Itinerary
- Day 1
Los Angeles to Las Vegas
You'll head out early from Los Angeles and drive north through San Bernardino National Forest into the Mojave Desert. The route takes you past Seven Magic Mountains, a colorful rock art installation that's worth a quick photo stop. From there, you'll continue to Las Vegas and check in around 3 PM. Once you've settled into your hotel, spend the afternoon and evening walking through the major casino properties on the Strip. Several shows are available if you want to catch a performance after dinner.
- Start point
- 424 North Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, United States (Pico House Los Angeles, 07:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Seven Magic Mountains art installation
Optional Activities
- Las Vegas night tour (at own expense)
- Cirque du Soleil show (at own expense)
- O Show (at own expense)
- David Copperfield Magic Show (at own expense)
- Explore hotels and various shows in Las Vegas
Landmarks Seven Magic Mountains The Strip - Day 2
Las Vegas to Page
There's an optional early morning trip to Emerald Cove for kayaking if you're interested. After that, you'll drive toward Grand Canyon National Park, passing the Hoover Dam and following Route 66 for part of the journey. You'll arrive at the South Rim around noon and head to Mather Point to check out the views. Helicopter tours are available if you want an aerial perspective. Later you'll drive east to Page, Arizona for your overnight stay, arriving by evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim - Mather Point)
Optional Activities
- Emerald Cove Kayaking + Beach Tour - 2 hours (at own expense)
- Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour (at own expense)
Landmarks Grand Canyon National Park Mather Point Hoover Dam Emerald Cove 
- Day 3
Page to Salt Lake City
Start early and head into Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide who'll show you through the slot canyons and explain the light patterns that filter down through the narrow openings above. Afterward, you'll drive to Horseshoe Bend to see the Colorado River making its dramatic turn through the red rock landscape. On your way south, you'll pass through Bryce Canyon National Park to see the hoodoo formations. You'll reach Salt Lake City in the evening after a long but scenic driving day.
Included Activities
- Visit Antelope Canyon with Navajo guide (approximately 70 minutes)
- Visit Horseshoe Bend (1 hour)
- Visit Lake Powell (0.5 hours)
- Visit Bryce Canyon National Park (1-2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Antelope Canyon Boat Tour - choose from kayaking, motor boating, or yachting (at own expense)
- Aerial view of Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, and Indian Memorial - choose from helicopter or small plane (at own expense)
Landmarks Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 4
Salt Lake City to Yellowstone National Park
You'll drive north from Salt Lake City toward Idaho Falls, passing through rolling countryside and taking in the landscape change as you head toward Yellowstone. Once you enter Yellowstone National Park, you'll stop to see the major geothermal features including the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring with its vibrant colors, Old Faithful Geyser that erupts on schedule, and Fountain Paint Pot with its colorful mineral formations. Plan to spend the afternoon exploring these thermal areas.
Included Activities
- Visit Idaho Falls
- Visit Yellowstone National Park
- View Grand Prismatic Hot Spring (approximately 40 minutes)
- View Old Faithful Geyser (approximately 90 minutes)
- View Fountain Paint Pot (approximately 30 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Yellowstone Lake Cruise - one-hour guided tour on Lake Queen II (at own expense)
- Yellowstone Lake Fishing - guided boat rental, minimum 2 hours (at own expense, fishing permit required for ages 16+)
Landmarks Idaho Falls Grand Prismatic Hot Spring Old Faithful Geyser Fountain Paint Pot Yellowstone Lake 
- Day 5
Yellowstone National Park
Today focuses on Yellowstone's upper loop. Leaving from Madison Junction, you'll head north past Gibbon Falls and Sapphire Pool before reaching Norris Geyser Basin where you can see the world's largest geyser and walk among various geothermal features. Continue north to Mammoth Hot Springs to see the travertine terraces, then head to the Roosevelt area where wildlife viewing is often good in Lamar Valley if you're patient and scan carefully. You'll end the day back at the waterfall area as the sun sets.
Included Activities
- Visit Norris Geyser Basin (approximately 60 minutes)
- View Steamboat Geyser - world's largest geyser
- View Sheepeater Cliff (approximately 30 minutes)
- Visit Mammoth Hot Springs (approximately 60 minutes)
- Visit Roosevelt Arch (approximately 20 minutes)
- Visit Lamar Valley - Best Wildlife Viewing Area (approximately 30 minutes)
- Visit Lower Falls Overlook trail (approximately 30 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Canyon Area Horseback Riding - 1-hour ride (at own expense)
Landmarks Norris Geyser Basin Steamboat Geyser Gibbon Falls Sapphire Pool Sheepeater Cliff Mammoth Hot Springs Roosevelt Arch Lamar Valley Yellowstone Grand Falls (Lower Falls) - Day 6
Yellowstone National Park to Salt Lake City
This morning you'll see Upper Yellowstone Falls, then travel to West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake's shore to walk among more thermal features. Head to Artist Point to see the colorful canyon walls from several viewpoints. After that, you'll check out Elk Antler Arches Park briefly. Later you'll drive south to Grand Teton National Park to see those dramatic peaks, and then head back to Salt Lake City for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Upper Yellowstone Falls (approximately 30 minutes)
- Visit West Thumb Geyser Basin (approximately 60 minutes)
- Visit Artist Point (approximately 30 minutes)
- Visit Elk Antler Arches Park (approximately 30 minutes)
- Visit Grand Teton National Park (approximately 90 minutes)
Landmarks Upper Yellowstone Falls West Thumb Geyser Basin Yellowstone Lake Artist Point Elk Antler Arches Park Grand Teton National Park Jackson Lake Jenny Lake 
- Day 7
Salt Lake City to Las Vegas
After breakfast, you'll visit the Utah State Capitol, a government building with distinctive architecture and a beehive sculpture that's notable. Drive across the border to Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada where red rock formations rise up dramatically across the landscape, shaped by millions of years of erosion. Spend a couple hours walking around the park to see different rock formations. You'll head back to Las Vegas in the afternoon, arriving with time to settle in before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Utah State Capitol (0.5 hours)
- Visit Valley of Fire State Park (1-1.5 hours)
Landmarks Utah State Capitol Valley of Fire State Park - Day 8
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
After breakfast, you'll start the return drive to Los Angeles. First stop is Ethel M Chocolates Factory where you can watch chocolate production and pick up some souvenirs. Right next door is the Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden with over 300 plant species, so take some time walking through there if you're interested in desert plants. Continue toward Los Angeles and stop at Barstow Outlets for shopping. You'll arrive back in Los Angeles later that evening after the long drive.
- End point
- 424 North Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, United States (Pico House Los Angeles)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ethel M Chocolates Factory (part of 1-1.5 hour combined tour)
- Visit Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden (part of 1-1.5 hour combined tour)
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Barstow Outlets - over 40 brand name stores (2 hours)
Landmarks Ethel M Chocolates Factory Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden Barstow Outlets
