Yellowstone, Mt Rushmore, Grand Teton & Lake Tahoe Tour from San Francisco
7 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: San Francisco Bay Area - Sacramento - Wendover
Stop At: California State Capitol Museum, 1315 10th St Room B-27, Sacramento, CA 95814-4905
Departing from San Francisco Bay Area, we will head towards the Sacramento, where we will visit the California State Capitol.
In the afternoon head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada – nicknamed the Silver State.
Overnight stay in Wendover.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Wendover. Quality Inn, OR Similar.
Day 2: Wendover - Great Salt Lake - Casper
Stop At: Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Driving through the Great Salt Lake in the morning, the saline lake covers an area of around 1,700 square miles, but is subject to substantial fluctuations.
Along the Emigration Canyon into Echo Canyon, we will visit the once traveled Oregon Trail. The highlights of the trail also includes: the historical landmarks of Independence Rock, Devil's Gate.
Overnight stay in Casper.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Casper. Parkway Plaza Hotel, OR Similar.
Day 3: Casper - Crazy Horse Memorial - Mount Rushmore - Devil's Tower National Monument - Gillette
Stop At: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Hwy 244, Keystone, SD 57751-4403
We will travel to Crazy Horse Memorial in the morning. You will witness the world's largest mountain sculpture in progress.
Then we will visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a monumental granite sculpture by Gutzon Borglum.
After that, we will continue to Devil's Tower National Monument.
Overnight stay in Gillette.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gillette. La Quinta Inn & Suites Gillette, Ramada Plaza Gillette, OR Similar.
Day 4: Gillette – Yellowstone National Park
Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, WY
Today, we will pass by the Little Bighorn Battlefield and learn about how General George Custer and his forces were defeated by Sioux warriors on 25 June 1876.
In the afternoon, we will visit Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the United States. Highlights include: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs, etc.
Over night stay in West Yellowstone.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at West Yellowstone. Dude & Roundup, Traverlers Lodge, Yellowstone Country Inn, OR Similar.
Day 5: Yellowstone National Park – Grand Teton National Park – Salt Lake City
Stop At: Grand Teton National Park, WY
We will continue to visit Yellowstone National Park today: the Old Faithful Geyser, and Rainbow Pool.
Then we will go to Grand Teton National Park. The tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve of the peaks in Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers.
In the afternoon visit the state of Wyoming and visit the western town of Jackson Hole. Arches made of elk antlers decorate the central plaza in this town with plenty of shops and restaurants around the area.
Overnight stay in Salt Lake City.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Salt Lake City. Hotel RL by Red Lion Salt Lake City, OR Similar.
Day 6: Salt Lake City – Bonneville Salt Flats – Reno
Stop At: Bonneville Salt Flats, Interstate 80, Wendover, UT 84083
Today we will visit Utah State Capitol Building and Temple Square.
Then, we will travel to Bonneville Salt Flats, a land of thick crust of salty soil. It looks like a magical wonderland covered with snow.
After that, we will arrive in Reno in the afternoon, the city known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment.
Overnight stay in Reno.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Reno. Harrah's Reno Hotel & Casino, OR Similar.
Day 7: Reno - Virginia City - Lake Tahoe - Bay Area
Stop At: Lake Tahoe, CA
In the morning, we will leave Reno for Virginia City, a national historical landmark district, where the discovery of Comstock lode in 1859 turned the town into a hustling and bustling site.
Then, we will head towards the beautiful Lake Tahoe bordering Nevada and California. The clear blue water surrounded by majestic mountains will take your breath away.
We will head back to the Bay Area in the afternoon.
Airport drop-off service
Please schedule your flights departing from SFO Airport after 10:30 pm.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: San Francisco Bay Area - Sacramento - Wendover
Stop At: California State Capitol Museum, 1315 10th St Room B-27, Sacramento, CA 95814-4905
Departing from San Francisco Bay Area, we will head towards the Sacramento, where we will visit the California State Capitol.
In the afternoon head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada – nicknamed the Silver State.
Overnight stay in Wendover.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Wendover. Quality Inn, OR Similar.
Day 2: Wendover - Great Salt Lake - Casper
Stop At: Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Driving through the Great Salt Lake in the morning, the saline lake covers an area of around 1,700 square miles, but is subject to substantial fluctuations.
Along the Emigration Canyon into Echo Canyon, we will visit the once traveled Oregon Trail. The highlights of the trail also includes: the historical landmarks of Independence Rock, Devil's Gate.
Overnight stay in Casper.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Casper. Parkway Plaza Hotel, OR Similar.
Day 3: Casper - Crazy Horse Memorial - Mount Rushmore - Devil's Tower National Monument - Gillette
Stop At: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Hwy 244, Keystone, SD 57751-4403
We will travel to Crazy Horse Memorial in the morning. You will witness the world's largest mountain sculpture in progress.
Then we will visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a monumental granite sculpture by Gutzon Borglum.
After that, we will continue to Devil's Tower National Monument.
Overnight stay in Gillette.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gillette. La Quinta Inn & Suites Gillette, Ramada Plaza Gillette, OR Similar.
Day 4: Gillette – Yellowstone National Park
Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, WY
Today, we will pass by the Little Bighorn Battlefield and learn about how General George Custer and his forces were defeated by Sioux warriors on 25 June 1876.
In the afternoon, we will visit Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the United States. Highlights include: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs, etc.
Over night stay in West Yellowstone.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at West Yellowstone. Dude & Roundup, Traverlers Lodge, Yellowstone Country Inn, OR Similar.
Day 5: Yellowstone National Park – Grand Teton National Park – Salt Lake City
Stop At: Grand Teton National Park, WY
We will continue to visit Yellowstone National Park today: the Old Faithful Geyser, and Rainbow Pool.
Then we will go to Grand Teton National Park. The tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve of the peaks in Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers.
In the afternoon visit the state of Wyoming and visit the western town of Jackson Hole. Arches made of elk antlers decorate the central plaza in this town with plenty of shops and restaurants around the area.
Overnight stay in Salt Lake City.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Salt Lake City. Hotel RL by Red Lion Salt Lake City, OR Similar.
Day 6: Salt Lake City – Bonneville Salt Flats – Reno
Stop At: Bonneville Salt Flats, Interstate 80, Wendover, UT 84083
Today we will visit Utah State Capitol Building and Temple Square.
Then, we will travel to Bonneville Salt Flats, a land of thick crust of salty soil. It looks like a magical wonderland covered with snow.
After that, we will arrive in Reno in the afternoon, the city known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment.
Overnight stay in Reno.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Reno. Harrah's Reno Hotel & Casino, OR Similar.
Day 7: Reno - Virginia City - Lake Tahoe - Bay Area
Stop At: Lake Tahoe, CA
In the morning, we will leave Reno for Virginia City, a national historical landmark district, where the discovery of Comstock lode in 1859 turned the town into a hustling and bustling site.
Then, we will head towards the beautiful Lake Tahoe bordering Nevada and California. The clear blue water surrounded by majestic mountains will take your breath away.
We will head back to the Bay Area in the afternoon.
Airport drop-off service
Please schedule your flights departing from SFO Airport after 10:30 pm.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English & Chinese)
- Transportation via coach/mini bus
- **NOTES: Each booking will provide only 1 Hotel Room. Each booking accepts a maximum of 4 guests.
- **NOTES: To book separate rooms, please make separate bookings.
- **NOTES: The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice.
Not included
- Meals (Vegan food options available)
- All personal expenses, such as laundry, phone, and travel insurance
- Mandatory Tips/Service Fee - (Min. $10/person/day for tour guide and driver)
- Please pay in cash to the tour guide while on the bus.
- Entrance fees to National Parks + National Monuments + Great Salt Lake - $100/person
- All mandatory and optional tours must be paid in cash to the tour gudie
- Entry/Admission - California State Capitol Museum
- Entry/Admission - Great Salt Lake
- Entry/Admission - Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Entry/Admission - Yellowstone National Park
- Entry/Admission - Grand Teton
- Entry/Admission - Bonneville Salt Flats
- Entry/Admission - Lake Tahoe
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
65%
Original
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