Seattle to Salt Lake City 2 – One of the most recommended and most scenic routes in Northwest USA and West Canada. Includes the Canadian Rockies National Parks and in the USA – Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. All the above in addition to the beautiful cities of Seattle and Vancouver.
Day 1 – Land in Seattle and spend a few hours in the city
Lodging location: Seattle
– While in Seattle you may purchase a combo ticket for many of Seattle’s attractions
Day 2 – Drive to Vancouver and enjoy half a day in the city, 2.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Vancouver
– While in Vancouver don’t miss a seaplane tour, a bike tour and/or a visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. You may also join a Vancouver brewery tour
Day 3 – Start driving east to the Canadian Rockies, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Clearwater
Day 4 – Continue driving east and on the way go on a boat tour near the small town of Blue River or visit Mount Robson Provincial Park, 2.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Jasper
Day 5 – Visit Jasper National Park, short drive
Lodging location: Jasper
– While in Jasper don’t miss the Jasper SkyTram and going on an easy rafting trip or a more challenging whitewater rafting adventure
Day 6 – Drive south along the Icefields Parkway from Jasper National Park to Banff National Park, 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Lake Louise
Day 7 – Travel in the Lake Louise region of Banff National Park and/or visit Yoho National Park, in the evening drive to the town of Banff, 1 hour drive
(Try reserving a spot on the bus to Lake O’hara located in Yoho)
Lodging location: Banff
– While in Banff don’t miss a visit to Lake Minnewanka and/or a ride on the Banff Gondola and/or a horseback ride and/or a wildlife watching canoe tour and/or an evening wildlife safari guided tour, and of course don’t miss on Banff’s whitewater rafting adventures
Day 8 – Drive to Waterton Lakes National Park and visit the park, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Waterton
Day 9 – Cross the border to the USA and visit Glacier National Park (drive the Going to the Sun road), 2 hours drive (from Waterton to Saint Mary – without the drive in Going to the Sun road)
Lodging location: Saint Mary (or the eastern part of Glacier National Park)
– While in Glacier don’t miss a whitewater rafting trip and/or an easy scenic raft trip out of West Glacier
Day 10 – Drive south towards Yellowstone National Park, in the afternoon bath in the Boiling River, 6 hours drive
Lodging location: Gardiner
Day 11 – Visit Mammoth Hot Springs and afterwards drive to the Lamar Valley, in the early afternoon hours arrive to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and visit the Canyon’s wonderful waterfalls and views, 1.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Canyon (or Lake Yellowstone)
Day 12 – Drive west and visit the Upper, Midway and Lower Geyser Basin, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: West Yellowstone
Day 13 – Drive south to Grand Teton National Park, on the way visit the West Thumb Geyser Basin (on the shores of Lake Yellowstone), 3.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Jackson
– While in Grand Teton don’t miss a whitewater rafting adventure on the Snake River or a leisurely float trip and/or enjoy a Jackson Hole sunrise hot air balloon flight or a horseback ride tour, and of course don’t miss a visit to the amazing National Museum of Wildlife Art
Day 14 – Visit the southern part of Grand Teton National Park and enjoy activities around Jackson, in the afternoon drive south to Salt Lake City, 4.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Salt Lake City
Day 15 – Fly Home
– In order to fill this route with content – see our Northwest USA and West Canada destinations page, where you can find articles that include suggestions what to do in various locations along this route.
