Tour overview
Departure date(s) – 19 September 2027
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**Please note that Aurora viewing is subject to favourable weather conditions
This trip covers very different climates, so you will need pack in layers.
Yellowknife will be cold, even below freezing at night, so bring a warm winter jacket, gloves, a beanie and warm boots — especially for aurora viewing, when you’ll be outside after dark for a few hours.
Through the Rockies and higher parks like Yellowstone and Bryce Canyon, mornings and evenings are cold and afternoons mild, so keep a warm layer handy. By the time you reach the desert areas — Zion, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Laughlin — it turns warm to hot, so pack lighter clothing, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen too.
Wear comfortable, well worn-in walking shoes, as there’s a fair bit of walking on uneven ground. You are welcome to bring along a foldable walking stick if you wish.
Included
- Accommodation - Based on specified hotel in itinerary or similar class
- International economy flights with Cathay Pacific (or suitable full service carrier in case of unforeseen changes)
- All Internal flights included
- Gratuities - Included
- Meals - Daily breakfast including meals as mentioned on itinerary
- 2 bottle of drinking water provided daily
- Data Sim - 10GB data sim card (physical sim) provided!
- Transfers - Private and pubic transfers as specified in itinerary
- Admission Fees - As mentioned in itinerary
- Guides / Tour leader - English speaking guides throughout Vancouver land tour and 1 tour leader escort from start to finish
Not Included
- Travel Insurance - Not included
- Visas - Canada e-visa $20AUD and USA e-visa $60AUD (Price subject to fluctuate, we will assist)
Day 1 - DEPART HOME/HONG KONG/VANCOUVER
Today, we make our way to Vancouver with Cathay Pacific which includes a few hours transit in Hong Kong Airport. Upon arrival into Vancouver which should be around 10PM, you will be greeted by the local guide who will take you straight to hotel for check in and much needed sleep.
Accommodation -Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar
Included Meals - As per fight
Day 2 - VANCOUVER CITY TOUR
Begin your day exploring the lush greenery and scenic views of Stanley Park, followed by a drive-by tour of the historic Chinatown and the iconic Canada Place. Continue into the charming, cobblestone streets of Gastown before heading over to Granville Island, where you will have some relaxing free time to browse the public market and enjoy lunch on your own. Afterwards, visit the stunning floral displays at Queen Elizabeth Park and conclude your sightseeing adventure with a trip out to the vibrant Richmond Fisherman's Wharf.
Accommodation -Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Dinner
Day 3 - VANCOUVER/YELLOWKNIFE
Today, we make our journey with a morning flight to Yellowknife, celebrated as the City of the World's Greatest Nature Light Show! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to settle in, before heading out in the evening for a guided Aurora viewing experience at a purpose-built observation station featuring a 360-degree sky-deck. Warm up with hot beverages and snacks in a cozy log cabin, admire traditional Aboriginal tipis set up perfectly for photography, and rely on an expert tour guide on hand to help you capture unforgettable photos of the Northern Lights.
Accommodation - Chateau Nova or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4 - YELLOWKNIFE
Embark on a gentle hike along the Cameron Falls Trail east of Yellowknife, winding through evergreen forests and across boardwalks showcasing lovely autumn colours, or choose an optional glass-blowing workshop closer to town to handcraft a custom keepsake inspired by the northern landscape. In the evening, drive out along the ice road to Dettah—a Dene community on the shore of Great Slave Lake—for Aurora viewing from a cozy, wood-stove-heated cabin accompanied by a traditional Dene drumming performance, hot drinks, and late-night snacks, all coinciding perfectly with the autumn equinox for statistically the strongest single window of aurora activity of the year.
Accommodation - Chateau Nova or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5 - YELLOWKNIFE
Today, enjoy a scenic boat trip and fishing excursion on Great Slave Lake—Canada's second-largest lake and the source of the Mackenzie River—complete with a traditional fish-fry lunch out on the island, followed by an afternoon city tour highlighting the Legislative Assembly, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, and the Frontier Visitor Centre, and concluding with a scenic drive through downtown and the historic Old Town up to the Pilot's Monument lookout for panoramic views over the city.
Accommodation - Chateau Nova or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6 - YELLOWKNIFE/DENVER
Very early this morning, embark on your journey with flights from Yellowknife en route to Denver, Colorado (will involve two flights), where you will be transferred straight to your hotel upon arrival to settle in and unwind.
** Please note - due to limited flights, most likely the first flight can start as early as 5am departure.
Accommodation - Springhill Suites by Marriott Denver Airport or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Dinner
Day 7 - DENVER/MT RUSHMORE/RAPID CITY
Travel northward into South Dakota—the Mt. Rushmore State—to visit the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial, featuring the monumental granite sculptures of four former U.S. Presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln) masterfully carved into the mountainside before continuing on for an overnight stay in Rapid City.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Express Rapid City Hotel or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Dinner
Day 8 - RAPID CITY
A lighter day to enjoy the Black Hills at an easy pace before the road trip continues. Begin with a visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial, viewed comfortably from the visitor centre terrace, before a scenic coach tour through Custer State Park along the Wildlife Loop Road — keep an eye out for free-roaming bison, pronghorn, and the park's famous “begging burros” — and the Needles Highway, where the road winds gently past granite spires and pine forest. Lunch at the historic State Game Lodge. The afternoon is free to relax back in Rapid City, with an optional easy stroll among the City of Presidents bronze statues in the downtown area.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Express Rapid City Hotel or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Dinner
Day 9 - RAPID CITY/DEVILS TOWER/CODY
Enter Wyoming—the Equality State—to marvel at the iconic Devils Tower National Monument, made famous by the 1970s cinematic classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind, before continuing along a scenic drive through rolling grass prairies, evergreen forests, mountain meadows, and rugged alpine peaks toward Cody, celebrated as the "Rodeo Capital of the World.
Accommodation - Holiday Inn Cody or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 10 - CODY/YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK/WEST YELLOWSTONE
Discover the world's first national park. Established in 1872, Yellowstone spans nearly 3,500 square miles across Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, and holds half of the world's geothermal features — geysers, hot springs and mud pots — including the famous Old Faithful. Look out for the park's abundant wildlife, including free-roaming bison, elk, moose and bears, as you make your way through to West Yellowstone.
Accommodation - Kelly Inn West Yellowstone Hotel or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Dinner
Day 11 - WEST YELLOWSTONE/IDAHO FALLS/PROVO
Head south to Idaho Falls, where the Greenbelt trail system follows the Snake River past a scenic waterfall. We also visit the riverside Art Museum of Eastern Idaho and the Museum of Idaho, with exhibits on the Lewis and Clark expedition and a recreated 1800s town. Continue on to Provo for overnight.
Accommodation - Springhill Suites by Marriott Provo or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 12 - PROVO/ARCHES NATIONAL PARK/MOAB
Explore the magnificent Arches National Park, home to the world's largest concentration of natural stone arches across a breathtaking red, arid desert landscape of sandstone fins, pinnacles, spires, balanced rocks, and over 2,000 arches spanning 73,000 acres, before continuing a short distance onward to Moab for an overnight stay.
Accommodation - Best Western Plus Greenwell Inn or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 13 - MOAB/DEAD HORSE POINT & LA SAL MOUNTAIN LOOP/MOAB
A relaxed day in Moab ahead of the busier days to come. Visit Dead Horse Point State Park, where a short, level, paved path leads to one of the most photographed overlooks in Utah — a sweeping view of the Colorado River canyon 2,000 feet below. Afterwards, enjoy the La Sal Mountain Loop, a scenic drive climbing from red-rock desert into pine-covered mountains, all viewed comfortably from the coach. The rest of the day is free to browse Moab's downtown galleries and shops, or take an easy stroll along the Colorado River.
Accommodation - Best Western Plus Greenwell Inn or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 14 - MOAB/ZION NATIONAL PARK/BRYCE
Head south toward the breathtaking landscapes of Zion National Park, where a scenic drive reveals soaring cream, pink, and red sandstone peaks, lush alpine forests, and crystal-clear mountain streams all framed by dramatic, towering sentinel rock formations, before continuing onward to the stunning natural amphitheaters of Bryce.
Accommodation - Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Dinner
Day 15 - BRYCE/ANTELOPE CANYON/HORSESHOE BEND/PAGE
Continue onward to Bryce Canyon National Park, ascending to an elevation of 8,000 feet to marvel at one of the world's most striking geological wonders—vibrant red-rock hoodoo spires often described as a Western terra cotta landscape—before driving directly to Antelope Canyon, a breathtaking narrow slot canyon carved by flash floods and wind erosion through Navajo sandstone where dramatic shafts of daylight create stunning colors and reflections beloved by photographers. Afterward, journey a short distance to Horseshoe Bend to witness the Colorado River make its magnificent 270-degree horseshoe-shaped turn around a towering sandstone bluff, before heading into Page for an overnight stay.
Accommodation - Best Western Lake Powell or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 16 - PAGE/DESERT VIEW/GRAND CANYON
Visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World — Grand Canyon National Park. Stop at the lookout points along the rim to take in a canyon 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and more than a mile deep, carved over millions of years by the Colorado River. Time permitting, watch the sunset from the rim for an unforgettable end to the day (subject to weather conditions), with dinner included at the hotel.
Accommodation - Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Dinner
Day 17 - GRAND CANYON/ROUTE 66/LAUGHLIN
One last chance for photos of the Colorado River before departing the Grand Canyon. Visit the famous Route 66 Gift Shop and Delgadillo's Barber Shop in Seligman — a classic stop on the historic Route 66, the two-lane highway that once ran all the way from Los Angeles to Chicago across eight states and 2,448 miles. Continue on to Laughlin for overnight.
Accommodation - Edgewater Casino Resort or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 18 - LAUGHLIN/LAS VEGAS
A scenic drive north brings you straight into the dazzling neon-lit excitement of Las Vegas for an afternoon hotel check-in, leaving the rest of the day and evening completely free to explore the world-famous Strip at your own pace, take in the iconic architecture and vibrant street life, or experience world-class dining and entertainment.
Accommodation - Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast / Dinner
Day 19 - LAS VEGAS
A full day in Las Vegas which includes morning Vietnamese breakfast, then visit Hoover Dam and shopping at nearest outlet. Back to Vegas in evening for own free time.
Accommodation - Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 20 - LAS VEGAS/LOS ANGELES/HONG KONG
A relaxing morning to pack and get ready for our final drive across the Mojave Desert into Los Angeles for onward flight home with Cathay Pacific.
Accommodation - N/A
Meals - Breakfast
Day 21 - IN FLIGHT
In flight with Cathy Pacific.
Included Meals - As per flight
Day 22 - HONG KONG / HOME
Your flight touches down this morning at Hong Kong International Airport where, following a seamless few-hour transit, you will reboard for your final leg home with an anticipated arrival late tonight—bringing your unforgettable adventure to a wonderful close!
Included Meals - As per flight
