Los Angeles to Las Vegas Yellowstone National Park 7 Day Tour

Day 1: Los Angeles - St. George

1. St. George
   1h
   Depart from Los Angeles this morning, and begin our pleasant journey. Pass through Mojave Desert and enjoy the barren landscape decorated by Joshua trees! Arrive in Las Vegas at noon. After lunch in Las Vegas, we continue our journey to St. George Utah, and stay overnight.

Day 2: Lower Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Salt Lake City

1. Lower Antelope Canyon
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Lower Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in the American Southwest, on Navajo Land east of Page, Arizona. Upon arrival at the Lower Antelope Canyon, you will be able to get off the truck and step into the desert and enter the amazing desert world. The tour guides will explain some geology, culture, history and insights about the place. By walking through the sandstone walls of the Lower Antelope Canyon, you will be immersed in its beauty.
   
   The entrance ticket for this attraction is not included in the tour fee. Please ask the tour guide to arrange the purchase ticket. Please note that this attraction requires going up and down stairs, and in order to allow enough time for taking photos, some intervals between visitors need to be maintained. As a result, the waiting time might be longer.
2. Horseshoe Bend
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Horseshoe Bend has been featured as a landmark for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon National Park, the Cities of Page AZ, Kanab UT, St George UT, and the Navajo Nation. Boundary lines are very close in some places. About nine miles downstream is where Grand Canyon National Park truly begins. A social media darling, Horseshoe Bend has become one of the most recognized and visited places in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Day 3: Salt Lake City - Yellowstone National Park

1. Jackson Town Square
   1h
   Jackson Town Square has four arches and is made with thousands of elk antlers that make it so unique. It is such an amazing place to discover filled with unforgettable memories.
2. Grand Teton
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Grand Teton National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas and its shimmering alpine lakes. It is also home to a variety of abundant wildlife.
3. Yellowstone National Park
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Located in the Rocky Mountains and often called the “backbone of America,” this park lies on a vast lava plateau between the Northern and Central Rockies in the western United States. Its hallmark is an extraordinary display of geothermal wonders—a primeval landscape shaped by the powerful forces of water and fire. The park’s natural terrain is divided into five major regions: the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area, and the Lake Area, each distinguished by its own unique features. Surpassing the limits of human artistry, it stands as one of the most magnificent and awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth.
4. West Thumb Geyser Basin
   40m · Admission ticket included
   The West Thumb Geyser Basin is situated at the western edge of a large bay along the shores of Yellowstone Lake. This area is known as the West Thumb caldera which was formed by a volcanic eruption that took place 174,000 years ago. This bay is actually a smaller caldera within the larger Yellowstone caldera. The resulting caldera filled with water, creating the bay.

Day 4: Yellowstone National Park

1. Yellowstone National Park
   7h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone! Discover the park’s iconic landscapes as you visit Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, Mud Volcano, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Mammoth Hot Springs, the Yellowstone River, and Norris Geyser Basin. Along the way, keep an eye out for wildlife such as elk herds, bison, and even the majestic bald eagle.
   
   This 7-hour tour includes stops at Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist’s Point, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, and other highlights. The itinerary may be adjusted based on conditions and timing on the day of the tour to ensure the best possible experience.
2. Norris Geyser Basin
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Norris Geyser Basin, named after an early superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, is considered the hottest geyser basin in the park. The stark, barren landscape of Porcelain Basin is shaped by its highly acidic environment, where harsh conditions make it difficult for plants, algae, and bacteria to survive. Instead, the basin’s vivid colors come from mineral oxides—shades of pink, red, and orange from iron oxides, and yellows from sulfur and iron sulfates. The world’s largest geyser is also found here. Steamboat Geyser lies dormant for long periods, but when it erupts, it unleashes towering jets of water that can reach nearly 380 feet, creating a truly spectacular display.
3. Upper Falls
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The Upper Falls is located about 400 meters upstream from the larger Lower Yellowstone Falls. The water plunges vertically down a volcanic cliff, dropping 33 meters. Over hundreds of years, the once-rugged volcanic rocks at the base of the falls have been worn smooth by the relentless force of the cascading water.
4. Artist Point
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The scenery here is especially breathtaking. The canyon plunges more than 300 feet deep, its walls dominated by shades of yellow interwoven with black, red, and pink, and punctuated by clusters of green pine trees. The colors blend in harmony rather than chaos, resembling the spread of a peacock’s tail or the delicate pointillism of a romantic painter layering hues upon the same canvas.
5. Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Located in the eastern part of Yellowstone National Park, near the northern shore of Yellowstone Lake, this area is known for its unique mud volcanoes. Unlike typical geysers, most features here erupt mud rather than water, and each eruption causes the ground to tremble. Surrounding the mud volcanoes are patches of vividly colored grasses, strikingly soft and lush in appearance, creating a dramatic contrast with the raw power of the landscape.

Day 5: Yellowstone National Park - Salt Lake City

1. Yellowstone National Park
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Continue your journey through the breathtaking Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Mysterious, tranquil forests, the romantic beauty of Yellowstone Lake, and mist-shrouded rivers inspire awe at the power of nature. Along the way, admire the vibrant colors of the Grand Prismatic Spring and the Paint Pots, witness the world-famous Old Faithful in action, take in the majestic beauty of the Yellowstone Grand Canyon and the thundering Upper Falls, and explore the colorful, steam-filled landscapes of Norris Geyser Basin. Keep your eyes open for close-up encounters with Yellowstone’s remarkable wildlife.
2. Fountain Paint Pot
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The Paint Pots are a type of mud fountain formed when acidic hot springs dissolve mineral-rich rocks into thick mud. Because the muddy water is highly viscous, the slow rise and burst of bubbles can be clearly observed. The dried mud surrounding the fountain resembles cracked oil paint, making the feature appear like a pot of water mixed with pigments. It looks like a painter’s canvas, overflowing with rich, colorful tones.
3. Grand Prismatic Spring
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Also known as the Seven Color Pool, this is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. Measuring approximately 75 to 91 meters in width and 49 meters in depth, it releases nearly 2,000 liters of 71°C hot water every minute. What makes the Grand Prismatic Spring truly remarkable is its seasonal color transformation. In spring, the pool shifts from emerald green to golden orange-red, a result of algae and pigment-producing bacteria thriving in the mineral-rich water. By midsummer, lower chlorophyll levels cause the water to glow in brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow. In winter, reduced sunlight prompts these microorganisms to produce more chlorophyll, muting the carotenoid colors and giving the spring a deep, dark green appearance.
4. Old Faithful
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Old Faithful Geyser is named for its remarkably consistent and predictable eruptions. It currently erupts approximately every 60 to 110 minutes, with each eruption lasting four to five minutes. During an eruption, a towering column of water shoots more than 40 meters into the air, creating a breathtaking spectacle. The Old Faithful Visitor Center posts eruption schedules in advance, allowing visitors to plan ahead and enjoy the show with confidence.
5. Yellowstone Bear World
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Yellowstone Park Bear World, established in 1998, is the only drive-through wildlife sanctuary in the Greater Yellowstone area. Located in Rexburg, the park gives visitors the rare opportunity to see iconic North American wildlife up close, including grizzly bears, black bears, gray wolves, and other rare species. It is home to nearly 100 grizzly bears, making it a remarkable destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
   
   Shops and other amenities are also available, providing a full, immersive wildlife adventure.
6. Great Salt Lake
   20m
   Great Salt Lake, lake in northern Utah, U.S., the largest inland body of salt water in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most saline inland bodies of water in the world. The lake is fed by the Bear, Weber, and Jordan rivers and has no outlet. The lake has fluctuated greatly in size, depending on the rates of evaporation and the flow of the rivers that feed it. Like the Dead Sea, the Great Salt Lake exists within an arid environment and has chemical characteristics like that of the oceans. However, it has a much greater salinity than the oceans, since natural evaporation exceeds the supply of water from the rivers feeding the lake.

Day 6: Salt Lake City - Las Vegas

1. Utah State Capitol
   30m · Admission ticket included
   The Utah State Capitol is the house of government for the U.S. state of Utah. The building houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the State Auditor and their staffs. The capital is the main building of the Utah State Capitol Complex, which is located on Capitol Hill, overlooking downtown Salt Lake City. The Neoclassical revival, Corinthian style building was designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting and built between 1912 and 1916. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
2. Temple Square
   40m · Admission ticket included
   Utah's First National Park. Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into the brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present-day adventures.

Day 7: Las Vegas - Seven Magic Mountains - Los Angeles

1. M&M'S Las Vegas
   30m
   The M&M’s Las Vegas store is a 28,000 square foot, four-level monument M&M's store and was the first store location ever. In just 2 minutes, guests can create their very own one-of-a-kind M&M's with the personal printer. And, before you go, make sure to keep that sweet tooth satisfied with your favorite chocolate!
2. Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas
   30m
   Welcome to the Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas! Make Coca-Cola Store part of your Las Vegas adventure and experience the world’s most iconic beverage in such a unique and one-of-a-kind way!
3. Flyover In Las Vegas
   25m · Admission ticket not included
   Experience a Las Vegas ride like no other on the Las Vegas Boulevard! Feel the magic of flight through immersive, state-of-the-art technology that lets you dip, dive and glide over awe-inspiring landscapes without leaving The Strip. This is such an interesting adventure that takes you through volcanoes, glaciers, the West over vast prairies and towering peaks, and through electric urban spaces and so much more!
4. Seven Magic Mountains
   30m
   Across the desert south of Las Vegas, Nevada, rises a large, colorful anomaly. Seven colossal stone forms defy gravity with their teetering formations. Mediating between geological formations and abstract compositions, Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains consists of locally sourced limestone boulders stacked vertically in groups ranging between three and six. Each stone boasts a different fluorescent color, and each individual totem stands between thirty and thirty-five feet high. The artwork extends Rondinone’s long-running interest in natural phenomena and their reformulation in art.
5. Outlets at Barstow
   2h
   Barstow Outlets is located in the desert, on the only way from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. There are not many first-tier luxury brands in this Outlets, but mostly second tier brands, especially local brands within the States. The collections are relatively complete and concentrated, and the service is also quite good, making it a comfortable shopping experience to close out the day.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels