Meals
1 Welcome Reception (WR) 14 Breakfast (B) 2 Lunch (L) 6 Dinner (D)
Others
Billings: Learn all about Billingโs railroad history during a Be My Guest dinner at the historic Billings Depot. The facility was built in 1903 to serve as a hub for 3 major railroads passing through town and is now a non-profit organization. A historian from the nearby Western Heritage Center will serve as host for the evening enlightening the group on the rail industryโs importance to Big Sky Montana! Local Chef Stephen Hindman has put together a wonderful 3-course menu complete with beer and wine. : Unlock the local secrets of the land over a meet-and-greet at Field to Fork, an organic fruit and vegetable farm that cultivates 10 acres for vegetable production in addition to a fruit orchard of rare heritage stone and pomme fruit. Welcomed by owners Jessica and Scott, youโll learn about the farm, its history and Jessica and Scottโs passion and expertise for organic farming. Then, take a walking tour of the farm discovering horticulture and how they grow organic fruits and vegetables, including a greenhouse and barn tour. Cap off your experience with a meal of cruditรฉ, salad, pizza topped with local ingredients and dessert featuring local seasonal fruit. Grand Canyon National Park: The great outdoors is your classroom today when you meet geologist Canyon Tim for an enlightening talk about the Grand Canyon at the South Rim . Having over 30 years of geological experience, Timโs fascinating talk reveals how this natural marvel was formed millions of years ago and how the different layers that make up the Colorado Plateau are still visible today. Las Vegas: A true must-see. Live โViva Las Vegasโ from the sky as you hop on the High Roller, North Americaโs tallest observation wheel standing 550 feet tall. The 30-minute ride offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the glittering lights and neon signs of the Strip below. Zion National Park: Unlock geological history as you walk the paths and trails of Zion National Park, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. The lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs of this park will have you reaching for your camera over and over again. Youโll even drive through the amazing 1.1-mile, sandstone Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel built from the late 1920s through 1930, when it was the longest tunnel of its type at the time. Bryce Canyon National Park: After stopping at Sunset Point this afternoon, Bryce Canyon awaits. Youโre right in the heart of it all with your accommodations just three miles from the park entrance, maximising the time youโll spend in the park. Bryce: Giddy up and get ready for an unforgettable evening of old-fashioned western fun, music and great cowboy food at Ebenezerโs Dinner and Show in Bryce Canyon. This favourite will have you tapping your toes and smacking your lips after a filling, tasty meal of flat iron steak, baked salmon or BBQ chicken. Salt Lake City: Get ready for the key features and local secrets of Utahโs capital on an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Check out its Mormon center and Temple Square as you delve into the past of its Mormon settlers. Bryce Canyon National Park: Hello, hoodoos. As you arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoy seeing the pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, rise up from the valley floor. Explore the visitor center to learn more about the history and geology of the park before a scenic drive along Bryce Canyon Road with possible stops at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point and Inspiration Point. Youโll love seeing how Bryce Canyon, home to the largest collection of these spires in the world, is in a league of its own. Jackson: Spend the afternoon exploring the charming cowboy town of Jackson, WY. Stroll through the antler archways at Jackson Town Square before heading to the famed Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and grab a seat on a horse saddle. Walk through local art galleries and boutique shops to find the perfect souvenir. Grand Teton National Park: Head to Grand Teton National Park for sightseeing of its alpine landscapes featuring eight peaks towering 12,000 feet above. At the Craig Thomas Visitor Center, gaze out at the Teton Range rising above. Inside the Center, explore the themes of place, people, preservation, mountaineering and Native Americans as you contemplate the past and future of this park. With your Travel Director enhancing your visit through narrative, drive by Jenny Lake, a glacier-carved lake at the base of the Teton Mountains. Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone National Park. A bucket list destination and a must-see icon. Established as Americaโs first National Park by President Grant in 1872, Yellowstone is famous for its hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests and a variety of terrain including alpine mountains, prairies, valleys and waterfalls as well as a diversity of nature including the hydrothermal features. Explore the Southern Loop of Yellowstone with your Travel Director who shows you the must-sees and highlights, paired with background information of this huge, ever-changing national park. See the splendour of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, keep an eye out for bison in Hayden Valley, and witness Old Faithful blow off some steam. Cody: Jump into the playground of the wild west. Glimpse into the "Spirit of the West" at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West Museum complex. Boasting five museums on its campus, this โSmithsonian of the Westโ will immerse you in the sounds and sights of the Wild West. Youโll feel like youโve been transported back to a time of cowboys and cowgirls, outlaws and Native American warriors. Black Hills: Unlock the history of Crazy Horse Memorial. Learn how construction began in 1948 after Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota elder, commissioned Korczak Ziolkowski, who worked on construction of Mount Rushmore. While the original idea was to carve a face into rock like Mount Rushmore, the monument will ultimately have a full body and horse. There is no completion date yet, but the face of Crazy Horse was completed in 1998 at 87 feet 6 inches (26.7 m) high. Enhance your visit exploring The Indian Museum of North America that is also part of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation. Little Big Horn: Thereโs no better place to learn about the Battle of Little Bighorn than visiting the famous historical site itself. Explore the Visitor Centre to get oriented with the history of Custerโs Last Stand. With your Travel Director driving along Battlefield Tour Road where General Custer and his men were roundly defeated by combined forces of Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal warriors in 1876, feel echoes of the past come alive on this one-of-a-kind experience. Mount Rushmore: The grand faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial await. View the faces of four of Americaโs most important presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - dramatically etched into the granite rock. Mount Rushmore tells the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of the United States. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, visitors will come face to face (literally) with the rich heritage we all share. Vail: Welcome to one of Coloradoโs great playgrounds. While the winter attracts the ski crowds, the summer draws in guests to the European-style Vail Village. Surrounded by towering Rocky Mountain peaks, the pedestrian village offers a unique mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Feel the friendly local vibe that makes Vail cosmopolitan and unpretentious. Arches National Park: Natureโs creations spring to life at Arches National Park, home to the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world. Some 6,000 natural sandstone arches can be found within the boundaries of the national park. On your visit, unlock all the science and history of how these 6,000 natural sandstone arches were formed by rain and wind. Take in the sights of Delicate Arch and Balanced Rock while admiring the ever-changing landscapes as you traverse the park. Canyonlands National Park: Thereโs no better spot to witness the power of the Colorado River carving through rocky red landscapes than at Canyonlands National Park. Take in the sights of Mesa Arch, views from the Green River Overlook, and be inspired by the vast expanse of high desert canyons at Grand View Point. Mesa Verde National Park: Thereโs no better place to learn about the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people than at Mesa Verde National Park. View the carvings in the sandstone of the canyon walls at the several hundred of these dwellings โ astounded by the history presented before you. This UNESCO-listed park also features thousands of well-known preserved archaeological sites. Take in the sites of this protected area as you ride along the Mesa Top Loop and Cliff Palace Loop, where you can see the magnificent Cliff Palace. Grand Canyon National Park: One of the seven natural wonders of the world and the second most visited national park in the United States. Explore the Visitor Center and get familiar with the history of the Grand Canyon, grab a coffee at a local cafรฉ and take a walk along the Rim Trail. Keep your camera on-hand as you explore some of the 278 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent canyonlands at one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world with unmatched vistas along its rim. Rapid City: Get ready for a one-of-a-kind-experience meeting Stephen Yellowhawk to discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song. A performer for more than 20 years, Stephen has a passion for dance and sheer determination to promote his Native American culture. Raised by his grandparents from the Lakota tribe and Onondaga Iroquois tribe, Stephen will share his family and tribal history, culture, and traditions with you. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Monument Valley: Immerse yourself in the landscape of the Navajo people journeying through the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park accessing roads, places, sites that are closed to the general public. Get a feel for the land and its people climbing aboard an open-air, all-terrain vehicle to explore the valley with your Navajo guide as you pass its towering sandstone buttes and mesas, many of which have been featured in prominent Western films including John Wayneโs โStagecoachโ. Your exclusive Navajo Tribal Park tour with a Navajo guide helps preserve the integrity of the land and culture. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities. Grand Canyon: Feel good knowing youโre doing good visiting Desert Viewpoint Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site where members of 11 Indigenous tribes share their stories, family histories and cultural demonstrations. Discover Native crafts watching a carpet weaving demonstration, or you may enjoy traditional song and dance performances. Your visit and donation provide a continuous source of funding for the on-going development of the Cultural Heritage Site while allowing guests to engage directly with Indigenous community members. The experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities and Goal 11: Responsible Production and Consumption. Explore Navajo Tribal Park with a Navajo Guide, the Grand Canyon with โCanyon Timโ, a local geologist, and Crazy Horse Memorial with access to the base of the memorial Visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon National Parks, The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Monument Valley Discover Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Rapid City, Denver View Iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota See iconic Delicate Arch Scenic Drive along Desert View Drive, Zion Canyon Road Yellowstone National Park: Nothing beats staying close to all the action. Your accommodation for the next two nights is inside the National Park granting you all day access to the park and hotel amenities. Enjoy an evening stroll when the day-trippers are gone and appreciate the natural beauty surrounding you. Monument Valley Tribal Park: Explore an iconic part of the Western USA on this Stays with Stories experience. Feel like youโre stepping back in time to when the lodge was founded in the 1920โs. Then imagine youโre stepping onto a movie set - Gouldingโs Lodge was made famous by Hollywood movies filmed here. In addition to waking up to watch the daybreak over Monument Valley, youโll also love how the hotel has supported the local Navajo community. An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing All transport and transfers shown Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Accommodation
Horseshoe Las Vegas Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Sheraton Salt Lake City Modern Mountain Motel National Park Lodges Yellowstone DoubleTree by Hilton Billings The Rushmore Hotel & Suites Sheraton Denver Downtown Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn Gouldingโs Lodge National Park Lodges Grand Canyon
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Insurance
Insurance is not included.
Optional
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 The Garden Restaurant Located on the 10th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, The Garden Restaurant offers splendid views of Temple Square and downtown Salt Lake City in a charming, upscale casual setting with Corinthian columns . Approx. duration: 2 hours Adult Price: $43.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 *Snake River Float Trip Through Grand Teton National Park This gentle 10-mile float trip runs entirely within Grand Teton National Park, and covers the most scenic stretch of the Snake River in the Jackson Hole Valley. The Snake River is a lifeline to the parkโs bison, elk, moose, beaver, pronghorn, deer, bear and 300 different species of birds, including osprey and eagles. Your experienced guide offers in-depth information on the geology of the Grand Tetons and the habitats of the animals you may see. Although we canโt guarantee multiple animal sightings, your chances of spotting wildlife on the Snake River โ with its lush willows to feed on and deep-water pools for animals to swim in โ are greater here than anywhere else in the park. Operates late May โ mid September. Subject to weather conditions. Approx. duration: 3 hours Adult Price: $87.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony Join a park ranger at Mount Rushmoreโs outdoor amphitheater for this moving patriotic program and sculpture lighting ceremony. The program begins with a short inspirational talk, focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nationโs history, and is followed by a 20 minute film, โFreedom: Americaโs Lasting Legacy.โ Watch in wonder as the evening culminates in the slow exposure of light to the monument until it is fully illuminated. Be sure to bundle up as the evenings can be cool. Operates seasonally, starting at 9 p.m. " Approx. duration: 4 hours Adult Price: $25.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Badlands National Park Excursion Badlands National Park in southwest South Dakota preserves 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. Without a doubt, a hidden gem in the national park system, the unique beauty of the Badlands landscape is like no other. Sightseers as well as scholarly scientists are attracted to the area for its astounding beauty and the opportunity to peek into an ancient world. And no trip to the Badlands would be complete without a stop at famous Wall Drug. An establishment which became known for offering free ice water to thirsty travelers in the 1930s is today one of the top roadside attractions in the country. Approx. duration: 4 hours Adult Price: $45.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 *North Canyon Tour Helicopter Flight, Bell Aircraft (April 1 - October 31) Your tour takes you over the Kaibab National Forest and into the deepest portion of the Grand Canyon, through the Dragon Corridor, and continues to the North Rim, where you view the incredible geological differences between the North and South Rims. During your return to the South Rim, enjoy breathtaking views of temples, shrines and rock formations sculpted by time while flying above the widest portion of the mighty Colorado River. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 25-30 min Adult Price: $219.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 *Grand Kingdom EcoStar Helicopter Flight Fly the EC 130, the โnewest and quietestโ helicopters in the Grand Canyon with larger windows, and all seats facing forward. Embark on this 45-50 minute tour of the Eastern Grand Canyon that combines with the renowned beauty of The North Canyon tour. Enjoy spectacular views of the Painted Desert and Colorado River. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 40-50 minutes. Adult Price: $319.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 15 *Grand Discovery South Rim Airplane Tour The original air tour of the Grand Canyon and the best value! Board an ultra-quiet small aircraft for a 40-45 minute Grand Discovery flight over the Grand Canyon. The Vistaliner airplanes feature oversize windows that make every seat the best seat and allows for post card quality pictures! This tour covers the most famous and beautiful parts of the Grand Canyon including the Eastern Zuni Corridor, the Confluence and the North Rim and returns through the Western Dragon Corridor. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 40-50 minutes. Adult Price: $159.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Others
Other activities and services not included.
Flights
International flights are not included.
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Itinerary of your trip Scenic Parks Explorer (15 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas
Day 1: Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas
- Day 2 Day 2: Ride Through Colourful Zion National Park
Day 2: Ride Through Colourful Zion National Park
- Day 3 Day 3: Uncover The History Of Salt Lake City
Day 3: Uncover The History Of Salt Lake City
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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