The desert playground of Las Vegas launches our encounter with the soul-stirring natural landscapes of America’s most beloved national parks. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and then soar 550 feet above the centre of the Las Vegas Strip on the High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel.

Horseshoe Las Vegas

Welcome Reception

Zion National Park’s towering cream, pink and red cliffs are our first stop today for sightseeing and lunch as we journey towards the enchanting landscapes of Bryce Canyon. Admire the rusty red limestone spires that rise up surreally from the desert floor to meet Utah’s skies. In the evening join Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill and The Bryce Canyon Wranglers for an unforgettable evening of live country music and a delicious BBQ dinner.

Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel north to Utah’s capital and see its Mormon centre, Temple Square, and discover the basic beliefs and history of the Mormon pioneers who settled here. Explore the city to find local dining all surrounded by picturesque mountains.

Sheraton Salt Lake City

Breakfast

Take in views of Powder Mountain and Bear Lake as you head north this morning from Salt Lake City. You’ll have time for lunch on your own before continuing to Jackson, which stands in the shadows of the Teton Range, whose icy peaks will be your constant backdrop. You’ll have time this afternoon to settle in and explore this mountain town, which has an Old West look with a modern twist.

Modern Mountain Motel, Jackson

Breakfast

Cross the alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park en route to Yellowstone’s geothermal wonderland. Inhabited first by Native Americans and later American pioneers, Grand Teton is the perfect place to explore over 200 miles of hiking trails and take in views of the Tetons from the Snake River. There is an optional experience to join a gentle Snake River Float Trip in the Park, learning from your guide about the park’s resident wildlife. We overnight at one of the lodges within the National Park.

National Park Lodges Yellowstone

Breakfast, Dinner

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. Exploring much of the park’s geological wonders in this awe-inspiring day, we stop at Lake Yellowstone, which contains the largest number of wild cutthroat trout in North America. We’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.

National Park Lodges Yellowstone

Breakfast

Pay tribute to “Buffalo Bill” in his hometown of Cody where you’ll visit the Buffalo Bill Center to gain a deeper understanding of the “Spirit of the American West.”  You’ll take your wild west adventure to the next level as we make our way towards Big Sky Country. At the historic Billings Depot, you’re treated to a Western dinner Be My Guest experience. Savour every bite of local Chef Jordan Hodson’s three-course menu featuring local produce, a choice of starters, a seasonal dessert, and beer and wine.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings

Breakfast, Dinner

Our day begins with a visit to Little Bighorn, the battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. 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. There is an optional experience joining Mount Rushmore by Night with a Park Ranger. The sculpture lighting ceremony culminates as the faces of the monument are fully illuminated.

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

Breakfast

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, meet meet Lakota Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk who shares his passion for his culture over stories of his tribe’s history during a festive evening of singing, dance and music.

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

Breakfast, Dinner

Travel south through the expansive prairies of Wyoming to Denver, the Mile High City, where you’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Sheraton Denver Downtown

Breakfast, Dinner

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. Then discover local organic products and meet local farmers over a one-of-a-kind experience at Field to Fork, a four-season organic farm and boutique fruit stand. You’ll love learning about the local secrets of organic farming over a tour from the owners followed by a meal of farm-fresh ingredients. This evening in Moab, opt for an exhilarating optional experience flying over Canyonlands National Park during sunset.

Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Breakfast, Lunch

Our national park journey takes us 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. 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. There is an optional Canyonlands by Night light show, complete with cowboy-style Dutch Oven Dinner and a trip on the Moab Queen II jet boat cruising by the lit-up canyon walls.

Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Breakfast

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. Deepen your connection with the first nations of this land as we head toward Monument Valley – home to the Navajo Nation and the backdrop of many famous Hollywood Western movies.

Goulding’s Lodge, Monument Valley

Breakfast

Explore Monument Valley with a Local Specialist as you drive in an open-air vehicle past its towering sandstone buttes and mesas that rise up from the barren landscape. Continue through the ancestral home of the Navajo, arriving at Cameron Trading Post to stretch your legs or find some Indigenous crafts to take home. Driving along the scenic Desert View Drive, gaze into its mesmerizing multi-coloured depths. Stop at Desert View Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site to hear stories, family histories and cultural demonstrations by tribal members. Lastly, take in the geological wonders of the Grand Canyon on a private nature walk with a geological expert, Canyon Tim. Join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.

National Park Lodges Grand Canyon

Breakfast, Dinner

Consider an optional helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft flightseeing trip over the canyon. End your journey in Las Vegas where a transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport or to Horseshoe Las Vegas for those whishing to extend their stay.

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