Day1 : Bay
Area - Elko
Visit the California State Capital - Sacramento. Founded in 1849,
Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express and first
continental railroad. In the afternoon head through the famous Donner
Pass and enter Nevada - nicknamed the Silver State. Overnight stay in
Elko.
Day2 : Elko
- Twin Falls - Jackson Hole - Grand Teton National Park-Yellowstone
National Park
Depart Elko in the morning and pass through Twin Falls - Idaho, as views
of the Snake River gorge highlight this area. Continue to the state of
Wyoming and visit the western town of Jackson Hole. Arches made of elk
antlers decorate the central plaza in this town with plenty of shops and
restaurants around the area. In the afternoon visit Grand Teton National
Park. The tallest peak rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve of the peaks in
Teton reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers.
Overnight stay in West Yellowstone.
Day3 : Idaho
Falls - Yellowstone National Park
Visit Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in
the United States. Highlights include: Yellowstone Canyon, Mud Volcano,
Mammoth Springs, Hot Springs, and Geysers- the most famous being 'Old
Faithful'. There are also various wildlife that inhabit the Park from
bison, elk, moose, and bear. Overnight stay in Idaho Falls.
Day4 : Yellowstone
National Park - Temple Square - Kennecott Copper Mine - Salt Lake City
Arrive in Utah's state capital - Salt Lake City. Visit the famous
Temple Square and learn about the Mormon settlement in depth. Later in
the Afternoon, head to the famous Kennecott copper mine. The mine covers
an area of about 1,900 acres and is twice as deep as the world tallest
building. Overnight stay in Salt Lake City.
Day5 : Salt
Lake City - Bryce Canyon National Park - Kanab
Explore Bryce Canyon National Park. The limited archeological findings
indicate that this area was used primarily for hunting with most
habitation in the river valleys below. Over time, erosion has carved
colorful Claron lime stones into thousands of spires, fins, arches and
mazes. The formations collectively called 'hoodoos,' and are arranged
and tinted with various colors. Overnight stay in Kanab.
Day6 : Kanab
- Grand Canyon - Zion National Park - Las Vegas
The Grand Canyon offers one of the most spectacular examples of erosion
not found anywhere in the world. Grand Canyon National Park is a
designated World Heritage Site and is unmatched in the incomparable
vistas that it offers to visitors on the rim. In the afternoon, explore
Zion National Park. The name Zion is an Hebrew word meaning a place of
refuge. Experience the dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and
soaring cliffs. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.
Day7 : Las
Vegas - Los Angeles
Visit the largest metropolitan area in California, Los Angeles.
Highlights include the historical landmarks of Hollywood, downtown, as
well as Hollywood Blvd., Chinese Theater, and the newly built Kodak
Theatre, which is now the permanent home to the Oscars. Overnight stay
in Los Angeles.
Day8 : Universal
Studios (Full Day)
Experience movie magic at its best. The studio theme park has
attractions including Shrek and Jurassic Park, with various shows and
performances throughout the day. Get an inside look at the sets and
uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films in the studio
tour. Overnight stay in Los Angeles.
Day9 : Disneyland
(Full Day)From the mind of Walt Disney, enjoy a full day in Disneyland- a theme
park suitable for all ages. Overnight stay in Los Angeles.
Day10 : Los
Angeles - Santa Barbara -Solvang - Bay Area
In the morning, visit the Danish immigrant town of Solvang. The word
Solvang in Danish can be translated as 'sunny countryside', which in
fact is true for almost the entire year. While in Solvang, enjoy the
famous Danish pastries, cookies, and chocolates. After lunch, head back
to the Bay Area.
Departure Date: 5/9 - 10/02/20010(Sat)
668 barber Ln Milpitas CA 95035