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Wild West, Cowboys And Buffalos


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Enjoy 8 Days Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos Escorted Family Vacation tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Deadwood, Denver, Jackson, Mount Rushmore, Salt Lake City and Yellowstone.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Salt Lake City

 
Arrive Salt Lake City.
Airport Transfer

Upon arrival you have a complimentary transfer to your hotel. Your Tour Director is available this afternoon.

Salt Lake City Airport Transfer picture
Food and Dining

This evening, join the other families on the tour for a Welcome Reception at your hotel.

Hotel

Stay at Sheraton Salt Lake City Centre (F).


Day 2 - Jackson

 
Salt Lake City - Jackson.
Sightseeing

Head into Wyoming and the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Cross the Oregon Trail and follow the Snake River to Jackson.

Sightseeing

There is time on your own this afternoon to explore this authen­tic Old West town with its craft shops and ice cream parlors.

Food and Dining

Tonight, enjoy a fun-filled western-style chuckwagon dinner and show. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Antler Inn (MF).


Day 3 - Jackson

 
Jackson - Yellowstone National Park.
Sightseeing

Early this morning, you might want to join an optional float trip down the beautiful Snake River.

National Parks

Later, head north through spectacular Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone. Stop at Old Faithful Visitor Center and see an eruption of the famous geyser. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at National Park Lodges (MF).


Day 4 - United States

 
Yellowstone National Park.
National Parks

On a guided wild­life tour, search for the more than 60 species of mammals and 200 species of birds who make their homes here.

Sightseeing

The rest of the day is free to explore this exceptional park with the family. (FB,D)


Day 5 - Wyoming

 
Yellowstone - Cody - Sheridan.
Sightseeing

Travel via beautiful Shoshone Canyon and the rugged Absaroka Mountains to Cody. Stop and visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center to learn more about this celebrated wild west figure, for whom the town of Cody was named.

Bus

Then ­continue over the scenic Bighorn Mountains to the High Plains and Sheridan. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at Holiday Inn Sheridan (F).


Day 6 - South Dakota

 
Sheridan - Keystone.
Historical and Educational Tours

Explore the historic gold-rush town of Deadwood where the legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane lived, and where Wild Bill was shot.

Train

Then board the 1880 Train, a vintage steam train that travels across the striking beauty of the Black Hills to Key­stone at the base of Mount Rushmore.

Performing Arts

This evening experience the dramatic and moving light show at Mount Rushmore National Monument. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at White House Resort (MF).


Day 7 - South Dakota

 
Black Hills Excursion.
Sightseeing

Drive through Bear Country USA, a unique wildlife park, and view the incredible variety of wild animals that once roamed the Black Hills. Then visit Mount Rushmore and view the monumental work in progress of Crazy Horse Memorial, the world's largest sculpture.

Food and Dining

A farewell evening with your new friends and family starts with dinner followed by a fun-filled miniature golf tournament in an old gold mine setting. (FB,D)


Day 8 - Denver

 
Keystone - Depart Denver.
Airport Transfer

Leaving Keystone, head towards Denver’s airport. A stop will be made at the Adam''s Mark Hotel in Denver for passengers wishing to extend their stay. Please do not schedule any flights before 8 p.m. (FB)


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