour in Las Vegas will not be able to visit the Seven Magic Mountains and Tanger Outlets, but they will be allowed to participate in the optional itineary of Las Vegas Welcome Signboard & M&M'S Las Vegas & Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas & FlyOver Las Vegas in the morning. They will then later be transferred to the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, near McCarran International Airport. Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the LAS hotel at 11:00 in the morning. Please book domestic flight after 13:30 and international flights after 14:30. Guests who choose to end their tour in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), please book domestic flight after 20:30 and international flights after 21:30.