Exploring America's Great Parks

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Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket on this ultimate bucket list vacation to six western states and the country’s most popular parks, memorials, and monuments. Grand Canyon. Grand Teton. Yellowstone. Mt. Rushmore. Arches. Bryce Canyon. Zion. Get ready to cross them all off your list as you cross through the spectacular scenery of Arizona, Utah, Col...
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Las vegas: Farewell dinner
    • Grand canyon national park : Stay inside the park, sightseeing
    • Monument valley: Navajo cookout; 4-wheel-drive tour
    • Moab: Visit Arches National Park
    • Grand junction: Lunch & wine tasting
    • Custer state park: Excursion to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial; buffalo safari & cookout
    • Deadwood: Sightseeing
    • Devils tower national monument: Sightseeing
    • Cody: Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    • Yellowstone national park: Stay inside the park, sightseeing

What's this trip about?

    Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket on this ultimate bucket list vacation to six western states and the country’s most popular parks, memorials, and monuments. Grand Canyon. Grand Teton. Yellowstone. Mt. Rushmore. Arches. Bryce Canyon. Zion. Get ready to cross them all off your list as you cross through the spectacular scenery of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming on this essential national parks vacation. In between the canyons, peaks, arches, waterfalls, forests and geysers, you’ll be equally wowed by star-studded night skies, 4-wheel drive tours, backcountry cookouts, and even a buffalo safari. VIP experiences go beyond the presidential sculptures of the Black Hills to a two-night stay at the historic Game Lodge at Custer State Park, which served as the “Summer White House” to president Calvin Coolidge. This national parks tour also includes visits to the capital cities of Denver and Salt Lake City – and the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
End CityLAS VEGAS

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Arches National Park
  • Arizona
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Colorado
  • Denver
  • Jackson
  • Las Vegas
  • Moab
  • Monument Valley
  • Utah
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Zion National Park

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Welcome to the “Entertainment Capital of the World!” At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a welcome drink.

FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE in Las Vegas with the free time to stroll the bright lights of the Strip, maybe throw a few dice, ...

Day 2: LAS VEGAS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA

Life is Grand Depart the glittering lights and glamour of Las Vegas for one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park. Carved through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau over millions of years, the canyon is more than a mile deep and 10 miles...

Day 3: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK

Ancient Lands This morning, you may want to join an exciting helicopter flight over the canyon or enjoy a hike on one of the trails. We then travel north through Arizona and into the Navajo Nation to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park for a [LF] 4-wheel-drive backcoun...

Day 4: MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK– ARCHES NATIONAL PARK–GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

Rock Stars Today, travel north to Moab for a bit of free time before continuing to the incredible landscape of Arches National Park. Later, cross into Colorado to Grand Junction for a free evening. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Arches National Par...

Day 5: GRAND JUNCTION–COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT–DENVER

Rocky Mountain Highs This morning, visit a hidden gem, the Colorado National Monument, for sweeping views of sheer-walled canyons and the desert land of the high Colorado Plateau below. Then journey east across the Rocky Mountains to the “Mile High City” of Denver. T...

Day 6: DENVER–CUSTER STATE PARK, SOUTH DAKOTA

Where the Bison & the Antelope Play Travel across the windswept landscape of Wyoming and into the Black Hills of South Dakota. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Custer State Park. Formed in 1897, the park is the second-largest state park in America. Its 73,00...

Day 7: CUSTER STATE PARK. EXCURSION TO MOUNT RUSHMORE & CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL

Carved in History This morning, visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which stands as a shrine to democracy. The epic sculpture depicts the faces of four legendary American presidents who symbolize this nation’s rich history, rugged determination, and lasting achie...

Day 8: CUSTER STATE PARK–DEADWOOD–SHERIDAN, WYOMING

Gunslingers & Goldminers Start today by exploring the Wild West town of Deadwood. Next, enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Hills to the frontier town of Sheridan, located at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY FOOTSTE...

Day 9: SHERIDAN–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

The First National Park Travel over the Big Horn Mountains to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. Spend the next two days exploring the beauty of this National treasure, spanning nearly 3,500 square miles atop a volcanic...

Day 10: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

The Living Earth Spend the day exploring all the wonders of Yellowstone. (Breakfast,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Explore the untamed wilderness of Yellowstone National Park. See the world famous Old Faithful Geyser, the Grand Canyon of Yell...

Day 11: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON

The Frontier Spirit Journey south today and visit Grand Teton National Park on your way to Jackson. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT MOUNTAIN MAJESTY Is it any wonder that Grand Teton National Park draws millions of visitors each year? With its magnificent peaks and...

Day 12: JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

This is the Place Continue your journey south today through Wyoming and into Utah. Arrive in Salt Lake City for an orientation tour before arriving at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (Breakfast,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Th...

Day 13: SALT LAKE CITY–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Seeing Stars Today’s highlight is a visit to unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Spend time in the park capturing the magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” Years of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spire...

Day 14: BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Stones that Touch the Sky After breakfast, say goodbye to the Hoodoos and descend into a stunning ½-mile-deep canyon for Zion National Park. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore. Continue to Las Vegas where your Tour Dir...

Day 15: LAS VEGAS

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Additional nights are available for purchase. (Breakfast)

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