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Uncover the west with a tour of some of its most popular national parks including Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Black Hills National Forest. Get eclipsed by Mount Rushmore, witness Old Faithful. Enjoy organic scenery, magnificent waterfalls, and spectacular wildlife. Learn about the history of America’s west with a stop at Crazy Horse Memorial at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
10 Days • fr. $3,869
Welcome to the heart of America! At 6 pm, join your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
THE RUSHMORE HOTEL
After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief whose fame is derived from the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Afterward, explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt—carved on the face of a mountain. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views, or visit the Information Center.
Breakfast
THE RUSHMORE HOTEL
This morning, enjoy a drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area’s colorful history on a guided tour of Deadwood, once a wild gold-mining town, and hear the stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
Afterward, visit Tatanka to learn “The Story of the Bison” and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture.
Then, continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains.
Breakfast, Dinner
BEST WESTERN SHERIDAN CENTER
Journey this morning into southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the site commemorating one of America’s most famous battles. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum.
Afterward, continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Buffalo Bill’s Cody, with time for an optional float trip on the Shoshone River.
Breakfast, Dinner
HOLIDAY INN BUFFALO BILL VILLAGE - CODY
This morning, visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a fine museum of historic weapons and Western art.
Then, continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel, including world-famous Old Faithful Geyser.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Enjoy two nights inside Yellowstone National Park. Each lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. Lodges featured are the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Grant Village, and the Canyon Lodge. Specific lodges will be confirmed in your documents.
NOTE: The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, routing may be adjusted accordingly.
Breakfast, Dinner
CANYON LODGE - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. Continue on to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls—almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces.
Breakfast
CANYON LODGE - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Journey south into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore. Enjoy a freshly made huckleberry shake while enjoying your beautiful surroundings.
Continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, travel by horse-drawn covered wagon into Cache Creek Canyon and experience dinner at the BAR T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show. Feast on slow-cooked chicken made in traditional Dutch ovens, along with other local specialties.
Breakfast, Dinner
RUSTIC INN AT JACKSON HOLE CREEKSIDE
Spend a full free day to enjoy this spectacular playground. Perhaps choose an optional float trip along the Snake River or stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink at one of the swinging-door saloons.
Breakfast
RUSTIC INN AT JACKSON HOLE CREEKSIDE
Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, home to five national parks. Arrive in Salt Lake City, founded by Brigham Young in 1847. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
RADISSON HOTEL DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY
Your tour ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.