Scenic Parks Explorer

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This National Parks tour is an iconic journey, culminating at the Grand Canyon, through Zion’s pink cliffs, Monument Valley’s imposing mesas, Grand Tetons’ alpine landscapes, and Mount Rushmore’s rock-hewn faces. Hear from a Native American storyteller and overnight in Yellowstone, soaking it all in in just 15 days.

Overview

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

Highlights

    • Discover Salt Lake City
    • Scenic Drive along Desert View Drive
    • See iconic Delicate Arch
    • View Crazy Horse Memorial, iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
    • Visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Arches, Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon National Parks, Jackson, The Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Little Bighorn Battlefield, The Mile High City of Denver, Monument Valley, Las Vegas
    • Connect With Locals
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

What's this trip about?

    This National Parks tour is an iconic journey, culminating at the Grand Canyon, through Zion’s pink cliffs, Monument Valley’s imposing mesas, Grand Tetons’ alpine landscapes, and Mount Rushmore’s rock-hewn faces. Hear from a Native American storyteller and overnight in Yellowstone, soaking it all in in just 15 days.

Details

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

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Attractions

  • Grand Canyon
  • Las Vegas
  • Monument Valley

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas

The desert playground of Las Vegas launches our encounter with the soul-stirring natural landscapes of America’s most beloved national parks. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and then soar 550 feet above the center of the Las Vegas Strip on the High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel.

Day 2: Ride Through Colourful Zion National Park

Zion National Park’s towering cream, pink and red cliffs are our first stop today for sightseeing and lunch as we journey towards the enchanting landscapes of Bryce Canyon. Admire the rusty red limestone spires that rise up surreally from the desert floor to meet Utah’s skies.

Day 3: Uncover The History Of Salt Lake City

Travel north to Utah's capital to see its Mormon center – Temple Square – and discover the basic beliefs and history of the Mormon pioneers.

Day 4: Venture Along The Oregon Trail

Travel from Salt Lake City to arrive in scenic Jackson where you can enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure.

Day 5: Travel Through Scenic Grand Teton National Park

Cross the alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park en route to Yellowstone’s geothermal wonderland. We overnight at one of the lodges within the national park.

Day 6: See The Grandeur Of Yellowstone National Park

Enjoy a full day to explore the natural splendor of one of the world’s oldest national parks. See the rusting walls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, then join your Travel Director to explore the park’s bubbling hot springs, mud paint pots and Old Faithful as its waters shoot impressively up into the air.

Day 7: Experience Blue Skies And The Wild West

Pay tribute to "Buffalo Bill" in his hometown of Cody where you'll visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum complex to gain a deeper understanding of the "Spirit of the American West."  You’ll take your wild west adventure to the next level as we make our way ...

Day 8: Unlock The History Of Little Big Horn

Our day begins with a visit to Little Bighorn, the infamous battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Venture into the Black Hills of South Dakota as you make your way to the base of Crazy Horse Memorial. Ad...

Day 9: Delve Into Native American Culture

Visit Mount Rushmore to view the faces of former American presidents etched into the granite rock-face, then choose to venture into Badlands National Park. This evening Dive Into Culture with Stephen Yellowhawk, who will regale you with stories of his tribe’s history during a festive dinner.

Day 10: Journey Through The Prairies To Denver

Travel south through the expansive prairies of Wyoming to Denver, the Mile High City, where you’ll enjoy a light dinner.

Day 11: Roam The Rockies

Ascend into the foothills of the Rockies and cross the Continental Divide en route to the alpine village of Vail, renowned for its epic powder-filled alpine basins that have attracted skiers since the 1960s. We continue to Moab for an evening on your terms.

Day 12: Take In The Views Of The Canyonlands

Our national park journey takes us to Canyon Country, where we see first-hand the power of the Colorado River carving its way through the rocky red landscape at Canyonlands National Park. Next up, the Arches National Park provides an insightful encounter with thousand...

Day 13: Journey To The Heart Of Monument Valley

Admire the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people, carved out of the sandstone of the canyon walls at the UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park. Our connection with the first nations of this land continues as we enjoy a cookout Regional Dinner in Monument Valley.

Day 14: Tour The Remarkable Grand Canyon

Toast to the Trafalgar Highlights of America’s national parks and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with new friends.

Day 15: End Your Journey In Las Vegas

Consider an optional helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft flightseeing trip over the canyon before hitting the road again. End your journey in Las Vegas where a transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport or to Bally's Las Vegas for guests extending their stay.

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Price per day$373
Last Updated: 6/27/2024

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Nov 2022

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Itinerary was just perfect, for it allowed all the parks/other areas that I'd wanted to see. Might add here which I neglected in the "experience" domain, that the fi...

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Nov 2022

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Everything was arranged for us, which was a huge relief: luggage was picked up from. & delivered to, our rooms, upon leaving & arriving at various destinatio...

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Great itinerary, ample overhead storage on coach, hotels ranged from top notch in Denver to okay in Jackson (I’m not especially comfortable with the motel-type open-...

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Accommodation

  • National Park Lodges
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Meals Included
  • 1 Be My Guest
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
  • 1 Lunch
  • 1 Regional Dinner
  • 1 Welcome Reception
  • 14 Breakfasts
  • 4 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Optional Experiences and free time
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