WESTERN USA
AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS WITH DENVER EXTENSION
11 DAYS FROM $2,159 US
Details below or click here for more information INQUIRY FORM
Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640
Fax: (425) 984-7676
Experience
the wonders of the West through its best-known national parks,
gold-mining towns, and old saloons on this colorful vacation. Your
escorted tour begins with a sightseeing tour in Salt Lake City before
heading north to Jackson, Wyoming, to see the Teton Range. In Jackson,
enjoy a chuck wagon cookout, Wild West show, and a ride on the aerial
tram that takes you to the 10,450-foot Rendezvous Peak. At the top,
witness amazing views of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole Valley. Enjoy
leisure time in Jackson then head further north through Grand Teton
National Park to Yellowstone National Park. In Yellowstone, your tour
includes Old Faithful and a short trail walk through steaming limestone
terraces in the Mammoth Hot Springs, as well as photo stops at
Yellowstone’s Lower Falls.
From Yellowstone, venture on to Cody and the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Other highlights include the Little Bighorn Battlefield and a tour of the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated, the gold-mining town of Deadwood, and Tatanka. Enjoy visits to Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore, where you see the likeness of four U.S. presidents. Your Western journey ends in Denver—a perfect conclusion to an unforgettable vacation through America’s National Parks.
Fall Foliage Departures:
Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of the West on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 14-28 (if Mother Nature permits).
DEPARTURE DATES
May - September
PRICES:
From approx $2,159 US per person double occupancy
AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS WITH DENVER EXTENSION
11 DAYS FROM $2,159 US
Details below or click here for more information INQUIRY FORM
Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640
Fax: (425) 984-7676
Experience
the wonders of the West through its best-known national parks,
gold-mining towns, and old saloons on this colorful vacation. Your
escorted tour begins with a sightseeing tour in Salt Lake City before
heading north to Jackson, Wyoming, to see the Teton Range. In Jackson,
enjoy a chuck wagon cookout, Wild West show, and a ride on the aerial
tram that takes you to the 10,450-foot Rendezvous Peak. At the top,
witness amazing views of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole Valley. Enjoy
leisure time in Jackson then head further north through Grand Teton
National Park to Yellowstone National Park. In Yellowstone, your tour
includes Old Faithful and a short trail walk through steaming limestone
terraces in the Mammoth Hot Springs, as well as photo stops at
Yellowstone’s Lower Falls. From Yellowstone, venture on to Cody and the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Other highlights include the Little Bighorn Battlefield and a tour of the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated, the gold-mining town of Deadwood, and Tatanka. Enjoy visits to Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore, where you see the likeness of four U.S. presidents. Your Western journey ends in Denver—a perfect conclusion to an unforgettable vacation through America’s National Parks.
Fall Foliage Departures:
Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of the West on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 14-28 (if Mother Nature permits).
Day
1 Arrive in Salt Lake City
Welcome to Salt Lake City! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2 Salt Lake City–Jackson
Morning sightseeing focuses on the city’s many historic monuments, including Temple Square. Continue northward into Wyoming and reach the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy the BAR T-5 CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. (B,D)
Day 3 Jackson
Depart for the alpine village of Teton, where you will board an AERIAL TRAM that will carry you to the summit of 10,450-foot Rendezvous Peak. From the top, enjoy a spectacular panorama of the Teton Range and the Jackson Hole Valley. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink in one of the swing-door saloons. (B)
Note: Jackson Hole Aerial Tram is always subject to favorable weather conditions.
Day 4 Jackson–Grand Teton National Park–Yellowstone National Park
Morning is free in Jackson to explore the array of shops and museums in the historic downtown area. Then, head north through GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK and on to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. Admire famous Old Faithful Geyser that has been erupting consistently for more than 100 years. (B,D)
Note: The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, the routing may be adjusted accordingly.
Day 5 Yellowstone. Mammoth Hot Springs & Yellowstone Lake
A scenic drive with a stop at Fountain Paint Pots. At Mammoth Hot Springs, take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. Rejoin Grand Loop Road and enjoy several photo stops with the best perhaps at Yellowstone River’s Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara. (B,D)
Day 6 Yellowstone–Cody
Near the east exit of the park, watch for wildlife. Leave Yellowstone for Cody, named after dashing Buffalo Bill Cody. This afternoon, visit the BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER, a fine museum of weapons and Western art. Later, enjoy free time or an optional float trip on the Shoshone River. (B,D)
Day 7 Cody–Little Bighorn Battlefield–Sheridan
Enjoy this morning’s scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains on your way to the LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum. Then, head to the cattle town of Sheridan. (B)
Day 8 Sheridan–Deadwood–Rapid City
Journey through the rolling hills of Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST, arriving in South Dakota. On a guided tour of DEADWOOD, once a wild gold-mining town, hear stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Afterward, visit TATANKA to learn about “The Story of the Bison,” and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Continue to Rapid City. (B)
Day 9 Rapid City. Visit to Mount Rushmore
The day begins with a visit to CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief. Afterward, explore MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views or visit the Information Center. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 10 Rapid City–Denver
Head south through the Black Hills to Wyoming. Arrive in Denver for free time to explore. (B)
Day 11 Denver
Your escorted tour ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Denver International Airport. (B)
Welcome to Salt Lake City! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2 Salt Lake City–Jackson
Morning sightseeing focuses on the city’s many historic monuments, including Temple Square. Continue northward into Wyoming and reach the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy the BAR T-5 CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. (B,D)
Day 3 Jackson
Depart for the alpine village of Teton, where you will board an AERIAL TRAM that will carry you to the summit of 10,450-foot Rendezvous Peak. From the top, enjoy a spectacular panorama of the Teton Range and the Jackson Hole Valley. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink in one of the swing-door saloons. (B)
Note: Jackson Hole Aerial Tram is always subject to favorable weather conditions.
Day 4 Jackson–Grand Teton National Park–Yellowstone National Park
Morning is free in Jackson to explore the array of shops and museums in the historic downtown area. Then, head north through GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK and on to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. Admire famous Old Faithful Geyser that has been erupting consistently for more than 100 years. (B,D)
Note: The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, the routing may be adjusted accordingly.
Day 5 Yellowstone. Mammoth Hot Springs & Yellowstone Lake
A scenic drive with a stop at Fountain Paint Pots. At Mammoth Hot Springs, take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. Rejoin Grand Loop Road and enjoy several photo stops with the best perhaps at Yellowstone River’s Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara. (B,D)
Day 6 Yellowstone–Cody
Near the east exit of the park, watch for wildlife. Leave Yellowstone for Cody, named after dashing Buffalo Bill Cody. This afternoon, visit the BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER, a fine museum of weapons and Western art. Later, enjoy free time or an optional float trip on the Shoshone River. (B,D)
Day 7 Cody–Little Bighorn Battlefield–Sheridan
Enjoy this morning’s scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains on your way to the LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum. Then, head to the cattle town of Sheridan. (B)
Day 8 Sheridan–Deadwood–Rapid City
Journey through the rolling hills of Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST, arriving in South Dakota. On a guided tour of DEADWOOD, once a wild gold-mining town, hear stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Afterward, visit TATANKA to learn about “The Story of the Bison,” and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Continue to Rapid City. (B)
Day 9 Rapid City. Visit to Mount Rushmore
The day begins with a visit to CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief. Afterward, explore MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views or visit the Information Center. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 10 Rapid City–Denver
Head south through the Black Hills to Wyoming. Arrive in Denver for free time to explore. (B)
Day 11 Denver
Your escorted tour ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Denver International Airport. (B)
INCLUDED
FEATURES
Salt Lake City: Sightseeing tour
Jackson: Ride the Aerial Tram to Rendezvous Peak; chuck wagon cookout; Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone: Sightseeing tour
Cody: Visit Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Little Bighorn Battlefield: Sightseeing and visit museum
Black Hills National Forest: Scenic drive
Deadwood: Sightseeing tour; visit Tatanka
Mount Rushmore: Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial
Rapid City: Farewell dinner
Note:
Maximum elevation on vacation: 9,033 ft.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
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MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
American breakfasts daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a farewell dinner in Rapid City.
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
Salt Lake City Radisson Hotel (F), Jackson Rustic Inn (F), Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Park Lodges (NP), Cody Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village (F), Sheridan Holiday Inn (F), Rapid City Radisson Rapid City (F), Denver Extension Brown Palace Hotel (MD)
Salt Lake City: Sightseeing tour
Jackson: Ride the Aerial Tram to Rendezvous Peak; chuck wagon cookout; Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone: Sightseeing tour
Cody: Visit Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Little Bighorn Battlefield: Sightseeing and visit museum
Black Hills National Forest: Scenic drive
Deadwood: Sightseeing tour; visit Tatanka
Mount Rushmore: Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial
Rapid City: Farewell dinner
Note:
Maximum elevation on vacation: 9,033 ft.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
Learn more about transportation, hotels, and other standard included features offered.
MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
American breakfasts daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a farewell dinner in Rapid City.
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
Salt Lake City Radisson Hotel (F), Jackson Rustic Inn (F), Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Park Lodges (NP), Cody Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village (F), Sheridan Holiday Inn (F), Rapid City Radisson Rapid City (F), Denver Extension Brown Palace Hotel (MD)
DEPARTURE DATES
May - September
PRICES:
From approx $2,159 US per person double occupancy
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