WESTERN USA
NATIONAL PARKS & CANYON COUNTRY WITH LAS VEGAS EXTENSION
14 DAYS FROM $1,409 US
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This Tours starts in
Denver
taking in most of the Great Parks and Canyons in the West - Palm
Springs, Scottsdale, the Grand Canyon, Bryce National Park, and Zion
National Park & Las Vegas.Day
1 DENVER
Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.
Day 2 DENVER–CHEYENNE–BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA–KEYSTONE
Depart downtown Denver this morning and leave Colorado traveling north to Cheyenne. Next, see the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and continue on to Custer. Late this afternoon, travel to see the renowned CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, a monument statue carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great hero of the Native Americans, Chief Crazy Horse.
Day 3 KEYSTONE–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOD–LEAD
Deep in the Black Hills, once Indian hunting country, behold the magnificent granite faces of MOUNT RUSHMORE, a giant monument to four American presidents— Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. Afterward, visit TATANKA , “The Story of the Bison,” and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Next it’s on to Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush, where Jack McCall murdered Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Your overnight stay is in the old mining town of Lead, set at the head of Gold Gulch Run.
Day 4 LEAD–CODY
On through the rich high country to Buffalo, where open-range cattle kings made war on the sheep ranchers in the 1890s. Drive by Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, the scene of many fierce battles between the U.S. Cavalry and the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Crow Indians. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.
Day 5 CODY–YELOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to splendid YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point on the south rim with magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon and the stupendous Lower Falls. Next, see the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and, finally, the consistent “blow” of Old Faithful, Yellowstone’s most famous geyser. Overnight in Yellowstone National Park. Note: Departures April 17–May 16 and Sept. 25–Oct. 2 will stay at the Brandin’ Iron Inn in West Yellowstone.
Day 6 YELOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK –JACKSON
Head south into the magnificent summer and winter playground of GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its sawtoothed, 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. See beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a stroll along the shore, before ending the day in all-western Jackson. This evening, why not complete your western experience by joining the barbecue cookout and Wild West show?
Day 7 JACKSON
With its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons, Jackson is like a living film set. Time today for an optional excursion—a raft trip down the Snake River. You might catch a glimpse of a moose or a bald eagle!
Day 8 JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY
Today, we leave Jackson and drive to Salt Lake City for an overnight stay. Magnificently set on the edge of salt desert and surrounded by mountains and forests, this is the center of the Mormon religion where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” On the included sightseeing TOUR, you will see the best of the vibrant capital of Utah, including Temple Square with its impressive 6-spire temple, the adjacent tabernacle, and the Beehive House.
Day 9 SALT LAKE CITY–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Through sagebrush landscape to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK with its 20 miles of breathtaking sandstone cliffs and ever-changing colors. View some of Earth’s most brilliant shades of rock, which have been sculpted by erosion into pillars called “hoodoos,” and other fantastic forms.
Day 10 BRYCE CANYON–ZION NATIONAL PARK–PAGE
Travel to ZION NATIONAL PARK with its striking landscape carved out by rushing streams over a period of millions of years. Steep canyons, vertical stone towers, and verdant vegetation form the contrasting scenery of Zion, once a refuge for Mormon pioneers. Head east into Arizona to Page, nestled on the shores of Lake Powell.
Day 11 PAGE–PAINTED DESERT–GRAND CANYON
Begin your morning with an optional scenic flight over Monument Valley. Fly over Lake Powell and across Navajo Indian lands before reaching the uniquely shaped monuments themselves. Then a scenic drive across the Painted Desert and through Kaibab National Forest. Arrive at the South Rim of GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK with free time to explore the canyon rim. Overnight in Grand Canyon National Park.
Day 12 GRAND CANYON–LAS VEGAS
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion with incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Leave the high country of Arizona and head for the modern phenomenon of Las Vegas, a fantastic city of feverish gambling, neon lights, and glamorous shows featuring some of the world’s top entertainers. Check into your Las Vegas hotel.
Day 13 LAS VEGAS
A full day to do as you please. Be sure to check out the enormous casinos along the “Strip” and spend some time relaxing around your hotel pool. Your Local Host will also suggest favorite restaurants and shopping activities. Tonight, join the optional night out to a dazzling cocktail show starring top Vegas entertainers.
Day 14 LAS VEGAS
The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to McCarran International Airport.
Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.
Day 2 DENVER–CHEYENNE–BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA–KEYSTONE
Depart downtown Denver this morning and leave Colorado traveling north to Cheyenne. Next, see the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and continue on to Custer. Late this afternoon, travel to see the renowned CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, a monument statue carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great hero of the Native Americans, Chief Crazy Horse.
Day 3 KEYSTONE–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOD–LEAD
Deep in the Black Hills, once Indian hunting country, behold the magnificent granite faces of MOUNT RUSHMORE, a giant monument to four American presidents— Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. Afterward, visit TATANKA , “The Story of the Bison,” and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Next it’s on to Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush, where Jack McCall murdered Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Your overnight stay is in the old mining town of Lead, set at the head of Gold Gulch Run.
Day 4 LEAD–CODY
On through the rich high country to Buffalo, where open-range cattle kings made war on the sheep ranchers in the 1890s. Drive by Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, the scene of many fierce battles between the U.S. Cavalry and the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Crow Indians. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.
Day 5 CODY–YELOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to splendid YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point on the south rim with magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon and the stupendous Lower Falls. Next, see the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and, finally, the consistent “blow” of Old Faithful, Yellowstone’s most famous geyser. Overnight in Yellowstone National Park. Note: Departures April 17–May 16 and Sept. 25–Oct. 2 will stay at the Brandin’ Iron Inn in West Yellowstone.
Day 6 YELOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK –JACKSON
Head south into the magnificent summer and winter playground of GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its sawtoothed, 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. See beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a stroll along the shore, before ending the day in all-western Jackson. This evening, why not complete your western experience by joining the barbecue cookout and Wild West show?
Day 7 JACKSON
With its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons, Jackson is like a living film set. Time today for an optional excursion—a raft trip down the Snake River. You might catch a glimpse of a moose or a bald eagle!
Day 8 JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY
Today, we leave Jackson and drive to Salt Lake City for an overnight stay. Magnificently set on the edge of salt desert and surrounded by mountains and forests, this is the center of the Mormon religion where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” On the included sightseeing TOUR, you will see the best of the vibrant capital of Utah, including Temple Square with its impressive 6-spire temple, the adjacent tabernacle, and the Beehive House.
Day 9 SALT LAKE CITY–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Through sagebrush landscape to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK with its 20 miles of breathtaking sandstone cliffs and ever-changing colors. View some of Earth’s most brilliant shades of rock, which have been sculpted by erosion into pillars called “hoodoos,” and other fantastic forms.
Day 10 BRYCE CANYON–ZION NATIONAL PARK–PAGE
Travel to ZION NATIONAL PARK with its striking landscape carved out by rushing streams over a period of millions of years. Steep canyons, vertical stone towers, and verdant vegetation form the contrasting scenery of Zion, once a refuge for Mormon pioneers. Head east into Arizona to Page, nestled on the shores of Lake Powell.
Day 11 PAGE–PAINTED DESERT–GRAND CANYON
Begin your morning with an optional scenic flight over Monument Valley. Fly over Lake Powell and across Navajo Indian lands before reaching the uniquely shaped monuments themselves. Then a scenic drive across the Painted Desert and through Kaibab National Forest. Arrive at the South Rim of GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK with free time to explore the canyon rim. Overnight in Grand Canyon National Park.
Day 12 GRAND CANYON–LAS VEGAS
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion with incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Leave the high country of Arizona and head for the modern phenomenon of Las Vegas, a fantastic city of feverish gambling, neon lights, and glamorous shows featuring some of the world’s top entertainers. Check into your Las Vegas hotel.
Day 13 LAS VEGAS
A full day to do as you please. Be sure to check out the enormous casinos along the “Strip” and spend some time relaxing around your hotel pool. Your Local Host will also suggest favorite restaurants and shopping activities. Tonight, join the optional night out to a dazzling cocktail show starring top Vegas entertainers.
Day 14 LAS VEGAS
The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to McCarran International Airport.
INCLUDED FEATURES
In Salt Lake City.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Cheyenne, Black Hills, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Lake Powell, Painted Desert, Grand Canyon National Park.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent. DENVER Comfort Inn Downtown (ST); KEYSTONE Mount Rushmore Whitehouse Resort (T); LEAD Golden Hills Inn (F); CODY Buffalo Bill Village (ST); YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Grant Village (ST/NP) or WEST YELLOWSTONE Brandin’ Iron Inn (ST); JACKSON Painted Buffalo Inn (ST); SALT LAKE CITY Best Western Garden Inn (F); BRYCE CANYON Bryce View Lodge (T/NP); PAGE Courtyard by Marriott (F); GRAND CANYON Grand Canyon Lodges (ST/NP); LAS VEGAS Imperial Palace (MF)
DEPARTURE DATES
April - October
PRICES
From $1,409 US
per person double occupancy
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