Salt Lake City In & Out + Grand Teton National Park + Yellowstone National Park 4-Day Tour [EW-Y4]

Arrive at Salt Lake City, the largest city in the Midwestern United States, and check into your hotel.

Hotel information is as follows:
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Airport
Address: 2177 W North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, United States
Phone: 1(385)341-4904

Meal
Breakfast - self-care, lunch - self-care, dinner - self-care
Accommodation
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Airport
Transportation
none
Shopping Arrangements
none

Today we will visit the Great Salt Lake, the "Dead Sea" of the United States. The Great Salt Lake is the largest remnant of the prehistoric Great Lake Bonneville and the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Then we will enter Idaho and Wyoming, and the beautiful scenery along the way will make you feel relaxed and happy. At noon, we will arrive at the authentic western cowboy town - Jackson, which is also a world-famous holiday resort. Don't miss the Antler Park in the city center. In the afternoon, we will enter Grand Teton National Park. The glaciers that have not melted for thousands of years cover the majestic Grand Teton Mountains, like a fairyland. Finally, we will arrive at the world's first national park - Yellowstone National Park. The romantic and charming Yellowstone Lake and the steaming geothermal phenomena can't help but make people sigh at the magic of creation. In the evening, check in to West Yellowstone (Yellowstone Park is a volcanic area, and the geothermal phenomena are surrounded by plank bridges. It takes an average of 30 minutes to walk to each attraction. Please wear comfortable shoes).

Itinerary:
Salt Lake City → Great Salt Lake (20 minutes) → Jackson → Elkhorn National Park (60 minutes) → Grand Teton National Park (60 minutes) → Yellowstone National Park (visit Yellowstone Lake) → West Yellowstone

morning
Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake is the second largest saltwater lake in the world and the largest inland salt lake in North America. It is located in western Utah, USA, with the Rocky Mountains to the east and the desert to the west. It consists of 10 islands. It is also a wildlife sanctuary, attracting millions of migratory birds every year. The salt content of the lake water here is as high as 25%, second only to the Dead Sea. Only some algae that can tolerate high salinity can survive in the lake.

Elk Antler Arches Park
The park is not big, but there are giant arches made of deer antlers in the four directions of east, west, south and north. The antlers are all sharp, but they are not obtained by hunting. Every winter, a large number of elk come from the mountains to the "National Elk Refuge" in Jackson to spend the winter. In the spring, the antlers fall off naturally and are replaced. After the elk leave, countless treasures are left everywhere.

afternoon
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park was established on February 26, 1929. There are 300 kilometers of trails in Grand Teton National Park. There are many lakes in the park, including Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake. Most of the area of Grand Teton National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains, and the natural scenery is very magnificent. In addition, Grand Teton National Park also has extremely rich biological resources, including American bison, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, etc.

Yellowstone National Park
Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. Geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

Meal
Breakfast - self-care, lunch - self-care, dinner - self-care
Accommodation
Hotels: White Buffalo West Yellowstone; or Yellowstone Country Inn; or Dude & Roundup; or Travelers Lodge; or equivalent;
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none

In the morning, we will go to the world's first national park, Yellowstone Park. We will have a whole day to admire the wonders and beauty of Yellowstone. The gifts of nature are fully displayed here. Located on the largest super active volcano crater, Yellowstone has more than 10,000 geothermal phenomena, more than 200 waterfalls, and a unique ecological environment that has nurtured the best giant wildlife habitat in North America.

Itinerary:
West Yellowstone → Yellowstone National Park (8 hours, stop at Norris Geyser, Lower Terraces, Artist Point, Upper Falls, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Trail, Morning Glory and other attractions. The tour guide will make adjustments based on the actual situation of the day, so please refer to the actual arrangements)

All day
Yellowstone National Park
Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. Geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin
Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most unstable series of geysers in Yellowstone Park. It has been dormant for a long time and has erupted only once in a long time (the last eruption was in 2008), setting a record of 380 feet in height. The geysers in this area are also rich in color, ranging from clear blue-green to soft blue-white like milk.

Artist Point
The scenery here is particularly spectacular. The canyon is more than 300 feet deep. The canyon walls are mainly yellow, mixed with black, red and pink, and clusters of green pine trees. These colors are mixed but not chaotic, looking like a peacock's tail, and also like the pointillism of a romantic painter who applied several layers of color in the same place.

Upper Yellowstone Falls
The Upper Falls is located 400 meters upstream of the larger Yellowstone Falls. The waterfall falls vertically along the volcanic cliff with a drop of 33 meters. The originally uneven volcanic rocks below the waterfall have been eroded by the waterfall for hundreds of years and have become very smooth.

Mud Volcano Area
Located in the eastern part of Yellowstone National Park, not far from the northern part of Yellowstone Lake. Most of the fountains here do not spray water, but mud, and every time they erupt, the ground shakes. Next to the mud volcano, there are colorful grasses that look extremely tender and gorgeous.

Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful geyser is named for its consistent and regular eruption. Currently, it erupts approximately every 60 to 110 minutes, and each eruption lasts four to five minutes. The water column is more than 40 meters high, which is spectacular and never stops. The Old Faithful Visitor Center will display the eruption schedule in advance, so you can check the eruption time in advance before visiting with confidence.

Meal
Breakfast - self-care, lunch - self-care, dinner - self-care
Accommodation
White Buffalo West Yellowstone; or Yellowstone Country Inn; or Dude & Roundup; or Travelers Lodge; or equivalent;
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none

Today we will continue to experience the beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The colorful geothermal phenomena make us marvel at the magic of nature. Then we will go to Salt Lake City to visit the Utah State Government Building. The entire building is magnificent and exquisite. It is a prominent landmark of Utah and is also known as the "Little White House". Bidding farewell to the Utah State Government Building, we will go to the famous Mormon holy place in the center of Salt Lake City - Temple Square.

Itinerary:
Yellowstone National Park (2.5 hours, visit Grand Prismatic, Palette and other attractions, subject to actual arrangements on the day) → Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol (30 minutes) → Temple Square (40 minutes)

morning
Yellowstone National Park
Located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", it is located on the lava plateau between the Northern Rockies and the Central Rockies in the western United States. Geothermal wonders are its hallmark, a primitive landscape of the earth forged by water and fire. The natural landscape in the park is divided into five major areas, namely the Mammoth Area, the Roosevelt Area, the Canyon Area, the Geyser Area and the Lake Area, each with its own characteristics. It exceeds the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.

The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring
Also known as the Seven Color Pool, it is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. It is 75-91 meters wide and 49 meters deep, and it gushes out about 2,000 liters of 71-degree hot water every minute. The amazing thing about the Grand Prismatic Spring is that the color of the lake changes with the seasons. In spring, the lake changes from emerald green to golden orange-red, which is due to the algae and pigment-containing bacteria and other microorganisms living in the mineral-rich water. In midsummer, the chlorophyll content is relatively low, so the lake water appears brilliant orange, red or yellow. But in the cold winter, due to the lack of light, these microorganisms will produce more chlorophyll to suppress the color of carotenoids, so the water will appear deep dark green.

Yellowstone Park Palette Fountain Paint Pot
The Palette is a mud fountain. The mud and rocks contain minerals, which are melted by the acidic hot spring to form mud. Because the muddy water is very viscous, you can clearly see the slow formation and disappearance of bubbles. The mud around the fountain looks like dried oil paint, making the fountain itself look like a pot of water washed with oil paint, just like a painter's canvas, overflowing with colorful seasonings.

afternoon
Utah State Capitol
The Utah State Capitol is located in Salt Lake City. The size and shape of the entire building are comparable to the Capitol Hill in Washington. The top of the state government building is a Byzantine dome, which is dazzling and brilliant under the sunlight. The interior of the building is even more magnificent and meticulously carved. The walls are smooth marble, the ceiling is painted with exquisite murals, and countless finely carved statues of people stand in it, lifelike. In addition, since Utah is also known as the "Beehive State", a beehive sculpture is placed in a prominent place in front of the building, which is one of the attractions that tourists who come here must take photos.

Temple Square
Salt Lake City, Utah is the global base of Mormonism. It is a group of buildings in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah, which is the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism). It includes the Salt Lake City Temple, the Salt Lake City Tabernacle, the Salt Lake City Meeting House, the Seagull Monument and two visitor centers, covering an area of 10 acres.

Self-funded projects
Project Name Number of Days Price Description
Y3-Y5 series Mandatory Fee The tour guide will arrange the itinerary
Each person: $100.00;

Includes Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Great Salt Lake

Meal
Breakfast - self-care, lunch - self-care, dinner - self-care
Accommodation
none
Transportation
none
Shopping Arrangements
none