America's National Parks & Denver

What's Included

• Welcome Dinner

  Join your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner in Scottsdale, Arizona.

• Visit to Grand Canyon

  Spend a night at the spectacular Grand Canyon.

• Visit to Yellowstone National Park

  Visit Yellowstone National Park, home to the famous Old Faithful Geyser.

• Visit to Rocky Mountain National Park

  Marvel at the dazzling scenery in Rocky Mountain National Park.

• Buffalo Bill Center of the West

  Explore the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to Buffalo Bill Cody.

• Native American Cultural Experience

  Meet Native Americans and discuss their unique and colorful culture.

• Chuck Wagon Dinner and Cowboy Entertainment

  Experience a chuck wagon dinner and cowboy entertainment.

• Farewell Dinner

  Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner in Denver.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as White Water Rafting and Wildlife Scenic Float with Lunch in Jackson, WY are not included.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

Experiences

Explore the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to Buffalo Bill Cody.Meet Native Americans and discuss their unique and colorful culture.

Options

Jackson, WY: White Water Rafting & Lunch If your interests stretch beyond the beauty of downtown Jackson Hole, we have a special treat for you! Swing your own paddle for a thrilling ride through the white waters of the Snake River. An experienced guide conducts the trip, and you provide the paddle power. This unforgettable addition to your vacation is an experience you will talk about for many years to come. Duration approximately 4.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Guests who choose this option will not be able to book the Wildlife Scenic Float with Lunch option as they operate at the same time. Participants must be 6 years of age or older. This option is not available in October due to seasonal repairs.
This is a class #3 rafting trip (beginner to intermediate). Old sneakers or water shoes, bathing suit/trunks and a plastic bag to keep a towel and a change of clothes dry are highly recommended. Water shoes will be provided should you need them — they can be used in place of your regular footwear during the white water rafting.

Lunch is included.

Jackson, WY: Wildlife Scenic Float with Lunch Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Snake River on a gentle float trip. Your guide will paddle while pointing out interesting sights along the way. The trip is a great way to see the beauty of the river and the geology that forms the Snake River. The river is home to a variety of waterfowl and native animals including moose, deer and river otters. It is also the nesting area of our nation’s symbol, the bald eagle, as well as ospreys. You will enjoy an included picnic lunch. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Guests that choose this option will not be able to book the White Water Rafting & Lunch option as they operate at the same time.
It is recommended that sneakers or water shoes be worn.

Culinaries

Experience a chuck wagon dinner* and cowboy entertainment.

Must See

Spend a night at the spectacular Grand Canyon.Visit Yellowstone National Park, home to the famous Old Faithful Geyser.Marvel at the dazzling scenery in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Choice Highlights

Scottsdale Nicknamed "The West's most Western Town," Scottsdale, Arizona, is a bustling city of just over 220,000 people. Bordering the city of Phoenix, Scottsdale is known for its golfing and spa resorts and its beautiful desert landscape. Besides the world-class resorts, downtown Scottsdale has numerous buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of its Old Town where the Old West meets the New West.

Grand Canyon Discover one of the world's natural wonders, the iconic Grand Canyon. Behold its amazing, colorful and ever-changing views. The canyon’s towering cliffs plunge an average of 5,249 feet to the turbulent Colorado River below. The beautiful layers of colorful rock reveal the earth’s history spanning a stunning 1.75 billion years. Scientists studied the canyon’s layers, along with fossils and sediment, to map the world’s evolution. The U.S. government began to explore and chart the area in the early 1800s and it was officially named a national park in 1919.

Lake Powell Created in 1963 when the Glen Canyon Dam was built on the Canyon River, sits the second-largest man-made lake in America: Lake Powell. With depths of 3700', it is a playground for house-boating activities and water sports. Set against a backdrop of red rocks, Lake Powell offers landmarks such as Rainbow Bridge, Cathedral Canyon and Hole in the Rock.

Zion Zion is a National Park located in the southwestern U.S. near Springdale, Utah. The park was established on November 19th, 1919. A main feature of the 229 square mile park is Zion Canyon which is 15 miles long and half a mile deep. Hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding and nature walks are all popular activities in the park.

Bryce Canyon A small national park in southwestern Utah, Bryce Canyon is named after the Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, and became a national park in 1928. Known for its unique geology, consisting of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters, slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called "hoodoos", Bryce is a virtual stone forest tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City is the capital and most populous city in the state of Utah. Salt Lake was settled in 1847 by Brigham Young and his followers of the Mormon Church. The city is known as the center for the LDS or Mormon Church. The city has a strong outdoor recreation tourist industry, mostly focused on skiing, and was the host of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Jackson Hole Jackson Hole, originally called Jackson’s Hole, is a valley located in Wyoming. The word “Hole” derives from language used by early trappers or mountain men who primarily entered the valley from the north and east and had to descend along relatively steep slopes, giving the sensation of entering a hole. These low-lying valleys are surrounded by mountains and contain rivers and streams which were good habitat for beaver and other fur-bearing animals.



Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks Grand Teton National Park is a U.S. national park in the Rocky Mountains in northwestern Wyoming. Grand Teton was established on February 26th, 1919. The park is approximately 310,000 acres in size. The park is named for Grand Teton, the tallest mountain in the Teton Range at 13,775 feet high. Primarily located in the state of Wyoming, the park also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone is said to be the first national park in the world. The park is famous for its wildlife and geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, which is one of the most popular features of the park. Yellowstone comprises an area of 3,468.4 square miles featuring lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges.

Old Faithful Old Faithful is a geyser located in Yellowstone National Park in the state of Wyoming. It is one of the most predicable geographical features on Earth, erupting almost every 63 minutes. When the geyser erupts it can shoot anywhere from 3,700 to 8,400 gallons of boiling water to a height of 106 to 185 feet lasting from 1.5 to 5 minutes.

Sheridan Sheridan is a city in Sheridan County, Wyoming. Sheridan is a boom or bust town, having been supported by the oil, gas and coal exploration of the surrounding area. Sheridan now markets itself as a tourist destination where people can come to experience the ‘old’ West and the ‘new’ West. The town is a popular destination for people visiting the Black Hills or Yellowstone National Park.

Bighorn Mountains The Bighorn Mountains are a mountain range in northern Wyoming and southern Montana. They form a northwest trending spur stretching from the Rocky Mountains extending approximately 200 miles northward on the Great Plains. The highest peaks within the Bighorns are located in Wyoming in Bighorn National Forest. The two tallest peaks in the forest, Cloud Peak and Black Tooth Mountain, rise over 13,000 feet in height.

Crazy Horse Memorial Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain sculpture now in progress, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The nine-story-high face of Crazy Horse, a visionary leader committed to preserving the traditions and values of the Lakota way of life, was completed in 1998 when work shifted to the 22-story-high massive horse’s head. The work was begun in 1948 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski at the request of Native Americans. Korczak determined that the memorial would be more than just a sculpture…it would be a humanitarian project telling present and future generations the story of Native American peoples by collecting and preserving outstanding examples of Indian culture and heritage. Visitors to the memorial can view the progress of the sculpture as well as tour an Indian museum, cultural center, the sculptor’s studio and orientation center. Although Korczak died in 1982, his wife, Ruth, and their family continue the project working with the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.

Mount Rushmore Mount Rushmore is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota. Mt. Rushmore features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of four U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The faces were sculpted between 1934 and 1939. Mt. Rushmore attracts more than 2 million people annually.

Denver Denver, the capital of Colorado, was founded on November 22, 1858, as a mining town. It is nicknamed the Mile-High City because of its official elevation of exactly one mile. Although developed into an urban area, much of Denver still remains green for outdoor adventures.

Rocky Mountain National Park Established in 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and features mountain views, mountain lakes and a variety of wildlife. The park is dominated by Longs Peak. Each year thousands of people attempt to scale this 14,259-foot peak, one of Colorado's "fourteeners." The park is also visited hikers and rock climbers.

Mode of Transport

Travel through America's stunning landscapes with included transportation, featuring scenic drives through national parks and historic sites. Enjoy the convenience of organized travel between destinations, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey across the United States.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and convenience with stays at renowned hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott in Scottsdale, Yavapai East at South Rim, Lake Powell Resort, Holiday Inn Express in Springdale, Radisson Hotel Salt Lake Downtown, Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Best Western Sheridan Center, and Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.