6-Nights Grand Teton & Yellowstone Splendour

6 nights from: $2,779

This 7-day vacation through the American West explores some of the world’s most breathtaking and unique natural wonders. Begin your trip in Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital. Discover the city's various architectural styles and outdoor spaces with stunning mountain views. From its historic temples to the Union Pacific Depot and Trolley Square, your knowledgeable guide will show you around on this amazing three-hour tour. Head to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, home to the famous Teton Range, Grand Teton Peak, and Jackson Hole. Take in the spectacular scenery of lakes, rivers, mountains, and abundant wildlife, including moose, bears, antelope, and bison. Spend the next day exploring further, with a scenic drive along the Gros Ventre River to historic Mormon Row, before visiting key viewpoints like Jackson Lake, Snake River Overlook, and Elk Ranch Flats.

Next, journey to Yellowstone National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s active geysers and diverse wildlife. Witness the famous Old Faithful erupt skyward up to 55 m (180 ft), marvel at the striking Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, visit Hayden Valley, and discover the park’s geothermal wonders, from bubbling hot springs to steaming vents.

On your way to Twin Falls, stop at Craters of the Moon National Monument, a surreal volcanic landscape. Visit Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, home to the world's most diverse collections of plant and animal fossils dating back 3.5 million years, including Hagerman horses, saber-toothed cats, and bears. Explore the Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve, featuring towering canyon walls, crystal pools, and a waterfall. Continue to Malad Gorge and Thousand Springs State Park before driving along the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, offering stunning views of the Oregon Trail. Wrap up your American road trip with a return to Salt Lake City, with an optional stop at the Golden Spike National Historic Site, marking the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad.

Situated in south-central Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho, is best known for its impressive Perrine Memorial Bridge—its walkway is a great vantage point for photographing the Snake River Canyon. The bridge isn't far from the spot where daredevil Evel Knievel unsuccessfully attempted to jump the canyon in his rocket cycle in 1974. Free Twin Falls Travel
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North of town are the actual Twin Falls that give the city its name, though they aren't nearly as impressive as nearby Shoshone Falls, which drop 212 ft/65 m. Called the "Niagara of the West," the falls drop 52 ft/16 m farther than Niagara Falls. They're sometimes a little short on water, though—the river's flow is diverted after early May for irrigation purposes.

There are a number of attractions in the surrounding area. To the north, near Shoshone, is the Ice Cave, where you can take guided tours. To the west, near the town of Buhl, is Balanced Rock, a 40-ft-/12-m-tall rock sitting on a very narrow base. To the south is the Idaho Heritage Museum in Hollister, which contains thousands of Shoshone-Bannock Indian artifacts.

Northwest of town is the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, a series of cliffs on the Snake River that contain a wealth of fossils more than 3 million years old. This is an undeveloped preserve with difficult access—if you're interested in seeing it, be sure to contact the monument superintendent before you go.

A one-day stay in the Twin Falls area should suffice.