[Silver] Los Angeles+ Las Vegas+ Grand Canyon National Park+ Lower Antelope Canyon+Bryce Canyon National Park+Grand Teton National Park +Yellowstone National Park +Salt Lake City 7-day Tour

In the morning, we'll drive to Grand Canyon National Park, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, to experience the wonders of nature. Here, every visitor is a photographer, and every photo a landscape painting. You can take a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon from the air at your own expense. Leaving Grand Canyon National Park, we'll drive to Horseshoe Bend, a renowned photography spot selected by National Geographic. The river makes a sharp 360-degree turn within the reddish-brown canyon, carving out a horseshoe-shaped gorge that gives it its name. We'll spend the night in Page.

Itinerary:

Las Vegas → Grand Canyon National Park East Rim & South Rim (Mandatory, 2.5 hours) → Grand Canyon South Rim Helicopter (optional) → Horseshoe Bend (Mandatory, 75 mins) → Page

🚌 Drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park
Distance: 400mi  |  Travel time: 4h 40m

Grand Canyon National Park

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, has received more than six million recreational visitors in 2017, which is the second highest count of visits in all American national parks after the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

🚌 Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Horseshoe Bend
Distance: 150mi  |  Travel time: 2h 40m

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend – One of the top ten best photography spots in the United States selected by National Geographic Magazine! The dense aquatic plants on the Colorado River bed make the river water appear fluorescent green in the sun. The river turns 360 degrees in the reddish-brown canyon here, cutting out a horseshoe-shaped canyon, hence the name Horseshoe Bend. Standing on the edge of the cliff, you will be intoxicated by the breathtaking beauty of the blue water, blue sky and red rocks.

🍽 Breakfast Included

Today we'll visit the Lower Antelope Canyon, a unique slot cave and one of the world's top ten photogenic locations. The cavernous walls, shaped by centuries of wind and water, are perfectly undulating, creating an abstract masterpiece of nature. The caverns have long been a haven for meditation and contemplation for the Navajo Indians, who believe they can hear the voice of the gods. We'll then visit Glen Canyon Dam, where you'll explore the perfect fusion of human engineering and nature, and admire the wisdom and power embodied in this vast landscape. Finally, we'll visit Bryce Canyon National Park—more of an amphitheater than a canyon, its towering brownstone formations stacked like stone figures guarding heaven and earth.

Itinerary:

Page → Antelope Canyon (Optional, 120 mins) → Glen Canyon Damy (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Lake Powell (Pass by) → Bryce Canyon National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Provo

Lower Antelope Canyon

The Lower Antelope Canyon is located in the north of Arizona, USA. It is formed by soft sandstone after millions of years of various erosion forces. Flash floods often flow into the canyon during the monsoon season. Due to the sudden increase in rainfall, the flow rate of the flash flood is quite fast. In addition, the narrow channel narrows the river channel, so the vertical erosion force is relatively large, forming the corridor at the bottom of the Lower Antelope Canyon and the hard and smooth edges on the valley wall that look like flowing water. There is no artificial lighting in the Lower Antelope Canyon. All visible light comes from the cracks at the top of the canyon. These lights are repeatedly refracted by the rock texture and enter the valley bottom, producing a dreamy and irregular color change. These colors are from deep to light, colorful and beautiful.

Glen Canyon Dam

The Glen Canyon Dam is located in the arid southwestern United States, and the mission of the dam is to store water resources for this particularly arid part of the United States. It is 216 meters high, and the arched top is 470 meters long. It also meets the needs of communities in three states. This dam uses the natural conditions of the Glen Canyon to build dams on both sides of the canyon to intercept the Colorado River for hydropower generation and water regulation. It is one of the most spectacular dams in the world, and one of the most magnificent and complex buildings created by humans, which is breathtaking.

Lake Powell

The land belongs to the joint development area of Indians and national parks. In addition to its huge amount of water, Lake Powell also has one of the rare wonders in the world, the water canyon. It is like a jasper embedded in the red orange Colorado Plateau, and it is also a fjord in the Grand Canyon. You can pass by the Glenn Dam, stop by the shore of Lake Powell to take pictures, or take a kayak through one of the most famous troughs in the world, have an intimate encounter with Lake Powell, and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Lake Powell.

🚌 Travel by car from Glen Canyon Dam to Bryce Canyon National Park.
Distance: 150mi  |  Travel time: 2h 40m

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is not a true canyon, despite its name. Instead, it forms a vast natural amphitheater formed by erosion along the eastern face of the Ponsagant Plateau. Its unique geological formations, known as rock pillars, are formed by wind, river water, and ice erosion, along with sedimentary rocks from lakebeds. The red, orange, and white rocks within these formations create a unique natural landscape, earning it the nickname "Palace of Natural Stone Figurines."

🚌 Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Hotel
Distance: 250mi  |  Travel time: 3h 30m

Today we will drive to Jackson, a famous cowboy town as well as a world’s renowned vacation destination. Be sure to visit the Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches which is located in the center of Jackson. Then we will travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park, where we will see this natural wonder's amazing view. Finally,we will arrive at Yellowstone, which is home to world’s largest super volcano and over 10,000 geothermal features. Here you can find everything you expect to see in a national park! Snow covered mountains, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, canyons, meadows, herds of buffalos, elks… and the most amazing geothermal features in the world! 

Itinerary:

Provo → Jackson → Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches (60 mins) → Grand Teton National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory,3 hours, Head to visit West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Trail, Morning Glory and other attractions. The tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement.) → West Yellowstone

🚌 Travel from Provo to Jackson
Distance: 280mi  |  Travel time: 4h 40m

Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches

The park is not big, but there are giant arches made of deer antlers in the four directions of east, west, south and north. The antlers are all sharp, but they are not obtained by hunting. Every winter, a large number of elk come from the mountains to the "National Elk Refuge" in Jackson to spend the winter. In the spring, the antlers fall off naturally and are replaced. After the elk leave, countless treasures are left everywhere.

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park was established on February 26, 1929. There are 300 kilometers of trails in Grand Teton National Park. There are many lakes in the park, including Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake. Most of the area of Grand Teton National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains, and the natural scenery is very magnificent. In addition, Grand Teton National Park also has extremely rich biological resources, including American bison, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, etc.

🚌 Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park
Distance: 150mi  |  Travel time: 3h

Yellowstone National Park

Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. The geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

West Thumb Geyser Basin

The West Thumb Geyser Basin, located on the edge of Yellowstone Lake, was formed 150,000 years ago by the collapse of the earth's crust. The combination of hot springs and lake water has created a wonderful misty landscape: the misty area is the steam of hot springs, and the green waves are the water of Yellowstone Lake, which complements the blue sky and white clouds in the background, forming a landscape different from other hot spring areas in Yellowstone. This area is equivalent to the bay of Yellowstone Lake, where many geysers gather. The colors of the water outlets vary, some are transparent green, and some are dark black like cement. Many water outlets present a beautiful fantasy.

Old Faithful Geyser

Old Faithful geyser is named for its consistent and regular eruption. Currently, it erupts approximately every 60 to 110 minutes, and each eruption lasts four to five minutes. The water column is more than 40 meters high, which is spectacular and never stops. The Old Faithful Visitor Center will display the eruption schedule in advance, so you can check the eruption time in advance before visiting with confidence.

Today we'll spend a full day exploring the wonderland of Yellowstone, where colors are infinitely magnified and amplified, and the mist lingers, creating breathtaking beauty at every turn. We'll see the vibrant, misty Norris Bridge, the graceful Fishing Bridge, the rumbling crater, the vast Grand Canyon, and the roaring Yellowstone Falls. We'll also capture the diverse wildlife, a feast for the eyes! Words are often insufficient to describe Yellowstone's beauty; we can only capture and etch this breathtaking spectacle with our own eyes and cameras.

Itinerary:

Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 7 hours, we will head to the Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin, Palette, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Yellowstone Canyon, Upper Yellowstone Falls, Artist Point, Mud Volcano Area, Hayden Valley, Fishing Bridge and other attractions. The tour itinerary will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement that day.) → West Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park

Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. The geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin

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

Yellowstone Park Palette Fountain Paint Pot

The Palette is a mud fountain. The mud and rocks contain minerals, which are melted by the acidic hot spring to form mud. Because the muddy water is very viscous, you can clearly see the slow formation and disappearance of bubbles. The mud around the fountain looks like dried oil paint, making the fountain itself look like a pot of water washed with oil paint, just like a painter's canvas, overflowing with colorful seasonings.

The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring

Also known as the Seven Color Pool, it is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. It is 75-91 meters wide and 49 meters deep, and it gushes out about 2,000 liters of 71-degree hot water every minute. The amazing thing about the Grand Prismatic Spring is that the color of the lake changes with the seasons. In spring, the lake changes from emerald green to golden orange-red, which is due to the algae and pigment-containing bacteria and other microorganisms living in the mineral-rich water. In midsummer, the chlorophyll content is relatively low, so the lake water appears brilliant orange, red or yellow. But in the cold winter, due to the lack of light, these microorganisms will produce more chlorophyll to suppress the color of carotenoids, so the water will appear deep dark green.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

The 97-kilometer-long Yellowstone River is said to be "the only undammed river in the United States." Here, the river suddenly surges, creating a powerful spray that forms two magnificent waterfalls, thundering down into the Grand Canyon and on to the Pacific Ocean. The Upper Falls, at 33 meters, and the Lower Falls, at 94 meters, appear as if painted with vibrant oil paint. Even exposed to the elements, the colors remain vibrant. These "stubborn" hues resist neither erosion nor fading. Visitors marvel at the miraculous power of nature.

Upper Yellowstone Falls

The Upper Falls is located 400 meters upstream of the larger Yellowstone Falls. The waterfall falls vertically along the volcanic cliff with a drop of 33 meters. The originally uneven volcanic rocks below the waterfall have been eroded by the waterfall for hundreds of years and have become very smooth.

Lower Yellowstone River Falls

The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River in Wyoming are the largest by volume in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, and they stand more than 300 feet tall-- almost twice as high as Niagara Falls.

Artist Point

The scenery here is particularly spectacular. The canyon is more than 300 feet deep. The canyon walls are mainly yellow, mixed with black, red and pink, and clusters of green pine trees. These colors are mixed but not chaotic, looking like a peacock's tail, and also like the pointillism of a romantic painter who applied several layers of color in the same place.

Mud Volcano Area

Located in the eastern part of Yellowstone National Park, not far from the northern part of Yellowstone Lake. Most of the fountains here do not spray water, but mud, and every time they erupt, the ground shakes. Next to the mud volcano, there are colorful grasses that look extremely tender and gorgeous.

In the West and Southwest, Yellowstone is home to some 10,000 thermal features, over 500 of which are geysers.  After that, we will drive to Salt Lake City.

Itinerary: 

West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 3 hours, Head to visit Mammoth Hot Springs, Upper Terraces, Roosevelt Arch and other attractions. Please refer to the tour guide for actual arrangements.) → Salt Lake City

Yellowstone National Park

Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. The geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

🚌 Drive from Yellowstone National Park to Salt Lake City
Distance: 340mi  |  Travel time: 5h

🍽 Breakfast Included

In the morning, we will visit the Utah State Capitol. The palace-like government building is one of the few state governments in the United States that can be visited without security checks. Then we will go to the Mormon holy site Temple Square. Mormon sisters will lead us to visit and talk about the Mormon doctrine and history of development. After the tour of Salt Lake City, we will go to Las Vegas, the pearl of the desert, known as the world's gambling and entertainment capital. After the tour, the tour guide will arrange light rail, shuttle or Uber to take you to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Please book a flight departing later 12:00. If you choose to be dropped off in Las Vegas, please book a flight departing later 20:00 from LAS Airport.

Itinerary:

Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol (30 mins) → Temple Square (40 mins) → Great Salt Lake (Mandatory, 40 mins) → Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) → Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

You can add a half-day tour to the Bonneville Salt Flats on the day of the trip (price: $108/person) to experience the clarity and tranquility of the mirror of the sky! (If you choose to leave the group in Las Vegas, you will not be able to participate in the salt flats day tour)

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Airport Drop-off Information:

1. Guests leaving the group directly: The tour guide will arrange light rail, hotel shuttle or Uber to drop off the group. Please book a flight departing from SLC Airport after 12:00; if you choose to leave the group at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, please book a flight departing from LAS Airport after 20:00.

2. Guests leaving the group after participating in the Bonneville Salt Flats Half-Day Tour: Please book a US domestic flight departing after 18:30 and an international flight departing after 19:30.

Utah State Capitol

The Utah State Capitol is the house of government for the U.S. state of Utah. The building houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the State Auditor and their staffs. The capital is the main building of the Utah State Capitol Complex, which is located on Capitol Hill, overlooking downtown Salt Lake City. The Neoclassical revival, Corinthian style building was designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting and built between 1912 and 1916. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

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.

Great Salt Lake

Great Salt Lake, lake in northern Utah, U.S., the largest inland body of salt water in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most saline inland bodies of water in the world. The lake is fed by the Bear, Weber, and Jordan rivers and has no outlet. The lake has fluctuated greatly in size, depending on the rates of evaporation and the flow of the rivers that feed it. Like the Dead Sea, the Great Salt Lake exists within an arid environment and has chemical characteristics like that of the oceans. However, it has a much greater salinity than the oceans, since natural evaporation exceeds the supply of water from the rivers feeding the lake.