National Park Discovery, 14 days

Duration

14 Days

Tour Type

Package

Group Size

min 2 people

Location

USA

Itinerary

DAY 1 SUNDAY

Las Vegas

Welcome to Las Vegas, an artificial paradise. Enjoy the 24-hour casinos with fabulous entertainment, great restaurants, and attractions.

DAY 2 MONDAY

Las Vegas > Grand Canyon (345 miles / 555 km)

Depart in the morning through the desert to the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

DAY 3 TUESDAY

Grand Canyon > Monument Valley > Canyonlands > Moab (322 miles / 515 km)

This morning continue to the Painted Desert and Monument Valley, land of the Navajo Indians with unforgettable views and mesas. On the way through Moab, we will have the opportunity for a scenic tour of the famous Canyonlands National Park. This is just a prelude to the next day.

DAY 4 WEDNESDAY

Moab > Arches > Rock Springs (290 miles / 462 km)

Continue today with a visit to the fantastic Arches National Park, a symphony of colors and shapes created by the force of nature. Arrive in Rock Springs at sunset.

DAY 5 THURSDAY

Rock Springs > Grand Teton > Jackson Hole (239 miles / 382 km)

Early departure to visit Grand Teton National Park, with its majestic granite peaks and beautiful lakes formed by melted snow, with fantastic flora and fauna. In the afternoon, we head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the city that gives true meaning to the West.

DAY 6 FRIDAY

Jackson Hole > Yellowstone > Idaho Falls (199 miles / 320 km)

Enjoy the day discovering the charms of America's first national park, Yellowstone, with its unique geysers, fumaroles, eagles, and dozens of bison in the prairies, and if you're lucky, maybe see bears!

DAY 7 SATURDAY

Idaho Falls > Salt Lake City (214 miles / 344 km)

We will travel south to Utah to reach the capital, Salt Lake City, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics. We will visit Temple Square, the Mormon Tabernacle, and the Capitol before reaching the hotel.

DAY 8 SUNDAY

Salt Lake City > Bryce (284 miles / 454 km)

Depart in the morning for Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoying the view of landscapes, formations, colors, and intricate sandstone rock designs.

DAY 9 MONDAY

Bryce > Zion > Las Vegas (238 miles / 381 km)

Early departure to visit Zion National Park, where we can admire its unique sand and clay formations and panoramic views. This park is a popular spot for mountain climbers. We will continue along the Virgin River to the Mojave Desert. At sunset, we arrive in the city of lights: Las Vegas.

DAY 10 TUESDAY

Las Vegas > Mammoth Lakes (347 miles / 559 km)

Travel through the Mojave Desert today before heading to the Sierra Nevada and Mammoth Lakes*. This tourist area is very picturesque and famous as a year-round tourist destination. It offers fabulous panoramas and excellent views of the surrounding area.

DAY 11 WEDNESDAY

Mammoth Lakes > Yosemite Area (109 miles / 175 km)

It's a short distance from the Sierra Nevada to Yosemite National Park, the most popular destination in California. Enjoy the beauties of the park, including Yosemite Valley and its spectacular waterfalls.

DAY 12 THURSDAY

Yosemite Area > Carmel > 17-Mile Drive > Monterey > San Francisco (286 miles / 459 km)

You will travel through the area at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains on the way to the charming town of Carmel. Then, you will travel to the spectacular 17-Mile Drive*, known for its golf courses and beautiful views. Visit Monterey, the first capital of California. Continue to the "City by the Bay."

DAY 13 FRIDAY

San Francisco

This morning, visit one of the most beautiful cities in North America: Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, and Fisherman's Wharf overlooking the famous Alcatraz Island across the bay. The afternoon is at your leisure, or you also have the possibility of an optional visit to Sausalito.

DAY 14 SATURDAY

San Francisco

Departure transfer to SFO airport.

Included

13 nights accommodation including taxes (luggage handling not included)

Air-conditioned bus and English-speaking guide

City tour of San Francisco

Entrance fees for Monument Valley, 17-Mile Drive, and National Parks

Departure transfer (shared, unsupervised)

Overview

Important note

> BREAKFAST (ADDITIONAL COST) > Includes continental breakfast (up to 13 coffees). > Immediate upgrade to American breakfast, when available. > COST PER PERSON: US$ 308 > Depending on the local health guidelines in effect at the time of the trip, some breakfasts may be offered as take-away, through Starbucks gift cards, or may be skipped.