Scenic Parks Explorer
Scenic Parks Explorer
Scenic Parks Explorer
15 Days Starting and ending in Las Vegas (NV)
Visiting: Las Vegas, Zion National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Denver, Moab, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Oljato-Monument Valley, Grand Canyon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DSPAZM19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
16 - 52
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$6027
$5070 (USD)
Operator discount: -$690
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$267
-16%
Tour Overview
This National Parks tour is an iconic journey, culminating at the Grand Canyon, through Zion’s pink cliffs, Monument Valley’s imposing mesas, Grand Tetons’ alpine landscapes, and Mount Rushmore’s rock-hewn faces. Hear from a Native American storyteller and overnight in Yellowstone, soaking it all in in just 15 days.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Horseshoe Las Vegas
Meals Included: No Meals
The desert playground of Las Vegas launches our encounter with the soul-stirring natural landscapes of America’s most beloved national parks. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and then soar 550 feet above the center of the Las Vegas Strip on the High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel.
Day 2 : Ride Through Colourful Zion National Park
Location: Zion National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Zion National Park’s towering cream, pink and red cliffs are our first stop today for sightseeing and lunch as we journey towards the enchanting landscapes of Bryce Canyon. Admire the rusty red limestone spires that rise up surreally from the desert floor to meet Utah’s skies.
Day 3 : Uncover The History Of Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Salt Lake City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel north to Utah's capital to see its Mormon center – Temple Square – and discover the basic beliefs and history of the Mormon pioneers.
Day 4 : North To Jackson
Location: Salt Lake City, Jackson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Modern Mountain Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel from Salt Lake City to Blackfoot, Idaho home to the Idaho Potato Museum. Following a self-guided visit, you will be treated to a real Idaho baked potato with all the fixings followed by potato ice cream. Later, we arrive in Jackson where you can enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure.
Day 5 : Travel Through Scenic Grand Teton National Park
Location: Grand Teton National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cross the alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park en route to Yellowstone’s geothermal wonderland. We overnight at one of the lodges within the national park.
Day 6 : See The Grandeur Of Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day of exploring one of the world’s oldest national parks. Alongside your Travel Director, marvel at Old Faithful, the thousand-year-old geyser which has been catapulting water into the Wyoming sky every 90 minutes for centuries, amazing on lookers like clockwork. Exploring much of the park’s geological wonders in this awe-inspiring day, we stop at Lake Yellowstone, which contains the largest number of wild cutthroat trout in North America. We’ll also view Artists Point, a viewpoint from which you look upon the stunning cascade of the Lower Falls. You’ll also see the impressive Fountain Paint Pot area with its bubbling mud pots and geysers.
Day 7 : Experience Blue Skies And The Wild West
Location: Cody
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Billings
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pay tribute to "Buffalo Bill" in his hometown of Cody where you'll visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum complex to gain a deeper understanding of the "Spirit of the American West." You’ll take your wild west adventure to the next level as we make our way towards Big Sky Country where we enjoy an authentic Western Be My Guest dinner. At the historic Billings Depot built in 1903 as a hub for three major railroads, you’ll learn all about Billing's railroad history from a local historian from the nearby Western Heritage Center while you get your fix of western hospitality. Savor every bite of local Chef Jordan Hodson’s three-course menu featuring local produce, a choice of entrees, a seasonal dessert, and beer and wine.
Day 8 : Unlock The History Of Little Big Horn
Location: Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Rushmore & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our day begins with a visit to Little Bighorn, the battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Venture into the Black Hills of South Dakota as you make your way to the base of Crazy Horse Memorial. Admire the colossal carved face of the famed Lakota war chief and learn about preserving Native American Culture before continuing to Rapid City.
Day 9 : Delve Into Native American Culture
Location: Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Mount Rushmore to view the faces of former American presidents etched into the granite rock-face, then choose to venture into Badlands National Park. This evening we enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as we meet with Stephen Yellowhawk, who will regale you with stories of his tribe’s history during a festive dinner.
Day 10 : Journey Through The Prairies To Denver
Location: Denver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Denver Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel south through the expansive prairies of Wyoming to Denver, the Mile High City, where you’ll enjoy a light dinner.
Day 11 : Roam The Rockies
Location: Moab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ascend into the foothills of the Rockies and cross the Continental Divide en route to the alpine village of Vail, renowned for its epic powder-filled alpine basins that have attracted skiers since the 1960s. We continue to Moab for an evening on your terms.
Day 12 : Take In The Views Of The Canyonlands
Location: Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our national park journey takes us to Canyon Country, where we see first-hand the power of the Colorado River carving its way through the rocky red landscape at Canyonlands National Park. Next up, the Arches National Park provides an insightful encounter with thousands of natural sandstone arches formed by rain and wind where you may choose to take a short hike to iconic Delicate Arch view point.
Day 13 : Journey To The Heart Of Monument Valley
Location: Oljato-Monument Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gouldings Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Admire the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people, carved out of the sandstone of the canyon walls at the UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park. We deepen our connection with the first nations of this land continues as we enjoy a cookout Regional Dinner in Monument Valley in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Day 14 : Tour The Remarkable Grand Canyon
Location: Grand Canyon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the red valley floor of Monument Valley in a special open-air vehicle, accompanied by a Local Specialist. Visit the land of the Navajo people, stopping at the historic Cameron Trading Post, before arriving at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon where you’ll meet a Local Specialist. Dive Into Culture to gain a deeper understanding of into how this immense canyon came to be and why, as Theodore Roosevelt once proclaimed, “it is beyond comparison—beyond description”. Toast to the Trafalgar Highlights of America’s national parks and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with new friends.
Day 15 : End Your Journey In Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Consider an optional helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft flightseeing trip over the canyon. End your journey in Las Vegas where a transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport arriving at approximately 3:30 pm, or to Horseshoe Las Vegas for guests extending their stay.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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1 Farewell Dinner
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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All transport and transfers shown
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Guests make their own arrangements for arrival transfers, and for departure transfers unless the last day is a travel day ending with an airport drop (see itinerary for airport arrival times).
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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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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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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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