Western Frontiers end Rapid City - 2017

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Living the cowboy lifestyle, you cross four national parks, including Grand Teton, on your way to visit charming all-American towns, see iconic landmarks and hear tales from the locals. You'll enjoy Insider moments like... sparks flying from the campfire, as you enjoy a real cowboy cookout with Happy Pappy in Montana. On this evening of old west hospitali...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Orientation of Salt Lake City
    • See the site of Custer's Last Stand at the Little Bighorn Battlefield
    • View Crazy Horse Memorial and iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
    • Visit Zion, Bryce Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks, the towering peaks of Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody and the Mile High City of Denver

What's this trip about?

    Living the cowboy lifestyle, you cross four national parks, including Grand Teton, on your way to visit charming all-American towns, see iconic landmarks and hear tales from the locals. You'll enjoy Insider moments like... sparks flying from the campfire, as you enjoy a real cowboy cookout with Happy Pappy in Montana. On this evening of old west hospitality, dine cowboy-style on barbecue treats, as this colourful local personality tells stories of life on the frontier.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLas Vegas
End CityRapid City

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Billings
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Grand Tetons
  • Las Vegas
  • Montana
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Zion National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Porterage and local charges included
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
    • VIP entry to many sights

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Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas

Accommodation: Tropicana Las Vegas

Welcome to Las Vegas. Check in to your hotel and relax or maybe do some exploring. Perhaps visit exclusive shops, try your hand at a slot machine or simply relax by the pool. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2: Las Vegas – Zion And Bryce Canyon National Parks

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: BW Plus Bryce Canyon Grand

Depart the glittering neon gulch of Sin City for the gorgeous wonderland that is Zion National Park. Marvel at the graceful slot canyons, towering cliffs and awe-inspiring monoliths, a...

Day 3: Bryce Canyon National Park – Salt Lake City

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hilton Salt Lake City Center

Leave the red rock canyons and travel north to Utah's capital. See the famed Temple Square, home to the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to Mormon founder Brigham Young's former home, followed by dinner at the Roof Restaurant, Utah's premier gourmet dining establishment.

Day 4: Salt Lake City – Montpelier – Jackson

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: The Lodge at Jackson Hole

Get a glimpse of the route of the pioneers as you cross the Oregon Trail and enter Wyoming. Stop in Montpelier at the Oregon Trail Center. Through interactive exhibits, glimpse the thril...

Day 5: Jackson – Grand Teton And Yellowstone National Parks (2 Nights)

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: National Park Lodges

If you like, hit the water this morning on an optional guided float trip down the picturesque Snake River (seasonal). Then traverse Grand Teton National Park with its snowcapped mountains, p...

Day 6: Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing And Free Time

Meals: Breakfast

You could spend a year in Yellowstone and still only scratch the surface of its wonders. This morning, join a Local Specialist to explore the spouting geysers, bubbling hot springs and mud paint pots. Today, explore the impressive Grand Canyon ...

Day 7: Yellowstone – Cody – Billings

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Crowne Plaza Billings

Head east to the town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill, and get a glimpse into its lively history at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Then it's on to Big Sky Country for a Be My Guest dinner of local cuisine with a host who welcomes you with true Western hospitality.

Day 8: Billings – Little Bighorn – Rapid City (2 Nights)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Rushmore

After saying goodbye to Billings, the "Magic City," your day begins with a visit to Little Bighorn National Monument, site of the infamous battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led his men against a battalion...

Day 9: Black Hills Excursion

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Discover the natural and man-made wonders of the Black Hills with a drive through stunning scenery on your way to visit visit the base of Crazy Horse Memorial, a mountain carving of the famed war chief of the Lakota people. Then, vis...

Day 10: End Rapid City

Say so long to your newfound friends this morning and transfer to the Rapid City Regional Airport for your flight home.

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Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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9 Breakfasts,1 Lunch and 4 Dinners

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No age restrictions
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