[Silver] San Francisco + Yosemite National Park + Grand Canyon National Park + Antelope Canyon + Las Vegas 5-day tour

California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! It is beyond your imagination! We will be visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world! This park covers an area of over 740,000 acres! It’s known for its spectacular waterfalls, deep valleys, meadows and tranquility provided by all of the wilderness area.

Itinerary:

San Francisco → Yosemite National Park (3 hours) → Stay overnight in Bakersfield

Yosemite National Park

The majestic granite, the magnificent waterfalls and the tranquil valleys make Yosemite look like a fairyland from any angle. The towering trees, the flowing water in the mountains, the huge cliffs carved by glaciers and the sparkling lake make you feel like you are in a paradise. The world’s largest granite column – El Capitan; the Yosemite Falls with the highest drop in North America; Yosemite Valley; Half Dome; Bridal Veil Falls… the excitement will continue! You can also walk in the primeval forest and feel the sweet and fresh air.

Hotel：Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Bakersfield, an IHG Hotel; similar

Today, we will head to Las Vegas- The Pearl in the Desert! You will have the chance to explore what this city has to offer. You may join our Las Vegas Night Tour or watch one of the many award-winning shows!

Itinerary:

Bakersfield → Barstow (30 mins) → Las Vegas → Las Vegas Night Tour (Optional)

Hotel：Fontainebleau Las Vegas; similar

In the morning, we will set off to the Antelope Canyon, the world’s most unique slit cave and one of the world’s top ten photography spots! The rock walls of the slit cave are a combination of thousands of years of erosion by wind and torrents, presenting a perfect wave shape, like an abstract painting. Then we will go to Horseshoe Bend, one of the top ten best photography spots in the United States selected by National Geographic Magazine! Finally, we will go to the origin of the Grand Canyon – Lake Powell. We will watch Lake Powell along the narrow valley slit. The breeze is gentle, the blue waves are like mirrors, and the red rocks are like flames. At this moment, we just want to steal half a day of leisure. Follow the Navajo Indian guide into the slit cave. It is spectacular to be in it. Overnight in Page/Tuba.

Itinerary:

Las Vegas → Antelope Canyon (Optional, 90 mins) → Horseshoe Bend (60 mins) → Lake Powell (90 mins, you can experience kayaking at your own expense) → Page/Tuba

Special Notes:

1. During the kayaking opening period from 03/20/2025 to 10/23/2025, you can experience kayaking at your own expense. In addition, kayaking is closed during this period, and the stay time at Lake Powell will be adjusted to: 60 mins.

Lower Antelope Canyon

The Lower Antelope Canyon is located in the north of Arizona, USA. It is formed by soft sandstone after millions of years of various erosion forces. Flash floods often flow into the canyon during the monsoon season. Due to the sudden increase in rainfall, the flow rate of the flash flood is quite fast. In addition, the narrow channel narrows the river channel, so the vertical erosion force is relatively large, forming the corridor at the bottom of the Lower Antelope Canyon and the hard and smooth edges on the valley wall that look like flowing water. There is no artificial lighting in the Lower Antelope Canyon. All visible light comes from the cracks at the top of the canyon. These lights are repeatedly refracted by the rock texture and enter the valley bottom, producing a dreamy and irregular color change. These colors are from deep to light, colorful and beautiful.

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend – One of the top ten best photography spots in the United States selected by National Geographic Magazine! The dense aquatic plants on the Colorado River bed make the river water appear fluorescent green in the sun. The river turns 360 degrees in the reddish-brown canyon here, cutting out a horseshoe-shaped canyon, hence the name Horseshoe Bend. Standing on the edge of the cliff, you will be intoxicated by the breathtaking beauty of the blue water, blue sky and red rocks.

Lake Powell

The land belongs to the joint development area of Indians and national parks. In addition to its huge amount of water, Lake Powell also has one of the rare wonders in the world, the water canyon. It is like a jasper embedded in the red orange Colorado Plateau, and it is also a fjord in the Grand Canyon. You can pass by the Glenn Dam, stop by the shore of Lake Powell to take pictures, or take a kayak through one of the most famous troughs in the world, have an intimate encounter with Lake Powell, and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Lake Powell.

Hotel：Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page Lake Powell; Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites Tuba City; similar

Welcome to Arizona, known as the Grand Canyon state and originally part of the Spaniard and Mexican territories, and receiving its statehood in 1912! Let us begin and see what we will explore today and what this gorgeous state can offer! First, we will explore the South and East Rim of the Grand Canyon! Following that, we will take a helicopter ride across the Grand Canyon. 

Itinerary from 01/01/2025 (Departure Date):

Page/Tuba → Grand Canyon National Park East Rim (30 mins) → Grand Canyon National Park South Rim (60 mins) → Helicopter Tour Across Grand Canyon (Optional, 60 mins) → South Canyon IMAX Movie + Lunch (Optional, 45 mins) → Las Vegas

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park, located in northwestern Arizona, is the 15th site in the United States to have been named as a national park. The park’s central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The park, which covers 1,217,262 acres of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties, has received more than six million recreational visitors in 2017, which is the second highest count of visits in all American national parks after the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

Grand Canyon South Rim

The South Canyon, also known as the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, lies in the middle of the Grand Canyon. Its rugged and majestic terrain, with its bottomless canyon, makes it the largest of its kind. The park is well-developed and well-developed, making it particularly suitable for road trips. It lacks any commercial facilities, and nearly every viewpoint has been preserved to its original state. The South Canyon’s vast, magnificent landscape and perfect recreational environment leave visitors feeling deeply moved and reluctant to leave, gazing at this unparalleled masterpiece of nature.

Hotel：Fontainebleau Las Vegas; similar

Depart from Las Vegas and head back to San Francisco/Los Angeles. 

Itinerary:

Las Vegas → Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Sign (Mandatory, 20-30 mins) → San Francisco