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Scenic Parks Explorer

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Enjoy 14 Days Scenic Parks Explorer Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Billings, Bryce Canyon, Deadwood, Denver, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Moab, Rapid City, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone and Zion National Park.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Las Vegas

 
Arrive Las Vegas.
Airport Transfer

Upon arrival, you have a complimentary transfer to your hotel. Your Tour Director will be available this afternoon to answer any questions.

Las Vegas Airport Transfer picture
Food and Dining

This evening, get together for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers.

Hotel

Stay at Las Vegas Hilton (SF).


Day 2 - Bryce

 
Las Vegas - Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon.
National Parks

Leaving Las Vegas this morning, journey through St. George before reaching spectacular Zion National Park to see the massive rock forma­tions. Continue on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sand­stone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point.

Sightseeing

View the amphi­theater of "hoodoos," color­ful, odd-shaped stone monoliths. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Ruby’s Inn (F).


Day 3 - Salt Lake City

 
Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City.
Sightseeing

Travel to Salt Lake City this morning, head­quarters of the Mormon religion and Utah’s capital. Here a sightseeing tour includes Temple Square and the Joseph Smith Building. Site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City is both a monument to Western history and a thriving modern city. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at Sheraton City Centre (F).


Day 4 - Jackson

 
Salt Lake City - Jackson.
Sightseeing

Journey across the Oregon Trail this morning, traveling to Jackson, Wyoming.

Food and Dining

There is time to wander through this authentic old-western town before a specialty dinner at a local restaurant on the town square. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Antler Inn (MF) or 49’er Inn & Suites (MF).


Day 5 - Jackson

 
Jackson - Grand Tetons - Yellowstone National Park.
National Parks

Travel through scenic Grand Teton National Park on the way to Yellowstone, an amazing geo­thermal wonderland. Keep an eye out for wandering elk and buffalo, and perhaps even spot a bear. (FB,D)
NOTE: 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.

Hotel

Stay at National Park Lodges (MF).


Day 6 - United States

 
Yellowstone National Park.
National Parks

Enjoy a full-day tour of Yellow­stone National Park. Highlights include Yellowstone Lake, the thundering water­falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellow­stone River, and Old Faithful Geyser, which erupts almost every hour. (FB)


Day 7 - Billings

 
Yellowstone - Cody - Billings.
Historical and Educational Tours

Head to Cody this morning, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Learn about his adven­tures and exploits at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then on to the historic cattle city of Billings, Montana. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Crowne Plaza Billings (F).


Day 8 - Rapid City

 
Billings - Deadwood - Rapid City.
Sightseeing

Today's first stop is at Little Bighorn National Monument, site of "Custer's Last Stand." From here head into South Dakota and stop at Deadwood, where Wild Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday once lived. Explore this historic town aboard a trolley, complete with narration.

Bus

Then continue on to Rapid City for the next two nights. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Radisson Rapid City (SF).


Day 9 - Rapid City

 
Black Hills Excursion.
Sightseeing

A full day of touring through the Black Hills. Stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial, a work in progress which honors all Native Americans.

Sightseeing

Next, learn the story behind Mount Rushmore before viewing this incredible sculpture depicting four great American presidents. Returning to Rapid City, your evening is free. (FB)


Day 10 - Denver

 
Rapid City - Denver.
Sightseeing

Drive through the Black Hills National Forest where Ponderosa pines, spruce and aspen forests provide a home for a variety of wildlife.

Sightseeing

Continue on through the National Grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming, watching for prairie dogs along the way, to the beautiful Mile-High City, Denver. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Adam’s Mark (SF).


Day 11 - Moab

 
Denver - Arches National Park - Moab.
All-Inclusive Resort

Drive into the Rocky Mountains and stop at the famous resort of Vail.

National Parks

Then into Utah to explore the amazing wonderland of Arches National Park where natural stone arches and balancing rock forma­tions create a spectacular landscape. Continue to Moab for the night. (FB)

Country Inn

Stay at Canyonlands Inn (MF).


Day 12 - Kayenta

 
Moab - Mesa Verde - Kayenta.
National Parks

This morning, visit World Heritage listed Mesa Verde National Park.

Sightseeing

A tour highlighting some of the archeological finds shows how the ancient American Indians lived in the cliffs here.

Food and Dining

Then journey to Kayenta on the Navajo Indian Reservation for dinner and overnight. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Holiday Inn Kayenta (MF).


Day 13 - Grand Canyon

 
Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon.
National Parks

First this morning, a local guide will lead a tour through the giant monoliths of Monument Valley. Then travel to magnificent Grand Canyon National Park, arriving with plenty of time to explore this natural wonder. You may want to stroll along the rim or maybe venture down the Bright Angel Trail. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at National Park Lodges (MF).


Day 14 - Las Vegas

 
Grand Canyon - Depart Las Vegas.
Airport Transfer

Drive across the desert and return to Las Vegas today. Stops are made at Las Vegas McCarran Airport and the Las Vegas hotel. Please do not schedule any flights before 5:30 p.m. (FB)


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