San Francisco airport pick-up+Las Vegas+Lower Antelope Cave+Grand Teton National Park+Yellowstone National Park+Presidential Hill+Crazy Horse Rock+Salt Lake City+free day 12-Day Tour

Day 1: Home → San Francisco

Your delightful journey begins with your arrival in San Francisco, the renowned "Romantic Capital of the World." Our friendly airport transfer specialist will greet you at San Francisco International Airport and transfer you to your hotel (check-in time is 3:00 PM).

*Airport Pick-up Location：

US domestic flights: Level 1 Courtyard 4.

International flights: International Terminal Bus Courtyard G.

* Free pickup provides on the first day of your tour between 10:00 am and 22:00 pm. Every 2 hours, that is 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, and 22:00 o'clock.

(The free pickup service is based on the seat availability, first come first serve. It is possible that you need to wait a little bit long during high season.)

Only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each room. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.

* 24-hour pick-up service available, an additional $120 pick-up fee per trip is required for all other periods (limited to 5 people, including driver service fees).

* Meeting our guide: The guide will be wearing a yellow uniform, holding a small yellow flag or an iPad with the local provider's icon.

Notes：

* Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior to departure. Otherwise, you will be required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense. If the flight delays, we cannot guarantee airport pick-up service for free.

• Wild Palms Hotel - JDV by Hyatt / Crowne Plaza Union City / 同級

Day 2: San Francisco City Tour

The Golden Gate Bridge

Palace of Fine Arts

Lombard Street

Fishermans Wharf

San Francisco Bay Cruise

San Francisco Civic Center Plaza

Twin Peaks

In the morning, we'll travel to San Francisco, a city surrounded on three sides by the sea and composed of over 50 hills. We'll visit the Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic bridge on the West Coast of the United States, often called the "Impossible Bridge." We'll also visit Fisherman's Wharf, a bustling area. We'll also take an optional boat tour of San Francisco Bay. We'll also be captivated by the Palace of Fine Arts, a site of the 1915 World's Fair gifted by the Panamanian government, and Lombard Street.

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 Plaza (25 mins) → Twin Peaks (25 mins) → Treasure Island (pass by)

Transportation: Drive from hotel to San Francisco

Distance: 50KM

Time: 1h

Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world's largest single-span suspension bridges and is considered a symbol of San Francisco. Spanning 2.7 kilometers, it spans the entire San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Strait in the Pacific Ocean, serving as a vital transportation hub connecting San Francisco with cities to the north. American blockbusters such as "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and "X-Men" have also been filmed here.

Palace of Fine Art

The San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts was built in 1915 for the Panama Pacific International Exposition. After the conference, the Palace of Fine Arts gradually fell into disuse and eventually became a ruin. It was not until 1962 that the famous German architect Maybeck redesigned and renovated it, giving it a second youthful beauty.

Lombard Street

Lombard Street is known as the "world's most crooked street". Many movies such as "Venom" have filmed racing scenes here. It is one of the most popular landmarks in San Francisco. Every year, millions of tourists walk or drive through its eight sharp turns. It is surrounded by the mansions of Russian Hill, well-manicured landscapes and flowers, and is also one of the most scenic streets in the city. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf is a household name in San Francisco. Starting from Ghirardelli Square and extending to Pier 35, you can see the busiest Pier 39 with its various shops, restaurants, and street performances, as well as the views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge.

San Francisco Bay Cruise

The beautiful Golden Gate Bridge and the spectacular Oakland Bay Bridge are the faces of San Francisco. You can visit these two attractions one by one by taking a cruise. The cruise passes under the beautiful bridge, and you can feel the sea breeze on your face and feel relaxed and happy. You can also get a close look at the spectacular scenery of Alcatraz Island. Such a trip will definitely bring you very good memories.

San Francisco Civic Center Plaza

San Francisco Civic Center Plaza, also known as Joseph L. Alioto Plaza, is situated in the heart of downtown San Francisco. It stretches north to City Hall, south to Fulton Plaza, and east to the California State Supreme Court building. The area showcases a variety of architectural styles, with City Hall—constructed in 1915 in the French Renaissance design—serving as its iconic centerpiece. Additionally, the plaza functions as a cultural and artistic hub, home to premier performance venues such as the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall.

Twin Peaks

The two hills, about 270 meters above sea level, are also the only natural hills preserved in San Francisco. They are famous for their 360-degree panoramic views. Twin Peaks are the two main commanding heights in San Francisco, and there is an 8-shaped road surrounding the two peaks. The mountaintop observation deck here has a panoramic view of the beauty of San Francisco because there are no dense trees blocking it. Looking down from the peak, the bustling San Francisco city view and the charming bay scenery will make you intoxicated.

Transportation: Drive from San Francisco to hotel

Distance: 150KM

Time: 2h40m

• Breakfast(Breakfast Included)
• Ramada by Wyndham Merced / Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chowchilla - Yosemite Park Area, an IHG Hotel / Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area / similar

Day 3: Yosemite National Park → Los Angeles

Yosemite National Park

Today we'll travel to Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of eastern California, it's one of the most beautiful and most visited national parks in the western United States. We'll then return to Los Angeles.

Itinerary:

Hotel → Yosemite National Park (Mandatory, 180 mins) → Los Angeles

Special note:

In winter, in the event of severe weather such as snow and ice, road icing and road closures, we reserve the right to temporarily change the itinerary of the day to ensure the safety of the journey: instead of going to Yosemite, you will go to Denmark City, passing through Santa Barbara returns to Los Angeles.

Transportation: Drive from hotel to Yosemite National Park

Distance: 85KM

Time: 2h20m

Yosemite National Park

The majestic granite, the magnificent waterfalls and the tranquil valleys make Yosemite look like a fairyland from any angle. The towering trees, the flowing water in the mountains, the huge cliffs carved by glaciers and the sparkling lake make you feel like you are in a paradise. The world's largest granite column - El Capitan; the Yosemite Falls with the highest drop in North America; Yosemite Valley; Half Dome; Bridal Veil Falls... the excitement will continue! You can also walk in the primeval forest and feel the sweet and fresh air.

Transportation: Drive from Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles

Distance: 300KM

Time: 6h

• Breakfast(Breakfast Included)
• Lincoln Hotel Monterey Park/Los Angeles / Hartford Hotel, Bw Signature Collection / Best Western Plus Executive Inn / La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona / 同級

Day 4: Los Angeles → Las Vegas → St. George

Join us as we depart from Los Angeles and begin our pleasant journey! We will start off by passing through the Mojave Desert to enjoy the barren landscape decorated by Joshua trees! Following, we will arrive in Las Vegas at noon and then continue our journey to St. George Utah, to stay there overnight.

Itinerary:

Los Angeles → Las Vegas → St. George

Transportation: Drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas

Distance: 270KM

Time: 4h30m

Transportation: Drive from Las Vegas to Los Angeles

Distance: 120KM

Time: 2h

• Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center St. George / similar

Day 5: Lower Antelope Canyon → Horseshoe Bend → Salt Lake City

Lower Antelope Canyon

Horseshoe Bend

Today we will go to the Lower Antelope Canyon. We will pass by Glen Canyon, where the second largest artificial lake in the United States, Lake Powell (drive tour), is located. It is surrounded by 96 canyons, as if it is another Grand Canyon located on the lake. The Lower Antelope Canyon is one of the top ten famous photography locations in the world. We will follow the Navajo Indian guide to explore their reserve. When the mottled red sandstone is refracted by natural light, it will turn into bright colors and be full of light. You will definitely be able to take unforgettable photos of your journey. Then we will go to Horseshoe Bend, one of the top ten best photography locations in the United States selected by National Geographic Magazine.

Itinerary:

St. George → Glen Canyon (pass by) → Lower Antelope Canyon (optional, 90 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (Mandatory fee, 60 mins) → Salt Lake City

Transportation: Drive from St. George to Lower Antelope Canyon

Distance: 160KM

Time: 3h

Lower Antelope Canyon

The Lower Antelope Canyon is located in the north of Arizona, USA. It is formed by soft sandstone after millions of years of various erosion forces. Flash floods often flow into the canyon during the monsoon season. Due to the sudden increase in rainfall, the flow rate of the flash flood is quite fast. In addition, the narrow channel narrows the river channel, so the vertical erosion force is relatively large, forming the corridor at the bottom of the Lower Antelope Canyon and the hard and smooth edges on the valley wall that look like flowing water. There is no artificial lighting in the Lower Antelope Canyon. All visible light comes from the cracks at the top of the canyon. These lights are repeatedly refracted by the rock texture and enter the valley bottom, producing a dreamy and irregular color change. These colors are from deep to light, colorful and beautiful.

Transportation: Drive from Lower Antelope Canyon to Horseshoe Bend

Distance: 8KM

Time: 15m

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend – One of the top ten best photography spots in the United States selected by National Geographic Magazine! The dense aquatic plants on the Colorado River bed make the river water appear fluorescent green in the sun. The river turns 360 degrees in the reddish-brown canyon here, cutting out a horseshoe-shaped canyon, hence the name Horseshoe Bend. Standing on the edge of the cliff, you will be intoxicated by the breathtaking beauty of the blue water, blue sky and red rocks.

Transportation: Drive from Horseshoe Bend to Salt Lake City

Distance: 395KM

Time: 7h

• Clarion Inn Salt Lake Airport / similar

Day 6: Salt Lake City → Jackson → Grand Teton National Park → Yellowstone National Park

Antler Park

Grand Teton National Park

Yellowstone National Park

West Thumb

Old Faithful Geyser

Grand Prismatic Spring

Palette Spring

Today we will leave Salt Lake City and travel to Jackson Wyoming, a famous cowboy town as well as a world’s renowned vacation destination. Be sure to visit the Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches located in the center of Jackson and Grand Teton National Park! Following, we will head over to Yellowstone in the afternoon! 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! We will even take a look at the Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful Geyser, West Thumb, and wildlife up close and spend the night in West Yellowstone.

Itinerary:

Salt Lake City → Jackson → Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches (60 mins) → Grand Teton National Park (Mandatory fee, 60 mins) → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory fee, 3 hours, Head to visit West Thumb Geyser Basin, Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Palette, Biscuit Basin 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

Notes:

1. The East Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/02/2026. Before that, the following attractions: Upper and Lower Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Canyon, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible. Please understand.

2. The South Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/10/2026 Therefore, West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible from 05/02/2026 to 05/09/2026. Please understand.

Transportation: Drive from Salt Lake City to Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches

Distance: 285KM

Time: 5h

Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches

The park is not big, but there are giant arches made of deer antlers in the four directions of east, west, south and north. The antlers are all sharp, but they are not obtained by hunting. Every winter, a large number of elk come from the mountains to the "National Elk Refuge" in Jackson to spend the winter. In the spring, the antlers fall off naturally and are replaced. After the elk leave, countless treasures are left everywhere.

Transportation: Drive from Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches to Grand Teton National Park

Distance: 5KM

Time: 5m

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park was established on February 26, 1929. There are 300 kilometers of trails in Grand Teton National Park. There are many lakes in the park, including Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake. Most of the area of Grand Teton National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains, and the natural scenery is very magnificent. In addition, Grand Teton National Park also has extremely rich biological resources, including American bison, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, etc.

Transportation: Drive from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park

Distance: 30KM

Time: 45m

Yellowstone National Park

Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. The geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

West Thumb Geyser Basin

The West Thumb Geyser Basin, located on the edge of Yellowstone Lake, was formed 150,000 years ago by the collapse of the earth's crust. The combination of hot springs and lake water has created a wonderful misty landscape: the misty area is the steam of hot springs, and the green waves are the water of Yellowstone Lake, which complements the blue sky and white clouds in the background, forming a landscape different from other hot spring areas in Yellowstone. This area is equivalent to the bay of Yellowstone Lake, where many geysers gather. The colors of the water outlets vary, some are transparent green, and some are dark black like cement. Many water outlets present a beautiful fantasy.

Old Faithful Geyser

Old Faithful geyser is named for its consistent and regular eruption. Currently, it erupts approximately every 60 to 110 minutes, and each eruption lasts four to five minutes. The water column is more than 40 meters high, which is spectacular and never stops. The Old Faithful Visitor Center will display the eruption schedule in advance, so you can check the eruption time in advance before visiting with confidence.

The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring

Also known as the Seven Color Pool, it is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. It is 75-91 meters wide and 49 meters deep, and it gushes out about 2,000 liters of 71-degree hot water every minute. The amazing thing about the Grand Prismatic Spring is that the color of the lake changes with the seasons. In spring, the lake changes from emerald green to golden orange-red, which is due to the algae and pigment-containing bacteria and other microorganisms living in the mineral-rich water. In midsummer, the chlorophyll content is relatively low, so the lake water appears brilliant orange, red or yellow. But in the cold winter, due to the lack of light, these microorganisms will produce more chlorophyll to suppress the color of carotenoids, so the water will appear deep dark green.

Yellowstone Park Palette Fountain Paint Pot

The Palette is a mud fountain. The mud and rocks contain minerals, which are melted by the acidic hot spring to form mud. Because the muddy water is very viscous, you can clearly see the slow formation and disappearance of bubbles. The mud around the fountain looks like dried oil paint, making the fountain itself look like a pot of water washed with oil paint, just like a painter's canvas, overflowing with colorful seasonings.

• Breakfast(Breakfast Included)
• Yellowstone Country Inn / Dude & Roundup / Travelers Lodge / similar

Day 7: Yellowstone National Park → Rocky Mountain → Gillette

Yellowstone National Park

Norris Geyser Basin

Upper Yellowstone Falls

Artist Point

Mud Volcano

In the morning, we will go to the world's first national park, Yellowstone Park. We will have a whole day to admire the wonders and beauty of Yellowstone. The gifts of nature are fully displayed here. Located on the largest super active volcano crater, Yellowstone has more than 10,000 geothermal phenomena and more than 200 waterfalls. The unique ecological environment has nurtured the best habitat for giant wildlife in North America. In the afternoon, we will cross the Rocky Mountains, the roof of the North American continent. The scenery along the way is breathtaking! Overnight in Gillette.

Itinerary:

West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (4 hours, stop at Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Yellowstone Falls, Artist Point and other attractions. Passing by Mud Volcano Area, Hayden Valley, Fishing Bridge. The tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement.) → Gillette

Notes:

1. The East Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/02/2026. Before that, the following attractions: Upper and Lower Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Canyon, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible. Please understand.

2. The South Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/10/2026. Therefore, West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible from 05/02/2026 to 05/09/2026. Please understand.

Yellowstone National Park

Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. The geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin, named after an early Yellowstone Superintendent, may be the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. The stark, barren landscape of Porcelain Basin is the result of the acidic environment. Due to the hostile condition plants, algae and bacteria have difficulty in establishing themselves. Instead, the basin derives its colors from mineral oxides, in spectrums of pink, red, orange (iron oxides) and yellow (sulfur and iron sulfates). The largest geyser in the world is located here. Steamboat Geyser has long periods of dormancy, but when it does erupt it sends jets of water nearly 380 feet high in a spectacular display.

Upper Yellowstone Falls

The Upper Falls is located 400 meters upstream of the larger Yellowstone Falls. The waterfall falls vertically along the volcanic cliff with a drop of 33 meters. The originally uneven volcanic rocks below the waterfall have been eroded by the waterfall for hundreds of years and have become very smooth.

Artist Point

The scenery here is particularly spectacular. The canyon is more than 300 feet deep. The canyon walls are mainly yellow, mixed with black, red and pink, and clusters of green pine trees. These colors are mixed but not chaotic, looking like a peacock's tail, and also like the pointillism of a romantic painter who applied several layers of color in the same place.

Mud Volcano Area

Located in the eastern part of Yellowstone National Park, not far from the northern part of Yellowstone Lake. Most of the fountains here do not spray water, but mud, and every time they erupt, the ground shakes. Next to the mud volcano, there are colorful grasses that look extremely tender and gorgeous.

Transportation: Drive from Yellowstone National Park to the hotel

Distance: 330KM

Time: 6h30m

• Comfort Inn & Suites Gillette near Campbell Medical Center / similar

Day 8: Devil's Tower → Mount Rushmore → Crazy Horse Monument → Casper

Devils Tower National Monument

Crazy Horse Memorial

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Today we will head to the world's first national monument - Devil's Tower! Indians call it "the abode of the bear". Devil's Tower rises more than 1,200 feet from the ground, which is extremely spectacular and att%

• Ramkota Hotel - Casper / similar

Day 9:

Utah State Capitol

Temple Square

Day 10:

Great Salt Lake

Las Vegas

Day 11:

Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas

Fly Over Las Vegas

Colorful Stonehenge

Barstow Outlets

Day 12:

Los Angeles