Tour Yellowstone - 14 Days Adventure Trip | Visit United States of America

Accommodation

13 nights in hotels Lodging - Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City Day 1 - Super 8 by Wyndham Driggs Day 2 - Alpine Motel Cooke City Day 3 - Alpine Motel Cooke City (subsequent night) Day 4 - Pinedale Hotel & Suites Day 5 - Cedar Lodge Day 6 - Cedar Lodge (subsequent overnight stay) Day 7 - Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites Day 8 - Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites (subsequent overnight stay) Day 9 - Quality Inn View of Lake Powell - Page Day 10 - Red Feather Lodge Day 11 - Red Feather Lodge (subsequent overnight stay) Day 12 - Tuscany Suites & Casino Day 13

Guide

Guaranteed execution from 6 guests German or English speaking tour guide in international tour group

Meals

13 x breakfast, 12 x packed lunch

Others

Adventure trip with a maximum of 12 guests Guided easy to moderate hikes lasting 2-4 hours - shorter or longer hikes and walks are available on request Discover famous and remote natural wonders Activities as per itinerary details National park fees and entrance fees 164 m² of rainforest in your name Minimum number of participants: 6 people (see point 5 GTC) If the minimum number of participants is not reached, Chamäleon can withdraw from the travel contract up to 28 days before departure.

Transport

Rides in air conditioned van

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Others

Line flight with KLM incl. Rail&Fly in 1st class: from € 1,200

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Salt Lake City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Salt Lake City

You land in Salt Lake City, the capital of the state of Utah. Situated at an altitude of over 1,300 meters, the city is picturesquely surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch mountain range. The Great Salt Lake in the northwest gave it its name. In 1847, the valley was settled by the Mormons, who moved across the country in search of a place to live peacefully and practice their religion. There are several attractions, such as Temple Square in the city center, where you can learn about the history of Salt Lake City. Drive to your hotel on your own and then put your feet up or explore the city on your own.

Where to stay
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
The Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City is located in the heart of the city. Many sights are within walking distance. You will stay in comfortable rooms and can relax after your arrival. The hotel also offers a small indoor pool with sauna and a free shuttle from the airport. If you would like to use this, please contact the hotel before your arrival.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 13 km.
Important: Like everywhere else in the world, your hotel room is ready for occupancy at around 4 pm. If you would like to move into your room earlier, we will be happy to book a day room for you. Just ask us.
Day 2 Day 2: Grand Teton National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Grand Teton National Park

Hopefully you slept well. Your guide will be waiting for you and your fellow travelers in the hotel lobby at 8 am. Please leave your packed suitcases in your room. You will be given the first important information about the tour and then your journey through the beautiful national parks of the USA will begin. Today’s drive takes you past the Great Salt Lake to Idaho to the hidden ski area of Grand Targhee, where your first hike begins. A chairlift takes you up to the mountain ridge. Here you have fabulous views of the Teton mountain range and the Grand Teton National Park from the little-visited western side. You will get a first impression of the natural beauty that awaits you in the USA over the next few days. Your hotel is located either in the small Mormon village of Driggs or in Rexburg.

Meals
Breakfast and a home-cooked packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Super 8 by Wyndham Driggs
The Super 8 by Wyndham Driggs is located on the outskirts of the Mormon village of the same name, Driggs. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring the surrounding mountains. The rooms reflect nature in the form of large black and white pictures. A small indoor pool and whirlpool offer refreshment.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 550 km. The hiking route covers approx. 3 km and 200 meters in altitude. The walking time is approx. 2 hours. If the chairlift is closed, the elevation gain will increase.
Meeting point: hotel lobby at 8 am
Please bring your travel documents and your international health insurance policy with you to this meeting, as the guide will collect both. You will also be asked to fill out and sign a waiver of liability. If you have any allergies or other concerns, now is the time to let your guide know.
Day 3 Day 3: Yellowstone National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Yellowstone National Park

Today your destination is probably the most famous national park - Yellowstone National Park. On the way there, you can let the vastness of Idaho pass you by. We are often greeted by the large herds of animals that live here. Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the USA and was opened back in 1872 to protect the 250 or so active geysers. The beauty here can hardly be described in words. The geothermal activity beneath the surface has created this dramatic collection of mountains, canyons, rivers, springs and geysers. At the beautiful Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, we hike along the south side on the Wapiti Trail. Enormous waterfalls cascade over the cliffs into the canyon and offer great photo opportunities. On the way to our hotel, we drive through the Hayden and Lamar Valleys, where we can see herds of buffalo, wolves and, with a bit of luck, bears.

Meals
Breakfast and a home-cooked packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Alpine Motel Cooke City
The Alpine Motel Cooke City welcomes you north of Yellowstone National Park in the small town of the same name, Cooke City. Due to its remoteness, life is a little slower here and you may have to do without one or two amenities, but you can enjoy beautiful nature in the immediate vicinity. This simple motel has been in operation for over 80 years and boasts clean rooms and very hospitable owners.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 320 km. The hiking route covers approx. 7 km and 200 meters in altitude. The walking time is approx. 3-4 hours.
Day 4 Day 4: Another Day In Yellowstone National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Another Day In Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park protects the world’s largest geothermal zone. First we visit the region near Mammoth Hot Springs, where we hike over the white rock deposits. Then you and your group will explore the upper and lower geyser basins at Old Faithful. Here comes the best of Yellowstone! We’ll spend most of the day hiking and exploring this fantastic landscape. Grand Prismatic Springs will impress you with intense colors of orange and blue, while other springs bubble, hiss and steam. We walk along wooden walkways alongside erupting geysers, and of course we don’t miss the eruption of Old Faithful. In the past, workers actually used to lay their washing down here and let it be washed by the splashing water of the geyser. After these unforgettable impressions, we return to the hotel in Cooke City.

Meals
Breakfast and a home-cooked packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Alpine Motel Cooke City (overnight stay)
The Alpine Motel Cooke City is also your accommodation today.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 320 km. The hiking route covers approx. 8-12 km and 100 meters in altitude. The hiking time is approx. 3-4 hours.
Day 5 Day 5: Grand Teton National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Grand Teton National Park

The breathtaking beauty of the Grand Tetons is overwhelming. The national park borders Yellowstone National Park directly to the south. Geological shifts have created a wall of cliff-like rock towers that rise up to 2,000 meters from a lovely valley. There are not many landscapes that are as pristine and yet as impressive as this one. We hike along remote paths between the towering mountains and enjoy incredibly beautiful photo opportunities. Once you arrive at Jenny Lake, the ferry takes you across to the visitor center. This gives you another opportunity to enjoy the landscape from the boat. Then there is a little time to explore the lively western town of Jackson. Your hotel is located in the small cowboy town of Pinedale.

Meals
Breakfast and a home-cooked packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Pinedale Hotel & Suites
The Pinedale Hotel & Suites is located on the outskirts of Pinedale. The majestic mountain peaks of the Tetons can be seen in the distance. The 3-star motel is decorated in typical American style and meets the standard of the previous accommodation. A small indoor pool and a whirlpool are also available.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 400 km. The hiking route covers approx. 6 km and 100 meters in altitude. The hiking time is approx. 2-3 hours. You hike alone, your tour guide awaits you and your tour group at the Jenny Lake visitor center.
Day 6 Day 6: Colorado’S Rockies To Glenwood Springs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Colorado’S Rockies To Glenwood Springs

Today you can rest your feet and enjoy the landscape from the comfort of the minivan as we head south. We follow in the footsteps of the settlers who once crossed the country on foot in their covered wagons. In the 19th century, hundreds of thousands of people set off on the Oregon Trail, which was around 3,500 km long, in search of fertile land in the still unknown west of North America. It was the largest migration of peoples in the New World. The next stop on your journey is Glenwood Springs in the evening.

Meals
Breakfast and a home-cooked packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Cedar Lodge
Cedar Lodge is located in Glenwood Springs in Colorado and is surrounded by hills. The motel-style hotel is run by very dedicated owners and offers you cozy rooms as well as an indoor and outdoor pool. Numerous restaurants are within walking distance.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 600 km.
Day 7 Day 7: Aspen And The Maroon Bells
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Aspen And The Maroon Bells

After a short drive, we reach Aspen, probably one of the most picturesque towns in the USA. Founded during the great gold rush, some of the richest people in the world live here today. The scenery and the mostly unknown hiking trails are fantastically beautiful. Today’s hike takes you to the Maroon Bells, which adorn numerous postcards - and rightly so. These beautiful peaks are reflected in tranquil alpine lakes. As this is a wilderness area, no groups are allowed here, so your tour guide will explain the hike to you and the group and will be waiting for you at the destination. In the afternoon, you have time to explore Aspen at your leisure and on your own. Take a look at the famous boutiques or watch the hustle and bustle of the town over a coffee.

Catering
Breakfast and a self-prepared packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Cedar Lodge (overnight stay)
The Cedar Lodge is also your accommodation today.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 140 km. The hiking route covers approx. 10 km and 200 meters in altitude. The hiking time is approx. 3-4 hours.
Day 8 Day 8: Million Dollar Highway
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Million Dollar Highway

We head south through the Rockies on remote mountain roads to Mesa Verde National Park. We also drive along the famous "Million Dollar Highway", considered by many to be one of the most dramatic mountain roads in North America. Numerous hairpin bends take you over the almost 3,400-metre-high Red Mountain Pass, offering wonderful views. If you want to relax after the first few bends, you have the option of taking a ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Durango, 70 kilometers away. The world-famous train is pulled by a nostalgic steam locomotive and winds its way along the fascinating gorge and mountain slopes. Otherwise, you will continue on the highway to Durango with your tour guide. Your accommodation today is located at the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park in Cortez.

Meals
Breakfast and a self-prepared packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites
The Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites welcomes you in the center of Cortez and offers a very good starting point to get to the Mesa Verde National Park. The 3-star hotel is decorated in typical American style and meets the standard of the previous accommodation. There is a small pool for cooling off.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 450 km.
Fancy more?
Ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: approx. 125 US-$ in Standard Coach class (please let your tour guide know at the start of the trip if you would like to book this ride)
Day 9 Day 9: Mesa Verde National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is probably the most culturally and historically significant national park in the USA. Mesa Verde means "green table" in Spanish, which gave the forested mesa its name. The Ancestral Pueblo People, also known as the Anasazi, lived here for over 700 years and created more than 4,000 archaeological sites. The national park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. You have the whole day to explore this unique place. A national park ranger will guide you through the 1,000-year-old ruins. We then hike through Spruce Canyon and the Petroglyph Point Trail over cliff edges and plateaus to impressive viewpoints.

Meals
Breakfast and a home-cooked packed lunch are included today.

Lodging
Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites (overnight stay)
The Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites is also your accommodation today.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 120 km. The hiking route covers approx. 8-10 km and 300 meters in altitude. The hiking time is approx. 3-4 hours.
Day 10 Day 10: Monument Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Monument Valley

Today you travel through the fascinating red desert of the Colorado Plateau. A short drive takes you to the magical Monument Valley of the Navajos. Get your camera out, because here gigantic rocky peaks and mesas rise out of the valley into the blue sky and offer impressive photo opportunities. For decades, this area was used by Hollywood as a preferred film set. We recommend an unforgettable jeep tour with the indigenous people through the valley (optional and for a fee) to remote natural beauties. We then continue our journey and drive to Page on Lake Powell. There you will hike to Horseshoe Bend, a forced meander that has cut deep into the red sandstone. The overnight stay is in Page.

Meals
Breakfast and a home-cooked packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Quality Inn View of Lake Powell - Page
The Quality Inn Page welcomes you on the outskirts of Page and, depending on the room type, offers a wonderful view of the expansive natural surroundings. The 2-star hotel offers very basic comfort, but scores with its location. Away from the hustle and bustle of the town, numerous restaurants and cafés are just a short walk away.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 320 km. The hiking route covers approx. 1.6 km and 60 meters in altitude. The walking time is approx. 1 hour.
Fancy more?
Jeep tour through Monument Valley: approx. 75 US-$
Day 11 Day 11: On The Way To The Grand Canyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: On The Way To The Grand Canyon

Nearby is Antelope Canyon, an impressive gorge carved into the soft sandstone by mighty flash floods. You’ve probably seen pictures of this slot canyon before. Optionally, you can take a closer look at it on an external guided tour. We then make our way to the Grand Canyon. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is probably the most famous national park in the west of the USA. The Colorado River has carved huge valleys into the rock here, which are up to 1,800 meters deep in places. In the afternoon, there will be time for a hike along the edge of the canyon in anticipation of the sunset. Your hotel is located at the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park.

Meals
Breakfast and a home-cooked packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Red Feather Lodge
Located just south of the Grand Canyon in Tusayan, Red Feather Lodge offers guests easy access to the breathtaking views and hiking trails of Grand Canyon National Park. The hotel features a variety of comfortable rooms, all equipped with modern amenities. Each room is tastefully decorated and offers a relaxing retreat after an eventful day of exploring.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 200 km. The hiking route covers approx. 8-10 km and 200 meters in altitude. The walking time is approx. 2-3 hours.
Fancy more?
Discover the Antelope Canyon - approx. 100 US-$ per person (your tour guide will be happy to help you with the booking)
Day 12 Day 12: Grand Canyon Pure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Grand Canyon Pure

Today you have the whole day at your disposal for the Grand Canyon. Although it is visited by many tourists, you will only meet a few people on the hiking trails. However, in accordance with the park’s regulations, your tour guide is not allowed to offer guided hikes and will only take you into the park. However, you will be given plenty of suggestions for hiking routes depending on your preferences. If you don’t feel like hiking, there are several shuttle buses in the national park that will take you to beautiful viewpoints.

Catering
Breakfast and a self-prepared packed lunch are included today.

Accommodation
Red Feather Lodge (overnight stay)
The Red Feather Lodge is also your accommodation today.

Notes
Whether and how far you hike today depends entirely on your preferences.
Day 13 Day 13: On Route 66 To Las Vegas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: On Route 66 To Las Vegas

This morning, you have the opportunity to see the Grand Canyon from a completely different perspective on an optional helicopter tour (for a fee). You should not miss this opportunity. Then head west on a section of the famous Route 66 through the hot deserts of Nevada. Sit back and relax and let the landscape pass you by until you reach Las Vegas. You say goodbye to your tour guide with a heavy heart. You then have the whole night at your disposal to explore the city that never sleeps. Perhaps you fancy watching the famous light show at the fountain in front of the Bellagio Hotel or would you simply like to stroll along the Strip - the main street of Las Vegas? Or you can visit one of the many casinos and try your luck.

Catering
Breakfast and a self-prepared packed lunch are included today.

Where to stay
Tuscany Suites & Casino
The Tuscany Suites & Casino awaits you in vibrant Las Vegas. It is located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Las Vegas Strip and offers you the perfect base from which to explore everything that this fascinating city has to offer. The rooms are comfortably furnished. Two lovely pools offer refreshment and if you don’t want to walk far, the hotel also has a restaurant and a casino.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 433 km.
Fancy more?
Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon: approx. 300 US-$
Day 14 Day 14: Departure To The Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Departure To The Airport

One last breakfast and then it’s time to say goodbye again. You drive to the airport on your own and reflect on the many impressions and eventful days.

Meals
Breakfast is included today.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 5 km.
Note: To get to the airport, hotels in Las Vegas often offer a free shuttle. You can enquire about this at reception.

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Itinerary of your trip Yellowstone - 14 Days Adventure Trip

Day 1: Welcome To Salt Lake City

Day 2: Grand Teton National Park

Day 3: Yellowstone National Park

Day 4: Another Day In Yellowstone National Park

Day 5: Grand Teton National Park

Day 6: Colorado’S Rockies To Glenwood Springs

Day 7: Aspen And The Maroon Bells

Day 8: Million Dollar Highway

Day 9: Mesa Verde National Park

Day 10: Monument Valley

Day 11: On The Way To The Grand Canyon

Day 12: Grand Canyon Pure

Day 13: On Route 66 To Las Vegas

Day 14: Departure To The Airport

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