Best of the West 11 day tour Las Vegas to San Francisco Via the Southwest USA National Parks SWHDYSLODGE2

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11 day Yellowstone Rocky Mountain Explorer tour Bryce, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountains, Death Valley, Yosemite by Bindlestiff Tours- with camping/lodging mix
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • 11 day Yellowstone Rocky Mountain Explorer tour; Bryce
    • Grand Tetons
    • Yellowstone
    • Rocky Mountains
    • Death Valley
    • Yosemite by Bindlestiff Tours- with camping/lodging mix

What's this trip about?

    11 day Yellowstone Rocky Mountain Explorer tour Bryce, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountains, Death Valley, Yosemite by Bindlestiff Tours- with camping/lodging mix

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLas Vegas
End CitySan Francisco

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Education / Learning
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Death Valley
  • Death Valley National Park
  • Grand Tetons
  • San Francisco
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yosemite National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Land expedition
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Experienced fun and knowledgeable Tour Guide
    • Transportation in a modern 14 passenger tour bus/ SUV or minivan fully air-conditioned
    • Accommodation camping or hotel mix
    • Park entries
    • City Tour of San Francisco
    • Tour of Death Valley National Park
    • Valley of Fire state park
    • Yosemite, Bryce, Yellowstone, Tetons walks and hikes
    • Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities

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Itinerary

DAY 1 – LAS VEGAS TO BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK VIA CEDAR BREAKS
A beautiful drive today takes us to a 10,000 ft summit through Cedar Breaks for spectacular views of ancient lava flows and the Sevier River Valley below. Arriving in Bryce Canyon National Park in time for a delicious rim side picnic lunch you will have a full afternoon ...
DAY 2 – BRYCE CANYON TO SALT LAKE CITY
This morning takes us North to Salt Lake City Utah, home to the tabernacle choir, for an afternoon of exploring Mormon Pioneer history. Enjoy magnificent Salt Lake Mormon Temple and see the State Capital Building and founder Brigham Young’s Territorial Governor’s Mansion. Hotel stay -Best Western or similar.

DAY 3 – GRAND TETONS NATIONAL PARK
The Grand Tetons Mountain Range rises above a scene rich with abundant wildlife, pristine lakes, and spectacular mountain peaks. Take a walk to Inspiration Point or enjoy a scenic stroll around Jenny Lake while gazing up in awe at the surrounding landscape. Have a picnic...
DAY 4 – YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The crown jewel of the National Parks! The world’s first national park. A mountain wilderness, home to grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of buffalo and elk. Visit Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Pool, Yellowstone Canyon, explore geysers throughout both the North and ...
DAY 5 – YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Continue to discover Yellowstone with your guide. Go on hikes ranging from easy to moderate and 2 to 5 miles (3 to 8 km) in length, and see more spectacular volcanic features. Your guide will tailor hikes to your group’s abilities and interests. Camp Yellowstone- full service campground with electricity, flush toilets, hot showers.

DAY 6 – YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK AND ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Get up close and personal with some wildlife with a fun and educational visit to the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear and Wolf Discovery Center this morning. This afternoon get ready for more spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery. With three major canyons, the Provo Lake Region off...
DAY 7 – VALLEY OF FIRE AND LAS VEGAS
En route back to the bright lights of Sin City, explore the trails and dunes of Nevada’s first state park- Valley of Fire state park. With bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone this state park is a real treat. Your day concludes in Las Vegas in the late afternoon in time explore this fabulous fun city by night! Hotel Las Vegas- twin share.

DAY 8 – DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Heading to California this morning you will embark on a guided tour of Death Valley National Park. Enjoy photo stops and shorts walks at Zabriskie Point , Artist’s Palette, Badwater Basin Salt Flats, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Devil’s Golf Course and the Mesquite Sand...
DAY 9 – TIOGA PASS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Crossing the Tioga Pass* this morning provides an extremely scenic route passing by highlights such as Olmsted point, Lake Tenaya, Tuolumne Meadows and Mono lake en route to Yosemite Valley. Visit the Valley visitor center and exhibits, take a mini tour and get ready for...
DAY 10 – YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK- FULL DAY
Spend a full day exploring the walks offered in the park. There are countless walks ranging from easy to strenuous or opt for a guided tour with your expert guide to the premier panoramas within the park such as Bridalveil falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, views of Half Dome ...
DAY 11 – YOSEMITE TO SAN FRANCISCO
Today we head to City by the Bay- San Francisco! Your 4-day adventure concludes with a fully guided city tour of this vibrant city. Stops include Fisherman’s Warf, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury and the Golden Gate Bridge. Tour ends approx. 5pm

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,700
Price per day$245
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Bindlestiff Tours is a Las Vegas based award-winning small group “Adventure Tour” specialist to the National parks of the Western USA, Canada and Alaska. Products feature multi-day ( and day) tours visiting different parks over several days ,with your choice of Camping (equipment included) or Hotel lodging at National Parks including Bryce, Zion , Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon, Antelope, Death Valley, Yellowstone, Yosemite , Denali and more!

Bindlestiff was just voted by USA Today 2020 as one of the Top US Adventure travel company. We were also voted Best 2019 USA National Parks 3 and 7 day camping and lodging tour by TourRadar and TripAdvisor, for small groups ! We provide Guaranteed Departures max, 9-14 passengers , from Las Vegas , San Francisco , Seattle , Anchorage, and Salt Lake City. Select Las Vegas multiday now include multilingual narrations via Apps ( Iphone or Android) in English, and other languanges for our Self drive tours. "

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Award-winning guided adventure tours to national parks in Western USA and Canada for outdoors enthusiasts.

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What's excluded

    • Local food kitty payment of $250 per person –covers 8 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 evening meals plus one hotel night in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas twin share. If hotel/camp mix optioned selected the food/hotel kitty is $155 and covers 5 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 5 evening meals plus one hotel night in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas twin share.
    • Visit the Grizzly bear and Wolf Discovery Center approx. $15 per person
    • Tour Guide Gratuities not included-we recommend 15% per person

Accommodation

Twin Share room with 2 queen beds 2 guest minimum per booking,
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Meals Included

Local food kitty payment of $250 per person –covers 8 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 evening meals plus one hotel night in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas twin share. If hotel/camp mix optioned selected the food/hotel kitty is $155 and covers 5 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 5 evening meals

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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