Day 1 |
Los Angeles/Hometown - Las Vegas - St. George |
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Start the tour following the route of San Bernardino Mountain and enter the Mojave Desert to the State of Nevada. Visit at Las Vegas Boulevard to see the beautiful decorative hotels and casinos. Then, proceed through the state of Arizona and pass Virgin River Canyon to arrive at St. George in the evening.
(Those who join the tour in Las Vegas make sure be in the bus parking lot of Tropicana hotel at 3p.m.)
Hotel: American Best Value Inn / St. George or Similar.
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Day2 |
Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Salt Lake City |
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This morning drive through the Glen Canyon Dam constructed on the Colorado River. You may take an optional cruise on Lake Powell, with a shoreline of 1960 miles to Navajo Indian Reservation. Afterwards, proceed to Bryce Canyon National Park where a variety of rock shapes and textures can be found. At an elevation of 8000 feet you will experience a wonderful view of the forest of rocks left standing after millions of years of erosion. stay overnight in Salt Lake City.
Hotel: Ramada Limited / Salt Lake City or Similar.
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Day3 |
Jackson Hole - Grand Teton - Yellowstone National Park |
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Depart early in the morning. Drive along the great Salt Lake Basin, you will reach the cowboy state – Wyoming. By noon, enjoy a lunch and brief shopping visit in the famous town of Jackson Hole. After lunch, continue along the Snake River to the Grand Teton National Park, and then towards world famous Yellowstone National Park.
Hotel: Yellowstone Park Inn or Similar.
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Day4 |
Yellowstone National Park |
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A full day tour of the park has been arranged for you, featuring the Yellowstone Canyon, Waterfalls, Hot Springs, Geysers and active volcanoes. The park is also a sanctuary for many wild animals and birds.
Hotel: Days Inn / Ogden or Similar.
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Day5 |
Salt Lake City - Bingham Canyon Copper Mine - Las Vegas
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Heading South early in the morning, proceed to Salt Lake City and visit Mormon Temple and State Capital. Arrive at Bingham Canyon Copper Miner for a video presentation of mining operation. Stay overnight at Las Vegas.
Hotel: Stratophere Casino Hotel / Las Vegas or Similar.
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Day6 |
Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon West Rim - Skywalk - Las Vegas |
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Morning visit Hoover Dam, which is one of the seven wonders of the Industrial World. Afterwards, proceed to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon. It is the World's Seventh Natural Wonder. As you gaze out from the rim, you're viewing 2 billion years of geologic history. Millions of people each year stand in awe at the canyon and leave with a sense of fulfillment and realization that they have witnessed nature at her finest. You may take an optional visit to the "Skywalk", which is the new gigantic construction built on the very edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. The Skywalk is suspended 4, 000 feet above the Colorado River. This $60 million dollars bridge can withstand the weight of 71 filly loaded Boeing 74 airplanes (more than 71 million pounds). It is the tallest man-made structure in the world. From the bridge, you can step out onto the glass floor for a 720 degree view of the Canyon. You may also take an optional helicopter or boat tour to see the true beauty of the Grand Canyon.
Hotel: Stratosphere Casino Hotel / Las Vegas or Similar.
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Day7 |
Las Vegas - Factory Outlets - Los Angeles |
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Visit Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens before leaving Las Vegas. Stop at Barstow Outlets for last minute shopping, and then heading back to Los Angeles. Arrive in Los Angeles in the evening.
*Those who depart from Las Vegas need to schedule your flights after 2:00p.m. 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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