11 Days Yellowstone and California Tour

Day 1 – Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park via Cedar Breaks

Today, a beautiful drive takes us to a 10,000 ft summit through Cedar Breaks for spectacular views of ancient lava flows and the Sevier River Valley below. Arriving in Bryce Canyon National Park in time for a delicious rim side picnic lunch you will have a full afternoon of hiking. Choose a relaxing stroll along the rim of the world-famous Amphitheater or a hike deep into the depths of the canyon and get up close and personal with the hoodoos that make up this unique landscape. Take in a ranger program and learn the geology of this fascinating and thrilling park. Spend the evening around a campfire and enjoy a soak in the outdoor hot tub under the stars after a tasty all-American BBQ.

🏚️ Accommodation: Camp Ruby’s CG Bryce
Full-service campground with electricity, flush toilets, hot showers, Wi-Fi, and outdoor hot tub.

Day 2 – Bryce Canyon to Salt Lake City

This morning takes us North to Salt Lake City Utah, home to the tabernacle choir, for an afternoon of exploring Mormon Pioneer history. Enjoy the magnificent Salt Lake Mormon Temple and see the State Capital Building and founder Brigham Young’s Territorial Governor’s Mansion.

🏚️ Accommodation: Best Western or similar.

Day 3 – Grand Tetons National Park

The Grand Tetons Mountain Range rises above a scene rich with abundant wildlife, pristine lakes, and spectacular mountain peaks. 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, moose, or even a grizzly bear and enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.

🏚️ Accommodation: Camp Grand Tetons National Park.
Campground with electricity, flush toilets.

Day 4 – Yellowstone National Park

The crown jewel of the National Parks! The world’s first national park. A mountain wilderness, home to grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of buffalo and elk. Visit Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Pool, Yellowstone Canyon, Mammoth hot springs. Explore geysers throughout both the North and South loop as you spend two days enjoying this huge and fascinating national park with your expert Guide.

🏚️ Accommodation: Camp Yellowstone.
Full-service campground with electricity, flush toilets, hot showers.

Day 5 – Yellowstone National Park

Continue to discover Yellowstone with your guide. Go on hikes ranging from easy to moderate and 2 to 5 miles (3 to 8 km) in length, and see more spectacular volcanic features. Your guide will tailor hikes to your group’s abilities and interests.

🏚️ Accommodation: Camp Yellowstone.
Full-service campground with electricity, flush toilets, hot showers.

Day 6 – Yellowstone National Park and the Rocky Mountains

Get up close and personal with some wildlife with a fun and educational visit to the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear and Wolf Discovery Center this morning. This afternoon get ready for more spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery. With three major canyons, the Provo Lake Region offers phenomenal views of the Rockies, fantastic walks, and is the perfect spot for some lakeside fun and a BBQ blowout!

🏚️ Accommodation: Camp Rocky Mountains Lake Provo.
Full-service campground with electricity, flush toilets, hot showers.

Day 7 – Valley of Fire and Las Vegas

En route back to the bright lights of Sin City, explore the trails and dunes of Nevada’s first state park- Valley of Fire state park. This state park is a real treat with bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone. Your day concludes in Las Vegas in the late afternoon in time explore this fabulous fun city by night!

🏚️ Accommodation: Hotel Las Vegas – twin share.

Day 8 – Death Valley National Park

Heading to California this morning you will embark on a guided tour of Death Valley National Park. Enjoy photo stops and shorts walks at Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palette, Badwater Basin Salt Flats, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Devil’s Golf Course, and the Mesquite Sand Dunes. After a picnic lunch, drive spectacular scenery to the old Gold Rush Historic town of Bishop for your night stop.

🏚️ Accommodation: Camp/Hotel Bishop.
Full-service campground with electricity, flush toilets, hot showers, or 3-star hotel if selected.

Day 9 – Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park

Crossing the Tioga Pass* this morning provides an extremely scenic route passing by highlights such as Olmsted point, Lake Tenaya, Tuolumne Meadows, and Mono lake en route to Yosemite Valley. Visit the Valley visitor center and exhibits, take a mini-tour and get ready for a full day of exploration tomorrow.
Camp/Hotel Yosemite -full-service campground with electricity, flush toilets, hot showers, or 3-star hotel if selected.

🏚️ Accommodation: Weather permitting.
The Tioga Pass has closed this tour will reroute through Lake Isabella instead of Bishop.

Day 10 – Yosemite National Park

Spend a full day exploring the walks offered in the park. There are countless walks ranging from easy to strenuous or opt for a guided tour with your expert guide to the premier panoramas within the park such as Bridalveil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, views of Half Dome, and El Capitan. You can also opt for some free time relaxing or cycling along the Merced River.

🏚️ Accommodation: Camp/Hotel Yosemite.
Full-service campground with electricity, flush toilets, hot showers, or 3-star hotel if selected.

Day 11 – Yosemite to San Francisco

Today we head to City by the Bay- San Francisco! Your 4-day adventure concludes with a fully guided city tour of this vibrant city. Stops include Fisherman’s Warf, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Tour ends approx. 5 pm