Scenic Parks Explorer 2009
Highlights
Scenic Parks Explorer 2009 Whats Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Dining Highlights
First Class Travel Highlights
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2009
- Duration
- 14 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Las Vegas | Arrive Las Vegas : Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton |
| Day 2 | Las Vegas - Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon | Las Vegas - Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon : This morning's journey takes us through St.George before reaching spectacular Zion National Park.See themassive and colorful rock formations of Zion Canyon ascending toward the blue sky. Next on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sandstone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point. Here we visit the amphitheater of "hoodoos," the odd shaped stone monoliths. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Ruby's Inn |
| Day 3 | Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City | Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City : Today our Tour Director will share a Hidden Treasure with us! We're off to Salt Lake City, headquarters of the Mormon religion. Here our sightseeing tour includes Assembly Hall and the Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Site of the 2002Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City is both a monument toWestern history and a thriving modern city. (Full Breakfast) Hotel: Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel |
| Day 4 | Salt Lake City - Jackson. | Salt Lake City - Jackson. : We start the day traveling north along the edge of the Great Salt Lake and across the Oregon Trail en route to Jackson for the night.On arrival, enjoy time to wander through this authentic old-western town.This evening we enjoy a specialty dinner at a local restaurant in the town square. (Full breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Hotel: Ant ler Inn |
| Day 5 | Jackson - Grand Teton - Yellowstone National Park (2 nights) | Jackson - Grand Teton - Yellowstone National Park (2 nights) : We travel through scenic Grand Teton National Park, past sparkling Jenny Lake, on our way to Yellowstone National Park, an amazing geothermal wonderland. Home to an astounding array of elk and distinctive bears, Yellowstone also has one of the few large herds of buffalo still in existence.We stay inside Yellowstone for two nights,with plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular surroundings. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: National Park Lodges (Weather conditions permitting, the South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is open from mid-May to mid-October. When the South Entrance is closed, the tour will travel west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the West Entrance.) |
| Day 6 | Yellowstone National Park sightseeing | Yellowstone National Park sightseeing : Enjoy a full day tour of Yellowstone National Park.Highlights include the world's most extraordinary collection of geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pools, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with its thundering waterfalls, Yellowstone Lake, endless forests and the famous Old Faithful Geyser which erupts 20 almost every hour. (Full Breakfast) |
| Day 7 | Yellowstone - Cody - Billings. | Yellowstone - Cody - Billings. : We head to Cody, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Here we learn about his adventures during a visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then we journey on to the historic cattle town of Billings,Montana. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Holiday Inn Grand Montana |
| Day 8 | Billings - Deadwood - Rapid City (2 nights). | Billings - Deadwood - Rapid City (2 nights). : We travel to Little Bighorn National Monument, site of the infamous "Custer's Last Stand." Our next stop is in Deadwood where we join a narrated tour and learn about Wild Bill Hickok,Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday who once lived here. We then make our way to Rapid City for two nights. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Radisson Rapid City |
| Day 9 | Black Hills excursion. | Black Hills excursion. : Today we journey through the scenic Black Hills, stopping at the Crazy Horse Memorial honoring all Native Americans.We also learn the story behind Mount Rushmore, before viewing this incredible sculpture depicting four great American Presidents.This evening is at leisure. (Full breakfast) |
| Day 10 | Rapid City - Denver | Rapid City - Denver : Our day begins with a drive through the Black Hills National Forest where Ponderosa pines, spruce and aspen forests provide a home for a variety of wildlife. Then we continue on through the National Grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming en route to Colorado's capital city - Denver, also known as the "Mile-High City." (Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Sheraton Denver Hotel |
| Day 11 | Denver - Arches National Park - Moab | Denver - Arches National Park - Moab : We drive into the Rocky Mountains and stop at the famous resort of Vail where there is time for a short stroll through this quaint alpine village. Following the Colorado River, we travel through the spectacular scenery of the Rockies and arrive in Utah.Here we explore the amazing wonderland of Arches National Park where natural stone arches and balancing rock formations are scattered all around us.Then on to Moab for our overnight stay. (Full breakfast) Hotel: Ramada Inn |
| Day 12 | Moab - Mesa Verde - Kayenta | Moab - Mesa Verde - Kayenta : Today our Tour Director will reveal another Hidden Treasure with us! We visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we enjoy a tour highlighting some of the archeological finds which help us piece together how the Native American tribes lived in the canyons of Mesa Verde. From here our journey continues to Kayenta, on the Navajo Indian Reservation for our overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Holiday Inn Kayenta |
| Day 13 | Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon. | Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon. : We join a local guide and explore the giant, world-famous monoliths of Monument Valley aboard open-air vehicles.We then continue to themagnificent Grand Canyon for our overnight stay. There is plenty of time to explore this natural wonder, stroll the rim or maybe venture down the Bright Angel Trail. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow traveling companions. Later join your Tour Director for a walk along the rim at sunset (Full breakfast / Farwell Dinner) Hotel: National Park Lodges |
| Day 14 | Grand Canyon - Depart Las Vegas. | Grand Canyon - Depart Las Vegas. : This morning is at leisure for optional flightseeing tours over the Grand Canyon before we drive along parts of the famous Route 66 as we head back toward Las Vegas. En route,we cross the Colorado River into Nevada and arrive in Las Vegas. Complimentary transfers to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas for passengers extending their stay are provided (Full breakfast) Please do not schedule any flights before 6:30pm |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
** May and Oct departures may be subject to road closures due to seasonal weather conditions in Yellowstone.
*** The Autumn Leaves: Enjoy the stunning colors of the "Rockies Fall Foliage" when the aspen and cottonwood trees turn bright yellow and gold. Sept - Oct (as determined by Mother Nature).
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