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Scenic Parks Explorer
Your exciting land tour begins in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada. This journey is an exploration of the best of the west as experienced guides escort you on a tour of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Colorado and Arizona. Visit breathtaking U.S. National Parks and historic battlefields, delve into rich Native American history and get a true sense of life in the Wild West.
Immerse yourself in the Old West on this captivating 15 day Trafalgar tour. Join local guides as you view and learn about the breathtaking scenery in Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Canyonlands, Arches, Mesa Verde and Grand Canyon National Park. Visit the battlefield home of Custer's Last Stand and loss to Native American defenders including Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull at Little Bighorn. An optional highlight includes a spectacular nighttime lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore. Cross the Oregon Trail, witness a stunning Old Faithful spouting and stop at UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park. This vacation brims with natural and man-made wonders, astounding wildlife and other national treasures only found in the western United States.
15 Days • fr. $5,845
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- ORIENTATION tour of Salt Lake City
- SCENIC DRIVE along Desert View Drive on Grand Canyon's South Rim
- VIEW iconic Delicate Arch in Arches National Park
- VISIT Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
- EXPLORE Grand Teton National Park
- TOUR Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
- WITNESS Mesa Verde National Park & Monument Valley
- IMMERSE yourself in Grand Canyon National Park
- VISIT Jackson, Wyoming
- LEARN at Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody
- SEE Little Bighorn Battlefield
- EXPLORE the Mile High City of Denver
- TRAVEL to Las Vegas
- VIEW iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
- EXPERIENCE true Western hospitality in Montana's Big Sky Country
- ENGAGE with local specialist for included sightseeing in Monument Valley and at the Grand Canyon
- MEET Stephen Yellowhawk and discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song
- CONTRIBUTE to the preservation of the heritage of Native Americans during a visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Handcrafted Highlights
- All porterage and local charges included
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- VIP entry to many sights
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Harrah's Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada (1 night)
- Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel in Bryce Canyon, Utah (1 night)
- Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah (1 night)
- The Lodge at Jackson Hole in Jackson, Wyoming (1 night)
- One of the National Park Lodges in Yellowstone National Park (2 nights)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings in Billings, Montana (1 night)
- The Rushmore Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota (2 nights)
- Hyatt Regency Downtown in Denver, Colorado (1 night)
- Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn in Moab, Utah (2 nights)
- Gouldings Lodge in Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah (1 night)
- One of the National Park Lodges in the Grand Canyon National Park (1 night)
Day 1
ARRIVE LAS VEGAS Location Information Description
Las Vegas, United States
The desert playground of Las Vegas launches your encounter with the soul-stirring natural landscapes of America's most beloved national parks.
This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and then soar 550 feet above the center of the Las Vegas Strip on the High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel.
Dinner
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Day 2
LAS VEGAS – ZION AND BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS Location Information Description
Bryce Canyon, United States
Zion National Park's towering cream, pink and red cliffs are your first stop today along the journey towards the enchanting landscapes of Bryce Canyon. Admire the rusty red limestone spires that rise up beautifully from the desert floor to meet Utah's skies.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Day 3
BRYCE CANYON – SALT LAKE CITY Location Information Description
Salt Lake City, United States
Travel north to Utah's capital to see its Mormon center - Temple Square - and discover the basic beliefs and history of the Mormon pioneers.
This evening, unwind and enjoy the evening as you wish.
Breakfast
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
Day 4
SALT LAKE CITY – MONTPELIER – JACKSON Location Information Description
Montpelier, United States
Imagine a time when brave pioneers travelled West in search of a better life as you cross the Oregon Trail, stopping in Montpelier at the Oregon Trail Center. Enjoy lunch at a covered wagon-themed restaurant.
Location Information Description
Jackson Hole, United States
Travel to to scenic Jackson, which stands in the shadows of the icy peaks of the Teton Range. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch
Modern Mountain Motel
Day 5
JACKSON – GRAND TETON AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKS Location Information Description
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, United States
Cross the alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park en route to Yellowstone's geothermal wonderland.
Location Information Description
Yellowstone N.P., United States
Overnight at one of the lodges within the national park.
Breakfast, Dinner
One of the National Park Lodges in Yellowstone
Day 6
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Location Information Description
Yellowstone N.P., United States
Enjoy a full day of exploring one of the world’s oldest national parks. Alongside your Travel Director, marvel at Old Faithful, the thousand-year-old geyser which has been catapulting water into the Wyoming sky every 90 minutes for centuries, amazing on lookers like clockwork. Exploring much of the park’s geological wonders in this awe-inspiring day, you'll stop at Lake Yellowstone, which contains the largest number of wild cutthroat trout in North America. You'll also view Artists Point, a viewpoint from which you look upon the stunning cascade of the Lower Falls. You’ll also see the impressive Fountain Paint Pot area with its bubbling mud pots and geysers.
Breakfast
One of the National Park Lodges in Yellowstone
Day 7
YELLOWSTONE - CODY - BILLINGS Location Information Description
Cody, United States
Pay tribute to "Buffalo Bill" in his hometown of Cody, where you'll visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum complex to gain a deeper understanding of the "Spirit of the American West".
Location Information Description
Billings, United States
It's on to Big Sky Country where you'll 'Connect with Locals' in an effortlessly delivered authentic encounter with true Western hospitality dinner. At the historic Billings Depot built in 1903 as a hub for three major railroads, you’ll learn all about Billing's railroad history from a local historian from the nearby Western Heritage Center while you get your fix of western hospitality. Savor every bite of local Chef Jordan Hodson’s three-course menu featuring local produce, a choice of entrees, a seasonal dessert, and beer and wine.
Breakfast, Dinner
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings
Day 8
BILLINGS – LITTLE BIGHORN – RAPID CITY Location Information Description
Billings, United States
Begin the day with a visit to Little Bighorn, the infamous battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors.
Location Information Description
Rapid City, United States
Venture into the Black Hills of South Dakota as you make your way to the base of Crazy Horse Memorial. Admire the colossal carved face of the famed Lakota war chief and learn about preserving Native American Culture before continuing to Rapid City.
Breakfast
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Day 9
BLACK HILLS EXCURSION Location Information Description
Rapid City, United States
Visit Mount Rushmore to view the faces of former American presidents etched into the granite rock-face, then choose to venture into Badlands National Park.
This evening you'll enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet with Stephen Yellowhawk, who will regale you with stories of his tribe’s history during a festive dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Day 10
RAPID CITY - DENVER Location Information Description
Denver, United States
Travel south through the expansive prairies of Wyoming to Denver, the Mile High City, where you'll enjoy an evening with a light dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Day 11
DENVER - VAIL - MOAB Location Information Description
Vail, United States
Ascend into the foothills of the Rockies and cross the Continental Divide en route to the alpine village of Vail, renowned for its epic powder-filled alpine basins that have attracted skiers since the 1960s.
Location Information Description
Moab, United States
Enjoy an evening in Moab, on your terms,
Breakfast
Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Day 12
CANYONLANDS AND ARCHES NATIONAL PARKS EXCURSION Location Information Description
Canyonlands National Park, United States
This national park journey transports you to Canyon Country, where we see first-hand the power of the Colorado River carving its way through the rocky red landscape at Canyonlands National Park.
Location Information Description
Moab, United States
Next up, the Arches National Park provides an insightful encounter with thousands of natural sandstone arches formed by rain and wind where you may choose to take a short hike to iconic Delicate Arch view point.
Breakfast
Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Day 13
MOAB – MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK – MONUMENT VALLEY Location Information Description
Mesa Verde National Park, United States
Admire the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people, carved out of the sandstone of the canyon walls at the UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park.
Location Information Description
Oljato - Monument Valley, United States
Your connection with the first nations of this land continues as we enjoy a cookout Regional Dinner in Monument Valley in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Breakfast, Dinner
Gouldings Lodge
Day 14
MONUMENT VALLEY - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Oljato - Monument Valley, United States
Explore the red valley floor of Monument Valley in a special open-air vehicle, accompanied by a Local Specialist.
Location Information Description
Grand Canyon, United States
Visit the land of the Navajo people, stopping at the historic Cameron Trading Post, before arriving at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon where you’ll meet a Local Specialist. Dive Into Culture to gain a deeper understanding of into how this immense canyon came to be and why, as Theodore Roosevelt once proclaimed, “it is beyond comparison—beyond description”.
Toast to the Trafalgar Highlights of America's national parks and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with new friends inside the park.
Breakfast, Dinner
One of the National Park Lodges in Grand Canyon
Day 15
GRAND CANYON - DEPART LAS VEGAS Location Information Description
Las Vegas, United States
End your journey in Las Vegas where a transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport arriving at approximately 3:30 pm, or to Horseshoe Las Vegas for guests extending their stay.
Breakfast
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
- 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Trafalgar Terms & Conditions for more information.
