About this Tour
This 9-day Western U.S. journey connects three of the region’s most distinctive travel areas: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Colorado’s mountain and geological highlights. Starting in Salt Lake City and ending in Denver, the itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience iconic national parks, scenic mountain towns, hot springs, wildlife, and unique rock formations in one well-structured route.
Highlights include Antelope Island, Lava Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Dinosaur National Monument, Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Canyon, Hanging Lake, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Golden, and Denver. With a strong mix of national park scenery, Western landscapes, soft adventure, and cultural sightseeing, this small-group tour offers a distinctive itinerary for travelers seeking a broader American West experience beyond the classic Yellowstone route.
This small-group tour is guaranteed to operate once 4 guests are confirmed, with a maximum of 8 travelers per departure. That means no last-minute cancellations due to low enrollment, smoother planning, and a premium small-group travel experience.
Have specific travel needs? Contact us, and our team will make it simple. We offer flexible arrangements tailored to your preferred dates, group size, and travel style.
Operating Season: Activities vary by season. In winter, Day 6 in Steamboat Springs features skiing, while in the warmer months it shifts to biking and hiking. Some stops, such as Hanging Lake, are seasonal and depend on access and weather.
About Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park, famous for its dramatic geysers, colorful hot springs, and abundant wildlife. Spanning three states, it showcases some of the most beautiful landmarks and landscapes in the world.
Moments from this Tour
What’s Included
- Private Transportation
- Snacks and Bottled Water
- All National and State Park Entrance Fees
- 8 Breakfasts and 8 Night Accommodations
- Activities in Itinerary
What’s Excluded
- Expenses from Activities and Meals not denoted in the Itinerary
- Tour Guide Gratuities (recommended 10% gratuity)
- Trip and Cancellation Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Flight Tickets
Itinerary
Day 1: Salt Lake City — Antelope Island — Lava Hot Springs
Your adventure opens in the high-desert basin of Salt Lake City, where snow-capped peaks frame a surprisingly cosmopolitan downtown. Meet your guide and fellow travelers before beginning the journey north.
Accommodations: Hotel near Idaho Falls
Meals: N/A
Day 2: Lava Hot Springs — West Yellowstone
Lava Hot Springs
Wake to the sound of the Portneuf River flowing past your balcony before traveling north toward Montana.
Yellowstone
Enter Yellowstone for your first introduction to geothermal wonders and wildlife.
Accommodations: Hotel in West Yellowstone
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Yellowstone Southern Loop
Visit Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Accommodations: Hotel in West Yellowstone
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Yellowstone — Grand Teton — Jackson
Travel south through Yellowstone before entering Grand Teton National Park, where the dramatic Teton Range rises sharply above the valley floor.
Accommodations: Hotel near Jackson
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Jackson — Dinosaur National Monument — Steamboat Springs
Continue south toward Colorado and arrive in Steamboat Springs for mountain activities and relaxing hot springs.
Accommodations: Hotel near Old Town Hot Springs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Steamboat Ski, Alternatives, & Soak
Enjoy skiing, biking, or relaxing in Steamboat’s famous hot springs.
Accommodations: 3–4 star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Hanging Lake — Glenwood Hot Springs — Frisco
Travel through Glenwood Canyon and hike to the famous turquoise waters of Hanging Lake before relaxing in Glenwood Hot Springs.
Accommodations: 3–4 star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Garden of the Gods — Pikes Peak — Colorado Springs
Explore the towering red rock formations of Garden of the Gods and ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the summit.
Accommodations: 3–4 star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Red Rocks Amphitheatre — Golden — Denver
Visit the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre before continuing to Golden and Denver to conclude the tour.
Accommodations: N/A
Meals: Breakfast