National Parks Wonders
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE JACKSON
Explore Jackson on your terms before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Day 2
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FREE TIME
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. Take an aerial tram ride to the peak of Rendezvous Mountain (seasonal) this afternoon. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a Regional Dinner.
Day 3
JACKSON - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
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 colourful pools of hotsprings, mudpots and geysers tonight at one of the park's signature lodges.
Day 4
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING
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-coloured mineral terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs as they descend into the valley.
Day 5
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - CODY - SHERIDAN
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
SHERIDAN - DEADWOOD - RAPID CITY
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 option of visiting Mount Rushmore this evening to see the evening illumination ceremony.
Day 7
BLACK HILLS EXCURSION
This morning, we pay tribute to Crazy Horse, peering at the immortalised face of the famed war chief of the Lakota people etched from the granite rock of the Black Hills. Make a Difference by learning how your visit contributes to its preservation. We continue to Mount Rushmore featuring the enormous carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Returning to Rapid City, we join our Travel Director and fellow travellers and Dive into Culture during a festive Farewell Dinner and Make a Difference by learning how Stephen Yellowhawk works to preserve Native American heritage. who shares his tribe's history through dance and song.
Day 8
RAPID CITY FREE TIME
Take an optional trip to Badlands National Park this morning or enjoy free time to explore downtown Rapid City today. This evening, we 'Dive into Culture' during a festive Farewell Dinner and 'Make a Difference' by learning how Stephen Yellowhawk works to preserve Native American heritage.
Day 9
DEPART RAPID CITY
Bid farewell to your travelling companions and take a transfer to Rapid City Airport or extend your stay in Rapid City at The Rushmore Hotel.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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The final price you will pay for this tour is that displayed in GBP. Prices converted in other
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| DEPARTURES 2023 | PRICE FROM |
|---|---|
| MAY 16 | 2625 |
| MAY 23, 30 | 2601 |
| JUNE 6, 20 | 3047 |
| JUNE 13 | 2743 |
| JULY 8, 22 | 2699 |
| AUG 22 | 2699 |
| AUG 29 | 2998 |
| SEP 5 | 3047 |
| SEP 12 | 3025 |
| SEP 19, 26 | 2723 |
| SEP 30 | 2601 |
| OCT 3, 7 | 2601 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
- Scenic drive through Deadwood
- Orientation of Jackson
- View Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore
- Visit the towering peaks of Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Devils Tower National Monument, the Black Hills of South Dakota
DINING HIGHLIGHTS
- 8 breakfasts
- 5 dinners
TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS
- Connect with Locals: Learn about the early 20th century history of the old town of Sheridan with an exclusive dinner at PO News and Flagstaff Café. (Day 5)
- Dive into Culture: Meet Stephen Yellowhawk, a son of the Lakota and Iroquois Nations, who is helping to keep the important traditions and history of his tribe alive through song and dance. (Day 8)
- Local Specialist: For included sightseeing in Deadwood (Day 7)
- Make a Difference: You'll discover why the Crazy Horse Memorial is only possible thanks to your visit, and how the foundation preserves the heritage of Native Americans. Learn how Stephen Yellowhawk shares and promotes his tribe's history through traditional song and dance, and help support his work with Native American diabetic patients. (Days 7, 8)
| NIGHT | CITY | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Jackson | The Lodge at Jackson Hole |
| 3-4 | Yellowstone | National Park Lodges |
| 5 | Sheridan | Holiday Inn Sheridan |
| 6-8 | Rapid City | The Rushmore |
PRE & POST HOTELS
PRE: Jackson, The Lodge at Jackson Hole
POST: Rapid City, The Rushmore
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES We offer a range of optional experiences and entertainment options to complement our trips. These are purchased when you are on your trip.
