America's Greatest Treasure with Denver Start - 2022
America's Greatest Treasure with Denver Start - 2022
America's Greatest Treasure with Denver Start - 2022
10 Days Starting in Denver, CO, USA and ending in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Visiting: Denver, Cheyenne, Black Hills, Rapid City, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Deadwood, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8850-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Steady pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Go west for adventure and treasure on this affordable American holiday through Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah. From the “Mile High City” of Denver to the lofty peaks of the Grand Tetons, you’ll experience the Wild West with its stunning vistas and historic lore. Pass through the black hills of South Dakota where the legends of the frontier made their mark, and stand at the national monuments to presidents at Mount Rushmore, and to Native American legend, Chief Crazy Horse. Follow the trail of pioneers and history-makers to Wyoming—home of Buffalo Bill and the spectacular natural splendor of Yellowstone National Park. From Old Faithful and thundering waterfalls to the desert of the Great Salt Lake, your journey through the American West is a tale to be told for years to come.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Denver Area
Location: Denver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double Tree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to Denver, the “Mile High City,” capital of Colorado and gateway to the Rocky Mountains. This evening is free to explore on your own.
Day 2 : Denver Area–Cheyenne–Black Hills–Rapid City
Location: Cheyenne, Black Hills, Rapid City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Howard Johnson Rapid City (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Depart Denver and travel north to Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming. Then, on through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, immortalized in a famous song from the musical Calamity Jane, to the historic frontier town of Custer. Overnight in Rapid City.
Day 3 : Rapid City–Crazy Horse–Mount Rushmore–Deadwood
Location: Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Deadwood
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse. Drive deep into the Black Hills, through what was Sioux Indian territory, to see the stunning granite faces of Mount Rushmore, a giant monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. On to Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush, where Jack McCall murdered Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Overnight here, and discover Deadwood’s Wild West ways as you walk in the footsteps of legends like Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock.
Day 4 : Deadwood–Cody
Location: Deadwood, Cody
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Buffalo Bill Village (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Drive past Sheridan and then ascend into the alpine region of the Bighorn Mountains, and site of the Battle of Tongue River. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.
Day 5 : Cody–Yellowstone National Park–West Yellowstone
Location: Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Brandin Iron Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Overnight in West Yellowstone. NOTES:Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.
Day 6 : West Yellowstone. Day Excursion To Yellowstone National Park
Location: West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Brandin Iron Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, explore more of America’s first national park by returning to visit the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable “blow” of Old Faithful. In addition to superb mountain scenery, the park is one of the world’s principal wildlife preserves and a photographer’s paradise.
Day 7 : West Yellowstone–Grand Teton National Park–Jackson
Location: Grand Teton National Park, Jackson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mountain Modern Motel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head south into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild West town of Jackson. This evening, join an optional barbecue cookout and Wild West show. Travel by horse-drawn covered wagon into Cache Creek Canyon and experience dinner and entertainment before returning to Jackson.
Day 8 : Jackson
Location: Jackson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mountain Modern Motel (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Time to relax in Jackson or maybe join a scenic trip down the Snake River. Enjoy an 8-mile float trip that passes nesting areas of bald eagles, ospreys and a plethora of other bird species and wildlife. The afternoon is free to explore the historic downtown area of Jackson.
Day 9 : Jackson–Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crystal Inn & Suites (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Today, travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this center of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour offers a glimpse of Temple Square, the Capitol Building, and the beautiful downtown area.
Day 10 : Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
5 breakfasts
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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