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Scenic Parks Explorer 2013

Tour Operator: Trafalgar

Tour Code: DSPA

Tour Length: 14 days

Explore and experience the amazing scenic parks of America including Zion, Bryce, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Arches, Mesa Verde and Grand Canyon National Parks. Marvel at the dramatic towering cliffs, diverse wildlife, awesome rock formations and plunging canyons that create these truly spectacular natural wonders.

Continents Visited

North America

Countries Visited

United States, Canada

Locations Visited

Las Vegas NV, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Salt Lake City UT, Murray UT, Moose, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Billings, Rapid City, Crow Agency, Keystone SD, Crazy Horse, Interior, Denver, Moab, Arches National Park, Monument Valley, Mesa Verde National Park, Grand Canyon, Kayenta

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*Departure dates in bold denote guaranteed departures.
*Price is calculated per person based on twin room sharing.

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05/22/2013 06/04/2013 OnRequest $3250.00 Get a Quote
05/26/2013 06/08/2013 Closed $3250.00 Get a Quote
05/28/2013 06/10/2013 Closed $3250.00 Get a Quote
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*Departure dates in bold denote guaranteed departures.
*Price is calculated per person based on twin room sharing.
Day 1 - ARRIVE LAS VEGAS
Welcome to Las Vegas! After checking in at the hotel, browse the exclusive shops, hit the slot machines or just lounge a while by the hotel pool. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.(Welcome Reception) Accomodation: Tropicana Las Vegas (First Class)
Day 2 - LAS VEGAS - ZION & BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
Depart Las Vegas for the graceful slot canyons and towering cliffs of Zion National Park. Then it's onward to Bryce Canyon, home to the world's largest concentration of hoodoos—tall limestone spires that rise majestically from the desert floor.(Full Breakfast / Dinner) Accomodation: BW Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel (First Class)
Day 3 - BRYCE CANYON - SALT LAKE CITY
Leave the red rock canyons and travel north to Utah's capital. See the famed Temple Square, headquarters to the Mormon church and home to the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to Brigham Young's former home, followed by dinner at the Lion House, featuring pioneer-style ambiance and cuisine.(Full Breakfast) Accomodation: Hilton Salt Lake City Center (Superior First Class)
Day 4 - SALT LAKE CITY - JACKSON
Get a glimpse of the route of the pioneers as you cross the Oregon Trail and enter Wyoming. Scenic Jackson stands in the shadows of the icy peaks of the Grand Tetons. This evening, join your Travel Director and travelling companions for a dinner.(Full Breakfast / Dinner) Accomodation: Antler Inn (Moderate First Class)
Day 5 - JACKSON - GRAND TETON & YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKS (2 NIGHTS)
Perhaps rise early for an optional guided raft trip to spot wildlife on the Snake River (seasonal). Then traverse Grand Teton National Park on the way to Yellowstone, established in 1872 as the world’s first National Park. Join a Local Expert to explore the spouting geysers, bubbling hot springs and mud paint pots. (When the south entrance is closed due to weather conditions, the itinerary will travel west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the west entrance).(Full Breakfast / Dinner) Accomodation: National Park Lodges (National Park Lodges)
Day 6 - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING
Explore the impressive Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its stunning waterfalls and a chance to see bison and elks. Watch in wonder as Old Faithful's waters arc over 30 metres (100 feet) into the air. This evening, relax under the great basin of stars.(Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - YELLOWSTONE - CODY - BILLINGS
Head north to the town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Get a glimpse into its lively history at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then it's on to Big Sky Country for a unique Be My Guest cowboy dinner. As you dine on down-home cooking, a cowboy entertainer regales you with tales and songs of life in the saddle. Maybe take a quick harmonica demonstration and an opportunity to try on traditional cowboy apparel.(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest) Accomodation: Crowne Plaza Billings (First Class)
Day 8 - BILLINGS - LITTLE BIGHORN - RAPID CITY (2 NIGHTS)
Today begins with a visit to Little Big Horn, where General Custer led his 263 men against several thousand Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Then travel east through the Black Hills to Rapid City.(Full Breakfast) Accomodation: Adoba Eco Hotel and Suites (Superior First Class)
Day 9 - BLACK HILLS EXCURSION
Discover the natural and manmade wonders of the Black Hills with a drive through stunning scenery on your way to visit Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial, a mountain carving of the famed war chief of the Oglala people. Return to Rapid City this afternoon and join your travelling companions for dinner this evening.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - RAPID CITY - DENVER
Cross some of the West's most beautiful terrain today as you travel through the expansive grasslands of Wyoming on your way to Denver, the Mile High City. After getting settled at the hotel, the evening is yours to explore the beautiful city of Denver. There are plenty of fantastic restaurants to try and your Travel Director is always available for suggestions.(Full Breakfast) Accomodation: Grand Hyatt Denver (Deluxe)
Day 11 - DENVER - VAIL - ARCHES NATIONAL PARK - MOAB
Ascend into the Rockies and stretch your legs in Vail before descending to magnificent Arches National Park. Here, the wind and rain have eroded the sandstone into more than 2,000 natural arches. Tonight is on your own—your hotel is in the heart of Moab and close to all kinds of restaurants, whether you're in the mood for family or fine dining tonight. Or if you're in the mood for more excitement, choose an optional jetboat ride along the mighty Colorado with a tasty dinner included.(Full Breakfast) Accomodation: BW Canyonlands Inn (First Class)
Day 12 - MOAB - MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK - MONUMENT VALLEY
Between AD 600 and 1300, the Ancestral Puebloan people carved houses and entire cities out of the sandstone of the canyon walls at Mesa Verde National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore some of the cliff-top buildings and look down at the massive Cliff House, the largest cliff dwelling in the world. Head to Monument Valley for the night where you will be treated to a Navajo Highlight Dinner.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Accomodation: Goulding’s Lodge (National Park Lodges)
Day 13 - MONUMENT VALLEY - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Marvel at Monument Valley's landscape of towering sandstone buttes in special open-air vehicles accompanied by a guide. Visit the land of the Navajo people, stopping at historic Cameron Trading Post. Breathtaking views along scenic Desert View Drive just hint at the most spectacular of all vistas—the vast panorama of the Grand Canyon unfolding before you. Meet with a Local Expert who will enlighten you about the more than two billion years of geology revealed in the canyon. Tonight, toast your grand adventure and your new life-long memories at a Farewell Dinner inside the park.(Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Accomodation: National Park Lodges (National Park Lodges)
Day 14 - GRAND CANYON - DEPART LAS VEGAS
If you like, take an optional helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft flightseeing trip to see the canyon from the sky. Hit the road again, stopping in Seligman and Kingman, Route 66 hotspots that have kept the old Mother Road's culture alive. End your journey back in Las Vegas where a complimentary transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport or to the hotel in Las Vegas for guests extending their stay. Please do not schedule any flights before 6:30 p.m.(Full Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Zion National Park Discover Zion Canyon's dramatic towering cliffs.
  • Bryce Canyon National Park View the colourful and whimsical hoodoos.
  • Salt Lake City Enjoy an orientation tour including Temple Square.
  • Jackson Overnight in this authentic Old-West town.
  • Grand Teton National Park View soaring peaks and abundant wildlife.
  • Yellowstone National Park Stroll around the boardwalks to view the geysers, mud pots and bubbling pools in America's first national park.
  • Cody Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
  • Little Bighorn Battlefield See the site of General Custer's Last Stand.
  • Black Hills View Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial.
  • Denver Stay in the heart of America's Mile High City.
  • Vail Stretch your legs in this charming alpine village.
  • Arches National Park View amazing natural rock formations.
  • Mesa Verde National Park Explore ancient Pueblo cliff dwellings.
  • Monument Valley Board an open-air vehicle to tour these iconic buttes and mesas.
  • Grand Canyon National Park Marvel at the sights from the South Rim.

Dining Highlights

  • 13 full breakfasts
  • 8 evening meals:
  • Welcome Reception with light appetisers and drinks with your Travel Director in Las Vegas
  • 4 three-course dinners
  • Be My Guest cowboy dinner with wine in Billings
  • Navajo Highlight Dinner with wine in Monument Valley
  • Farewell Dinner with wine at the Grand Canyon<