Five Epic National Parks

Five Epic National Parks

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Five Epic National Parks

8 Days Starting in Jackson (WY) and ending in Las Vegas (NV)

Visiting: Jackson, West Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City, Pocatello, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Williams, Las Vegas

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

DPRKZN19

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

Tour Overview

Ticking off five National Parks in just nine days, delve into the splendour of the Old West, from the peaks of the Grand Tetons, bubbling mudpots and shooting geysers at Yellowstone National Park, and spires of Bryce Canyon. Cap it off with a relaxing tram ride through Zion National Park and a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience in the heart of the Grand Canyon.

Highlights

  • Visit Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Williams, Grand Canyon National Park, Cameron Trading Post

  • Scenic Cruise down the Snake River on a float trip

  • Scenic Train Ride to the heart of stunning Grand Canyon National Park

  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Enjoy one of the best views of Grand Canyon at Desert View and visit the “Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site”, the first in the National Park Service.

  • Be My Guest Take a tour of Swore Farms and learn where and how crops are grown followed by a lunch in the greenhouse.

  • Lunch at Swore Farms Welcome to family owned and operated, Swore Farms! Our Mission: to enrich the community through healthy, delicious, fresh produce grown right here on the farm; educate children and youth through summer programs; and offer opportunities for quality family fun late summer through fall as they play in the corn maze & pumpkin patch and learn about agriculture. Our guests will be welcomed by Wendy. Wendy S Swore lives on a farm with a corn maze and a pumpkin patch where she raised her five kids, a dog, two geese, seven peacocks, eleven ducks, nineteen cats and two hundred thirty seven chickens. She farms in the summers, writes in the winter and would rather chew her leg off than eat something spicy. Mike & Wendy Swore have owned the farm for over 20 years. A 3rd generation farmer, Mike also works at the Farm Bureau as a Computer Network Tech. While Mike works in town Wendy cares for their 5 children and runs the farm while also being an award-winning author. Truly a family run operation, the Swore kids work on the farm every day alongside their parents. Mike parents, Jerry & Janiel Swore, are also invaluable assets and can often be seen working in the farm as well. Our experience will revolve around a tour of the farm to learn where and how crops are grown, what machines are used for, and a walk through the greenhouse. The tour will be followed by a lunch in the greenhouse. Along the way, guests will learn a bit more about Wendy, how she's managed to jungle handling a farm, raising 5 children and becoming an award-winning author. Takeaway Gift: a copy of The Wish & The Peacock -written by Wendy and listed as one of 2020's best Children's books of the year and is the first runner up to the 2020 Idaho Book of the Year. The story is written about a farm family that lives on the reservation and it offers a more in depth look into the lives of Wendy, her family and their love for the farm and this rural way of life.

  • : Visit Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Williams, Grand Canyon National Park, Cameron Trading Post

  • : Scenic Cruise down the Snake River on a float trip

  • : Scenic Train Ride to the heart of stunning Grand Canyon National Park

  • Grand Teton National Park: See Grand Teton National park with the shimmering peaks of the Teton range rising up above alpine forests and lakes. The park is famous for it's 40-mile long Teton Mountain Range including the major peaks of that particular range.

  • Yellowstone National Park: Without a doubt a bucket list destination for many travelers - welcome to Yellowstone National Park. Established as America's first National Park by President Grant in 1872 Yellowstone is famous for it's hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests as far as the eye can see.

  • Zion National Park: You’ll feel connected to history as you wander paths and trails, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. You’ll soon find yourself falling for the natural delights of the park, characterized by lush vegetation of the park, its wild rivers, and roaring waterfalls and towering cream, white and pink cliffs.

  • Bryce Canyon National Park: You won’t help but be enchanted by your first sightings of the landscape of Bryce Canyon. With its pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires that seem to rise up from the desert floor. The canyon plays host to the largest collection of these spires, known as hoodoos in the world. You’ll discover how the canyon was formed over millennia by the erosion of sandstone and limestone, forming this truly surrealist landscape.

  • Grand Canyon National Park: Explore Grand Canyon Railway and view Kaibab National Forest on your way to The Grand Canyon.

  • Pocatello: Take a tour of Swore Farms and learn where and how crops are grown followed by a lunch in the greenhouse.

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)

  • 7 Breakfast (B)

  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)

  • 1 Regional Dinner (RD)

  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

  • : All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  • : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  • : Optional Experiences and free time

  • : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  • : All transport and transfers shown

  • Jackson: Take a scenic float trip on Snake River, taking in a new perspective of the famed Grand Tetons.

  • Salt Lake City: Your Tour Director will point out key features and areas of interest on arrival to Salt Lake City.

  • Zion National Park: Connect to history as you wander paths and trails, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs characterise the natural beauty of this park.

  • Bryce Canyon National Park: Pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos,  rise up from the desert floor at Bryce Canyon, home to the largest collection of these spires in the world.

  • Grand Canyon National Park: Arrive at one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the second most visited national park in the United States, the Grand Canyon. Encompassing 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world and offers unmatched vistas along its rim.

  • Las Vegas: Stop at Kingman and Seligman - historic towns on Route 66.

  • 8 Breakfast (B)

  • 1 Lunch (L)

  • 2 Dinner (D)

  • Zion National Park: Take a private 90-minute tram tour exploring the valley floor of Zion National Park.

  • Grand Canyon: Travel to Desert View and bask in the views of the Grand Canyon and the iconic watchtower decorated with its Hopi artist murals. Make your way to an Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage site where members share their stories, family histories and provide cultural demonstrations such as carpet weaving and traditional song and dance performances. Our visit and donation provide a continuous source of seed funding for the heritage site while allowing guests to engage directly with Indigenous community members.

  • : Visit Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Williams, Cameron Trading Post

  • : Visit a farm in Idaho for a tour and hosted lunch

  • : Explore the many facets of Yellowstone National Park with its geysers, hot springs, deep canyon and wildlife

  • : Discover Grand Canyon National Park including Desert View Point

  • 1 Dinner (D)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Howdy Jackson

Location: Jackson

Accommodation: 49'er Inn & Suites

Meals Included: Welcome Reception

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 strolling the art galleries in town (Jackson’s ranked as one of the top five art markets in the country!) before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.

Day 2: Go Wild In Grand Teton National Park

Location: Jackson

Accommodation: 49'er Inn & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin your first full day of the tour, excitement building, with a filling breakfast before you head out to your first national park. It’s a big day and an early start to take advantage of the dazzling natural wonders of the Grand Teton National Park. Float down the Snake River^ (weather dependent) basking in the mountain views and eyes peeled for beaver, cutthroat trout, cliff swallows, pelicans, osprey, and bald eagles amidst the pine-clad riverbanks. Bring your cameras or borrow their complimentary binoculars! Guides will also share the history, geology, and wildlife of the region elevating your experience in this beautiful place. The rest of the evening will be at leisure.

Day 3: Delve Into The Wild Scenery Of The West

Location: West Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson

Accommodation: Gray Wolf Inn & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast

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: Admire The Geysers Of Yellowstone

Location: Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone, West Yellowstone

Accommodation: Gray Wolf Inn & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast

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: Delve Into Historic Salt Lake City Connect with Locals

Location: West Yellowstone, Salt Lake City, Pocatello

Accommodation: Sheraton Salt Lake City

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leave Yellowstone and head to Salt Lake City with a stop in Pocatello for a special Be My Guest lunch at Swore Farms, family owned and operated for over 20 years. Meet Wendy, mother, farmer and award winning author as you enjoy a tour of the farm and greenhouses followed by lunch. You'll get a glimpse of Wendy's life and her family's passion for farming and living a rural lifestyle. 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 to enjoy a regional dinner.

Day 6: Unmask Bryce Canyon National Park

Location: Bryce Canyon National Park, Salt Lake City, Zion National Park

Accommodation: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Zion Park/Springdale

Meals Included: Breakfast

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: A Scenic Ride Through Zion Canyon Make Travel Matter

Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Williams

Accommodation: Grand Canyon Railway

Meals Included: Breakfast

Prior to starting your day, enjoy 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 historic railroad town of Williams, stopping en route at Desert View and join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with epic views of the Grand Canyon. The iconic watchtower built in 1932, is now an Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site, and here you can meet artisans from the 11 traditionally associated tribes of the Grand Canyon region.

Day 8: One Last Scenic Desert Drive

Location: Williams, Las Vegas

Meals Included: Breakfast

Slice through desert landscapes bound for the desert playground of Las Vegas where you will be transferred to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport or consider extending your stay. Airport arrival approximately 1:00 pm.

What's Included

  • 8 Breakfasts

  • 1 Welcome Reception

  • 1 Be My Guest

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  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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