We will be using my Honda Odyssey minivan for our tour. Location : Salt Lake City, UtahCity : Salt Lake CityCountry : United States of AmericaDeparture Time : 2:30pmDeparture Point : Free pickup from most downtown Salt Lake City hotels; free parking available. Traffic can be unpredictable on I-15 and could cause delays if there's a back-up.If you opt to make the short hike up Buffalo Point or spend time on Bridger Bay Beach wading into the water, it would add time.During late spring (mid-April through mid-June), we may not spend as much time on the island due to bug season. Missing this tour is like having popcorn without salt! Maximum travelers: 4. $500 USDPER TOURForupto4people(duration: 4 hours 30 min.) You'll make a stop at the Wetlands Habitat, one of the world's greatest migratory bird refuges with over 250 species and visited by millions of birds each year and, of course, have a chance to swim in the lake or just feel the salt water. Contact this guide with questions, or to create a custom itinerary for you and your travel companions. Other: Admission to the State Park is included in the fee of the tour as it is a combined fee consisting of a per vehicle cost plus a small amount per person. 369 East 900 South #400 By accessing this website, you accept our, (Unless you indicate otherwise, this is how you'll be contacted), (Leave your number if you would like assistance by phone). It does not travel on a boat on the lake. Admission is included for up to four guests.Lunch at Burger Bar.

You'll find as it dries it tingles the skin! Silver Sands Beach: walk the shores of soft, pearl-like sand photo opportunities abound. Pickup from downtown Salt Lake City hotels, Entrance fee to Great Salt Lake State Park, Gratuities, 15-20% tip suggested. Oh, and we can't forget the extremely briny water that surrounds it. Not seeing exactly what youre looking for? I will have bug spray and head nets if you want to still hike during these months. Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Click here to Learn more about salt lake city tour, Click here to Learn more about salt lake city trolley show-tour, Click here to Learn more about tabernacle choir experience + slc tour, Click here to Learn more about mysteries of great salt lake bus tour, Click here to Learn more about pick-up locations, Click here to Learn more about group transportation, Click here to Learn more about step-on guides, Click here to Learn more about things to do in salt lake city, Click here to Learn more about contact us, Click here to view location Mailing Address: Your email address* :(Unless you indicate otherwise, this is how you'll be contacted), Your Phone Number* :(Leave your number if you would like assistance by phone), Your Question* : (Please ask your question in English if possible), Thank you for visiting our website! Mailing Address: I wrote that the Great Salt Lake's largest island provides "a perfect venue for the adventurous student who wants to have a truly unique Utah experience. " Pickups commence 10-30 minutes prior to the published tour start time.

The only creature that can survive in this lake, once sold to children through comic books. ToursByLocals 2008, 2022. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Questions? more. All Rights Reserved. People once came to Utah just to experience the super buoyancy of the salt water that was said to have curative properties. It will be clean and comfortable. Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building. Exact pickup time and location will be determined when you contact tour operator directly via email. Catch a live sea monkey! On this tour, we'll experience the sights, smells, tastes, sounds, and feel of everything the this amazing place has to offer. Drive about 45 minutes to Antelope IslandState Park Visitor Center - learn about the lake, its inhabitants, and its highs and lowsVisit Bridger Bay Beach (If you're interested in actually swimming in the lake, we can customize the tour to include time for that. Tour sights include the Great Salt Lake State Marina and the Saltair Resort, once known as "the Coney Island of the West." Travel to a historic beach resort and enjoy romantic tales from a century ago. As a college student, I introduced students to Antelope Island in my first travel article for the student-run newspaper. Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Click here to visit our Google My Business Profile. deposit ? Utah State Marina: home of the Great Salt Lake Yacht Club, the worlds saltiest sailors!, Visitor Center: science and history exhibits, gift shop. We have amended our privacy policy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A comprehensive 20-mile adventure around Salt Lake City including several stops at top attractions. Great Salt Lake is so salty that you simply cannot sink in it. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Questions about the tour? )Scenic drive to Fielding Garr RanchFielding Garr Ranch - one of the oldest operating ranches in the western United StatesWalk around the historic homestead buildings and grove of trees. Web address (URL) of this page: https://www.toursbylocals.com/Great-Salt-Lake-and-Antelope-Island-Private-Tour. Currently there are no tour boats that operate on Great Salt Lake, Not wheelchair accessible, Near public transportation, Infants must sit on laps, Most travelers can participate, Folding wheelchairs and walkers may be accommodated but you must notify us by email at least 24 hours before the tour. Free hotel pickup is available from many downtown Salt Lake City hotels and select airport hotels.

Inland Sea Shorebird Reserve: several million migratory birds of over 250 species visit Great Salt Lake each year. Observation Deck: this scenic overlook of the Great Salt Lake, its islands, and the surrounding Rocky Mountains makes for spectacular photos. Kevin E. You will also have the chance to catch fascinating, multicolored sea monkeys, the only creatures that can survive in the lake.

Saltair: hear tales of a historic beach resort built by the Mormon Church to be a family-friendly attraction amidst the rowdy pleasure resorts of the early 1900s. Other: Other: To add activities to the itinerary such as swimming in the Great Salt Lake, please send me a message, so I can create a customized tour for you. )Visit Buffalo Point - great place to look out over the island (We can hike the 1-mile round trip trail to the top of Buffalo Point for amazing views of the lake! I'd add today that a visit to Antelope Island and the Great Salt Lake is a must for any visitor to Salt Lake City.

Springville, Utah, United States, Born and raised in Texas, I've also lived in Utah, Arizona, Hungary, Australia, and China. Experience the highlights of Utah's capitol city and ski capitol. I love, If you wish to customize this tour for a slightly larger group or a different vehicle, we can rent a different vehicle to accommodate your needs. Visit "America's Dead Sea" and its largest island full of wildlife including bison! I promise it will be a highlight of your time in Utah. REMEMBER: After booking the tour online, please contact tour operator via email toschedule pickup time and location.Departure Time Comments : Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. )Lunch - We'll grab lunch either on the way to or from the island at Burger Bar that was featured on Food Network, where you can try bison burgers, fry sauce, and thick shakes (other burger and veg options available)At the end of the tour, I'll drop you back off at your hotel or another nearby destination.This itinerary can be customized. Learn the science behind the lake that is up to ten times as salty as the ocean. Contact any guide directly, or reach out to our customer support team at any time. Explore Utah's art legacy with public art, at an art glass studio,, Visit "America's Dead Sea" and its largest island full of wildlife, Visit Utah's Dinosaur National Monument and touch real dinosaur fossils.

See more of the tours offered by this guide. The guides on ToursByLocals provide private tours tailored to your needs. Like waiters, tour guides rely on tips to make a living, Confirmation will be received at time of booking, This is a land-based tour, only. (This is a great place for birding! Friendly: No. 369 East 900 South #400 Today, America's third largest herd of wild bison roams the island along with other native wildlife including a plethora of birds. Nature and Wildlife, Hiking and Walking, Day Trip / Out of Town, Kid Friendly: Yes. Travel to the shores of the great Salt Lake aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned tour bus with large panoramic windows while your expert tour guide entertains you with the fascinating stories and strange science behind the saltiest lake in the western hemisphere. Our most popular tour for 40 years! Once known as the Coney Island of the West, its now in its third iteration. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser.

Just one year after the Latter-day Saint Pioneers began settling near the lake, a tithing ranch was set up on the island.

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