Visit the California State Capital - Sacramento. Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express and first continental railroad. In the afternoon head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada - nicknamed the Silver State. Overnight stay in Elko.

Through the Great Salt Desert in the morning, the saline lake covers an area of around 1,700 square miles, but is subject to substantial fluctuations. Along the Emigration Canyon into Echo Canyon, visit the once traveled Oregon Trail. The trail represents the only corridor to the West. 1843 was known as "The great migration" and over the next 25 years more than a half million people went west on the Trail. The highlights of the trail also includes: the historical landmarks of Independence Rock, Devil's Gate. Overnight stay in Casper.

Today you will visit the magnificent Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, a monumental granite sculpture by Gutzon Borglum, located within the United States Presidential Memorial. After you will continue to Devil's Tower National Monument also known as "Bear Lodge." Later, you will travel to Gillette where you will stay overnight.

Today you will visit the popular Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest National Park in the United States! Highlights include: Yellowstone Canyon, Yellowstone Falls, Mud Volcano and Mammoth Hot Springs. You will also see various wildlife that inhabits the park from bison, elk, moose, and bear!

You will continue your exploration of Yellowstone National Park with visits to the Old Faithful Geyser and Rainbow Pool. After, you will continue to Grand Teton National Park, with its many peaks, followed by trips to the state of Wyoming, the western town of Jackson Hole and Salt Lake City.

Visit Utah State Capitol Building and historical Temple Square. Then travel to Salt Flats, a land of thick crust of salty soil. It looks like a magical wonderland covered with snow. The famous Bonneville Speedway is located in the western portion of the flats, where the world land speed records have been broken many times. The first transcontinental telephone line was also completed in the area. Arrive in Reno in the afternoon, the city known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment. Overnight stay in Reno.

Today, you will depart from Reno in the morning and visit Lake Tahoe, one of the deepest lakes in the United States. After, you will head back to the Bay Area in the afternoon, concluding your wonderful tour.

Please refer to the list below of approximate return times for each location. There may be a 30-60 minute delay caused by some special circumstances, such as bad weather, traffic jam, etc.
Milpitas - 7:30pm
San Jose - 7:30pm
Fremont - 7:30pm
Cupertino - 7:00pm
Newark - 7:30pm
Red Roof Inn - 6:30pm
San Francisco - 6:00pm
Oaklando - 5:30pm
El Cerrito - 5:10pm
Sacramento - 2:30pm