Los Angeles+ Las Vegas+ Lower Antelope Canyon+ Grand Teton National Park+ Yellowstone National Park+ Mount Rushmore+ Crazy Horse+ Salt Lake City

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. Morning Transportation: Drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (270 mi, 4 hours 30 minutes) Afternoon Transportation: Drive from Las Vegas to St. George (120 mi, 2 hours)

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. Morning: Drive from St. George to Lower Antelope Canyon (160 mi, 3 hours). Lower Antelope Canyon visit (optional, 90 mins) - formed by soft sandstone erosion with natural light creating dreamy color changes through canyon cracks. Morning: Drive from Lower Antelope Canyon to Horseshoe Bend (8 mi, 15 minutes). Horseshoe Bend visit (mandatory fee, 60 mins) - Colorado River turns 360 degrees with fluorescent green water and horseshoe-shaped canyon. Afternoon: Drive from Horseshoe Bend to Salt Lake City (395 mi, 7 hours)

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. Morning: Breakfast included. Drive from Salt Lake City to Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches (285 mi, 5 hours, 60 mins visit) - park with giant antler arches in four directions, made from naturally shed elk antlers. Afternoon: Drive from Jackson to Grand Teton National Park (5 mi, 5 minutes, mandatory fee, 60 mins) - established 1929, 300km of trails, magnificent Rocky Mountain scenery with lakes and rich wildlife including bison, grizzly bears, and moose. Afternoon: Drive from Grand Teton to Yellowstone National Park (30 mi, 45 minutes, mandatory fee, 3 hours) - visit West Thumb Geyser Basin, Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Palette, Biscuit Basin and other attractions. Tour guide will adjust according to actual day conditions.

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. All day: Drive from West Yellowstone to Yellowstone National Park (4 hours) - stop at Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin (largest geyser in world - Steamboat Geyser), Upper Yellowstone Falls (33m vertical drop), Artist Point (colorful canyon walls 300+ feet deep), passing by Mud Volcano Area, Hayden Valley, Fishing Bridge. Afternoon: Drive from Yellowstone National Park to Gillette (330 mi, 6 hours 30 minutes)

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 attracts countless tourists and rock climbing enthusiasts every year. Then we will go to the most famous symbol of the United States - Mount Rushmore! The ingenious carving technology has carved the founding father of the United States, Washington, the drafter of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson, the messenger of peace, Roosevelt, and the father of black people, Lincoln on the majestic peak, leaving an immortal masterpiece. After that, we will arrive at the Indian National Heroes Hall - Crazy Horse Boulder, which is the largest statue in the world, in memory of the Indian national hero who fought for the independence of the Indians. Morning: Drive from Gillette to Devil's Tower (65 mi, 1 hour, mandatory fee, 90 mins) - sacred place for Native Americans, 1,200+ feet high volcanic rock columns, opportunity to see rock climbers. Morning: Drive from Devil's Tower to Mount Rushmore National Memorial (130 mi, 2 hours 30 minutes). Afternoon: Mount Rushmore visit (mandatory fee, 90 mins) - completed 1925, located in Black Hills South Dakota, features statues of four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln. Afternoon: Drive from Mount Rushmore to Crazy Horse Monument (16 mi, 30 minutes). Afternoon: Crazy Horse Monument visit (mandatory fee, 45 mins) - world's largest statue honoring Sioux chief Crazy Horse, westward-facing, represents Indian determination to maintain their culture. Afternoon: Drive from Crazy Horse Monument to Casper (220 mi, 3 hours 30 minutes)

Today we will begin our journey by driving to the Independent Rock State Historic Site! Independence Rock was a key landmark for pioneers as they picked their way across the American frontier. Hundreds of names have been carved into the hard stone over the years. Following, we will drive to Salt Lake City and visit the Capitol Hill which is also known as the most expensive and magnificent State House the United States! Then, we will take a walk in the State Capitol building to be amazed by the surrounding architecture, sculptures, and the rich historical information. Next up will be Temple Square! We will take a look and follow the Mormon Missionary sisters' lead to see the virtue kingdom at the LDS church to learn about the history and teachings of the LDS Church. Morning: Breakfast included. Drive from Casper hotel to Utah State Capitol and Temple Square (410 mi, 6 hours 30 minutes). Morning: Independent Rock visit (60 mins) - key frontier landmark with hundreds of pioneer names carved into stone. Afternoon: Utah State Capitol visit (30 mins) - Neoclassical revival Corinthian style building built 1912-1916, houses Utah State Legislature, overlooks downtown Salt Lake City, added to National Register of Historic Places 1978. Afternoon: Temple Square visit (45 mins) - 10-acre LDS Church complex in center of Salt Lake City containing Salt Lake Temple, Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, Seagull Monument, visitors' centers, designated National Historic Landmark District 1964.

Today we will visit the Great Salt Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery! Known as "America's Dead Sea," Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere! The water's salt level is high enough to allow people to float in the lake! The tour guide will arrange for you to light rail or Uber or hotel shuttle to the airport, and it is recommended to book a flight departing after 12:00. Morning: Breakfast included. Drive from Salt Lake City to Great Salt Lake (12 mi, 15 minutes). Morning: Great Salt Lake visit (mandatory fee, 30 mins) - largest saltwater lake in Western Hemisphere, highest salinity, fed by Bear, Weber, Jordan rivers with no outlet, exists in arid environment similar to Dead Sea. Morning: Drive from Great Salt Lake to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (15 mi, 20 minutes)