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National Parks
Experience the wonders of the West through its best-known national parks, gold-mining towns, and old saloons on this colorful escorted vacation. Your tour begins with a sightseeing tour in Salt Lake City before heading north to Jackson, Wyoming, to see the Teton Range. In Jackson, enjoy a chuck wagon cookout, Wild West show, and a ride on the aerial tram that takes you to the 10,450-foot Rendezvous Peak. At the top, witness amazing views of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole Valley. Enjoy leisure time in Jackson then head further north through Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park. In Yellowstone, your tour includes Old Faithful and a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces in the Mammoth Hot Springs, as well as photo stops at Yellowstone's Lower Falls.
From Yellowstone, venture on to Cody and the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Other highlights include the Little Bighorn Battlefield and a tour of the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated, the gold-mining town of Deadwood, and Tatanka. Your Western journey ends with visits to Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore.a perfect conclusion to an unforgettable escorted tour through America's National Parks.
Price:
$2,840.00 Single
| $2,089.00 Double
| $1,931.00 Triple
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| Program Day-by-Day |
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Welcome to Salt Lake City! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
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Morning sightseeing focuses on the city's many historic monuments, including Temple Square. Continue northward into Wyoming and reach the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy the BAR T-5 CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. (B,D) |
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Depart for the alpine village of Teton, where you will board an AERIAL TRAM that will carry you to the summit of 10,450-foot Rendezvous Peak. From the top, enjoy a spectacular panorama of the Teton Range and the Jackson Hole Valley. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink in one of the swing-door saloons. (B)
Note: Jackson Hole Aerial Tram is always subject to favorable weather conditions. |
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Morning is free in Jackson to explore the array of shops and museums in the historic downtown area. Then, head north through GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK and go on to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, established in 1872 as the world's first national park. Admire famous Old Faithful Geyser that has been erupting consistently for more than100 years. (B,D) |
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A scenic drive with a stop at Fountain Paint Pots. At Mammoth Hot Springs, take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. Rejoin Grand Loop Road and enjoy several photo stops with the best perhaps at Yellowstone River's Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara. (B,D) |
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Near the east exit of the park, watch for wildlife. Leave Yellowstone for Cody, named after dashing Buffalo Bill Cody. This afternoon, visit the BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER, a fine museum of weapons and Western art. Later, enjoy free time or an optional float trip on the Shoshone River. (B,D) |
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Enjoy this morning's scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains on your way to the LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum. Then, head to the cattle town of Sheridan. (B) |
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Journey through the rolling hills of Wyoming's Powder River Basin and BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST, arriving in South Dakota. On a guided tour of DEADWOOD, once a wild gold-mining town, hear stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Afterward, visit TATANKA to learn about "The Story of the Bison," and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Continue to Rapid City. (B) |
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The day begins with a visit to CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief. Afterward, explore MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents . Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views or visit the Information Center. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D) |
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Your vacation ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to the Rapid City Airport. (B) |
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