Five Epic National Parks

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Delve into the stories and natural splendour of the Old West, from the peaks of the Grand Tetons, the bubbling mudpots of Yellowstone, the eerie hoodoos of Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE down the Snake River on a float trip
    • ICONIC TRAIN ride to the heart of stunning Grand Canyon National Park
    • VISIT Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Williams, Grand Canyon, Cameron Trading Post
    • CONNECT WITH LOCALS

What's this trip about?

    Delve into the stories and natural splendour of the Old West, from the peaks of the Grand Tetons, the bubbling mudpots of Yellowstone, the eerie hoodoos of Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityJackson (WY)
End CityLas Vegas (NV)

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Jackson (2 Nights)

Your journey through the Old West and epic national landmarks begins in the intrepid adventurer's town of Jackson. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.

Day 2: Jackson Sightseeing

Begin your journey with breakfast in Jackson before you head out to your first national park. The dazzling natural wonders of the Grand Teton National Park take centre stage today as you float down the Snake River^. Keeping a keen eye out for moose and grizzly bears a...

Day 3: Jackson – Grand Teton National Park – West Yellowstone (2 Nights)

Explore the alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park keeping your camera at hand to capture the mountain meadows and towering peaks that provide a picturesque backdrop for today's drive to West Yellowstone, the gateway to the world's oldest national park and a boon for outdoors enthusiasts of all ages.

Day 4: Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing

Journey to Yellowstone, the America's first national park, where you'll encounter a geothermal wonderland of spouting geysers, bubbling mudpots and turquoise hot springs. Pay a visit to Old Faithful, watching as its waters arc high into the air, and try to spot the park's resident bison, grizzlies and elk as you navigate passes and valleys during this full day of sightseeing.

Day 5: West Yellowstone – Salt Lake City

Travel south to Utah's capital, the centre of the Mormon religion. Delve into history at the Salt Lake City Temple Square and take this time to explore at your leisure. This evening, join your fellow travellers at the Garden Restaurant to enjoy a regional dinner.

Day 6: Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon National Park – Zion National Park

The eerie hoodoo landscapes of Bryce Canyon are our first stop today. Admire its fairytale castles, cathedrals and secret hideaways amidst an amphitheatre of rusty red limestone spires. We'll continue to Zion National Park with its towering cream, pink and red cliffs and unusual biodiversity.

Day 7: Zion National Park – Williams (2 Nights)

Prior to starting your day, enjoy yourself breakfast at your hotel. Then, head on a tram ride through Zion Canyon, against the backdrop of soaring canyon walls and along the Virgin River, delving into some of the park's most treasured spots. We continue to the histori...

Day 8: Grand Canyon National Park Sightseeing

Embark on the ride of a lifetime, boarding the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the South Rim of the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Visit Grand Canyon National Park and learn how this extraordinary feat of nature develo...

Day 9: Williams – Depart Las Vegas

Slice through desert landscapes bound for the desert playground of Las Vegas where you will be transferred to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport or consider extending your stay.

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Price From $2,950
Price per day$328
Last Updated: 12/19/2021

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
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Meals Included
  • 8 breakfasts
  • 4 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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