Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore, Arches 7 Days LAS In/Out

Itinerary

• Day 1 Los Angeles/Hometown - Las Vegas - Richfield

  Depart from Los Angeles in the morning, along with San Bernardino Mountains and enter the Mojave Desert, the largest continental desert in North America. The boundless land is decorated by bizarre-shaped Joshua trees and yucca plants. The group will make a stop at Barstow outlet to do some shopping and have lunch, and then head to Las Vegas - “the entertainment capital of the world”. You may have a brief stop at Strip to enjoy all the spectacles and fantasies on the strip! Afterwards, continue to Utah. Stay overnight in Richfield.

   

  Note: Those who join the tour in Las Vegas, please wait at the main entrance of the Tropicana Hotel at 3:00 PM.

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  HotelAppletree Inn / Richfield or similar
• Day 2 Arch National Park - Denver

  Enjoy a lovely morning drive on the Colorado Plateau, and arrive at America’s 8th most visited national park, Arches National Park. It covers an area of 7300 acres and has more than 2000 arches. Over times, water, ice and erosion have endowed Arches National Park as world’s highest concentration of natural arches, including the unofficial symbol of Beehive State and the Delicate Arch. You may even discover an arch yourself! Afterwards, drive across the Rockies and enjoy the scenery along the way. Arrive in Denver in the evening. Stay overnight there.

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  HotelHotel VQ at Mile High or Similar
• Day 3 Cheyenne - Crazy Horse - Mt. Rushmore - Gillette

  Head north on I-25 this morning, paralleling the great backbone of North America, the Rockies. Pass by City of Cheyenne, state capital of Wyoming, which is the host of nation’s largest Rodeo events every year. Afterwards, travel to Crazy Horse Indian Memorial to take a look at the world’s largest mountain carving! Visit the most famous icon of America, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, looking down from their stony height and reminding everyone even impossible is possible! In the afternoon, continue the tour to the most famous wild animal base in the Midwest, Bear Country. Stay overnight at Gillette.

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  HotelDays Inn / Gillette or Similar
• Day 4 Yellowstone National Park

  Head west this morning, passing through the Big Horn Reservation where the famous western movie ‘Dances with Wolves’ was shot. Then cross the Rockies, which contain the continental divide. Arrive in Yellowstone National Park in the afternoon. First of its kind, Yellowstone is home to world’s largest super volcano and over 10,000 geothermal features. Anything you expect to see in a national park can be found here! Enjoy the inspiring view of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, roaring upper and lower falls, the famous Artist Point, natural terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs, and various wildlife. Try to spot a bear, or a bald eagle yourself in this largest Sanctuary of wildlife in America! Enjoy an unforgettable overnight stay in Yellowstone.

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  HotelDude and Roundup or Similar
• Day 5 Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Salt Lake City

  After breakfast, continue to visit the Yellowstone National Park. Feel the impression of eruption - the symbol of Yellowstone, Old Faithful; the crown jewel of the park, Yellowstone Lake; upper and lower falls and the famous Artist Point of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Afterwards, enjoy a picturesque drive through Yellowstone Park, and travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park. Polished by glaciers, Teton Range rises thousands of feet above the Snake River Valley, surrounded by lakes and forests. Enjoy this fairytale view! Next, drive to Jackson Hole, a famous cowboy town as well as a very popular vacation destination of all seasons in Wyoming. Drive to Salt Lake City in the evening and stay overnight there.

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  HotelRamada Limited / Salt Lake City or Similar
• Day 6 Salt Lake City - Bingham Copper Mine - Las Vegas

  This morning drive to nearby newly renovated State House of Utah, and the virtue kingdom of Mormons, Mormon Temple. After a friendly tour given by missionary sisters, we visit Great Salt Lake Marina and the richest and cleanest mine in the world, the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine. After lunch, head to Las Vegas- “the entertainment capital of the world”. Arrive in Las Vegas in the evening. You may take an optional night tour to explore the prosperity of night life in Las Vegas, enjoy all the spectacles and fantasies on the strip! The tour guide will lead you to explore the World’s largest hotel Palazzo Venetian Mega Centre, neon-light show on Fremont Street, Music Fountain at Bellagio and the volcano show at Mirage. Stay overnight at the hotel located on the strip.

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  HotelStratophere Casino Hotel / Las Vegas or Similar
• Day 7 Las Vegas - Factory Outlets - Los Angeles

  Depart from Las Vegas this morning, drive to Tanger Outlets Center in Barstow, where you will be able to do some last minute shopping. Arrive in Los Angeles in the evening for a wonderful conclusion of the trip.

   

  Note: Those who depart from Las Vegas can schedule your flights angtime you want; But, you are responsible to arrange your own ground transportation to LAS airport.

   

  Those depart from Los Angeles airport (LAX) need to schedule your flights after 9:30p.m (for U.S domestic flights) or 10:30p.m (for international flights).

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