Immersion in National Parks in the Western United States
Vegas, Grand Cayon, Moab, Rock Springs, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City, Bryce, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite Area, San Francisco, Rexburg
14-day itinerary to explore the National Parks in the Western United States. Check it out!
Day 1: LAS VEGAS
Arrival in Las Vegas and self-presentation at the hotel. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
Free time to explore the sculpted desert city of Majove. We recommend visiting the famous Las Vegas Strip avenue, where the largest casinos, luxury resorts and themed hotels in the city are concentrated.
Day 2: LAS VEGAS - GRAND CANYON
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, travel about 555 km to the Grand Canyon, a natural red rock formation that reveals millions of years of geological history and is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Accommodation at the Grand Canyon for 1 night, with breakfast.
Day 3: GRAND CANYON - MONUMENT VALLEY - CAYONLANDS National Park - Moabe
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Journey to the Painted Desert and Monument Valley, which is part of the land of the Navajo Indians and the setting for several Hollywood movies, with incredible landscapes.
On the way to Moab, there is a panoramic visit of the famous Canyonlands National Park at the eastern end of the state of Utah, which impresses with its natural arches, red hills and views of the Colorado River and its tributaries.
Accommodation in Moab for 1 night, with breakfast.
Displacement for about 515 km.
Day 4: MoAbe - ARCOS NATIONAL PARK - ROCK SPRINGS
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Visit to the Arches National Park, a symphony of colors and shapes created by the force of nature. Years of wind and rain shaped the rocks creating more than 2,000 natural arches.
In the late afternoon, drive to Rock Springs and accommodation for 1 night, including breakfast.
Displacement for about 462 km.
Day 5: ROCK SPRINGS - GRAND Teton - JACKSON HOLE
Early in the morning, after breakfast and check-out at the hotel, departure to visit Grand Teton National Park, with its majestic granite peaks and lakes formed by thaws, as well as fantastic fauna and flora.
In the afternoon, drive to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
Displacement for about 382 km.
Day 6: JACKSON HOLE - YELLOWSTONE National Park - Rexburg
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Journey to Yellowstone, America's first National Park. Yellowstone National Park is an area with geysers and fumaroles, and is also home to wildlife such as eagles, bison, and bears.
Continuation of the trip to Rexburg and accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
Displacement for about 340 km.
Day 7: REXBURG - SALT LAKE CITY
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Travel to Utah's capital, Salt Lake City, home of the 2022 Winter Olympics. Before checking in at the hotel, take a panoramic tour of the city's main sights, such as Temple Square, the Mormon Tabernacle, and the Utah State Capitol.
Accommodation in Salt Lake City for 1 night, with breakfast.
Displacement for about 385 km.
Day 8: SALT LAKE CITY - BRYCE
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, departure to Bryce Canyon National Park, in southwestern Utah.
Bryce Canyon National Park is not a real gorge, as it has not undergone erosion caused by running water. Instead, its natural geological formations were created by the actions of freezing and melting water, in addition to the natural erosion caused by rain showers.
Accommodation in Bryce for 1 night, with breakfast.
Displacement for about 454 km.
Day 9: BRYCE - ZION - LAS VEGAS
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, departure to visit Zion National Park, the oldest of Utah's five national parks. The park got its name from an ancient Hebrew word, which means “sanctuary”. There you can admire the cliffs and valleys, in addition to the unique landscapes. This park is popular with mountain climbers.
Continuation of the trip along the Virgin River to the Mojave Desert. Arrival in Las Vegas at dusk. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
Displacement for about 381 km.
Day 10: LAS VEGAS - Mammoth Lakes
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Travel through the Mojave Desert before climbing the Sierra Nevada and the Mammoth Lakes tourist area, known for activities such as hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. It houses the largest mountain bike park in the United States. A picturesque region ideal to be visited all year round, in addition to being ideal for all traveler profiles.
Accommodation in Mammoth Lakes for 1 night, with breakfast. Displacement for about 559 km.
Day 11: MAMMOTH LAKES - YOSEMITE
NATIONAL PARK Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Travel across the Sierra Nevada to Yosemite National Park, California's most popular destination. In addition to the park's beautiful scenery, the Yosemite Valley and spectacular waterfalls stand out.
Accommodation in Yosemite for 1 night, with breakfast.
Displacement for about 175 km.
Day 12: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - CARMEL by the sea - 17-MILE DRIVE - MONTEREY - SAN FRANCISCO
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, travel through the Sierra Nevada mountains to the charming city of Carmel, crossing 17-Mile Drive, known for its golf courses.
Continue to Monterey, the first capital of California.
Arrival to San Francisco and accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast. San Francisco is a city of contrasts: old and new, sophisticated and relaxed, urban and bucolic, which is constantly evolving.
Displacement for about 459 km.
Day 13: SAN FRANCISCO
After breakfast, tour one of the most beautiful cities in North America, discovering the main tourist attractions, such as Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate and Fisherman's Wharf, with a view of the famous island of Alcatraz.
Free afternoon for independent activities.
Optional activity suggestion (not included):
- Visit Sausalito, a city located on San Francisco Bay.
Day 14: SAN FRANCISCO
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Regular shuttle to San Francisco airport.
THIS ITINERARY INCLUDES:
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Las Vegas, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Grand Cayon, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Moab, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Rock Springs, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Jackson Hole, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Rexburg, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Salt Lake City, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Bryce, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Mammoth Lakes, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Yosemite Area, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in San Francisco, with breakfast;
- Regular shuttle (without assistance) between hotel and airport in San Francisco;
- Air-conditioned bus with guide in English or Spanish (subject to availability);
- Admission to Oljato-Monument Valley, 17-Mile Drive and the National Parks as per the itinerary;
- Travel kit.
THIS ITINERARY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfare between Brazil and the United States;
- Boarding fees;
- Tourism fees;
- Transfers;
- Bank transfer charges related to payment to the foreign supplier;
- Documentation and consular visa expenses;
- Travel insurance;
- Cancellation insurance;
- Excess baggage;
- Early arrival time (early check-in);
- Extension of departure time (late check-out);
- Meals not mentioned as included;
- Drinks not mentioned as included;
- Suggested tips for guide and driver - starting at $7, per day;
- Luggage service;
- Suggested and/or optional tours and excursions;
- Entrance fees to the places where the tours are visited and suggested and/or optional excursions;
- Restaurant reservations for a fee of $10 to $30;
- Personal extras such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, extra food, tips, minibar consumption and everything that is not mentioned as included in the itinerary.
Amounts indicated in foreign currency should be considered the quotation published on our site on the day of payment.
Additional Information
- Group outings follow an established schedule. Voluntary changes by the traveler to the itinerary or to accommodations are not allowed. The local operator reserves the right to make modifications to better accommodate the group's experience.
- The itinerary is carried out in a group (minimum of 2 travelers and maximum of 47 travelers), with departures on pre-determined dates and with places subject to confirmation..
- *Some trips may not pass through Mammoth Lakes, staying only in Yosemite
- In this itinerary, continental-style breakfast.
- Amounts subject to change without notice and subject to availability and confirmation upon reservation request.
- The amounts entered are NOT valid for festive periods and major events.
