US Rockies and National Parks

Itinerary :

Day 1 Jackson, Wyoming (Arrival): Welcome to Jackson, Wyoming. Discover the Old West, here in Jackson. Jackson is surrounded by the Teton and Gros Ventre Mountain ranges. The Teton Range is commonly associated with Jackson Hole and is a popular sightseeing attraction for many visitors. You will be met by a representative at the airport and transferred to hotel for check in. Transfer to dinner and overnight in hotel. (D)

Day 2 Jackson (Yellowstone National Park): After breakfast proceed to Yellowstone National Park (lower loop). This is a full day tour and we begin early. Often nicknamed the “Serengeti of North America”, Yellowstone National Park is a vast and rich national park, filled with an abundance of wildlife. Day will begin by passing through Grand Teton National Park, taking time to stop and observe wildlife and scenery along the way. You will continue to Yellowstone National Park, making stops at Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone Lake, the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, as well as several other geyser basins. Yellowstone National Park’s rich history, geology, wildfires, and wildlife will be discussed in detail throughout the tour. After dinner transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay at Jackson. (B, D)

Day 3 Jackson (Grand Teton National Park): After breakfast proceed to Grand Teton National Park which is 484-square miles rich in extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, hiking trails, a multi-use pathway system, the Snake River, and serenity. The Majestic Teton Range runs the length of the 89-year-old park. The Teton Mountain Range was formed when multiple earthquakes along the Teton fault line pushed the peaks upward, in what is known as a “fault block.” Huge glaciers then sculpted the range into the jaw-dropping, rugged rock spines you will see today. In addition to the iconic mountains, the park is dotted with the historic dwellings of the valley’s earliest homesteaders and is still inhabited today by many of the West’s iconic wildlif – elk, bear, bison, moose and bald eagles – among others. After tour Transfer to restaurant for dinner. After dinner transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay at Jackson. (B, D)

Day 4 Jackson – Salt Lake City: After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Today you will drive to Salt Like City, Utah. Your journey will continue alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, home to 5 national parks. Arrival in Salt Lake City. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour of the capital city of Utah and its historic monuments. Photo stops will include the Mormon Tabernacle, Capitol Hill, Brigham street historic district, Governor’s Mansion, Cathedral of the Madeleine and others. Then proceed to the Great Salt Lake. Discover the mysteries of this one-of-a-kind inland sea. The high mineral and salt content in this lake makes it uninhabitable for all but a few minor forms of life but give it medicinal properties. Proceed for Indian dinner and after dinner transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Salt Lake City. (B, D)

Day 5 Salt Lake City – Moab (Arches National Park): After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Moab, Utah toward Arches National Park. Arches National Park is a wonderland of red rocks and blue sky. The red rock landscape at Arches might feel timeless, dream-like or even other-worldly. People have documented over 2,000 natural stone arches within park boundaries. You can see arches, towers, pinnacles, and balanced rocks from the paved park roads. You will start at Balance Rock, proceed to Delicate Arch Trail, Broken & Sand Dune Arch Trail, Fiery Furnace viewpoint, Drive through the Windows & Double Arch Trail for the photo stop Garden of Eden. We will end the tour at La Sal Mountain viewpoint . After tour, proceed for dinner and later check into Moab hotel for overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 6 Moab – Kanab, UT (Antelope Canyon): After breakfast proceed to Page, in Arizona. (approximately 5 hrs. drive). You will visit Antelope Canyon; Antelope Canyon is one of the most photographed canyons of the American Southwest. It was formed by erosion of the local Navajo sandstone. Here you will discover a breathtaking beautiful landscape full of pinnacles of stone and colors. The upper Antelope Canyon is the most frequently visited by tourists for two reasons. First, its entrance and entire length are at ground level, requiring no climbing. Second, beams or shafts of direct sunlight radiating down from openings at the top of the canyon are much more common in Upper than in Lower. Transfer to restaurant for dinner. Check into Hotel, overnight in Kanab Hotel. (B, D)

Day 7 Kanab – Page – Zion National Park – Las Vegas: After breakfast we will begin our journey towards Las Vegas, to visit Zion National Park. Zion National Park in Southwestern Utah is another-worldly region, almost mystical. The landscape here is one of the most unique in the world, carved out largely by millions of years of erosion courtesy of the now sporadically flowing Virgin River. Zion sits at substantial elevation, with the lowest point in the canyon resting at 3,666ft. The highest point in the park is found at Horse Ranch Mountain, which sits at 8,726ft. Zion National Park gets its unique red, orange, pink, white and black rock colors from a variety of minerals. However, it’s the dominant presence of iron that gives the sandstone in the region its signature red and pink hue. The region is said to have been settled as far back as 8,000 years ago by nomadic native tribes, and more recently by the Paiute Indians. Many of the trails and park areas are named after Paiute words and phrases. There is also an abundance of wildlife and a diverse array of plant species in the area. If you visit, keep your eyes to the sky for eagles, hawks, owls and dozens of species of bats. On the ground, look for deer grazing along the scenic roads and trails, gray foxes, and at higher elevation, big horn sheep. Transfer to restaurant for dinner. Check into Hotel, overnight in Las Vegas (B, D)

Day 8 Las Vegas: After breakfast, check out & board the flight to the next destination or home. (B)