Trip Overview

5-Day West Coast: Grand Teton,Yellowstone NP, Devil's Tower,Salt Lake City,Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse

Tourist Number: 639111
Duration: 5 days
Start City: Salt Lake City
End City: Salt Lake City
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
1.Famous Cities,Beautiful National Parks,Popular Attractions, all in this trip!
2.Guarantee more than 10 famous spots of Yellowstone NP
3.Visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial & walking trail
4.Visit the Olympic Village for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Park City
Itinerary

Day 1:  Home-Salt Lake City

Trip:

Salt Lake City

Your journey starts at the SLC airport when our tour guides in blue uniforms and holding signs welcomes you as you exit the arrival gate. After a short drive, our tour guide will drop you off at the hotel so you can rest after the flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Ramada Inn SLC or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Jackson - Grand Teton National Park - Yellowstone National Park

Trip:

Jackson Antlers Park,

Pink mud Hot Springs Area,

Grand Teton National Park,

Old Faithful,

Yellowstone Lake,

The Grand Prismatic Spring

In the morning, we will head to the small town of Jackson, Wyoming, a famous frontier town during the Western development. Afterwards we will head into Grand Teton National Park passing by Jackson Lake and stop at an outlook to view the Grand Teton Peak. From there, we will take you into the first national park in the world, Yellowstone National Park. We will see 10 of Yellowstone's major scenery sites over the spans of 2 days, including Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring and Fountain Paint Pot. Spend the night in West Yellowstone.

Jackson, WY: famous frontier town, located at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. It is also the third largest artwork exchange location in the world and a popular vacation destination for the wealthy. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.

Grand Teton National Park: one of the most beautiful national parks with its snow covered mountain peaks year round and wide range of wild life ecosystem. It even attracted great writer Ernest Hemingway to fall in love with this place and had been the backdrop for countless Western movies.

Yellowstone National Park: the very first national park in the whole world, Yellowstone attracted countless visitors over the year with its unique geothermal activities and fascinating wild life. You will find all four different kinds of geothermal activities, geyser, hot spring, fumarole and mud pot as we take you travel through the park.

1. Yellowstone Lake (West Thumb): this is the highest altitude volcanic lake in North America. We will take you to walk along the trail beside the lake and see the tranquil lake view plus all the beautiful sites on the way, like Abyss Pool, Black Pool, and Fishing Hole.

2. Old Faith Geyser: the most famous landmark inside Yellowstone, it's also the logo of the national park, erupting roughly every 91 minutes, this is a must see when you are inside Yellowstone.

3. Grand Prismatic Spring: the third largest hot spring in the world, it's the most renowned hot spring in the national park. Setting foot into the area will surround you with steam and allowing you an up close view of the brilliant colors inside the hot spring.

4. Fountain Paint Pot: walking along this trail will provide you a great view of the light pink color mud pot with its constantly boiling mud bubbles and the fumaroles nearby.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Yellowstone County Inn,Traveler Lodge or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Yellowstone National Park - Buffalo Bill Dam - Gillette

Trip:

Norris Geyser,

Artists point,

Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon,

Upper and Lower Falls,

Devils Tower

In the morning we will continue our tour inside Yellowstone National Park, visiting Norris Basin, Yellowstone Canyon, Yellowstone Fall, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, Hayden valley. After we all finished those amazing attractions, will exit the park from the east entrance to Buffalo Bill Dam to enjoy the scenic view along the way. We will arrive and spend the night at Gillette, Wyoming.

5. Norris Basin: this is the most concentrated location of geothermal activities in Yellowstone National Park. While walking on the trail in this steamy fairyland, you'll be treated to a great view of all the hot springs along the way.

6. Yellowstone Canyon (Artist Point): see the canyon in all its colorful glory. The rock walls of the cliff was painted yellow by long years exposure to the sulfur content from the surrounding thermal, thus named Yellowstone. We will view the Canyon from the Artist Point viewing area, one of the best view for this location.

7. Yellowstone Waterfall: you might see the waterfall from afar along the way, but we'll take you one step closer and give you a view right next to the waterfall to experience in person its power.

8. Mud Volcano: one of the highest concentrations of onus pots in the national park. See the Mud Cauldron, Dragon mouth spring and Mud Volcano along with a chance of seeing some wild lives in the area.

9. Fishing Bridge: The original bridge was built in 1902. The Fishing Bridge was historically a tremendously popular place to fish. Angling from the bridge was quite good, due to the fact that it was a major spawning area for cutthroat trout. It finally became to the best place to observe the Yellowstone Trout. Usually the trout will spawn in this area and jumping out the water during the summer time.

10. Hayden Valley: While once there was a lake here, Hayden Valley is now a wildlife paradise and the location of the largest rut of free roaming bison in the world.

Buffalo Bill Dam: named after the famous Western showman, this dam was created by blocking the Shoshone River and flooding the valley. It provides a beautiful yet peaceful view of the surrounding mountains and rock formations.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Best Western Tower West Lodge or the same level hotel

Day 4:  Devils Tower - Mount Rushmore - Crazy Horse - Casper

Trip:

Mount Rushmore,

Crazy Horse Memorial,

Casper,

Devil Peak

Arrive at Devils Tower in the morning and see this famous Wyoming landmark. Afterwards we'll head into South Dakota to visit the Mount Rushmore Memorial, where you can take a walk along the Presidential Trail getting right underneath the sculptures of the presidents. After lunch, we will arrive at the Crazy Horse Memorial, a symbol of the Native American spirit and their rebellion against oppression. Enjoy the view of the endless grassy fields of Wyoming as we traffic to Casper to spend the night.

Devils Tower: the first national monument in the country that was designated in 1906. This uniquely shaped rock formation was made world famous when director Steven Spielberg shot the climatic scenes of the movie Close Encounter of the Third Kind right here.

Mount Rushmore: see the likeness of President Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt carved in exquisite detail. These presidents represent the development of United States during its first 130 years.

Crazy Horse: a prefect representation of the spirit and struggle of Native Americans, along with their history and culture. It is also going to be the largest sculpture in the world.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Parkway Plaza Casper or the same level hotel

Day 5:  Independence Rock - Park City Olympic Village - Salt Lake City Tour - Home

Trip:

Utah State Capitol,

Parker Olympic Village,

Temple Square,

Independence Rock State Historic Site,

Great Salt Lake

Continue our travel through the Wyoming fields in the morning, we arrive first at Independence Rock, a historical landmark in the development of the Western frontier. We will get to Utah around noon time and take you to see the Olympic Village for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Park City. In the afternoon we will see the State Capitol building, Temple Square of Mormon Church and the Great Salt Lake when we get to Salt Lake City. SLC Airport drop-off.

Independence Rock: a representation of the Western spirit and one of the most famous landmarks along the important Old Oregon Trail. This lonely rock on the Wyoming fields had bare witness to the harsh journey westward of the early pioneers.

Park City Olympic Village: the location for the main events during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, this scenic village provides an interesting look into the culture and life style of Utah.

Utah State Capitol: the governor’s office is located in inside of this building. Sitting on top of the Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City, this building gives you a full view of the city that surrounds it. It is also the icon of the most famous historic landmark of the state.

Temple Square of Mormon Church: this is the headquarter of the Mormon Church and its 15 million followers around the world. It’s the center of Mormon history and the location of the famous Salt Lake Temple.

Great Salt Lake: Western Hemisphere’s largest saltwater lake, also North America’s largest inland salt lake. The lake is more than six times the salinity of seawater, thus known as “Dead Sea of America”. Krill is a unique creature growing inside of the Great Salt Lake.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None

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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.Men and women can arrange matching rooms for the same gender in West coast tours; Only man can arrange matching rooms for the same gender for Yellowstone tours and Southern United States tours.

7.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 (the local tours have already adjusted, no additional fees are required):

$72/room/night:,10/28/2019,10/29/2019,10/30/2019,10/31/2019 ;
$108/room/night: 12/29/2019,12/30/2019;
$216/room/night: 12/31/2019.

These prices are the upgrade fees for the night of each room. Total upgrade prices needs to be multiplied by the number of days.

8.In case of the bad weather or other bad situations, Substitute attractions and charges are as follows:

The Grand Canyon West Rim is replaced by Lake Mead + Premium Outlets:refunded $47;

The Grand Canyon South Rim is replaced by Lake Mead + Premium Outlets:refunded $10(paid $50 before), refunded $47(paid $90 before);

Antelope Canyon is replaced by the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center + Baowei Lake Observation Deck:refunded $45;

Yosemite replaced by Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks or Paso Robles + Santa Barbara:no refunded;

Sunshine Township is replaced by Palm Springs Town Center:no refunded.

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:

Professional bilingual tour guide
Ground Transportation
4 Night Hotel (Double-Bed Room)
SLC Airport Pickup Service
SLC Airport Drop off Service
Taxes

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $12 per person per day for tour guide and driver ; 

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.
Yellowstone Mandatory Admission(2019)
Yellowstone Mandatory Admission $145.00 $145.00 $145.00
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.