Day 1
Los Angeles - Las Vegas - Richfield (554 miles)
We will leave Los Angeles in the morning and head for Las Vegas. Upon arriving in Las Vegas, guests will have a short time to explore the Las Vegas Strip before we continue on to Richfield, UT for the night.
Standard Hotel: Appletree Inn (145 S Main St, Richfield, UT 84701) or similar
Day 2
Arches National Park - Denver (326 miles)
In the morning, we will go to Arches National Park, one of the most famous places in the American Southwest. Afterward, we will enter Colorado, spending the night in Denver.
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Arches National Park, UT
This 76,000+ acre park in western Utah is world-famous for its sandstone formations. The most iconic is the mighty Delicate Arch. The park also features formations like Landscape Arch, the longest natural arch in the world.
Admission (Mandatory): Adult $5; Child $5
Standard Hotel: Courtyard or Ramada or similar
Day 3
Denver - Cheyenne - Crazy Horse - Mt. Rushmore - Devil's Tower - Gillette (507 miles)
In the morning, we will depart from Denver and travel into Wyoming, stopping in the capital city and former cowboy town of Cheyenne. From there, we will continue into South Dakota, arriving at the Crazy Horse Memorial. Next, we will visit the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Devil's Tower. We will spend the night in Gillette, WY.
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Crazy Horse, SD
Crazy Horse Memorial is the world's largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, Crazy Horse Memorial will stand 563 feet tall by 641 feet long.
Crazy Horse Memorial
This in-construction monument to famous Native American war hero Crazy Horse is currently being carved into the side of Thunderhead Mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The completed sculpture would be the largest in the world.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
This famous United States monument in the Black Hills of western South Dakota depicts the busts of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The 60-foot tall statues are carved right into the side of the mountains.
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Devils Tower, WY
The first declared United States National Monument. It'is an igneous intrusion or laccolith located in the Black Hills near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County. A monolithic rock formation that rises 1,267 feet above the surrounding land and was once the neck of an active volcano.
Devils Tower National Monument
This massive monolith in the Black Hills of Wyoming was the nation's first national monument, anointed by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906. In recent years, climbing the rock has become popular. The stone column is considered sacred by many Native Americans.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Gillette or Similar
Day 4
Gillette - Yellowstone National Park (344 miles)
In the morning, we will leave Gillette for Yellowstone National Park, where we will spend the rest of the day exploring the United States' very first national park.
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Yellowstone, WY
The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls, and nature everywhere you look!
Old Faithful Geyser
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.
Duration: 55 Minutes to 1 Hour
Mammoth Hot Springs
This large complex of hot springs is impressive both for its unique beauty as well as its scale. Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by volcanic and seismic activity, these springs are one of Yellowstone's most popular spots.
Artist Point
Named after the famous sketches of the waterfalls by Thomas Moran (but not actually the location where the sketched were done) this beautiful location showcases one of the most famous views in Yellowstone National Park.
Duration: 25-30 Minutes
West Thumb Geyser Basin
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is the largest geyser basin at Yellowstone Lake, and an impressive area of geothermal activity that contains hot springs, mud pots, and geysers-- some of which are even in the lake itself.
Duration: 35-40 Minutes
Midway Geyser Basin
The Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park is relatively small, but contains an impressive amount of thermodynamic geologic activity, including the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, the largest in Yellowstone.
Duration: 40-45 Minutes
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake isn't just the largest single body of water in Yellowstone National Park, but the largest elevated freshwater lake in the US. The lake contains several underwater hot springs that melt its otherwise thick ice sheets in the winter.
Standard Hotel: White Buffalo/ Dude & Roundup/ Country Inn/ Traveler's Lodge/ Lodge at Big Sky/ Holiday Inn/ Comfort Inn/ Buffalo Bill Village/ AmericInn
Day 5
Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Salt Lake City (330 miles)
After breakfast, we will continue to explore
Yellowstone National Park. Afterwards, we will travel along the Snake River to
Grand Teton National Park, where we will have some time to see the amazing sights of this natural wonder. Later we will travel to
Jackson Hole and visit
Elk Antler Arches Square. We will spend the night in
Salt Lake City.
Some attractions may be closed before the South Entrance of Yellowstone opens on May 10th, additional stops in Yellowstone will be made to replace according to weather and road conditions.
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Yellowstone, WY
The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls, and nature everywhere you look!
Duration: Approx. 5 Hours
Norris Geyser Basin
Yellowstone National Park is full of areas like this - geyser basins - large, open areas where geothermic pressure from below the ground's surface force up various geysers and springs. The Norris Basin is one of the more accessible.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Upper Yellowstone Falls
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.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Artist Point
Named after the famous sketches of the waterfalls by Thomas Moran (but not actually the location where the sketched were done) this beautiful location showcases one of the most famous views in Yellowstone National Park.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Fishing Bridge
Located near the mouth of the Yellowstone River, the Fishing Bridge is a great location to spot the native Cutthroat trout. There is an RV park of the same name nearby.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
West Thumb Geyser Basin
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is the largest geyser basin at Yellowstone Lake, and an impressive area of geothermal activity that contains hot springs, mud pots, and geysers-- some of which are even in the lake itself.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
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Grand Teton National Park, WY
Grand Teton National Park is is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.
Drive through
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Jackson Hole, WY
Famous frontier town, located at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.
Jackson Town Square
Originating as a park in 1934, the Town Square is most known for its distinctive arches made from shed elk antlers that have been collected from the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole.
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Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's gorgeous capital city sits amidst the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is steeped in history and architecture in addition to wondrous vistas and scenery.
Utah State Capitol
The home of all of the governmental processes for the state of Utah, the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. The building is done in the ornate neoclassical revival style, purposefully reminiscent of the nation capitol in DC.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Standard Hotel: Red Lion or similar
Day 6
Salt Lake City - Las Vegas (420 miles)
Drive to Capitol Hill this morning, and visit the Utah State Capitol! Arrive in Las Vegas in the afternoon. You may have some free time tonight, or go with our experienced tour guides to see the best of Las Vegas when night falls. Music fountain at Bellagio, Volcanic Eruption at Mirage, Grand Canal in Venetian, Neon Lights Sky at Fremont Street Downtown Las Vegas.
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Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's gorgeous capital city sits amidst the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is steeped in history and architecture in addition to wondrous vistas and scenery.
Utah State Capitol
The home of all of the governmental processes for the state of Utah, the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. The building is done in the ornate neoclassical revival style, purposefully reminiscent of the nation capitol in DC.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Las Vegas Night Tour
This tour is the best way to see the lights of the Vegas Strip! We will see the dancing waters of the Bellagio Fountains, the artwork of the Venetian Hotel, the Volcano at Mirage, and LINQ business street.
Admission (Optional): Adult $35; Child $35|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
KA by Cirque du Soleil Show
A masterpiece in storytelling which uses acrobatic performances, thrilling martial arts techniques from all over the world, and innovations in puppetry and multimedia to tell the epic tale of twins on a perilous journey to fulfill their shared destiny.
Admission (Optional): Adult $182; Child (Over 5 yrs) $182
Fantasy Show
Celebrating more than 12 successful years on The Strip, FANTASY has shaped itself into one of Las Vegas' leading adult revues as the best and most famous topless show in Las Vegas. It showcases 15 dances set to today's top music.
Admission (Optional): Adult $70; 18+ only
David Copperfield
David Copperfield is considered the greatest illusionist among modern magicians. His show, held at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, is a thrilling display of illusions and slight of hand that will keep you wondering how he does it.
Admission (Optional): Adult $160; Child (Over 5 yrs) $160|Opening Hours: Sat - Sun
CRISS ANGEL Believe Show
This show is haunting exploration deep inside the inventive mind of mystifier Criss Angel as he hovers between the land of the living and a surreal world uniquely woven together by the distinctive imaginations of Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil!
Admission (Optional): Adult $110; Child (Over 5 yrs) $110
Blue Man
Comic musical & artistic show featuring lots of audience interaction with the blue-painted cast.
Admission (Optional): Adult $133; Child (Over 5 yrs) $133
The Beatles LOVE
As The Beatles, they changed the world. LOVE, Cirque du Soleil's interpretation of their legacy, has changed entertainment. Beyond tribute, the show is a physical manifestation of their music and lyrics.
Admission (Optional): Adult $133; Child (Over 5 yrs) $133
High Roller Night Ride
High Roller is a 550-foot tall, 520-foot diameter giant Ferris wheel on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States of America. It opened to the public on March 31, 2014, and is currently the world's tallest Ferris wheel.
Admission (Optional): Adult $75; Child $75
Standard Hotel: Park MGM Las Vegas
Day 7
Las Vegas - Barstow - Los Angeles (228 miles)
Before we leave Las Vegas, we will travel to the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and its Botanical Cactus Gardens. On our way back to Los Angeles, we will stop in Barstow, CA, to visit the Tanger Outlets. We will arrive back in LA at night.
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Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.
Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens
A unique combination of food and flora, the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens outside of Las Vegas, NV has something for everyone. Both the gardens and the factory are open to the public free of charge.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 8:30am - 6:00pm, Live chocolate production hours vary, but are generally Monday - Friday until 4:30 p.m. Chocolate factory workers are not available on Saturdays and Sundays.|Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Barstow, CA
Barstow serves as a civilized stop-over for off-road enthusiasts and desert adventurers and offers access to a very modest clutch of cultural sights. Find out and about a museum or two, including one with Route 66 as its focus, filming locations like Bagdad Cafe and quaint Calico Ghost Town.
Tanger Outlet Center
The Tanger Outlets in Barstow, California-- about halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas-- offer designer wares at bargain prices. Guests can enjoy discounts on everything from clothing to pocketbooks to electronics and so much more!
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn El Monte or Similar
Deluxe Hotel: Quality Suites Rosemead/ Best Western Covina/Park Inn Radisson Covina/ Hotel Fullerton / Pacific Palm / Hilton San Gabriel or Similar
Day 8
Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - Solvang - San Francisco (420 miles)
We will depart from Los Angeles in the morning and drive along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway. We will stop in Santa Barbara, CA to sightsee a bit and later at the Denmark Village in Solvang, CA. Next, we travel to the Icon of America's High-Tech Sectors - Silicon Valley and visit the newly opened Apple Park, "spaceship" campus at a cost of 5 billion dollars. The visitor center features the best view of Apple Park and a store serves apple branded merchandise. Stay overnight in Bay Area.
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Santa Barbara, CA
"The American Riviera" in southern California is known for its year-round warm weather. It features miles of beaches as well as historic landmarks like the Mission Santa Barbara, a still-functioning church founded by Spanish missionaries in the 18th century.
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Solvang, CA
Antiquated windmills and Northern Europeans-style architecture punctuate the little village's skyline. Brilliant sunshine, boundless open country and rolling hills- these are the characteristics of what the original Danish immigrants called "Solvang" or "Sunny Field"
Denmark Village
This small city near Santa Barbara, California is a popular California tourist spot due to its historical significance. The town was settled by Danish immigrants, and today serves as a portal to the past for curious visitors.
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!
Apple Park
Apple park, conceived by Steve Jobs, is the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc. It has a nickname of spaceship for its circular design and extreme scale.
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm
Standard Hotel: Oakland Airport Executive Hotel, Crowne Plaza Union City, Holiday Inn San Jose, Courtyard Marriott Fremont or Similar
Day 9
Berkeley - San Francisco City Tour - Modesto (105 miles)
We visit the campus of UC Berkeley in the morning. From the nostalgic campus, Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Straight can both be seen! Afterward, we'll drive to San Francisco, home to over 50 rolling hills and surrounded by water on 3 sides. Then we'll visit the Golden Gate Bridge before visiting Fisherman's Wharf. Here you can take an optional cruise on the San Francisco Bay (own expense). Next, we will visit Madame Tussaud or Exploratorium and then we'll visit the only building remaining from 1915 world's exposition, the Palace of Fine Arts. You may take a in-depth city tour at your own cost this afternoon. Stay overnight in Modesto.
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Berkeley, CA
City of Berkeley, referred to as Berkeley for short, it's a hilly city on the east coast of the San Francisco bay area. Affiliated to the Alameda County, Berkeley is home to UC Berkeley, which is the world's most famous institutions of higher learning.
UC Berkeley
The University of California at Berkeley is the flagship branch of the University of California system. It is also the oldest, having been founded in 1868. It is considered one of the top scientific schools in the world.
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, the heart of central California's Bay Area, is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, its unique culture, and its position at the forefront of technological innovation. Beautiful weather and waterfront views await visitors as well!
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.
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 a July 4th fireworks show.
Madame Tussauds San Francisco
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum is a favorite attraction of people all over the world. Uncannily lifelike wax sculptures of figures both modern and historic decorate the halls of this museum, which dates back to London and 1836.
Opening Hours: Mon - Thu 10:00am - 7:00pm, Fri - Sat 10:00am - 8:00pm
Palace of Fine Art
The grandiosely-named Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California is a huge, ornate outdoor structure that is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Its amazing architecture has made it popular for weddings and photography.
San Francisco Bay Cruise
In addition to a unique vantage point from which to view the Bay Area's skyline, guests will also get a look at "the Rock" Alcatraz Island -- once home to the famous Alcatraz Penitentiary -- and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
Admission (Optional): Adult $44; Child (5-12 yrs) $32; 90 mins|Opening Hours: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Extensive San Francisco Tour
This in-depth tour of the city allows guests time at more of the famous Bay Area sights! See some of the most famous landmarks, such as the Twin Peaks, City Hall, Lombard Street, and more!
Admission (Optional): Adult $35; Child $35|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Exploratorium
This experimental museum where guests can touch, tinker and play with more than 600 interactive exhibits. From large-scale outdoor art installations to explorations of microscopic life in the Bay, the Exploratorium offers learning laboratories that are perfect for all ages.
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Standard Hotel: Clarion Inn Modesto or similar
Day 10
San Francisco - Monterey - Los Angeles (356 miles)
We will depart from the hotel today and head to picturesque Monterey, finding gentle sea breezes, meandering coastline, surging waves, interesting rock formations, and adorable seals and sea lions resting on the beach. We will drive along 17 Miles, a scenic highway that hugs the coast along a stretch of California's Highway 1. Then, we will have the option to visit the Monterey Aquarium, a must-see for all visitors, and a home to over 6500 species of marine life including colorful fishes and deep-sea monsters. We will return to Los Angeles in the evening. We will arrive Los Angeles in the evening.
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Monterey, CA
Monterey was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico. It was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846 the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the ensuing Mexican-American War.
17-Mile Drive
This breathtaking stretch of coastline along California's Monterey Peninsula takes visitors through a maze of beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and amazing mansions. Enjoy shopping and dining along the way in addition to taking in the vistas.
Monterey Bay
The famous Californian Monterey Bay is world-renown for its beauty and wildlife. In addition to the scenic routes that huge the bay's shorelines, visitors can see animals like otters, bottlenose dolphins, and if they're lucky, even humpback whales.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
This large aquarium in Monterey, California is home to some of the world's largest and most unique exhibits. It was both the first aquarium to successfully keep a great white shark and cultivate a kelp forest for show.
Admission (Optional): Adult $50; Child (3-12 yrs) $30|Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Winter: 10am - 5pm; Summer: 9:30am - 6pm; Summer Weekend: 9:30am - 8pm; Close on Christamas Day|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 20 Minutes
Order of the itinerary varies depending on day of departure.
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