【2CanGo】American West 4-Day Yellowstone Hot Springs Essence Tour

DAY 1: Salt Lake City & Idaho Falls

Depending on arrival time, your tour guide picks you up either from the Salt Lake City Airport or from a hotel of your choosing. If you’d like to start your tour from an area other than Salt Lake City, please let us know and we’ll make arrangement.

If you arrive at Salt Lake City Airport before 12:00 PM, after your tour guide pick you up, you will then be taken to see various sites in Salt Lake City, including Temple Square, Utah State Capitol, Beehive House.

After Salt Lake City sighting to enjoy the architecture of the structure, you will be whisked off to the Great Salt Lake. After exploring the Great Salt Lake, your tour group will relax as you travel to Idaho Falls where you will have dinner and check into your hotel for the night.

• Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) Pick-up information:
  Guests on domestic flights in the United States are requested to arrive at the airport before 12:00 PM, and guests on international flights are requested to arrive at the airport before 11:00 AM.

If you arrive at Salt Lake City Airport after 12:00 PM, you will be taken directly to the Salt Lake City Hotel to rest. If it is too late to visit the attractions, we will not refund the fee.

Temple Square is often seen as the capital of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, also known as the Mormons. This historic region contains the world-famous Salt Lake City Temple, Tabernacle, and Beehive House, all important sights that must be seen!

The Beehive House was one of the official residences of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Beehive House gets its name from the beehive sculpture atop the house.

Modeled after the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, the Utah State Capitol Building is both stunning and beautiful. This building is the house of government for all of Utah, containing the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the offices of the Governor, and of the Attorney General.

The Utah Governor’s Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Utah and family. The elegant home was built using the finest materials by the finest craftsmen available, resulting in a quality and style similar to that of Eastern mansions.

The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the northwestern part of Utah. The dry natural environment of the Great Salt Lake is like the famous Dead Sea.

Hill Aerospace Museum
The Hill Aerospace Museum is an Air Force field museum operating within the guidelines of the United States Air Force Heritage Program, AFI 84-103, U.S. Air Force Heritage Program. It is one of the top comprehensive museums in the United States.

Accommodations: SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Hot Spring Resort, or equivalent accommodation.

Meal arrangement:
Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

DAY 2: Idaho Falls, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park and West Yellowstone

In the morning, your tour guide will come to pick you up from your hotel and take you to see Idaho Falls. This town is known for its large man-made waterfall that spans the length of the city. These pristine and sparkling waters provide the perfect backdrop for personal or family photos!

After leaving Idaho Falls, your tour guide will take you to Jackson Hole, a quaint Western town in Wyoming known for its artwork and cowboys. It is a famous American cowboy city in southern Wyoming. Jackson’s Antlers Park is a famous symbol of Jackson’s town. The four arched corners of the park are made up of more than 7,700 elk antlers.

Reference Restaurant (Must make a reservation and at your own expense)

1. Snake River Grill  2. Mangy Moose Steakhouse and Saloon 3. Local Restaurant & Bar,  4. The White Buffalo Club

Then we will heading to explore Grand Teton National Park, which currently holds the title of “the most beautiful national park”. We will stay at the best photo spots, so you can savor the beauty of the Teton Mountains and Jackson Lake. You will have a great chance of seeing moose, wolves, coyotes, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and bison, elk, bison, grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, eagles and much more!  Take a walk to Inspiration Point or enjoy a scenic stroll around Jenny Lake while gazing up in awe at the surrounding landscape.  Have a picnic, spot a moose or even a grizzly bear and enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place. Take a cruise on the Jackson Lake  to explore the beautiful scenery and will literally place you in the shadow of Mount Moran while you learn a bit about local history, geology, and folklore and take in the sights, including 10,000-year old glacial water flowing into Jackson Lake. With a knowledgeable guides, you will learn about the history and geology of the area as well as the flora and fauna around the lake.

Jackson Lake Cruises (05/15 – 09/30/2021), or Yellowstone lake Cruises (06/11 – 09/12/2021) Dates and times are subject to change based on water, weather and trail conditions.

After basking in the majestic beauty of the Grand Tetons, you will continue the adventure to Yellowstone National Park, which located in the northwest corner of Wyoming in the Midwestern United States, extending northwest to Idaho and Montana. It is the world’s first national park and  is one of the largest active volcanoes in the world.

As one of America’s most famous National Parks, Yellowstone is sure to amaze even the most experienced traveler! This park is home to many hot springs, geysers, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons, old faithful fountains, large prism hot springs, and mammoth hot springs, which are certainly wonders of nature. Depending on your preferences, your tour guide will either take you to see the Northern or Southern section of Yellowstone. You tour guide will guide you to explore the part of 13 the beautiful most famous scenic spots and attractions.

【13 Yellowstone Park Famous attractions】
1. Old Faithful
2. Grand Prismatic Spring
3. Yellowstone Lake
4. The Grand Canyon of the Yellows
5. Mammoth Hot Springs
6. West Thumb Geyser Basin in the Geyser Basin
7. Geyser Basin in Norris Intercontinental Basin
8. Mud Volcano
9. Fishing Bridge Basin
10. Yellowstone River
11. Upper Interval Basin Upper Geyser Basin
12. Upper Midway Geyser Basin
13. Madison River

Please note: we will not visit 13 Yellowstone Park Famous attractions in one day. We will visit them on Day 2 and Day 3.

Next, you will travel to West Yellowstone, a small town immediately west to Yellowstone National Park. it is a fun-filled town and a Yellowstone National Park’s busiest gateway and a mecca for year-round outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Summer finds visitors fly fishing, river rafting, mountain biking, trail rides, hiking, and wildlife watching is a year-round activity, while great shopping can be found along the boardwalks of the west gate to the world’s first national park. You will be able to eat dinner and then explore the town’s many gift shops. Finally, we’ll drop you off at your hotel, giving you time to rest and prepare before the next day’s journey.

Accommodations: Accommodation at Yellowstone Lodge, a Ranch on a Wildlife Sanctuary, or equivalent accommodation near Yellowstone

Meal arrangement:
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

DAY 3: Continue Visit of Yellowstone National Park

Early in the morning, continue your vacation in Yellowstone National Park the part of 13 the beautiful most famous scenic spots and attractions, but make sure to bring your umbrella because it tends to rain suddenly during the day. You will be spending the entire day exploring Yellowstone and enjoying the vivid scenery.

We will be visiting five of thirteen scenic spots in Yellowstone National Park. Starting with Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, The Crater, the world famous old faithful, mammoth hot springs, Yellowstone waterfall, and the magnificent Grand Canyon. Enjoy Yellowstone’s natural colors as the rain shapes the legendary national park.

Touring will primarily focus on the major wildlife (wolves and grizzlies) in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley and the famous Yellowstone geyser basins including visits to Mammoth Hot Springs and Old Faithful. This day will give us the absolute best chances of showing you wolf activity.

In the evening will have chance to see Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo: During a rodeo, cowboys and cowgirls put their skills to the test against legendary bulls, bucking broncs, crafty calves and hefty steers. Cowboys and cowgirls compete in events such as bareback bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, steer roping, saddle bronc riding, calf roping and barrel racing, and have all your favorite rodeo events include Bareback Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, and even an event where KIDS GET TO COMPETE!!!!

Notes: Dates and times are subject to change based on date, weather and trail conditions

If you itinerary date could not able to watch Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo, your tour will take you to Yellowstone Grizzly & Wolf Wildlife Park in the morning. The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is an AZA-accredited Not-for-Profit, wildlife park, and educational facility offering visitors to Yellowstone a chance to uniquely experience the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves, and help visitors gain knowledge about grizzlies and wolves through educational programs. Your tour guide will take you to visit it, and you can watch these fascinating animals interact in their outdoor habitats. That be guaranteed to see bears and wolves in Yellowstone. The Center offers a variety of different programs and activities for the whole family also.

Accommodations: Accommodation at Yellowstone Lodge, a Ranch on a Wildlife Sanctuary, or equivalent accommodation near Yellowstone

Meal arrangement:
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

DAY 4: Leave Yellowstone National park, visit the Elk Protected area and then return to Salt Lake City (SLC)

(Return to Salt Lake City and finish any activities not completed on Day 1 of the tour.)

In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel. Leaving Yellowstone National park and heading to Elk Protected area.

There will be a break for lunch. After taking in the breath-taking views and we will heading to have a wonderful natural hot spring experience.

Natural Hot Spring: Relax at the world famous natural hot springs! Geothermal Hot Springs temperature range from 102 degrees Fahrenheit to 112 degrees Fahrenheit. If you enjoy spas, then Granite Spa is a great choice for you. The hot springs water flows down the rocks and finally gathers into a hot spring pool. The spa pool is a perfect place for the whole family, the children can play in the pool while the parents relax in the hot springs with the mountains surrounding them.

From there you will be taken to around lunch, we’ll either eat at a nearby restaurant or from a packed lunch. After confirming departure times, your tour guide will begin to head to the Salt Lake City ( SLC). Your guide could either take you directly to the airport or drop you off at a hotel.

• Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) Drop-offinformation:
  Guests on domestic flights in the United States are requested to schedule departure flights for after 8:00 PM, and guests on international flights are requested to schedule departure flights for after 8:30 PM
• Notification: Due to the complicated road conditions from Yellowstone Park to Salt Lake City, and in order to ensure quality of experience, we regret that we cannot bear all the losses of miss the light caused by the delay of the trip. To be conservative, we suggest you schedule departure flights on the next day.

Accommodations: No included

Meal arrangement:
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included