If you arrive after 12 PM or when winter road conditions are unfavorable, you’ll be dropped off at a hotel in West Yellowstone for rest and overnight stay. If you arrive before 12 PM or tours starting from Salt Lake City at 9:00–9:30 AM, you will have the opportunity to choose either a half-day tour in Salt Lake City or a half-day trip to Lava Hot Springs. The Salt Lake City half-day trip, you’ll be taken to see various sites in Salt Lake City, including Temple Square, Utah State Capitol (subject to accessibility) and Great Salt Lake. Depending on airplane arrival time and chosen itinerary, you will be dropped off at a hotel in West Yellowstone or en-route lodging.

Temple Square is often seen as the heart of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), also known as the Mormons. Back in the late 1840s when LDS pioneers first reached Utah, they decided to build a temple that would be the center of their religious society. From there, the church grew outwards across Utah, then throughout the United States, and then throughout the world. Temple Square is still the headquarters for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to this day, containing other historic buildings such as the Tabernacle, the Beehive House, and the Conference Center. You'll love observing the beautiful architecture of these buildings while learning about the history of these early pioneers.

Modeled after the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, the Utah State Capitol Building is stunning. This brilliant piece of architecture is the center of government for all of Utah, containing the chambers for the Utah State Legislature, the chamber for the Utah Supreme Court, and the office for the Utah Governor. In addition to its important role as the seat of government for all of Utah, the Capitol Building also holds incredible pieces of artwork depicting the history of the state.

Located near Salt Lake City, Antelope Island is home to free-ranging bison, pronghorn (antelope), bighorn sheep, and many other desert animals. In addition to these larger animals, millions of birds line the shore offering unmatched bird watching opportunities. Here you also have amazing views of the Great Salt Lake and the opportunity to take a dip in the lake.

If you choose the Hot Springs half-day trip, your tour guide will take you directly from Salt Lake City to the Hot Springs area. These hot springs are world-famous, providing warm water from deep below the Earth’s surface. The minerals in these waters also provide health benefits, nourishing the skin as you soak in them. Take a minute to relax and soak in the mineral hot springs. Temperatures range from 102 - 112 degrees Fahrenheit.