San Francisco - Arrival - Rental car pickup - hotel - free at leisure

1 Day

After arrival, pick up the rental car and check in at the hotel. 

San Francisco Visit

1 Day

25 km

Time to visit the city: Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Japanese Teagarden, the elegant shops near Union Square...

San Francisco - Yosemite Park

1 Day

305 km

After a last walk through the city, leave San Francisco and travel on to the beautiful Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is one of the largest nature reserves in the Sierra Nevada and has a great diversity of fauna and flora. Within the park, Yosemite Valley is the most visited area and you will also find the information center with rangers that can give you all the tips for beautiful walks and activities at all levels.  Wherever you drive through the park you will enjoy beautiful views and a few highlights in the park are definitely Glacier Point, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona and Mariposa Grove and certainly not to forget: Tioga Road which leads to the Tioga Pass and is only open from the beginning of June to the beginning of November.

Yosemite np - Tioga road - Lake Tahoe

1 Day

320 km

From the village, follow the panoramic "Tioga Road" (alternative route provided if the pass were closed) and immediately you will find yourself in a totally different landscape. Stop at the mysterious Mono Lake and the ghost town of Bodie before driving to Lake Tahoe. Afterwards, beautiful trip along the lake and visit the Ponderosa Ranch from the "BONANZA" series.

Lake Tahoe - Elko

1 Day

540 km

You start the day with a visit to the Gambling City Reno. Then you can either follow the Highway 80 via Winnemucca and Battle Mountain to Elko or you take the touristic route over Austin and discover a not so know part of Nevada. Lodgings in Elko.

Elko - Salt Lake City

1 Day

380 km

North of the Humboldt National Forest, you drive in the direction of Wendover to the border with Utah. A little further, you can stop at the Bonneville Speedway and travel to the region of salt deserts and via the Great Salt Lake to Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City - Jackson

1 Day

440 km

In the forenoon, visit the Mormon Temple Square, the Tabernacle with the famous choir, the Capitole and more. Afterwards, the beautiful route takes you through the wonderful Caribou National Forest, along the shores of the Snake River to the little town of Jackson. 

Jackson - Yellowstone South loop

1 Day

170 km

From Jackson, you drive to the beautiful Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy a relaxing walk or a delicious picknick near the river. Further to Yellowstone National Park to start the 'South Loop'. It offers you to meet the vulcan activity in the park in glaciers, mud puddles and fumaroles. Lodgings in West Yellowstone/Montana. 

Yellowstone - north loop

1 Day

200 km

A full day to visit this impressive park. Do not forget to follow the 'North Loop' as well to discover the enormous canyons, stormy waterfalls and shining rocks. 

Yellowstone - Cody

1 Day

240 km

Just a couple of hours driving and you reach the cozy cowboy and western atmosphere. Cody, the town of Buffalo Bill, is a pleasant interlude during the travel. Almost every summer night, you can enjoy a real rodeo. 

Cody - Rock Springs

1 Day

460 km

From Cody, you travel to Thermopolis first, a region with warm water sources. Then via Riverton to Lander through the Wind Indian Reservation, originally the area from the Shoshone and Arapaho Indians. They organise POW WOWs regularly. Further to Rock Springs for lodgings. 

Rock Springs – Vernal

1 Day

180 km

Flaming Gorge National recreation area spans southwestern Wyoming and eastern Utah. The construction of Flaming Gorge Dam created a large reservoir of water in the river. The area is known as the "fishing hot spot" of America and offers many recreational opportunities. Vernal is very popular among tourists because the town still exudes the atmosphere of the Old West and many dinosaur fossils are found there. Moreover, it is a suitable location for a variety of outdoor activities.

Vernal - Moab

1 Day

360 km

You leave Vernal in the direction of Dinosaur. Here you can find the famous quarry of the Dinosaur National Monument with fossilised remains of serveral dinosaurs. Then to Grand Junction and visit the wonderful canyons and the monoliths in the Colorado National Monument. Via Cisco and the Scenic Route 128 to Moab. 

Moab - Arches and Canyonlands national parks

1 Day

30 km

The entrance gate to the Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Discover the meanders of the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point and the fantastic rock formations en stone triumph arches in Arches National Park. Jeeptours en raft trips can not be missed! 

Moab - Bryce Canyon

1 Day

420 km

A long, but adventurous trip through the Capitol Reed and the Escalante Canyons.  A wonderful decor for many movies and pictures can be found in Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the most beautiful and colorful canyons of America.

Bryce Canyon - full day available for park visit

1 Day

50 km

A whole day to visit the park. Absolute highlights: the Navajo Loop trail, a special and popular walk, starting at Sunset Point.

Bryce Canyon - Las Vegas

1 Day

430 km

Via the wonderful Zion National Park to St. George and a possible visit to the all white Mormon Cathedral. Then a quiet raod to Las Vegas, the glitter city in the desert. Relax around the pool and visit some casinos!

Las Vegas - departure or tour extension

1 Day

Einde van deze fantastische trip. Ingifte van de wagen op de luchthaven of individuele verlenging mogelijk mits supplement.