Yellowstone & Yosemite (Camping/Hotel)

Las Vegas - Bryce Canyon National Park. Our tour begins with pick up from the Palms Casino coach loading curb in Las Vegas (address in Trip Notes) at 08:00am (unless otherwise specified in your tour documentation). Our drive takes us over a 10,000ft summit and through the Cedar Breaks area, home to ancient lava flows and the Sevier River Valley. Arriving in Bryce Canyon National Park, we have plenty of time for hiking and taking in the dramatic scenery. This natural ampitheatre is known for its 'hoodoos', distinctive geological formations towering over the landscape. The evening is spent enjoying a BBQ around the campfire at our campsite in the Bryce Canyon area. On the camping nights of this tour, all camping equipment is provided at a full service campground with electricity, Wi-Fi, hot showers and flush toilets. You will need to provide your own sleeping bag.

Please note: This tour has a flexible itinerary, and the below is a general guide of what you can expect on tour. Your tour guide may alter certain night stops to maximize your enjoyment; maybe you opt to visit a local event or stay longer in a certain place. The beauty of a small group tour is that the itinerary can also be adapted to suit the group’s preference! We encourage you to relax and go with the flow!

Bryce Canyon National Park - Salt Lake City. Leaving Bryce Canyon, we head north to Salt Lake City, capital of Utah and located near the shore of the Great Salt Lake. We can delve into Mormon history this afternoon. You could take in the magnificent Salt Lake Mormon Temple, see the State Capital Building and founder Brigham Young’s Territorial Governor’s Mansion. We spend tonight in a 3-star hotel in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City - Grand Teton National Park. Leaving Salt Lake City, we drive to Grand Teton National Park, a reserve home to incredible scenery and diverse wildlife, including moose, bison, and grizzly bears. We are camping in the national park tonight and you are free to embark on hikes in the reserve. There are more than 240 miles of marked hiking trails. Do ensure you stay on these trails for your own safety, as hiking in Grand Teton is not led by your guide. You could take a walk to Inspiration Point or enjoy a scenic stroll around Jenny Lake. We are back to camping tonight.

Grand Teton National Park - Yellowstone National Park. Onwards to Yellowstone, the world's first national park and probably its most famous. We have two days to explore this iconic wilderness with our guide. Visit the iconic Old Faithful geyser, see the Grand Prismatic Pool and admire the view of Yellowstone Canyon. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, wolves and bison as we explore both the North and South loops of the park. Both nights will be spent camping within the boundaries of Yellowstone itself.

Yellowstone National Park - Provo. This morning we make a fun and educational visit to the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear and Wolf Discovery Center (not included). This certified wildlife park is home to captive populations of Yellowstone's two most iconic predators.

The afternoon is spent exploring the Rocky Mountains scenery of the Provo Lakes area. Our itinerary is flexible but we can guarantee you dramatic vistas and scenic hiking opportunities. We will spend the night at a campsite along one of the great lakes and enjoy a BBQ blowout!

Provo - Valley of Fire - Las Vegas. We begin our journey back to Vegas today, but we have one final stop to make. We will explore Nevada's first state park, the Valley of Fire. Home to bright red Aztec sandstone formations, when the sun catches the rocks it looks like this whole area is ablaze. After some time spent exploring this area, we complete our journey back to Sin City, arriving at approximately 4-5pm. The evening is at leisure to head out and explore the iconic Strip. We will be staying in a 3-star hotel in Vegas.

Please note: Some travellers may end their tour on arrival back in Las Vegas, and other travellers may join the trip. Your tour guide and vehicle may also change.

Las Vegas - Death Valley National Park - Bishop. We head north-east, crossing from Nevada into California. Our first stop is Death Valley National Park, the hottest and driest place in North America. In 1913, Furnace Creek in Death Valley recorded a temperature of 134°F (56.7°C), which is the highest air temperature ever recorded. We will make a series of photo stops and short walks at highlights of the national park, including 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 in the park, we continue north to our hotel in the historic Gold Rush city of Bishop.

Bishop - Yosemite National Park. Today we head for Yosemite National Park. It's an incredibly scenic drive as we cross the Tioga Pass, driving via highlights such as Olmsted Point, Lake Tenaya and the Tuolumne Meadows. On arrival at Yosemite, we will visit the Valley Visitor Center and enjoy a short orientation tour with our guide, ahead of a full day of exploration tomorrow. We'll be staying at a hotel in the Yosemite National Park area.

Please note: In the event that the Tioga Pass is closed due to weather, this tour will reroute through Lake Isabella instead of Bishop.

Today is spent exploring Yosemite National Park. There are group walks led by our tour guide and you will have free time to strike off on your own too. Take in highlights like the Bridalveil Falls and Lower Yosemite Falls, and enjoy wonderful views of Half Dome and El Capitan. Keep your eyes open for deer, marmots bobcats and black bears (there are no grizzlies in Yosemite) as you explore. Enjoy a final night in our hotel accommodation in the Yosemite area.

Yosemite National Park - San Francisco. Today we leave Yosemite and make the approximately 3.5 hour drive west across California to reach the City by the Bay, San Francisco. Our tour is ending in the city, but we've got time for an included sightseeing tour first. Discover the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 and the historic hippie district of Haight Ashbury. Our tour comes to an end at around 5pm, with drop off in the centre of the city (address in Trip Notes).