Day 1 - Welcome to Jackson
Welcome to Jackson. Explore Jackson on your terms before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception this evening.
Hotel: The Lodge at Jackson Hole
Meals: Dinner
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National Parks Wonders
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Journey past the icy peaks of the Grand Tetons, bubbling mudpots of Yellowstone and the backwater towns where Wild Bill Hickok and Crazy Horse once ruled!
Highlights:
- Gaze up at the towering peaks of the Grand Tetons
- Marvel at the steaming geysers of Yellowstone National Park
- Enjoy a Western style dinner at a historic café in Sheridan
- Cross the windswept prairies into the Black Hills of South Dakota
- Admire the grandeur of Mount Rushmore
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Your Itinerary
Day 2 - Grand Teton National Park
Spend a full day at leisure connecting with the dazzling natural scenery of Grand Teton National Park. If you like, you could choose to take an optional float trip down Snake River. This afternoon, take an aerial tram ride to the peak of Rendezvous Mountain (seasonal). The rest of the evening is at your leisure.
Hotel: The Lodge at Jackson Hole
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Yellowstone National Park
Continue your exploration of the Tetons this morning before heading to the UNESCO-listed Yellowstone National Park. Your encounter with its geothermal wonders will leave you in awe. Witness Old Faithful’s waters arc high into the air as it has done approximately every 90 minutes since the Washburn Expedition discovered it. Ypu’ll be staying amidst the colourful pools of hotsprings, mudpots and geysers tonight at one of the park’s signature lodges.
Hotel: National Parks Lodges, Yellowstone National Park
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4 - Yellowstone National Park
Keep a keen eye out for bison, grizzlies and elk as you journey through Hayden Valley en route to the rusting walls of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon today. Drive along Dunraven Pass and past Montana’s Lamar Valley, home to herds of elk, bison and bears. Sit and admire the gentle cascade of water running down the multi-coloured mineral terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs as they descend into the valley.
Hotel: National Parks Lodges, Yellowstone National Park
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Sheridan
Head to the infamous town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Gain insights into the history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Centre of the West and delve into the history of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days and the culture of the Plains Indians. This evening connect with the locals whilst enjoying a traditional Western-style dinner at a historic café, complete with an old-time tobacco shop.
Hotel: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6 - Rapid City
Head through the windswept prairies of the American Frontier and into the Black Hills of South Dakota, admiring the looming fortress of Devils Tower en route. Arriving in the infamous Gold Rush town of Deadwood, you’ll join Kevin Costner’s Original Deadwood Tour. Later, meet a local specialist to hear about the days of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Potato Creek Johnny. Journey to Rapid City, where you have the option of visiting Mount Rushmore this evening to see the evening illumination ceremony.
Hotel: The Rushmore
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Black Hills
This morning, pay tribute to Crazy Horse, peering at the immortalised face of the famed war chief of the Lakota people etched from the granite rock of the Black Hills. Continue on to Mount Rushmore where you can see the enormous carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln carved in to the rock face.
Hotel: The Rushmore
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Rapid City
Take an optional trip to Badlands National Park this morning or enjoy free time to explore downtown Rapid City. This evening, you’ll be able to enjoy a festive farewell dinner whilst learning how Stephen Yellowhawk works to preserve Native American heritage.
Hotel: The Rushmore
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 9 - Farewell from Rapid City
Bid farewell to your travelling companions and make your way to Rapid City Airport. You could of course choose to extend your stay in Rapid City, or maybe add on a beach stay to relax further after your adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
9 day Escorted Tour - from £3450 £3105
With flights from £3750
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OPTIONS
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- Choose to fly Economy, Premium, Business or First Class
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin room, and include meals where shown. Please call Freedom Destinations to confirm departure dates and availability. Seasonal variations may apply.
YOUR TOURING EXPERIENCE
First class touring with the company of others. Our experienced guides will make sure you don’t miss a thing.
Your escorted tour includes:
- Superb sightseeing, walks and activities
- Luxury air-conditioned coach travel
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Expert Travel Director
- Dedicated Wellbeing Director
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