Your road trip starts in Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah and seat of the Mormon church. With over 16 million members worldwide, this religious movement is omnipresent in both the state and the capital, where most streets are named after their location in relation to the Mormon temple on Temple Square.

On your program is Moab is known for its stunning setting and remarkable red rock formations. Arches and Canyonlands are two of the world-famous national parks you will find here. Fancy more adventure? Why not book a rafting trip on the Colorado River. How about that for action!

Today you can explore these two parks, a mere 50 km from one another. Hint: rise early and watch the sun rise over the Mesa Arch and the giant canyon behind it in Canyonlands. Highlights in Arches include the Delicate Arch, a sandstone arch that has been in balance for about 70,000 years and is the symbol of Utah. The sunsets here are unforgettable.

You leave Moab and drive along the HWY 128, the setting of many a Hollywood blockbusters including 'Thelma & Louise'. The road runs along the banks of the Colorado River and then climbs to Vail, one of the most famous ski resorts in Colorado.

Today you will head north as you add a third national park to your trip: the Rocky Mountain NP. The Trail Ridge Road will take you up to 3700m altitude and spoils you with numerous viewpoints of snow-capped peaks.

En-route to Badlands, via the Oregon Trail, you drive across the dry plains of Nebraska in order to get to the foot of the Badlands National Park. Here you can opt for the Castle Trail which holds the promise of a stunning sunset.

Today the unique landscapes along the Badlands loop road are on your program. Actually, the setting here is so unique and original you need to see it to believe it. Enjoy the many viewpoints along the way. Hint: if you have time for a small detour, head to the Wall to admire a 25 m tall dinosaur.

Today a bunch of scenic places features on your program. First, there is Sturgis, the city of motorcyclists with the largest number of motorcycles per capita in the US. You then travel on to Deadwood and his saloons before entering Wyoming again.

Why not take a trip around Devil's Tower this morning? These hikes give you a pretty good idea of the size of this huge rock. Continue to Billings Montana, your stop for the night.

Today you drive along the legendary Beartooth Highway, which is considered one of the most beautiful road trips in the United States. In winter there is so much snow here they close the road for all traffic till about mid-May. Tonight you will stay in Great Falls, also called Electric City because of the many hydroelectric power stations.

Today you drive to Glacier National Park where you can easily hop across the border to canada to experience the sceery of the Waterton NP. You spend the day on the mythical 'Going to the Sun' road which takes you past abundant viewings of wildlife and unforgettable landscapes.

Yellowstone is just south of here. You spend the night in Bozeman, a small town in Montana, where you can wander through the charming Main Street and make your last purchases before entering Yellowstone.

Rise and shine. You are about to go on one of the true highlights of your trip. Today you enter the world's first national park through its huge gates! Start your exploration of the limestone terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs, then head to Lamar Valley, the "Serengeti of Yellowstone"

You travel south of Yellowstone and enter the last national park of your trip: Grand Teton, which probably offers one of the most beautiful mountain panoramas in the country.

After some brunch at Café Geneviève, famous for its Bloody Mary's, you continue to Salt Lake City for your last night of this itinerary. Then, it's the end of the self-drive. Today you either hop on your return flight home or - if you have the time and budget - why not extend your stay with a city trip!