Trip Overview

9-Day West Coast: Grand Canyon, Yellowstone NP, Devil’s Tower & Mt. Rushmore

Tourist Number: 280438
Duration: 9 days
Start City: SFO/SCMT
End City: San Francisco
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
Exclusive tour to visit Yellowstone NP, Grand Teton NP and Grand Canyon.
Best for photography: Mout Rushmore, Temple Square and 17 Mile Drive.
Itinerary

Special Note

Yellowstone Park Ordering Information:
1.Yellowstone tour is one of the hot summer route itinerary of Usitrip , a lot of travel in a short period of time is completed. In order to guarantee your itinerary successful, we intensively advise you to book your Yellowstone tour one to two months in advance.
2.Please be sure to book your flight after book your trip and receive our E-voucher.We will inform you if there is any remaining seats within 2 business days (US time) after your booking.If you do not receive our confirmation, advance booking tickets, may delay your travel plan because there is no location, then our society take no responsibility, please understand.
3.Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
4.The details please carefully read the "Notes" in the Yellowstone special tips.

Day 1:  San Francisco - Sacramento - Elko

Trip:

Sacramento,

San Francisco

Depart from San Francisco this morning and head east towards Nevada. We make the first sightseeing stop at the Sacramento State House of California. Drive over the Donner Pass afterwards, and enjoy the desert view along the way! We will spend the night in Elko Nevada.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Red Lion Elko or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Elko - Jackson - Grand Teton National Park

Trip:

Jackson Lake ,

Jackson Antlers Park,

Grand Teton National Park,

Yellowstone National Park

We drive through part of Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming before arriving at Jackson Hole. Travel to Jackson, a famous cowboy town as well as a world’s renowned vacation destination. Ride a Scenic Chairlift (Mandatory) to mountain top at 10,000 feet in elevation and oversee entire Jackson Valley and the Teton Range stretching afar. After lunch we are headed to Grand Teton National Park following the road that runs along Snake River. Snow covered mountains, shimmering alpine lakes and abundant wildlife together make Grand Teton a fairyland! We spend the night at Hatchet Resort Cabins.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Hatchet Resort Grand Teton or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Yellowstone National Park

Trip:

Yellowstone National Park,

Old Faithful,

The Grand Prismatic Spring,

West Thumb Geyser Basin,

Yellowstone Lake

Today we will go to Yellowstone National Park. First of its kind, Yellowstone is the home to world’s largest super volcano and over 10,000 geothermal features. Try to spot a bear or a bald eagle from your luxury coach in this largest Sanctuary of Wildlife in the country! Old Faithful, West Thumb, Grand Prismatic, Fountain Paint Pots, Artist Point, Norris Geyser Basin… wonders come one after another! We spend the night in Sheridan Wyoming.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn Sheridan or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Devil's Tower - Mout Rushmore - Crazy Horse Memorial

Trip:

Devil Peak,

Mount Rushmore,

Crazy Horse Memorial

Drive to America’s first National Monument ‘Devil’s Tower’ this morning. The tower rises 1,267 feet above the valley, truly impressive! It’s featured in famous movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” was filmed. Our next stop is the most famous icon of America  Mt. Rushmore! George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, look down from their stony height and remind everyone even impossible is possible! Arrive at Crazy Horse Indian Memorial and see world’s largest mountain carving  Crazy Horse! Stay overnight in Casper.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Ramada Casper or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Salt Lake City - Temple Square - Great Salt Lake

Trip:

Salt Lake City,

Utah State Capitol,

Mormon Cathedral,

Temple Square,

Great Salt Lake

Depart from the hotel, and we are headed to Salt Lake City, the largest city in Midwest. Visit the Utah State Capitol, the most expensive and luxury State House in America! The virtue kingdom of Mormonism ‘the Temple Square’ is our next stop. After a friendly tour given by missionary sisters, proceed to Great Salt Lake. Stay overnight in Salt Lake City.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: SpringHill Marriott Salt Lake, Red Lion Cottonwood OK or the same level hotel

Day 6:  Salt Lake City - Las Vegas

Trip:

Salt Lake City,

Las Vegas,

Las Vegas Night Tour,

Las Vegas Strip

Departure from Salt Lake City in the morning, and head to Las Vegas - “the entertainment capital of the world”. You may take an optional night tour to explore the prosperity of night life in Las Vegas, enjoy all the spectacles and fantasies on the strip! The tour guide will lead you to explore the World’s largest hotel Palazzo Venetian Mega Centre, neon-light show on Fremont Street, Music Fountain at Bellagio and the volcano show at Mirage. Stay overnight in Las Vegas.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: SLS Las Vegas a Tribute Portfolio Resort or the same level hotel

Day 7:  South/West Grand Canyon/Free day in Las Vegas

Trip:

Las Vegas,

The western edge of the Grand Canyon,

Hoover Dam,

Antelope Cave,

Valley of Fire State Park,

Lake Mead,

Grand Canyon

Drive to Hoover Dam in the morning, sightsee this largest and tallest concrete structure of its time. Visit the dam and overlook North America's largest artificial lake - Lake Mead. Then, travel to one of the most famous 7 natural wonders in the world - the Grand Canyon! Over eons, the Colorado River and erosion have sculpted this amazing landscape. Grand Canyon west rim belongs to Indian Reservation. The group will take the designated park shuttle to enter the canyon. Upon arriving in the terminal, you may take the helicopter ride and sightseeing boat tour (optional), in order to feel the canyon and Colorado River from different perspective and explore the true beauty of the Grand Canyon. Afterwards, you may take the park shuttle to the next sightseeing spots, Eagle Point and Guano Point. At Eagle Point, you may take an optional visit to the "Skywalk", which is the new G gigantic construction built on the very edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. The Skywalk is suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. This $60 million dollars bridge can withstand the weight of 71 fully loaded Boeing 74 airplanes (more than 71 million pounds). It is the tallest man-made structure in the world. From the bridge, you can step out onto the glass floor for a 720 degree view of the Canyon. The group will return to Las Vegas in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: SLS Las Vegas a Tribute Portfolio Resort or the same level hotel

Day 8:  Chocolate Factory - Botanical Cactus Garden - Outlets - Los Angeles

Trip:

Botanical Cactus Garden,

Chocolate Factory,

Seven Magic Mountatin,

Los Angeles

In the morning, visit Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens outside of The Strip. You can see chocolates being made, sample gourmet treats and meander through the maze of paths at the Botanical Cactus Gardens at no charge. Be sure to sample a piece of fresh made chocolate! After having lunch in Las Vegas, the group heads back to Los Angeles. Stop by Outlets Center for short rest before continuing to Los Angeles. Arrive in Los Angeles in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn/La Quinta/Hotel Fullerton/Howard Johnson or the same level hotel

Day 9:  Los Angeles - 17-Mile Drive - San Francisco

Trip:

San Francisco,

San Francisco City Hall,

Golden Gate Bridge,

Fisherman's Wharf,

Lombard Street,

Twin peaks

We depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel across part of Central Valley of California, where half of the fruit, nuts and vegetables grown in America are produced every year, it also makes California the largest Agricultural State in America. Arrive at the picturesque Monterey Peninsula in the afternoon, gentle sea breezes, meandering coast, surging waves, bizarre rocks, adorable seals and sea lions rest on the beach. Here we stop at a world first-class golf course and resort to sightsee the amazing ocean view and multimillion-dollar mansions. Then we enjoy the scenery of the 17 Miles, which is truly breathtaking. You may also explore the newly opened Pebble Beach Visitor Center and. We arrive in Bay Area (Greater San Francisco) in the evening and stay overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3. Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted", which means three or four persons share one room can get discount;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incur penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one discounted" or "Buy two get two discounted” . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.There are adjustments in the itinerary. If you are staying at the Las Vegas hotel on the following holiday/show date, you need to pay an additional upgrade price :2018:Oct 21th&31th-$60/room per night, Nov 1st-$60/room per night, Dec 30th-$60/room per night, Dec 31th-$120/room per night. 2019:Jan 7th-11th-$120/room per night;Oct 21st,31st,Nov 1st,Dec 30th-$60/room per night. These prices are the upgrade fees for the night of each room. Total upgrade prices needs to be multiplied by the number of days.

7.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

8-night hotel accommodations;
English speaking tour guide;
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned coach;
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off;
Taxes.

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $12 per person per day for tour guide and driver; $12 per person one way for airport transfer;

All Personal Expenses (Meals, Laundry, Phone & Travel Insurance, etc.);

All listing mandatory admission, please pay  when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

All listing optional fee: Prices are reference only and subject to chage without notice  in advance;

All other fees not show in "What's Included"

 

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)

Subject Of Entry Adult/per. Child/per. Elder/per.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Night Tour $45.00 $45.00 $45.00
Grand Canyon West Rim Admission + Lunch(Mandatory) $144.00 $144.00 $144.00
Grand Canyon National Park Admission(Mandatory)（From Oct.1st：$105 ） $105.00 $105.00 $105.00
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Cruise(90 mins.) $47.00 $34.00 $47.00
West Grand Canyon
Skywalker Admission $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
West Rim
Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter + Boat $309.00 $309.00 $309.00
Others
Jackson Tramway + mountain trains $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.