12-Day West Coast National Park Tour from Los Angeles: Yellowstone National Park, Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Teton National Park

Depart from Los Angeles this morning and begin our pleasant journey to Antelope Canyon! We will pass through the Mojave Desert and enjoy the barren landscape decorated by Joshua trees! We will arrive in Las Vegas around noon. After Las Vegas, we will continue our journey to St. George Utah, and stay there overnight.

Los Angeles → Las Vegas → St. George
 

Today we will drive to Lower Antelope Canyon and pass by Glen Canyon, which holds back Lake Powell. Lake Powell is the nation's second-largest artificial lake surrounded by 96 side canyons. The view is absolutely stunning! Next, we will take a look at Lower Antelope Canyon (Own Expense) which is one of the Top Ten Sites in the World for photography. Finally, we will visit Horseshoe Bend and drive to Salt Lake City to stay overnight. 

St. George → Glen Canyon (pass by) → Lower Antelope Canyon (optional, 90 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (60 mins) → Salt Lake City
 

Today we will depart from Salt Lake City and head east into Yellowstone National Park! First of its kind, Yellowstone is home to world's largest super volcano and over 10,000 geothermal features. Here, you can find everything you expect to see in a National Park! Snow covered mountains, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, canyons, meadows, herds of buffalos, elks and the most amazing geothermal features in the world! Geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots are the true wonders that make Yellowstone truly unique. We will spend the night in East Yellowstone or West Yellowstone.

Salt Lake City → Yellowstone National Park (3 hours, Head to visit Palette, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Trail, Morning Glory and other attractions. The tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement.)

Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone today! Explore the beauty of Yellowstone and take a look at Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, mud volcano, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone River, and the Norris Geyser Basin! Take a look and spot elk herds, buffaloes, or a bald eagle! Relax and spend the night at Grant Village by Yellowstone Lake (Free upgrade available on a first come first serve basis) or West Yellowstone.

West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (7 hours, Stops will be at the Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist's Point, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb Geyser and other attractions. The arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day.)

Join us on this lovely day to discover and continue to explore Yellowstone National Park! Afterwards, we will travel along the Snake River to Grand Teton National Park. Following, we will travel to Jackson, a famous cowboy town and one of the world's renowned vacation destinations. Be sure to visit the Elk Antler Arches Square located in the center of Jackson until we arrive in Salt Lake City to visit the Great Salt Lake.
Itinerary before 08/01/2024 (Departure):
West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (40 mins, Stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin）→ Grand Teton National Park (60 mins) → Jackson → Elk Antler Arches Park (60 mins) → Great Salt Lake (20 mins) → Salt Lake City
Itinerary from 08/01/2024 (Departure):
West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (40 mins, Stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin）→ Grand Teton National Park (60 mins) → Jackson → Elk Antler Arches Park (60 mins) →  Yellowstone Bear World (own expense, 60 minutes) → Great Salt Lake (20 mins) → Salt Lake City
  

In the morning, we will visit the Utah State Capitol and Temple Square. Then we will travel on over to Las Vegas, where we will spend the night.

Utah State Capitol (30 mins) → Temple Square (40 mins) → Las Vegas (optional for the night tour)
  

Today we will be headed to the West Rim! Next, you will have the option to take a walk on the glass bridge known as the Skywalk or take a helicopter ride through the Grand Canyon! Finally, we will drive to Las Vegas and pass by Hoover dam which oversees Lake Mead! 

Las Vegas → West Rim (3.5 hours, Skywalk ticket and helicopter tour are optional) → Hoover Dam (pass by) → Las Vegas
 

Rise and shine! Follow your tour guide to capture selfies in the hotspot of Las Vegas - Las Vegas Welcome Signboard! Besides, before we leave Las Vegas, we can't forget to visit M&M'S Las Vegas and Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas! You will get to experience an in-depth tour of the two stores. You can also watch 3D movies in the sweet air! Following, we will take an adventure over to the Seven Magic Mountains. Finally, we will drive to Tanger Outlets in Barstow to enjoy some free-time shopping. 

Las Vegas Welcome Signboard & M&M'S Las Vegas & Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas & FlyOver Las Vegas (Optional, 90 mins) →  Seven Magic Mountains (30 mins) → Barstow Outlet (120 mins) → Los Angeles
Note: If you choose not to participate in the optional activity, you can have your free time in the hotel.
 

In the morning, we will depart from Los Angeles and drive southward to San Diego. After about two hours' drive, we will cross the downtown of Santiago to the border area between the United States and Mexico. Then, we will cross the border customs on foot to Tijuana, Mexico. We will take a sightseeing vehicle with a local guide to start the pleasant trip in Mexico. In the evening, we specially arrange a sea view hotel.  You will have a great evening.

Los Angeles → Santiago → Tijuana, Mexico → Sunset Horseback Ride at Ensenada Beach (Optional, 30 mins) → Seaview Hotel
  

After finishing breakfast in the hotel, we will head to the wharf in the downtown of Ensenada. Seafood markets, seascape restaurants, and various craft shops are gathered here. You can take a yacht to the sea at your own expense to view whales and dolphins in the water. In the afternoon, we will return to Tijuana and visit the border wall and Revolutionary Avenue. Finally, we will return to Los Angeles in the evening.

Hotel → Yacht Sailing (Optional, 60 mins) → Tijuana City Tour → Los Angeles