Los Angeles to Bryce, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone 8-Day Tour

Today, we’ll depart from Los Angeles and journey through the scenic Mojave Desert, arriving at our final destination—Las Vegas, the dazzling Pearl of the Desert! Once there, you’ll have time to explore the city’s vibrant attractions. You may choose to join our Las Vegas Night Tour or enjoy one of the many award-winning shows the city is famous for!

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Itinerary:

Los Angeles → Las Vegas → Las Vegas Night Tour (Optional)
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Las Vegas Night View Tour

Experience the dazzling lights of Las Vegas on this incredible 3-hour tour, featuring the city’s most iconic attractions. Stop by the erupting Mirage Volcano, marvel at the stunning Bellagio Fountains, and more! The tour also includes a visit to the famous Fremont Street Experience—an electrifying show featuring millions of LED lights and 555,000 watts of sound spanning five vibrant blocks.

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Hotel：Fontainebleau Las Vegas; or similar
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Welcome to Arizona—known as the Grand Canyon State! Once part of Spanish and Mexican territories, Arizona became the 48th state in 1912. Today, we’ll discover the natural beauty and rich history this remarkable state has to offer. We’ll start with an unforgettable helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, taking in breathtaking aerial views. Then, we’ll explore the stunning South and East Rims of the canyon. Our journey continues to the awe-inspiring Horseshoe Bend before heading to Page, Arizona for the evening.

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Itinerary:

Las Vegas → Helicopter tour across Grand Canyon (optional) → Grand Canyon National Park South Rim → Grand Canyon National Park East Rim → Horseshoe Bend → Page
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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park, located in northwestern Arizona, was the 15th site in the United States to be designated as a national park. Its centerpiece is the Grand Canyon itself—a breathtaking gorge carved by the Colorado River and widely regarded as one of the natural Wonders of the World. Spanning over 1.2 million acres across Coconino and Mohave counties, the park attracted more than six million visitors in 2017, making it the second most-visited national park in the U.S., just behind the Great Smoky Mountains. In recognition of its global significance, the Grand Canyon was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

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Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is a prominent landmark within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and is often associated with nearby destinations such as Grand Canyon National Park, the cities of Page, AZ; Kanab and St. George, UT; and the Navajo Nation. With boundary lines converging closely in the area, the official start of Grand Canyon National Park lies just nine miles downstream. Now a social media sensation, Horseshoe Bend has become one of the most iconic and frequently visited spots in the Glen Canyon region.

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Hotel：Hampton Inn & Suites Page – Lake Powell; or similar

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Lake Powell, the second-largest man-made lake in the U.S., is surrounded by 96 scenic side canyons, creating a stunning and unique landscape. From there, we’ll head to Lower Antelope Canyon, renowned as one of the world’s top ten most photographed locations. After exploring this natural wonder, we’ll continue to the breathtaking Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its vibrant hoodoos and dramatic rock formations. We’ll end the day with an overnight stay in Salt Lake City.

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Itinerary:

Lake Powell Kayaking (Optional) → Glen Canyon (Pass-by) → Lower Antelope Canyon (Optional) → Bryce Canyon National Park
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Lake Powell

Lake Powell, located in northern Arizona and extending into southern Utah, is part of the Colorado River within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Boasting nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, abundant sunshine, warm waters, and ideal weather, it offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the American West—making it the ultimate outdoor playground.

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Lower Antelope Canyon (Optional) 

Lower Antelope Canyon, a stunning slot canyon located on Navajo land just east of Page, Arizona, offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of the American Southwest. Upon arrival, you’ll step off the vehicle and into the breathtaking desert landscape. Led by knowledgeable local guides, you’ll learn about the canyon’s geology, Navajo culture, and rich history. As you walk between the sculpted sandstone walls, you’ll be fully immersed in the natural beauty and wonder of this remarkable place.

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Despite its name, Bryce Canyon is not a true canyon but a series of massive natural amphitheaters carved into the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The park is famous for its unique geological formations known as hoodoos—tall, thin spires of rock created by frost weathering and the erosion of sedimentary rock layers from ancient lakes and rivers. The vibrant red, orange, and white hues of the rock formations offer breathtaking vistas that attract visitors from around the world.

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Hotel：Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference; Embassy Suites by Hilton Salt Lake West Valley City; or similar
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Today, we’ll visit Jackson, a legendary cowboy town and one of the world’s most famous vacation destinations. Don’t miss a stop at Jackson Town Square, known for its iconic Elk Antler Arches at the heart of town. From there, we’ll follow the scenic Snake River into Grand Teton National Park, where majestic mountain views and pristine wilderness await. Our journey continues into Yellowstone National Park—the first national park in the world. Home to the planet’s largest supervolcano and over 10,000 geothermal features, Yellowstone offers everything you could hope to experience in a national park.

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Itinerary:

Hotel → Jackson Hole → Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches → Grand Teton National Park → Yellowstone National Park (Stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin) → West Yellowstone
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Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches

Jackson Town Square features four distinctive arches made from thousands of elk antlers, creating a truly unique landmark. It’s a remarkable place to explore, offering a memorable experience for every visitor.

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Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park, nestled in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Wyoming, is renowned for its breathtaking mountain views and sparkling alpine lakes. The park is also a haven for diverse and abundant wildlife, making it a true natural treasure.
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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park—the first national park in the United States—is a must-see treasure filled with year-round scenic beauty. It offers incredible opportunities to observe wildlife as animals migrate in and out of the park throughout the seasons. No matter where you go in Yellowstone, you’re likely to spot some of its iconic residents, including bears, wolves, moose, elk, bison, and more!

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West Thumb Geyser Basin

The West Thumb Geyser Basin is located on the western edge of a large bay along the shores of Yellowstone Lake. This area lies within the West Thumb caldera, formed by a volcanic eruption approximately 174,000 years ago. The bay itself is a smaller caldera nested within the larger Yellowstone caldera, which later filled with water to form the bay seen today.
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Hotel：White Buffalo West Yellowstone; or similar
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Enjoy a full day of adventure in Yellowstone National Park! Discover the park’s natural beauty with visits to Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, the Mud Volcano, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Mammoth Hot Springs, the Yellowstone River, and Norris Geyser Basin. Keep an eye out—you might spot elk herds, bison, or even a bald eagle! After a day of exploration, we’ll spend the night in West Yellowstone.

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Itinerary:

West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (Stop at 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)
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Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin, named after one of Yellowstone’s early superintendents, is considered the hottest geyser basin in the park. The Porcelain Basin within it features a stark, barren landscape shaped by its highly acidic environment, which makes it difficult for plants, algae, and bacteria to thrive. Instead, the basin’s vivid colors come from mineral oxides—iron creating shades of pink, red, and orange, and sulfur and iron sulfates producing bright yellows. This basin is also home to Steamboat Geyser, the tallest active geyser in the world. Though its eruptions are infrequent, when it does erupt, it can shoot water nearly 380 feet into the air in a dramatic spectacle.
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Upper Yellowstone Falls

Just a quarter mile upstream from the larger Lower Falls, the Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River cascade 109 feet over a rugged lava cliff into the basin below. The area beneath the falls has experienced more intense erosion compared to the calmer stretch above.

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Artist Point

Artist Point is one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in the Canyon Area of Yellowstone National Park. The canyon’s sheer walls plunge 700 feet to the river below, with the majestic Lower Falls visible upstream. Downstream, the canyon expands and deepens to a maximum depth of 1,540 feet. While the canyon walls are primarily yellow, they also display vibrant hues of blue, red, orange, and brown—colors that shift and intensify, especially after rainfall followed by bright sunshine.

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Mud Volcano Area

The Mud Volcano violently erupted in the early 20th century, leaving behind a striking crater that remains visible today. Surrounding the site are several fascinating geothermal features, including the Mud Cauldron, Black Dragon’s Caldron, and Dragon’s Mouth Spring, each offering a unique glimpse into Yellowstone’s dynamic geothermal landscape.

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Hotel：White Buffalo West Yellowstone; or similar

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Join us for another incredible day as we continue exploring the wonders of Yellowstone National Park! Here, you’ll find everything you expect in a national park—snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, serene lakes, winding rivers, deep canyons, open meadows, and roaming herds of bison and elk. What sets Yellowstone apart are its extraordinary geothermal features, including geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and bubbling mud pots—natural marvels found nowhere else in the world. After our adventure, we’ll return to Salt Lake City and visit the Great Salt Lake, known for its unique high salinity that allows you to float effortlessly.

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Itinerary:

West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (Stops will be at Artist Paint Pots, The Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Trail, Morning Glory Pool, etc. and other attractions. The arrangement of attractions will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day.) → Yellowstone Bear World (Optional) → Great Salt Lake → Salt Lake City
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Fountain Paint Pot

The Fountain Paint Pot gets its name from the vibrant reds, yellows, and browns found in the mud, which result from varying oxidation levels of iron. Like all hot springs, the heat from the Yellowstone caldera forces pressurized water to the surface, where it escapes through the ground. Gases rising with the water create the bubbling effect seen in the mud. This bubbling action can change with the seasons, making each visit a unique experience.

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The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring

The Grand Prismatic Spring, measuring about 370 feet (110 meters) in diameter and 160 feet (50 meters) deep, releases around 560 gallons (2,100 liters) of 160°F (70°C) water every minute. It is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. The spring’s vibrant colors are created by microbial mats that thrive around the edges of the mineral-rich water.

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Old Faithful Geyser

Old Faithful, located in Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin, is one of the park’s most iconic natural landmarks. Renowned for its reliability, this cone geyser erupts approximately every 91 minutes, delighting visitors with its regular displays.
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Yellowstone Bear World

No trip to Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Park is complete without a wild adventure at Yellowstone Bear World—a unique drive-thru wildlife park. Here, you’ll have the chance to see Rocky Mountain elk, bison, white-tailed and mule deer, Rocky Mountain goats, moose, and, most exciting of all, American black bears and grizzly bears up close in their natural habitat.

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Great Salt Lake

The Great Salt Lake, located in northern Utah, is the largest inland saltwater body in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most saline in the world. Fed by the Bear, Weber, and Jordan rivers, the lake has no outlet, causing its size to fluctuate depending on river inflow and evaporation rates. Much like the Dead Sea, it lies in an arid region and shares similar chemical properties with ocean water—but with significantly higher salinity, due to evaporation outpacing water inflow.

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Hotel：SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Airport; La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salt Lake City Airport; or similar
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This morning, we’ll visit the Utah State Capitol and explore the historic Temple Square. In the afternoon, we’ll journey to Las Vegas, where we’ll spend the night enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

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Itinerary:

Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol → Temple Square → Las Vegas (optional for the night show)
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Utah State Capitol

The Utah State Capitol serves as the seat of government for the state of Utah. It houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, along with the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and State Auditor. Located on Capitol Hill and overlooking downtown Salt Lake City, the Capitol is the centerpiece of the Utah State Capitol Complex. Designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting in a Neoclassical Revival style with Corinthian elements, the building was constructed between 1912 and 1916. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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Temple Square

Temple Square is a 10-acre complex in the heart of Salt Lake City, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It features several historic and religious landmarks, including the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument, and two visitors’ centers. In 1964, Temple Square was designated a National Historic Landmark District in recognition of the LDS Church’s role in the settlement of Utah.

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Hotel：Fontainebleau Las Vegas; or similar
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Rise and shine! Join your tour guide for a fun stop at the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, where you can snap some unforgettable selfies. Before we head out of Vegas, we can’t miss a visit to the M&M’s and Coca-Cola stores, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at both and experience their 3D movies in the sweet-scented air! Next, we’ll take an adventure to the colorful Seven Magic Mountains. Finally, we’ll wrap up the day with some free-time shopping at the Outlets at Barstow!

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Itinerary:

Fabulous Las Vegas Sign & M&M’S Las Vegas & Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas → FlyOver Las Vegas (Optional) → Outlets at Barstow → Los Angeles
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M&M’S Las Vegas

The M&M’s Las Vegas store is a 28,000-square-foot, four-level paradise and was the very first M&M’s store ever created. In just two minutes, you can design your own custom M&M’s using their personal printer! And before you leave, don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth with your favorite chocolate treat!

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Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas

Welcome to the Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas! Make this stop a highlight of your Vegas adventure and discover the world’s most iconic beverage in a truly unique and unforgettable way!
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FlyOver Las Vegas (Optional)

Embark on a one-of-a-kind ride along the Las Vegas Boulevard! Experience the thrill of flight with cutting-edge, immersive technology that lets you soar over breathtaking landscapes without ever leaving The Strip. From volcanic eruptions and icy glaciers to vast prairies, towering peaks, and buzzing urban jungles, this adventure takes you through some of the world’s most stunning sights and more!

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Seven Magic Mountains

South of Las Vegas, in the heart of the desert, stands a striking and vibrant anomaly—Seven Magic Mountains. This stunning installation features seven towering stone sculptures that seem to defy gravity with their precarious stacks. Created by artist Ugo Rondinone, the artwork blends geological formations with abstract design, using locally sourced limestone boulders stacked in groups of three to six. Each boulder is painted in a different fluorescent hue, with individual totems soaring between 30 and 35 feet high. This piece continues Rondinone’s exploration of natural phenomena and their transformation into art.
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Outlets at Barstow

Barstow Outlets, located in the desert along the route from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, offers a unique shopping experience. While it doesn’t feature many high-end luxury brands, it boasts a wide selection of second-tier labels, especially local U.S. brands. The stores are well-organized, with a solid variety of options, and the service is excellent, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable end to your day of shopping.

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