DAY 1
Bay Area
- Elko, NV
Visit the California State Capital - Sacramento. Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony
Express and first continental railroad. In the afternoon head through the famous Donner
Pass and enter Nevada - nicknamed the Silver State. Overnight
stay in Elko.
HOTEL: Red Lion Elko (Except 6/16/12 will stay at Shiloh Inn).
DAY 2
Elko – Twin Falls – Jackson – Grand Teton – Yellowstone National Park
Pass through Twin Falls - Idaho, as views of the Snake River gorge highlight this area. Continue to the state of
Wyoming and visit the western town of Jackson Hole. Arches made of elk antlers decorate the central plaza in this
town with plenty of shops and restaurants around the area. In the afternoon visit Grand Teton National Park.
The tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve of the peaks in Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a
dozen mountain glaciers. Overnight in West Yellowstone.
HOTEL: Yellowstone Park Inn & Suites or similar.
DAY 3
Yellowstone National Park – Pocatello
Visit Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the United States. Highlights include:
Yellowstone Canyon, Mud Volcano, Mammoth Springs, Hot Springs, and the most famou
s being "Old Faithful".
There are also various wildlife that inhabits the Park likes bison, elk, and bear. Overnight stay in Pocatello.
Hotel: Red Lion Inn or similar.DAY 4
Pocatello – Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon National Park -
Panguitch
Arrive in Utah's state capital - Salt Lake City. Visit the famous Temple Square and learn about
the Mormon settlement in depth. Later in the Afternoon, head to the famous Kennecott copper mine.
The mine covers an area of about 1,900 acres and is twice as deep as the world tallest building.
Then, explore Bryce Canyon National Park. The limited archeological findings indicate that
this area was used primarily for hunting with most habitation in the river valleys below.
Over time, erosion has carved colorful limestone into thousands of spires, fins, arches and mazes.
The formations collectively called "hoodoos," and are arranged and tinted with various colors.
Overnight stay in Panguitch.
HOTEL: Bryce View Lodge or similar.
DAY 5
Panguitch – Grand Canyon – Zion National Park – Las Vegas
The Grand Canyon offers one of
the most spectacular examples of erosion not found anywhere
in the world. It is a designated World Heritage Site and is
unmatched in the incomparable vistas that it offers to
visitors on the rim
. Afterwards, visit Zion
National Park. The name Zion is a Hebrew word meaning a
place of refuge. Experience the dramatic landscape of
sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. Overnight stay in Las
Vegas.
HOTEL: Excalibur Casino Hotel or similar.
DAY 6
Las Vegas - Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon
(South Rim or West Rim
Skywalk) - Las Vegas
- Grand Canyon (South Rim) National Park: The Grand Canyon offers one of the most spectacular examples of erosion
not found anywhere in the world. Canyon National Park is a designated World Heritage Site and is unmatched in the
incomparable vistas that it offers to visitors on the rim. Today, take an excursion to this incomparable National Park.
- OR:
Grand Canyon West Rim “The Skywalk”: Your journey begins from
stopping by the Magnificent Hoover
Dam and then on to the Majestic Hualapai Indian Reservation where is located at the West Rim of the Grand
Canyon (Admission & lunch are excluded). You can walk along the rim of this great wonder of nature -
unblemished by modern civilization. You may walk on the Skywalk (Optional tour: $32). David Jin, the
man who conceived and funded Skywalk makes this U-shaped platform, which extends 70ft over the edge
and about 4,000 feet over the canyon floor. You may also elect to take a helicopter flight into the
Grand Canyon & cruise along the Colorado River aboard a pontoon boat (Optional tour: $169). All activities at
Grand Canyon West are CASH payment only. (All these services are operated by the local companies.
Fee will be paid to local comp
anies directly, not part of our tour fare.) Tour Guide will collect the fee on
the tour and reserve the services for passengers. Mandatory admission fees: $
72-Grand Canyon West Admission
and one lunch. Optional tours: $32-Skywalk, $179-Helicopter & Pontoon Boat Trip.
- OR: Free time on your own in Las Vegas. (Sightseeing tour in Las Vegas is optional)
HOTEL: Excalibur Casino Hotel.
DAY 7
Las Vegas - Bay Area
Heading back to Bay Area after breakfast to finish the tour.
* We reserve right to adjust
the tour arrangement *