National Parks, Mount Rushmore and Little Big Horn
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National Parks, Mount Rushmore and Little Big Horn
17 Days Starting in Denver, CO, USA and ending in UK
Visiting: Denver, Cheyenne, Fort Laramie, Rapid City, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Deadwood, Sheridan, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Logan Canyon, Bear Lake, Salt Lake City, Arches National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Four Corners, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Kanab, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Las Vegas, United Kingdom
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SUAPLB
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the iconic landscapes of the USA with the "National Parks, Mount Rushmore and Little Big Horn" tour. This adventure takes you from the historic Black Hills of South Dakota to the vibrant lights of Las Vegas, exploring some of America's most breathtaking national parks along the way. Marvel at the grandeur of Mount Rushmore, the eerie beauty of Badlands National Park, and the archaeological wonders of Mesa Verde. Experience the wild west in Deadwood, the natural splendor of Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and the awe-inspiring vistas of the Grand Canyon. With a dedicated holiday director and guaranteed single accommodations, this tour offers a seamless and enriching travel experience. Enjoy cowboy music, Navajo cuisine, and optional excursions like a flight over the Grand Canyon, making this a truly immersive exploration of America's natural and cultural heritage.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : UK to Denver
Location: Denver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aloft Gateway Park Denver
Today we'll fly to Denver, Colorado.
Day 2 : Rapid City
Location: Cheyenne, Fort Laramie, Rapid City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
South Dakota's Black Hills are an impressive sight and Rapid City, where we'll head today, is nestled on the eastern foothills. En route we'll call at Cheyenne and Fort Laramie, where chief Red Cloud signed the treaty that gave much land to the Sioux. We will arrive in Fort Hays for a Chuckwagon Supper and Cowboy Music Show. The venue is located on the film set of the Oscar-winning 'Dances with Wolves', which starred Kevin Costner.
Day 3 : Mount Rushmore
Location: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mount Rushmore, with its famous granite sculptures of Presidents Roosevelt, Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson, is our destination today. We'll begin the day with breakfast overlooking the huge carvings, which are one of the definitive monuments of the United States. We'll also take in the Crazy Horse Memorial. Badlands National Park is a strange and beautiful landscape of deep gorges, saw-edged spires and grassy-topped buttes - an eerie world carved out by 35 million years of wind and water erosion. We will visit the park this afternoon.
Day 4 : Deadwood
Location: Deadwood, Sheridan
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ramada Plaza Sheriden Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our journey today takes us through the Black Hills into 'Wild West' territory and the city of Deadwood, which was frequented many years ago by the likes of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. We'll continue to Sheridan for an overnight stay.
Day 5 : Little Bighorn Battlefield
Location: Sheridan, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Cody
Meals Included: Breakfast
The historic battlefield site of Little Bighorn is where General Custer and the 7th Cavalry were outfought by Crazy Horse. You can see where the soldiers fell (markers were placed only days after the battle), and absorb all the events of that fateful day on our guided tour.
Day 6 : Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crosswinds Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
The world's oldest national park, Yellowstone is a wonderland of spouting geysers, terraced hot springs, boiling pools and bubbling mud pots. You may see the extraordinary Yellowstone Canyon with its waterfall twice the height of Niagara, the Fountain Paint Pots and, of course, 'Old Faithful', which erupts every 93 minutes, during our visit. The park is also a wildlife sanctuary, with wild bears, elk and herds of buffalo roaming freely.
Day 7 : Grand Teton National Park
Location: Grand Teton National Park, Jackson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crosswinds Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Grand Teton National Park is famed for its beautiful landscapes dominated by snow-capped peaks, serene lakes and mighty glaciers. Take in the vistas before travelling on to the lively town of Jackson.
Day 8 : Salt Lake City
Location: Logan Canyon, Bear Lake, Salt Lake City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll visit Logan Canyon and Bear Lake for an included picnic lunch. Bear Lake is a natural freshwater lake on the Utah-Idaho border, known as the 'Caribbean of the Rockies' for its unique turquoise-blue colour. Continue to Salt Lake City.
Day 9 : Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aarchway Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Named after the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City was founded by the Mormons. You'll have the day to explore or join our optional excursion to the lake. Once part of the prehistoric Lake Bonneville, today it covers 2,000 square miles and is saltier than the ocean.
Day 10 : Arches National Park
Location: Arches National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Baymont by Wyndham Cortez
Meals Included: Breakfast
It's easy to see how Arches National Park was given its name. It's home to the world's greatest concentration of red sandstone arches - natural rock formations carved by the elements over millions of years. We'll discover this and more today.
Day 11 : Mesa Verde National Park
Location: Mesa Verde National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Baymont by Wyndham Cortez
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mesa Verde National Park is an archaeological masterpiece famed for its cliff dwellings. Cliff Palace, the largest of these homes carved into the rock face, has more than 200 rooms, and we'll see it today.
Day 12 : Monument Valley
Location: Four Corners, Monument Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Marking the point where Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona converge, the monument at Four Corners is our first stop of the day. It's then on to Monument Valley, instantly recognisable to film-goers as the setting for many movies thanks to its spectacular and unique rock formations. An optional, narrated four-wheel drive tour will be available today.
Day 13 : Grand Canyon
Location: Grand Canyon, Kanab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wynham Kanab
Meals Included: Breakfast
Eroded over millions of years by the ebb and flow of the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is surely one of the world's most intense and absorbing sights. From the South Rim, you'll be able to admire the most incredible and spectacular panoramas, and for a bird's-eye view, why not take an optional flight over the canyon – it's the only way to get a real feel for the immense scale of this astounding natural wonder. We'll continue to Kanab. You may recognise the scenery here, as the town and surrounding desert has often been used as a film set.
Day 14 : Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wynham Kanab
Meals Included: Breakfast
Subtle colours, delicate spires of rock and vast natural amphitheatres are all signatures of the unique geology of Bryce Canyon National Park and we'll discover them today. Set below an ever-changing sky, the colours of the rocks seem to continuously change with the light.
Day 15 : Zion National Park
Location: Zion National Park, Las Vegas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a day of exploration of the sheer cliffs, deep chasms and rock formations of Zion National Park. In complete contrast to the sheer natural beauty of Zion are the bright lights of Las Vegas, which is where we'll head next. Why not join your Tour Manager for a tour of the city by night.
Day 16 : Las Vegas to UK
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Flight to the UK
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a morning at leisure before your late afternoon flight back to the UK.
Day 17 : UK
Location: United Kingdom
Arrive back in the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Great standard hotels -
Meals
18 meals -
Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guides
A dedicated Just You holiday director and specialist local guides will accompany you throughout the trip.
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Return flights from London
Return flights from London are included in the package.
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Use of an airport lounge in the UK
Access to an airport lounge in the UK is included.
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15 nights in hotels of a great standard plus 1 night in flight
The tour includes 15 nights in hotels of a great standard and 1 night in flight.
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
You are guaranteed a twin or double room of your own with no single supplement.
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Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
Overseas transfers, other transportation, and porterage are included.
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Excursions Included
Excursions to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Deadwood, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Arches National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and Las Vegas are included.
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the Great Salt Lake and City tour, narrated tour of Monument Valley, flight over Monument Valley, flight over Grand Canyon, Las Vegas by night, and Jackson River Float trip are not included.
Excursions Included
- Mount Rushmore
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Badlands National Park
- Deadwood
- Little Bighorn Battlefield
- Yellowstone National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Arches National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon
- Bryce Canyon
- Zion National Park
- The bright lights of Las Vegas
Please note; At certain times of year it is possible that Yellowstone may experience snow, which may mean we need to use a different route. Altitude; During this tour you will travel to altitudes of over 10,500ft. This should not be a problem, although everyone should take it easy at first. If you suffer from heart or respiratory conditions or have any other concerns please consult your doctor.
Optional Excursions
- Great Salt Lake and City
- Narrated tour of Monument Valley
- Flight over Monument Valley
- Flight over Grand Canyon
- Las Vegas by night
- Jackson River Float trip
Pre-bookable excursions: The Las Vegas by night and Great Salt Lake and City can be pre-booked as a package.
Accommodation
Stay in a variety of comfortable hotels including the Holiday Inn Cherry Creek, Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Best Western Sheridan Center, The Cody, Brandin' Iron Inn, The Virginian Lodge, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Baymont Inn & Suites Cortez, Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel, and Harrah's Las Vegas. Enjoy amenities like indoor pools, fitness centers, and complimentary Wi-Fi.Mode of Transport
Travel includes return flights from London, overseas transfers, and other transportation. Enjoy the convenience of a dedicated Just You holiday director and specialist local guides throughout the journey, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife might I see in Yellowstone National Park?
In Yellowstone National Park, you may see wild bears, elk, and herds of buffalo roaming freely.
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What is unique about the Crazy Horse Memorial?
The Crazy Horse Memorial is the world's largest mountain carving, and it has been in progress for over 70 years.
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What can I expect to see at the Little Bighorn Battlefield?
At the Little Bighorn Battlefield, you can see where General Custer and the 7th Cavalry were outfought by Crazy Horse. Markers show where the soldiers fell, and you can absorb the events of that fateful day on a guided tour.
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What is special about the landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park?
Bryce Canyon National Park is known for its subtle colors, delicate spires of rock, and vast natural amphitheaters. The colors of the rocks seem to continuously change with the light.
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What activities are available in Monument Valley?
In Monument Valley, you can enjoy lunch with stunning views and sample Navajo-style dishes. There is also an optional jeep tour available.
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What is the significance of the Grand Canyon's South Rim?
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon offers incredible and spectacular panoramas. For a bird's-eye view, you can take an optional flight over the canyon to get a real feel for its immense scale.
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What can I experience in Zion National Park?
In Zion National Park, you can explore sheer cliffs, deep chasms, and rock formations. The park offers a stark contrast to the bright lights of Las Vegas, which is the next destination on the tour.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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