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Scenic Parks Explorer
14 Days starting from $2,499

Countries Visited:
United States

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Length: 14 Days
Type: First Class Usa & Canada 2008
Category: Discovery Tours
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: DSPA
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Las Vegas, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Billings, Rapid City, Denver, Arches National Park, Moab, Mesa Verde, Kayenta, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon National Park

 
  • What's Included
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  • Sightseeing
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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Zion National Park Visit the West''s Garden of Eden.
  • Bryce Canyon Views of colorful sandstone spires.
  • Salt Lake City Enjoy an orientation tour including Temple Square.
  • Jackson Overnight in this authentic old-western town.
  • Grand Tetons Take in the dramatic peaks and abundant wildlife.
  • Yellowstone Two nights in America''s First National Park.
  • Cody Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
  • Little Bighorn National Monument See the site of "Custer''s last stand."
  • Black Hills Visit legendary Deadwood; view Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials.
  • Arches See the amazing natural stone arches and other amazing rock formations.Mesa Verde National Park Stay inside the park and explore the dramatic South Rim.
  • Mesa Verde Explore the ancient Indian cliff dwelling.
  • Monument Valley Tour the the Navajos lands with a Native guide.
  • Denver Stay in America''s Mile-High City.
  • Grand Canyon Enjoy the views from the South Rim.

Dining Highlights
  • A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director
  • 13 Full breakfasts
  • 6 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 local specialty restaurant dinner in Jackson
20 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • Complimentary transfers from Las Vegas and from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas McCarran Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seat and restroom facilities.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
     
    Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton


  • Day 2 - Las Vegas – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon This morning''s journey takes us through St. George before reaching spectacular Zion National Park, called the West''s "Garden of Eden," to see the massive rock formations of Zion Canyon. Next on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sandstone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point. Here we visit the amphitheater of "hoodoos," the odd shaped stone monoliths. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Ruby''s Inn


  • Day 3 - Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City This morning, we''re off to Salt Lake City, headquarters of the Mormon religion. Here our sightseeing tour includes Assembly Hall and the Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of the largest pipe organs in the world. Site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City is both a monument to Western history and a thriving modern city. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Sheraton City Centre


  • Day 4 - Salt Lake City - Jackson. This morning we travel north along the edge of the Great Salt Lake and across the Oregon Trail en route to Jackson for the night. On arrival enjoy time to wander through this authentic old-western town. This evening we enjoy a specialty dinner at a local restaurant in the town square. (Full breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Antler Inn


  • Day 5 - Jackson - Grand Teton - Yellowstone National Park (2 nights) We travel through scenic Grand Teton National Park, past sparkling Jenny Lake, on our way to Yellowstone National Park, an amazing geothermal wonderland. Home to an astounding array of elk and rare bears, Yellowstone also has one of the few large herds of buffalo still in existence. We stay inside Yellowstone for two nights, with plenty of time to enjoy our spectacular surroundings. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: National Park Lodges

    (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.)


  • Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park sightseeing Enjoy a full day tour of Yellowstone National Park. Highlights include the world''s most extraordinary collection of geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pools, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with its thundering waterfalls, Yellowstone Lake, endless forests, and the famous Old Faithful Geyser which erupts almost every hour. (Full Breakfast)



  • Day 7 - Yellowstone - Cody - Billings. After breakfast we head to Cody, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Here we learn about his adventures during a visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then on to the historic cattle town of Billings, Montana. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza Billings


  • Day 8 - Billings - Deadwood - Rapid City (2 nights). Today''s first stop is at Little Bighorn National Monument, site of the infamous "Custer''s Last Stand." From here we head into South Dakota and stop at Deadwood, where Wild Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday once lived. We then make our way to Rapid City for two nights. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Radisson Rapid City


  • Day 9 - Black Hills excursion. Today we travel through the scenic Black Hills, stopping at the Crazy Horse Memorial honoring all Native Americans. We also learn the story behind Mount Rushmore, before viewing this incredible sculpture depicting four great American Presidents. Your evening is at leisure. (Full breakfast)


  • Day 10 - Rapid City - Denver Our day begins with a drive through the Black Hills National Forest where Ponderosa pines, spruce and aspen forests provide a home for a variety of wildlife. Then we continue on through the National Grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming en route to Colorado''s capital city – Denver, also known as the Mile-High City. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Adam''s Mark


  • Day 11 - Denver - Arches National Park - Moab After breakfast we drive into the Rocky Mountains and stop at the famous resort of Vail where there is time for a short stroll through this quaint alpine village. Following the Colorado River, we travel through the spectacular scenery of the Rockies and arrive in Utah. Here we explore the amazing wonderland of Arches National Park where natural stone arches and balancing rock formations are scattered all around you. Then on to Moab for our overnight stay. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Canyonlands Inn


  • Day 12 - Moab - Mesa Verde - Kayenta This morning we visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mesa Verde National Park. Here we enjoy a tour highlighting some of the archeological finds which help us piece together how the Native American tribes lived in the canyons of Mesa Verde. From here our journey continues to Kayenta on the Navajo Indian Reservation for our overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Kayenta


  • Day 13 - Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon. We join a local guide and explore the giant, world-famous monoliths of Monument Valley aboard open-air vehicles. We then continue to the magnificent Grand Canyon for our overnight stay. There is plenty of time to explore this natural wonder, stroll the rim or maybe venture down the Bright Angel Trail. Join your Tour Director for a stroll along the rim at sunset. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: National Park Lodges


  • Day 14 - Grand Canyon - Depart Las Vegas. This morning is at leisure for optional flightseeing tours over the Grand Canyon before we drive along parts of the famous Route 66 as we head back towards Las Vegas. En route, we cross the Colorado River into Nevada and arrive in Las Vegas. Complimentary transfers to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas for passengers extending their stay are provided. (Full breakfast)

    Please do not schedule any flights before 5:30pm



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For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
* May and Oct departures may be subject to road closures due to seasonal weather conditions in Yellowstone.
** The Autumn Leaves: Enjoy the stunning colors of the "Rockies Fall Foliage" when the aspen and cottonwood trees turn bright yellow and gold. Sept - Oct (as determined by Mother Nature).
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Zion National Park
  • Bryce Canyon
  • Salt Lake City
  • Jackson
  • Grand Tetons
  • Yellowstone
  • Cody
  • Little Bighorn National Monument
  • Black Hills
  • Denver
  • Arches
  • Mesa Verde
  • Monument Valley
  • Grand Canyon
For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
* May and Oct departures may be subject to road closures due to seasonal weather conditions in Yellowstone.
** The Autumn Leaves: Enjoy the stunning colors of the "Rockies Fall Foliage" when the aspen and cottonwood trees turn bright yellow and gold. Sept - Oct (as determined by Mother Nature).
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

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Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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