Vacation Overview
Experience the wonders of the West through its best-known national parks, gold-mining towns, and old saloons on this colorful vacation. If you are interested in seeing stunning scenery and amazing wildlife, this tour is for you. Visit Yellowstone National Park and view the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and spectacular Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara Falls. Hear the roar of the water and stand in awe as you view the glorious falls. Witness Old Faithful as it explodes into the air and admire the herds of bison, elk, and other wildlife as you explore the park. Similarly, in Grand Teton National Park, enjoy beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake and the rugged mountains—a stunning sight indeed. Get back to nature and allow a sense of peace to envelope you as you take in the scenery. Mount Rushmore offers the astounding monument of four U.S. Presidents as well as spectacular scenery. Just imagine how difficult it must have been to sculpt the faces into the stone! In fact, did you know nearly 400 workers helped to create this memorial? Plenty of wildlife also roam this area, including Rocky Mountain goat, mule deer, and bison. All of this and more await you on this marvelous vacation through some of the West’s national parks. Be sure to pack your camera, as you’ll have plenty of photo opportunities!
Vacation Highlights
INCLUDED FEATURES
MEALS: American breakfasts daily; 4 three-course dinners, including a farewell dinner in Salt Lake City.
Rapid City: Radisson Rapid City (F)
Sheridan: Best Western Sheridan Center (MF)
Cody: Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village (F)
Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone Park Lodges (NP)
Jackson: Rustic Inn (F)
Salt Lake City: Radisson Hotel (F)
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Arrive in Rapid City
Welcome to the heart of America! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
DAY 2 Rapid City
After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief whose fame is derived from the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Afterward, explore MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt—carved on the face of a mountain. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views, or visit the Information Center. (Breakfast)
DAY 3 Rapid City–Deadwood–Sheridan
This morning, journey through the rolling BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST to TATANKA. Here, learn “The Story of the Bison,” and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Afterward, experience the area’s colorful history with a guided tour of DEADWOOD, once a wild gold-mining town, and hear the stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Then, continue through Wyoming’s Powder River Basin to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 4 Sheridan–Little Bighorn Battlefield–Cody
Journey this morning into southern Montana to visit LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD, the site commemorating one of America’s most famous battles. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum. Afterward, continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, stopping at Shell Falls en route to Buffalo Bill’s Cody, with time for an optional float trip on the Shoshone River. (Breakfast)
DAY 5 Cody–Yellowstone National Park
This morning, visit the BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER, a fine museum of historic weapons and Western art. Then, continue through Shoshone National Forest to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel, including world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. (Breakfast, Dinner)Note: The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, routing may be adjusted accordingly.
DAY 6 Yellowstone
Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pots to see the bubbling mud. Continue on to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara Falls. Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. (Breakfast)
DAY 7 Yellowstone National Park–Grand Teton National Park–Jackson
Journey south this morning into breathtaking GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore before ending the day in the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, experience dinner at the BAR T-5 CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 8 Jackson
Full day at leisure to enjoy this spectacular playground. Perhaps choose an optional float trip along the Snake River or stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink at one of the swing-door saloons. (Breakfast)
DAY 9 Jackson–Salt Lake City
Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, home to five national parks. Arrive in Salt Lake City, founded by Brigham Young in 1847. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at Temple Square. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 10 Salt Lake City
Your vacation ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Salt Lake City International Airport. (Breakfast)
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
Rapid City: Radisson Rapid City (F)
Sheridan: Best Western Sheridan Center (MF)
Cody: Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village (F)
Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone Park Lodges (NP)
Jackson: Rustic Inn (F)
Salt Lake City: Radisson Hotel (F)
AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS - 10 DAYS - Globus
Dates and Prices
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| Departure Date |
Vacation Start date |
Return Date |
Price Without Air |
| 8/18/11 |
8/18/11 |
8/28/11 |
$2,109.00 |
| 8/26/11 |
8/26/11 |
9/5/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 8/31/11 |
8/31/11 |
9/10/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/2/11 |
9/2/11 |
9/12/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/7/11 |
9/7/11 |
9/17/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/8/11 |
9/8/11 |
9/18/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/9/11 |
9/9/11 |
9/19/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/14/11 |
9/14/11 |
9/24/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/15/11 |
9/15/11 |
9/25/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/16/11 |
9/16/11 |
9/26/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/21/11 |
9/21/11 |
10/1/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/22/11 |
9/22/11 |
10/2/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/23/11 |
9/23/11 |
10/3/11 |
$2,069.00 |
| 9/28/11 |
9/28/11 |
10/8/11 |
$2,049.00 |
| 9/29/11 |
9/29/11 |
10/9/11 |
$2,049.00 |
| 9/30/11 |
9/30/11 |
10/10/11 |
$2,049.00 |
| 5/10/12 |
5/10/12 |
5/20/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 5/11/12 |
5/11/12 |
5/21/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 5/16/12 |
5/16/12 |
5/26/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 5/17/12 |
5/17/12 |
5/27/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 5/18/12 |
5/18/12 |
5/28/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 5/23/12 |
5/23/12 |
6/2/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 5/24/12 |
5/24/12 |
6/3/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 5/25/12 |
5/25/12 |
6/4/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 5/30/12 |
5/30/12 |
6/9/12 |
$2,139.00 |
| 5/31/12 |
5/31/12 |
6/10/12 |
$2,139.00 |
| 6/1/12 |
6/1/12 |
6/11/12 |
$2,139.00 |
| 6/6/12 |
6/6/12 |
6/16/12 |
$2,139.00 |
| 6/7/12 |
6/7/12 |
6/17/12 |
$2,139.00 |
| 6/8/12 |
6/8/12 |
6/18/12 |
$2,139.00 |
| 6/13/12 |
6/13/12 |
6/23/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 6/14/12 |
6/14/12 |
6/24/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 6/15/12 |
6/15/12 |
6/25/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 6/20/12 |
6/20/12 |
6/30/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 6/21/12 |
6/21/12 |
7/1/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 6/22/12 |
6/22/12 |
7/2/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/5/12 |
7/5/12 |
7/15/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/6/12 |
7/6/12 |
7/16/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/12/12 |
7/12/12 |
7/22/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/13/12 |
7/13/12 |
7/23/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/18/12 |
7/18/12 |
7/28/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/19/12 |
7/19/12 |
7/29/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/20/12 |
7/20/12 |
7/30/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/26/12 |
7/26/12 |
8/5/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 7/27/12 |
7/27/12 |
8/6/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 8/2/12 |
8/2/12 |
8/12/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 8/3/12 |
8/3/12 |
8/13/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 8/9/12 |
8/9/12 |
8/19/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 8/10/12 |
8/10/12 |
8/20/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 8/16/12 |
8/16/12 |
8/26/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 8/17/12 |
8/17/12 |
8/27/12 |
$2,209.00 |
| 8/23/12 |
8/23/12 |
9/2/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 8/24/12 |
8/24/12 |
9/3/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 8/29/12 |
8/29/12 |
9/8/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 8/30/12 |
8/30/12 |
9/9/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 8/31/12 |
8/31/12 |
9/10/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/5/12 |
9/5/12 |
9/15/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/6/12 |
9/6/12 |
9/16/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/7/12 |
9/7/12 |
9/17/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/12/12 |
9/12/12 |
9/22/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/13/12 |
9/13/12 |
9/23/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/14/12 |
9/14/12 |
9/24/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/19/12 |
9/19/12 |
9/29/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/20/12 |
9/20/12 |
9/30/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/21/12 |
9/21/12 |
10/1/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/26/12 |
9/26/12 |
10/6/12 |
$2,129.00 |
| 9/27/12 |
9/27/12 |
10/7/12 |
$2,099.00 |
| 9/28/12 |
9/28/12 |
10/8/12 |
$2,099.00 |
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Single Room Supplement: $825
Triple Room Reduction per person: $172
Extra Nights per person in Denver:in single room $123; in twin room $73; in triple room $60.
Extra Nights per person in Salt Lake City:In single room $121; in twin room $80; in triple room $65. |
