Small Group of No More Than 13 Guests | Salt Lake City｜Yellowstone National Park｜Grand Teton National Park｜Salt Lake City-Denver “Canyon Spirit” Rockies to the Red Rocks Rail 8-Day Tour

• Tired of the fancy tour groups? Looking forward to the special treat of a true travel expert? This is the in-depth experiential travel product you are looking for!
• Take a visit to 13 major attractions in Yellowstone National Park, and you will be see the famous Eye of the Earth!
• Follow us and head to the beautiful Grand Teton National Park, enjoy the winding Snake River, tranquil forests, and eternal glaciers. Boat riding and hiking will give you so much fun.
• Days 1-5 you can enjoy bottled mineral water and free snacks throughout the trip to replenish your energy anytime and anywhere! And you can rent binoculars for free (one per person), and the beautiful scenery is right in front of you!
• ourney by rail across the majestic and sprawling landscapes of the Southwest. Immerse yourself in the storied landscapes.

[Canyon Spirit Signature experience]

Custom-designed single-level dome.
Oversized glass-dome windows with top curvature for panoramic views.
Regionally-inspired cuisine with dining service delivered to your seat.
Reclining and ergonomically-designed seating that is pre-assigned.
Superior service experience with up to three dedicated Hosts.
Wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Range of gourmet sweet and savory snacks available.
Outdoor viewing area, revealing wide-open, scenic views.
Hosts share engaging stories about wildlife, scenery, and history en route.
Luggage meets you at your mid-rail journey overnight acoommodation.

[Premier upgrade]

Access to our exclusive lounge car, unlocking more space. views and relaxation.
Elevated dining experience with expertly-paired wines.
An expanded service team, with an additional Host in the lounge car.
Offer of signature oooktails, premium alcoholic beverages, and additional gourmet snacks.
An additional outdoor viewingarea for ample observation opportunities.
An additional restroom for added privacy, space andcomfort.

Hosts share engaging stories about wildlife, scenery, and history en route.

Reclining and ergonomically-designed seating that is pre-assigned.

 
*Travel Tips: To ensure a comfortable travel experience, each passenger is only allowed to carry one piece of carry-on luggage (limit: length 65cm*width 45cm*height 28cm and below, refer to the size of a 26-inch suitcase).

Itinerary

Day 1

Home【Airplane】Salt Lake City

Today you will take a flight to Salt Lake City, the largest city in Utah. Our enthusiastic and professional tour guide will contact you in advance and wait for you at the airport to go to the hotel. (The pick-up time is 10AM-8PM. For flights arriving at other times, the tour guide will assist you to take the hotel shuttle to the hotel; the hotel check-in time is usually 3pm).

You can also choose the 24-hour paid airport pick-up service.

The paid pick-up information is as follows:

Paid pick-up hours: 10:00-18:00, price: $120/one way (limited to 4 people or less, the price includes driver service fee)

Other hours: 18:01-09:59, price: $150/one way (limited to 4 people or less, the price includes driver service fee).

Day 2

Salt Lake City【Bus】Jackson【Bus】Grand Teton National Park【Bus】Yellowstone National Park【Bus】West Yellowstone

Early in the morning, we set out from Salt Lake City and arrived at Jackson, an authentic western cowboy town, which is also a world-famous holiday resort. Don’t miss the Antler Park on Jackson Square in the city center! We will then embark on an in-depth exploration journey to Grand Teton National Park. You will be amazed by the stunning natural scenery. The towering snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes and abundant wildlife and plants showcase the most primitive and pure beauty of nature. You will get a close-up view of the magnificent Grand Teton glaciers and snow-capped mountains. The majesty and tranquility will be intoxicating. In the afternoon, we will experience the beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem together, filled with natural beauty and spiritual shock! The mysterious and quiet forest, the romantic and charming Yellowstone Lake, and the misty river all make people marvel at the magic of nature.Overnight at West Yellowstone Lodge.

Itinerary:

Salt Lake City → Jackson → Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches (60 mins) → Grand Teton National Park ( Mandatory, 80 mins, the most beautiful Jenny Lake Trail + Jackson Lake Dam Viewing Point) → Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 45 mins, go to West Thumb Geyser and other attractions, please refer to the actual arrangement) → West Yellowstone

Notes: 

1. Yellowstone Park is a volcanic area, and the geothermal phenomena are surrounded by plank bridges. It takes an average of 30 minutes to walk to each attraction. Please wear comfortable shoes.

2. Yellowstone Park is located in the Rocky Mountains, about 7,000 feet above sea level. In the midsummer of July and August, the morning temperature can sometimes be as low as 4°C, so please keep warm.

3. The East Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/02/2026. Before that, the following attractions: Upper and Lower Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Canyon, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, and West Thumb Geyser are not available for visit. Please understand.
4. The South Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/10/2026. Therefore, West Thumb Geyser is still not available for visit from 05/02/2026 to 05/09/2026. Please understand.

*As the itinerary includes a visit to a national park on the day of the trip, to ensure your experience and considering factors such as travel time, road conditions, and visitor volume, the departure and return times on the day of the trip will be subject to the tour guide's actual arrangements.

Day 3

Yellowstone National Park In-depth Tour

We will have a whole day to admire the peculiarity and beauty of Yellowstone. The gift of nature is fully displayed here. Located on the largest super active volcano crater, Yellowstone has more than 10,000 geothermal phenomena and more than 200 waterfalls. The unique ecological environment has nurtured the best giant wildlife habitat in North America. It has more than 60 species of mammals and more than 1,100 species of native plants. Here, you will experience driving a boat on Yellowstone Lake and sailing on the lake. You can easily shoot all kinds of enchanting blockbusters and feel the charm of Yellowstone Park again from the water perspective. The big hand of nature has shaped Yellowstone into the most colorful appearance. Watch the canyons surrounded by clouds and mist, the waterfalls of thousands of horses galloping, the colorful hot springs, the American buffalo and wild deer strolling leisurely on the grassland, and the water birds living by the water. Yellowstone is the home of wild animals, the famous paintings of painters, the beautiful sentences of poets, the eyes of lovers, and the heart of nature. There are always no words to describe the beauty of Yellowstone. We can only rely on our eyes and cameras to measure and remember the intoxicating beauty. Stay at the West Yellowstone cabin at night.

During the opening period of Yellowstone Lake self-driving boat, the itinerary is as follows:
Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 6 hours, visit Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Valley, Old Faithful Geyser, Geyser Trail, Morning Glory Pool, Grand Prismatic, Eye of the Earth, and more. The tour guide will make adjustments according to the actual situation of the day. Please refer to the actual arrangement) → Bridge Bay Marina Boat Driving Experience (Mandatory, 90 mins) → West Yellowstone

During the Yellowstone Lake self-driving boat closure period itinerary:
Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 6 hours, visit Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Valley, Old Faithful Geyser, Geyser Trail, Morning Glory Pool, Grand Prismatic, Eye of the Earth, and more, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement) → West Yellowstone

Notes:

1. The East Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/02/2026. Before that, the following attractions: Upper and Lower Falls, Artist Point, Hayden Canyon, Mud Volcano, Fishing Bridge, and West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible for sightseeing. Please understand.

2. The South Gate of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open on 05/10/2026. Therefore, West Thumb Geyser will not be accessible from 05/02/2026 to 05/09/2026. Please understand.

3. Due to weather conditions, Yellowstone Lake may still have ice floes in May. For safety reasons, the expected opening time for self-drive boats on Yellowstone Lake is from June to September each year. Please refer to the actual situation on the tour.

Day 4

Yellowstone National Park【Bus】Yellowstone Bear World 【Bus】Salt Lake City

While you are still immersed in the surprises brought to you by yesterday's wonderful trip and are reluctant to leave, we will continue to experience the beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this morning! Surrounded by blue sky and forest, with rivers winding through, it's like a fairyland! While enjoying the beautiful scenery of this paradise on earth, you can also experience the fun of light hiking in the national park! After fully enjoying the magnificent natural scenery, we will bid farewell to Yellowstone National Park. During the rest of the trip, you can observe the native wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem up close at Yellowstone Bear World. This is also the only wildlife park in the United States where visitors can feed bear cubs with bottles.Then return to Salt Lake City.

Itinerary:

Yellowstone National Park (Mandatory, 75 mins, stop at Palette, Geyser Basin and other attractions, the tour guide will make adjustments based on the actual situation of the day, please refer to the actual arrangement) → Yellowstone Bear World (Optional, 75 mins) → Salt Lake City

Day 5

Salt Lake City【Bus】Great Salt Lake【Bus】Bonneville Salt Flats【Bus】Salt Lake City

In the morning, we will visit the Utah State Capitol. The palace-like government building is one of the few state governments in the United States that can be visited without security checks. The exterior of the entire building is made of granite, and the dome is painted with murals of early pioneers who came here to open up the wilderness, inadvertently revealing a bit of Mormon color. The entire building adopts a neoclassical style, magnificent, exquisite and gorgeous. It is a landmark of Utah and is known as the "Little White House". Then we will go to the famous Mormon holy place in the center of Salt Lake City-Temple Square. Salt Lake City is the base camp of Mormons around the world, and Temple Square is the largest Mormon temple in the world. Mormon sisters will lead us to visit the Salt Lake City Temple, Salt Lake City Tabernacle, Salt Lake City Assembly Hall, Seagull Monument and other famous buildings in depth. After that, we will go to the Great Salt Lake, which is the largest inland salt lake in North America and the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Although the Great Salt Lake is known as the "Dead Sea of America", this lake is a paradise for animals, providing habitats for millions of native birds, Artemia, wading birds, and waterfowl. Then we will head to the Bonneville Salt Flats, a popular travel destination on various social platforms, known as the American version of the "Mirror of the Sky". This is the remains of Lake Bonneville and the largest of the many salt marshes west of the Great Salt Lake. We will also take you to the famous off-road racing track: Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway. Here you can take photos with the salt flats’ landmark road signs, and admire the salt flats track, which is famous for having set many land speed records.

Itinerary:

Salt Lake City → Utah State Capitol (40 mins) → Temple Square (40 mins) → Great Salt Lake (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Bonneville Salt Flats (30 mins) → Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway&Salt Flats Sign (40 mins) → Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Tips:

Due to the need to protect the Bonneville Salt Flats, please do not enter the salt flats for fun. Thank you for your understanding.

Day 6

“Canyon Spirit” Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-day Rail

Depart Salt Lake City in the morning onboard Canyon Spirit, where you’ll indulge in breakfast and lunch, as well as a selection of included snacks and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. You'll travel past Provo, through the historic Thistle Tunnels, cross Soldier Summit and descend the steep and scenic Price River Canyon. You will take in sweeping views of majestic rock formations of the Book Cliffs as you make your way into Thompson Springs where you’ll be whisked away from the train to the adventurous town of Moab with ample time to enjoy a sunset or have a meal from a local restaurant. End your day with an overnight stay in Moab.

Itinerary:

Salt Lake City → “Canyon Spirit” Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-day Rail → Moab

Hotel: Moab Area Hotels (Your hotel will be allocated by the train company upon your booking, usually a three-star hotel, and the train company will arrange the hotel pick-up and drop-off service.)

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch served on the train

Special Note:

1. The departure time is based on the departure time on the train ticket. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.

Day 7

“Canyon Spirit” Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-day Rail

Depart Moab in the afternoon and travel onboard Canyon Spirit, where you'll dine on a delicious locally inspired dinner. You'll cross the Utah-Colorado border with stunning mountain views in the background before arriving in the resort town of Glenwood Springs. End your day with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs.

Itinerary:

Moab → “Canyon Spirit” Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-day Rail → Glenwood Springs

Hotel: Glenwood Springs Area Hotels (Your hotel will be allocated by the train company upon your booking, usually a three-star hotel, and the train company will arrange the hotel pick-up and drop-off service.)

Meals: Dinner served on the train

Special Note:

1. The departure time is based on the departure time on the train ticket. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.

Day 8

“Canyon Spirit” Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-day Rail

Depart Glenwood Springs and travel onboard Canyon Spirit, where you’ll savor breakfast and lunch. Enjoy sweeping views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River as you cross the Continental Divide. Soon, you’ll arrive in the vibrant city of Denver. Your journey ends upon arrival in Denver.

Itinerary:

Glenwood Springs → “Canyon Spirit” Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-day Rail → Denver

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch served on the train

Special Note:

1. The departure time is based on the departure time on the train ticket. There is no tour guide on the train, and guests need to communicate in English by themselves.