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- Tour Code :
- USYC06
- Duration :
- 6
Important Notice: New U.S. National Park Fee Policy (Effective January 1, 2026)
This itinerary includes two national parks: Grand Teton National Parkand Yellowstone National Park.
For detailed fee information, please refer to the ordering instructions.
Your tour begins at Denver Airport, where you'll meet our guide at the Baggage Claim area.
You'll then embark on a brief tour of Denver, visiting the golden-domed Colorado State Capitol, the bustling 16th Street Mall. After this taste of Denver's highlights, we'll drive to Fort Collins for your overnight stay.
**Airport meet and greet: Meet your tour guide at Baggage Claim area by 1:30PM (Denver time). Please book a flight arriving in Denver before 1:00pm. Otherwise, you'll need take airport shuttle to hotel by yourself (the fee is not included, $58/adult, $11/child).
【Denver】
This desert city lies at the foot of the spectacular Rocky Mountains. The "Mile-High City" features attractions such as Red Rocks State Park, the Coors Brewery, and the famous 16th Street Mall. Come enjoy the beauty of the Southwest!
【State Capitol】
This impressive building in Denver, Colorado is the home of the Colorado General Assembly and the offices of the Governor of Colorado and Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. The neoclassical building is supposed to resemble the US Capitol.
【16th Street Mall】
The 16th Street Mall is the hub of downtown Denver, CO. In addition to a litany of shopping and dining options, many of Denver's most popular attractions are located in the area of the Mall, including Coors Field.
Your day begins at Crazy Horse Memorial, a tribute to Native American heritage. Next, you'll visit Mount Rushmore, gazing at the carved faces of four great presidents. Finally, you'll explore Devils Tower, a sacred Native American site and natural wonder. After this journey through history and culture, you'll spend the night in Gillette.
【Crazy Horse Memorial – South Dakota】
Crazy Horse Memorial is the world's largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, it will stand 563 feet tall and 641 feet long.
This monument, controversial in the Native American community, has been under construction for over 60 years. If completed as planned, it would be the largest sculpture in the world, at 563 feet high and 641 feet wide. (Approx. 1H)
【Mount Rushmore National Memorial – South Dakota】
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
This famous United States monument in the Black Hills depicts the busts of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The 60-foot-tall statues are carved directly into the mountainside. (Approx. 1H30M)
【Devils Tower National Monument – Wyoming】
The first declared United States National Monument. It is an igneous intrusion or laccolith located in the Black Hills near Hulett and Sundance in Crook County. A monolithic rock formation rising 1,267 feet above the surrounding land and once the neck of an active volcano.This massive monolith in the Black Hills of Wyoming was the nation’s first national monument, designated by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. Climbing has become popular in recent years. The stone column is considered sacred by many Native Americans. (Approx. 45M)
【Yellowstone National Park, WY】
The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons, waterfalls, and wildlife everywhere you look. (Approx. 3H)
【Fishing Bridge】
Located near the mouth of the Yellowstone River, the Fishing Bridge is a great place to spot native Cutthroat Trout. An RV park of the same name is located nearby.
【Mud Volcano Area】
The Mud Volcano blew itself apart in the early 20th century, but visitors can still see the impressive crater and geothermal features such as the Mud Cauldron, Black Dragon's Caldron, and Dragon's Mouth Spring.
【Hayden Valley】
A large sub-alpine valley straddling the Yellowstone River between Yellowstone Falls and Yellowstone Lake. It is one of the best places in Yellowstone to view wildlife.
【Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone】
This dramatic canyon stretches 24 miles, reaching depths of up to a quarter-mile and widths of up to three-quarters of a mile. Its rock walls are richly colored by minerals.
【Upper Yellowstone Falls】
Located a quarter-mile upstream from the Lower Falls, the Upper Falls plunge 109 feet over an eroded lava cliff into the basin below.
【Lower Yellowstone River Falls】
The largest waterfall by volume in the Rocky Mountains, standing more than 300 feet tall—nearly twice the height of Niagara Falls.
【Artist Point】
Named after the famous sketches of Thomas Moran, this viewpoint offers one of the most iconic and breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its waterfalls.
【Yellowstone National Park, WY】
Yellowstone National Park is one of the largest volcanic craters in the world and home to one of the world's largest forests. The park contains over 10,000 hot springs and more than 300 geysers, along with over 290 waterfalls. Featuring Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone River, canyons, waterfalls, and geothermal landscapes, it is one of the world's most famous travel destinations.
【Grand Prismatic Spring】
The Grand Prismatic Spring—Earth’s third-largest hot spring—is famous for its radiant rainbow colors caused by heat-loving bacteria along its mineral-rich rim. In summer, intense reds, oranges, and yellows surround its deep blue center, creating one of Yellowstone’s most iconic scenes.
【West Thumb Geyser Basin】
A must-visit attraction in Yellowstone, this geothermal area is located along the lakeshore and features numerous geysers and hot springs. The vibrant hydrothermal features are breathtaking, and the views of Yellowstone Lake are equally spectacular.
【Yellowstone Lake】
The largest inland lake in Yellowstone National Park, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,300 meters and covering 352 square kilometers. It serves as a habitat for rare waterfowl such as trumpeter swans and Canada geese, as well as a prime location for trout fishing.
【Pink Mud Pots】
The Pink Mud Pots are vibrant, bubbling geothermal features known for their unique rosy-colored clay. Heated by underground volcanic activity, the thick mud churns and pops, creating an otherworldly landscape that highlights Yellowstone’s geothermal diversity.
【Old Faithful Geyser】
One of Yellowstone’s most famous geothermal attractions, Old Faithful erupts approximately every 93 minutes, lasting about four minutes each time. Its consistent eruptions throughout the seasons have earned it the name “Old Faithful.”
【Mammoth Hot Springs】
The Lower Terraces showcase intricate mineral formations shaped by cascading hot water over time. The towering Liberty Cap, a 37-foot (11-meter) hot spring cone, stands as a testament to long-dormant geothermal activity and is one of the area’s most recognized features. The Upper Terraces area, accessible via a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) one-way scenic drive, features an array of travertine formations, steaming vents, and colorful hot springs. The elevated vantage points offer exceptional views of Mammoth’s striking geology.
【Morning Glory Pool】
Located in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone, this geothermal pool is one of the park’s most famous hot springs. The pool's water contains various metal ions, creating a brilliant blue hue, while the outer edge glows with a golden color, resembling a blooming morning glory flower.
After exploration at Yellowstone’s geothermal highlights for whole day, you’ll spend the night near the park’s North Entrance.
【Roosevelt Arch】
A rusticated triumphal arch marking the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The top of the arch bears an inscription from the Organic Act of 1872, which established the park, reading: “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People.”
【Norris Geyser Basin】
The Norris Geyser Basin is the most thermally active area in Yellowstone. The entire basin resembles a painter's palette, with vibrant colors creating a breathtaking spectacle.
【Fountain Paint Pot】
Fountain Paint Pot is a geothermal area in Yellowstone National Park known for its colorful landscape. It features a combination of four typical geothermal phenomena: hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, and geysers.
【Grand Teton National Park, WY】
Situated in northwestern Wyoming, this national park is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, numerous lakes, and rich wildlife, including American bison, grizzly bears, black bears, and moose.
【Jackson Hole, WY】
A renowned cowboy-style town in the western United States, Jackson Hole features four-season resorts and mountain resorts. In addition to its rugged natural environment, it boasts fresh air and a relaxed pace of life, making it an ideal retreat nestled against the backdrop of the Teton Mountains.
【Antler Arches】
Located in Jackson, the "Cowboy Town," Antler Arches features four grand archways built from real antlers at its north, south, east, and west entrances. These antlers interlock intricately, forming circular arches nearly two meters in diameter, making them a rare and fascinating sight.
This will mark the perfect conclusion of your journey, and we will also arrange airport transfer service for you.
【Salt Lake City】
Salt Lake City is home to numerous professional and community theaters, making it a vibrant cultural and artistic hub. Whether you enjoy live music, blues performances, rock concerts, or prefer exploring its bustling commercial districts, the city attracts many visitors who come to experience its unique charm.
【Utah State Capitol】
For nearly a century, the Utah State Capitol has been one of the state’s most iconic landmarks. Completed in 1915, the building features a Renaissance Revival architectural style, standing grandly as a symbol of Utah’s political and historical heritage.
【Mormon Temple】
Revered by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the "Temple," this classic granite spire-style structure is a significant cultural and religious symbol. The granite was quarried approximately 25 miles away and transported into the city by oxen. Construction began in 1853 and took 40 years to complete.
【Great Salt Lake】
The Great Salt Lake is the largest inland salt lake in North America and the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Located in northwestern Utah, it is bordered by the Rocky Mountains to the east and desert regions to the west. It is a remnant of a large freshwater lake from the Pleistocene Ice Age and is renowned for its distinctive geography and natural scenery.
Please schedule flights to depart from the Salt Lake City airport after 1:30pm (domestic) or 2:30pm (international), airport transfer is included.
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