National Parks Wonders
National Parks Wonders
National Parks Wonders
9 Days Starting in Jackson (WY) and ending in Rapid City
Visiting: Jackson, Teton Village, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Sheridan, Rapid City, Black Hills National Forest
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DNPWPM18
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Grand Tetons’ peaks, Black Hills, Devil’s Tower, and lawless backwater towns where legends of Buffalo Bill, Calamity Jane, and Crazy Horse once ruled are all up for grabs on this nature loving trip of geothermal wonders on a Yellowstone National Park tour, each one reminding you that wonder is never far from sight.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Jackson
Location: Jackson
Accommodation: The Lodge at Jackson Hole
Accommodation Name: The Lodge at Jackson Hole
Meals Included: Welcome Reception
Welcome to Jackson! Home to an array of wildlife and the center of outdoor adventures, explore Jackson on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. Excitement builds as your Travel Director outlines the sites to come in your exploration of national parks.
Day 2 : An Adventure In Grand Teton National Park
Location: Teton Village, Jackson
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend a full day at leisure connecting with the dazzling natural scenery of Grand Teton National Park. If you like, take an optional float trip down Snake River^. Sit back and relax as your expert guide points out the sites and wildlife which may include beaver, cutthroat trout, cliff swallows, pelicans, osprey, and bald eagles. No matter what critters come into view, you’ll surely enjoy the mountain views. This afternoon, we’ll sail into the sky on an aerial tram ride to the peak of Rendezvous Mountain. The Jackson Hole Aerial Tram in Teton Village is the gateway to your national park experience. Soar from the valley to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain rising 4,139 vertical feet as you take in 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole, the Snake River Valley, and Grand Teton National Park. Or, seasonally dependent, we’ll ride the Bridger Gondola taking us 2,700 feet above the valley floor.
Day 3 : Delve Into Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We continue our exploration of the Tetons this morning before heading to the UNESCO-listed Yellowstone National Park. Your encounter with its geothermal wonders will leave you in awe. Witness Old Faithful’s waters arc high into the air as it has done approximately every 90 minutes since the Washburn Expedition discovered it. We stay amidst the colorful pools of hotsprings, mudpots and geysers tonight at one of the park’s signature lodges.
Day 4 : Journey Through Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Keep a keen eye out for bison, grizzlies and elk as you journey through Hayden Valley en route to the rusting walls of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon. Drive along Dunraven Pass and past Montana’s Lamar Valley, home to herds of elk, bison and grizzlies. Admire the gentle cascade of water running down the multi-colored mineral terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs as they descend into the valley.
Day 5 : Get A Taste Of The Wild West
Location: Cody, Sheridan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Sheridan
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head to the infamous town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Gain insights into the history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and delve into the history of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days, and the culture of the Plains Indians. This evening we Connect with Locals and enjoy a traditional Western-style Be My Guest dinner at a historic café, complete with an old-time tobacco shop.
Day 6 : Uncover The Secrets Of Deadwood
Location: Rapid City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Rushmore & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head through the windswept prairies of the American Frontier and into the Black Hills of South Dakota, admiring the looming fortress of Devils Tower en route. Arriving in the infamous Gold Rush town of Deadwood, we join Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour. Meet a Local Specialist to hear about the days of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Potato Creek Johnny. Journey to Rapid City, where you have the seasonal option of visiting Mount Rushmore this evening to see the evening illumination ceremony.
Day 7 : Hear The History Of Black Hills
Location: Black Hills National Forest
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we pay tribute to Crazy Horse, peering at the immortalized face of the famed war chief of the Lakota people etched from the granite rock of the Black Hills. We continue to Mount Rushmore featuring the enormous carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
Day 8 : Roam Rapid City
Location: Rapid City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take an optional trip to Badlands National Park this morning or enjoy free time to explore downtown Rapid City today. This evening, we join a festive Farewell Dinner and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Stephen Yellowhawk. Learn about how he works to preserve Native American heritage.
Day 9 : Farewell Rapid City
Location: Rapid City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bid farewell to your traveling companions and take a transfer to Rapid City Airport or extend your stay in Rapid City at The Rushmore Hotel.
What's Included
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1 Be My Guest
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1 Dinner
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1 Farewell Dinner
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1 Welcome Reception
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8 Breakfasts
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All transport and transfers shown
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Are flights included in this tour?
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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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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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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