9-Day Tour from Los Angeles to San Francisco: 17 Miles, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon

We will depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula! Sea breezes, surging waves, bizarre rocks, and adorable seals along with sea lions rest on the beach. First, we will stop at a world's first-class golf course resort to sightsee the amazing ocean views and multimillion-dollar mansions. Then we enjoy the scenery of the 17 Miles dr., which is truly breathtaking! 

【Itinerary】

Los Angeles → 17-Mile Drive → The Lodge at Pebble Beach (60 mins) → San Francisco

Join us today as we head over to San Francisco! San Francisco is home to over 50 rolling hills and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. We will visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Palace of Fine Arts, and Fisherman's Wharf! You can even take an optional cruise on the San Francisco Bay. 

【Itinerary】

Golden Gate Bridge (45 mins) → Palace of Fine Art (30 mins) → Lombard Street (45 mins) → Fisherman's Wharf (2.5 hours, optional for Bay Cruise) → San Francisco In-depth Tour (optional)

San Francisco In-depth Tour detail: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (30 mins) → Civic Center (40 mins) → Twin Peaks (25 mins) → Treasure Island (pass by)

Today will depart from San Francisco and head east towards Nevada! We make the first sightseeing stop at the Sacramento State House of California. Following we will drive over to the Donner Pass afterwards and enjoy the desert views along the way!  We spend the night in Elko Nevada. end of the tour.)

Today we will depart from Elko and head east to Yellowstone National Park!  First of its kind, Yellowstone 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! Geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots are the true wonders that make Yellowstone truly unique.

【Itinerary】

Elko → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 3 hours, Head to visit Palette, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, 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

Today we will continue to explore Yellowstone National Park this morning! Afterwards, we travel along the Snake River and arrive at Grand Teton National Park, where we see nature's true wonders with an amazing view. Following, we will drive to Jackson, a famous cowboy town as well as a world's renowned vacation destination. Be sure to visit the Elk Antler Arches Square which is located in the center of Jackson! 

【Itinerary】

West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 5 hours, Head to visit Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist's Point, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb Geyser and other attractions. The arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day) → Grand Teton National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Jackson → Elk Antler Arches Park (30 mins) → Pocatello

Kindly Reminder: Before the South Entrance of Yellowstone opens on May 10th, some attractions in Yellowstone may be closed due to snow and weather conditions. Additional stops will be replaced according to weather and road conditions. 

1) Groups Departing Before 06/27/2024:

On this lovely morning, we will depart for the Great Salt Lake State Marina which is also known as "America's Dead Sea." Following, we will drive to Capitol Hill and visit the most expensive and magnificent State House in America, the Utah State Capitol! Then, we will take a walk in the State Capitol building, to explore the architecture, sculptures and the rich history behind it. In addition, we will explore Temple Square! Here, we will follow the Mormon Missionary sisters' lead and see the virtue kingdom for LDS church. We will learn all about the history and teachings of the LDS Church. Finally, we will arrive at Capitol Reef National Park.

【Itinerary】

Pocatello → Great Salt Lake (Mandatory, 20 mins) → Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol (30 mins) → Temple Square (40 mins) → Capitol Reef National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins)  → Green River

2) Groups Departing From 06/27/2024:

On this lovely morning, we will depart for the Great Salt Lake State Marina which is also known as "America's Dead Sea." Following, we will drive to Capitol Hill and visit the most expensive and magnificent State House in America, the Utah State Capitol! Then, we will take a walk in the State Capitol building, to explore the architecture, sculptures and the rich history behind it. In addition, we will explore Temple Square! Here, we will follow the Mormon Missionary sisters' lead and see the virtue kingdom for LDS church. We will learn all about the history and teachings of the LDS Church. Finally, we will arrive at Canyonlands National Park.

【Itinerary】

Pocatello → Great Salt Lake (Mandatory, 20 mins) → Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol (30 mins) → Temple Square (40 mins) → Canyonlands National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins)  → Green River

1) Groups Departing Before 06/23/2024:

In the morning we will be headed to the spectacular Dead Horse Point State Park, which provides a breathtaking panorama of Canyonlands' sculpted pinnacles and buttes. Come and take some blockbuster photos of your own! Next, we will head to the famous Wilson Arch. After that, we will continue our trip to Monument Valley, where huge columnar monumental rocks stand sky high! Monument Valley is featured in many famous movies and advertisements. You may take a jeep tour to explore more about the valley at your own cost.

【Itinerary】

Green River → Dead Horse Point State Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Wilson Arch (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Monument Valley (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Page

2) Groups Departing From 06/23/2024:

In the morning we will be headed to the spectacular Arches National Park, where overlapping mountains surround winding canyons. Come and take some blockbuster photos of your own! After lunch, we will continue our trip to Monument Valley, where huge columnar monumental rocks stand sky high! Monument Valley is featured in many famous movies and advertisements. You may take a jeep tour to explore more about the valley at your own cost.

【Itinerary】

Green River → Arches National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Monument Valley (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Page

Enjoy a scenic ride on the Colorado Plateau this morning towards Antelope Canyon! We will be passing by the Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back Lake Powell. Lake Powell is nation's second-largest artificial lake which is surrounded by 96 side canyons. Antelope Canyon is one of the top ten sites in the world for photography! It is composed of upper and lower canyons; the upper canyon is the Navajo word for "water through the rocks" and lower canyon means "arch-shaped spiral rock." Here, visitors are always amazed by this wavy canyon rock formation! Following, we will drive to Horseshoe Bend which is one of the top ten locations in the United States for photography by National Geographic! Next we will drive to Lake Powell and enjoy a boat tour on this picturesque lake surrounded by blue sky and red rock canyons! Finally, we will arrive at the world's capital for Entertainment in Las Vegas in the afternoon. 

【Itinerary】

Page → Glen Canyon (pass by) → Lake Powell Kayaking (Optional, 60 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Antelope Canyon (Optional, 90 mins) → Las Vegas

Today will conclude our amazing tour. We will be departing from Las Vegas and heading back to San Francisco. 

【Itinerary】

Las Vegas → San Francisco