America's National Parks with Denver
America's National Parks with Denver
11 Days Starting in Denver, United States and ending in Salt Lake City, United States
Visiting: Denver, Rapid City, Crazy Horse Memorial, Deadwood, Sheridan Lake, Sheridan, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ANQ-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Battlefield Tours, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Photography
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
The mining boom may have been more than a century ago, but it’s never too late to strike gold in America’s West. Filled with dazzling nuggets of wonder, this National Parks vacation takes you deep into the golden wilderness of untamed South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. Back-to-back visits to some of the country’s most renowned national parks bring you face-to-face with the monumental sculptures of Mount Rushmore, the explosive geysers of Yellowstone National Park, and the towering spires of Grand Teton National Park. Plus, visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the gold rush towns of Cody, Jackson, and Deadwood shed light on some of the 19th century’s most famous battles and barroom brawls. After meeting herds of elk, bison, and other area locals, city slickers can get their fix with a visit to lively Salt Lake City. Kick off your national parks vacation by kicking around Colorado’s cosmopolitan capital. The list of things to do in the “Mile High City” is easily a mile long. Museums and music, breweries and boutiques, and performing arts and parks await.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Denver,Colorado
Location: Denver
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: None
Enjoy free time this evening.
Day 2: Denver,Rapid City,South Dakota
Location: Denver, Rapid City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Rushmore Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meet your Tour Director this morning and enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Hills to Rapid City. At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 3: Rapid City. Excursion To Crazy Horse & Mount Rushmore Memorials
Location: Crazy Horse Memorial
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Rushmore Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Day 4: Rapid City,Deadwood,Sheridan
Location: Rapid City, Deadwood, Sheridan Lake
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Sheridan Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, enjoy a scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area’s fascinating history on a guided tour of Deadwood. Then, continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local family-run restaurant featuring true Rocky Mountain hospitality.
Day 5: Sheridan,Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument,Cody,Wyoming
Location: Sheridan, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Cody
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village - Cody
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey this morning into southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Cody – named for its native son, Buffalo Bill Cody. Consider an optional float trip on the Shoshone River (weather permitting).
Day 6: Cody,Yellowstone National Park
Location: Cody, Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Yellowstone National Park Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, visit the Buffalo Bill Center of The West, a comprehensive museum of historic weapons and Western art. Then, continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel.
Day 7: Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Yellowstone National Park Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. See the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls—almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces.
Day 8: Yellowstone National Park,Grand Teton National Park,Jackson
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey south into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore. Enjoy a freshly made [LF] huckleberry shake while enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy an experience dinner at [LF] Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show.
Day 9: Jackson
Location: Jackson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend a full free day to explore this spectacular Rocky Mountain town beneath the Grand Tetons.
Day 10: Jackson,Salt Lake City,Utah
Location: Jackson, Salt Lake City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah. Arrive in Salt Lake City and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 11: Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Scenic Drives
Enjoy scenic drives through the Black Hills, Bighorn Mountains, and Shoshone National Forest.
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Accommodation
Stay at various hotels including Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown, The Rushmore Hotel, Best Western Sheridan Center, Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village - Cody, Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside, and Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City.
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Guided Tours
Guided tour of Deadwood and drive through Black Hills National Forest.
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National Park Visits
Explore Yellowstone National Park, including Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.
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Monument Visits
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
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City Tours
Sightseeing tour of Salt Lake City and its historic monuments.
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Meals
Breakfast daily and 4 dinners.
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Welcome Drink
Join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a welcome drink.
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Farewell Dinner
Special farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Salt Lake City.
What's Not Included
UNESCO Sites
Yellowstone National Park
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 dinners
Notes
Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and/or road conditions.This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not have televisions and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 4-28 (Mother Nature permitting).
Accommodation
Denver:Hotel Indigo Denver DowntownRapid City:The Rushmore HotelSheridan:Best Western Sheridan CenterCody:Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village - CodyYellowstone National Park:Yellowstone National Park LodgesJackson:Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole CreeksideSalt Lake City:Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City
Mode of Transport
Enjoy scenic drives through the Black Hills, Bighorn Mountains, and Shoshone National Forest. Travel alongside Wyoming's beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, with several photo stops along the way.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of guided tours are included?
The tour includes a guided tour of Deadwood and a drive through Black Hills National Forest.
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Are there any special events at the end of the tour?
Yes, on the last evening in Salt Lake City, your Tour Director will host a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, breakfast is provided daily and there are 4 dinners included in the tour package.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, you will have free time on the first evening in Denver and a full free day to explore Jackson.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay at various hotels including Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown, The Rushmore Hotel, Best Western Sheridan Center, Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village - Cody, Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside, and Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City.
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What kind of activities are included in Yellowstone National Park?
In Yellowstone National Park, you will explore the Grand Loop Road, visit Fountain Paint Pot, see the Old Faithful Geyser, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. You will also stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces.
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What special experiences are included in Jackson?
In Jackson, you will enjoy a freshly made huckleberry icecream while visiting Jenny Lake and have an experience dinner at the Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show.
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Is there a welcome event at the beginning of the tour?
Yes, on the second day, you will join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a welcome drink at 6 pm.
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What should I know about the facilities in the national parks?
Some lodges within the parks do not have televisions and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels. Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and/or road conditions.
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What kind of scenic drives can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy scenic drives through the Black Hills, Bighorn Mountains, and Shoshone National Forest. The journey also includes traveling alongside Wyoming's beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, with several photo stops along the way.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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