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Goldrush & Yellowstone Adventure Tour / WWY

Golden Gate Bridge :: Yosemite,Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. :: Salt Lake City

Yellowstone National Park Mammoth Hot Springs Sinterterassen1

wilder Bueffel im Yellowstone Park2

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

	14 days
	9-12 Persons
	2.820,00 $

Description

Visit three of the most impressive National Parks of the United States including Yosemite, Teton and Yellowstone National Park. Along the way you will discover seldom visited sights in fascinating desert wilderness in the state of Nevada, travelling along the “loneliest road of USA”. Experience life of the Wild West, its forgotten ghost towns and learn about Buffalo Bill Cody’s legacy. We start our journey in the most beautiful city of San Francisco and drive along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway with a walk at a protected coastal park on to the gold rush area in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Discover the highlights of Yosemite National Park, walk through gigantic Sequoia tree forests, and travel high up the Sierras for a hike over glacier meadows. Travel and hike at Lake Tahoe, stay at historic Nevada City and hike in Great Basin National Park before arriving in the beautiful capitol of the state of Utah, Salt Lake City. The highest density of wildlife and geothermal natural wonders awaits you at Yellowstone National Park where during three days, we will explore on foot colorful hot pools, geysers, travertine terraces and impressive waterfalls. Discover monumental natural wonders and learn about at America's history and relax in the evenings in small friendly towns with comfortable hotel accommodations.

Top Attractions from these Yellowstone tours:

Start your tour in beautiful San Francisco, California, drive over Golden Gate Bridge.

Drive, walk and explore famous Yosemite National Park, Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

3-day exploration of Yellowstone National Park by van and on foot: see world famous geysers, colorful pools, grand waterfalls and an abundance of wildlife including bison and elk.

Discover history at western mining boom towns in remote Nevada.

Hike at seldom visited Great Basin National Park, see up to 5000 year old trees and participate at a fascinating cave tour.

Stop in Salt Lake City, capitol city of Utah and visit Mormon temple square and capitol.

Hike, picnic and swim on Antelope Island and observe wild bison and pronghorn antelopes.

Learn about the Wild West at Buffalo Bill Cody’s hunting lodge, hotel and amazing Buffalo Bill Historic Center.

Rates and Dates: (14 days / 13 nights)
Sun, June 10 – Sat, June 23, 2012
Sun, Aug. 19 – Sat, Sept. 1, 2012
Sun, Sept. 9 – Sat, Sept. 22, 2012

Prices
Double Room p.P. US $2820
Single Room US $3340
Children (up to 12 years) contact us for special prices

Route

	Day 1: San Francisco. . Drive over Golden Gate Bridge and stop for walk at a view point. Later we will have dinner (appetizer and drink offered by Travel Dream West) at a bay-view restaurant in Sausalito.
	Day 2: San Francisco - Santa Cruz - Mariposa. Our journey starts with a drive along the Pacific Ocean on scenic Highway 1, and stop at historic Santa Cruz boardwalk.At Mission San Juan Bautista &John Steinbeck Center you learn about American culture and history. Day 3: Yosemite National Park. This day is devoted to famous Yosemite National Park. Visit the visitor center and Native American Museum.
	Day 4: Tioga Pass - Mono Lake – Bridgeport. Today we drive over scenic Tioga Pass and crossing the Sierra Nevada mountain range. On the east side of the Sierras we discover bizarre Tufa spires at picturesque alkaline Mono Lake.
	Day 5: Bodie Ghost Town - Lake Tahoe - Virginia City. Driving over a gravel road, we reach Bodie State Park, the largest ghosttown of California. A scenic drive along the Sierra Nevada mountain range leads to giant and famous Lake Tahoe.
	Day 6: Fort Churchill - Lahontan Reservoir - Austin - Ely. Following the loneliest road in America, Hwy 50, we reach Fort Churchill, near the Pony Express and Overland Telegraph route. We arrive at Lahontan reservoir for a picnic and optional swim in this oasis amidst the desert.
	Day 7: Great Basin National Park - Salt Lake City. Today, we travel from a low-lying desert valley to over 9,000 feet (2740m) , where lush flowering meadows greet us in quiet Great Basin National Park. Explore a wondrous stalactite cave, and then take a longer hike to discover the oldest trees in the world, the bristlecone pines up to 4500 years old. Day 8: Temple Square - Utah Capitol - Antelope Island. In the morning we visit the impressive Mormon Temple Square. We will enjoy a concert of the world famous Tabernacle Choir, and visit Utah's capitol building. The afternoon and evening we spend on Antelope Island on the Great Salt Lake, a wonderful place.
	Day 9: Olympic Park - Fossil Butte National Monument - City of Alpine. Leaving Salt Lake City we stop at the 2002 Winter Olympics park and visit the Alf Engen Ski Museum. Then we drive to Fossil Butte National Monument, we enjoy a peaceful picnic with BBQ and an hours' hike.
	Day 10: Jackson - Grand Teton National Park - Yellowstone National Park. Explore at your own pace the wild west town of Jackson with its many galleries, stores and coffee shops. In the afternoon we walk along Jenny Lake with breathtaking views of the Grand Tetons, and go on a short boat ride. Then, we drive to Yellowstone National Park. Day 11 & Day 12: Yellowstone N.P. Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, hike along the canyon rim, with impressive views of nearby Lower & Upper Falls, Old Faithful lodge and geyser, Norris Geyser Basin and famous Mammoth Hot Springs.
	Day 13: Yellowstone N.P - Cody - Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Early morning we drive along Yellowstone Lake and go for a walk at the thermal area of West Thumb. Onward the road winds over a scenic pass, we stop for lunch at Buffalo Bill's hunting lodge. On to Cody, home of Buffalo Bill, we visit Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Day 14: Continue travel on your own, or journey home.