National Parks of America
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Snapshot
- 12 days / 11 nights
- Guided Tour
- Scottsdale, AZ to Rapid City
- Multiple departures
From
$7,299*
per person twin share
Overview
Your Tour at a Glance
Experience the grandeur of the American West as you explore five fantastic national parks on this exciting journey. In Arizona, contemplate the vast beauty of the Grand Canyon, and in Yellowstone, relish iconic sights like Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake. Marvel at the magnitude and colour of Zion’s cliffs and the hoodoos and spires at Bryce Canyon. Enjoy 2-night stays in Springdale, Utah (Zion) and Jackson Hole. Drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and the great Sioux Nations Territory before seeing Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument. Meet a local Lakota Native American at dinner and learn about their fascinating way of life, past and present. Gain new appreciation of the great outdoors on this journey that takes you from the Grand Canyon to Mount Rushmore National Memorial and everywhere in between.
*Advertised price based on 6 & 8 October 2024, pricing correct as of 17 May 2024.
Inclusions
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 9 Handpicked Accommodations
- 16 Meals
Must-See Inclusions:
- Spend a night at the spectacular Grand Canyon.
- Visit Yellowstone National Park, home to the famous Old Faithful Geyser.
- See one of the country's most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore.
Cultural Experiences:
- Explore the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to Buffalo Bill Cody.
- Meet Native Americans and discuss their unique and colourful culture.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Experience a chuck wagon dinner and cowboy entertainment.
Highlights
- Scottsdale
- Grand Canyon
- Lake Powell
- Bryce Canyon
- Zion
- Salt Lake City
- Jackson Hole
- Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
- Old Faithful
- Sheridan
- Bighorn Mountains
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Mount Rushmore
Itinerary
Day 1 - Scottsdale, Arizona - Tour Begins
Journey through five of America’s most incredible national parks. Your tour opens in Arizona where you will enjoy a stay in the world-famous resort town of Scottsdale. This evening, join your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner.
Stay: Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon
Begin the day with a visit to the artists' colony of Sedona and see the amazing rock formations that change hue with each turn in the road. Afterward, travel through the beautiful scenery before arriving at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – the spectacular Grand Canyon. Upon arrival, relax at one of the many public seating areas overlooking the immense and colourful canyon. Take a moment to reflect as you stand in awe of this iconic natural treasure. Before dinner you may wish to take a short hike to explore the area.
Stay: Yavapai East at South Rim Grand Canyon
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3 - Grand Canyon - Lake Powell
Today, head to the Carl Hayden Visitors Center and look out over Glen Canyon Dam to see the end of Lake Powell. Later, arrive at Lake Powell for dinner and sunset views of the lake.
Stay: Lake Powell Resort
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4 - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah - Springdale
Today's journey takes you to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within the park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that colour these formations. Enjoy a hike along the Rim Trail looking into the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, from overlooks at Sunrise and Sunset Points. End your day in Springdale, the gateway to Zion National Park and your home for two nights.
Stay: Holiday Inn Express/Springdale Zion Park Inn
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Springdale - Zion National Park - Springdale
Today’s destination is Zion National Park, very likely one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world, just in sheer magnitude and colour. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon.
Stay: Holiday Inn Express/Springdale Zion Park Inn
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Springdale - Salt Lake City
A drive north takes you to Salt Lake City, the “City of the Saints,” for a 1-night stay. Enjoy a tour of Salt Lake City featuring the Utah State Capitol building. Then, take the rest of the day and evening to relax or explore more on your own. Perhaps you will choose to explore Temple Square – a beautifully landscaped area set in the heart of downtown. The square’s centrepiece is the 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing structure is the domed Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the great Tabernacle organ.
Stay: Radisson Hotel Salt Lake Downtown
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7 - Salt Lake City - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
En route to Wyoming, see the majestic Bear Lake Summit. Later, arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson and experience a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and a traditional chuck wagon* dinner.
Stay: Snow King Resort
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8 - Jackson Hole
The day is yours to enjoy Jackson Hole. From hiking and river-rafting to shopping and sampling the local cuisine, there are endless activities to make the most of your day.
Stay: Snow King Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 - Jackson Hole - Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National Park. Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some of North America's oldest rocks. Later, arrive at the amazing Yellowstone National Park** and explore the park’s incredible sights. Experience the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, a fountain of steam that rises more than 130 feet in the air.
Stay: Yellowstone National Park Lodges
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - Yellowstone - Cody - Sheridan
A delightful day of sightseeing begins with a trip along Yellowstone Lake and over Sylvan Pass. As you pass through Cody, stop at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to one of the most well-known figures of the Old West. Before turning in for the night in Sheridan, drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation.
Stay: Best Western Sheridan Center
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 - Sheridan - Rapid City, South Dakota
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument dedicated to Native Americans. Visit the Native American Cultural Center to learn more about local customs, when Native Americans discuss the movements of their dances and the significance of different clothes. Later, see one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, whose four figures carved in stone represent the first 150 years of American history. At tonight’s farewell dinner you will meet a local Lakota Native American and learn all about their fascinating way of life, past and present.
Stay: Courtyard by Marriott Rapid City
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 12 - Rapid City - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close, leaving you with many wonderful memories.
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