GLOBUS 2012: AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS W/ DENVER EXT (ANQ)
11 days from Denver to Salt Lake City
Experience the wonders of the West through its best-known national parks, gold-mining towns, and old saloons on this colorful vacation. If you are interested in seeing stunning scenery and amazing wildlife, this tour is for you. Visit Yellowstone National Park and view the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and impressive Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara Falls. Hear the roar of the water and stand in awe as you view the glorious falls. Witness Old Faithful as it explodes into the air and admire the herds of bison, elk, and other wildlife as you explore the park. Similarly, in Grand Teton National Park, enjoy beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake and the rugged mountains-a dramatic sight indeed. Get back to nature and allow a sense of peace to envelope you as you take in the scenery.Mount Rushmore offers the astounding monument of four U.S. Presidents as well as spectacular scenery. Just imagine how difficult it must have been to sculpt the faces into the stone! In fact, did you know nearly 400 workers helped to create this memorial? Plenty of wildlife also roam this area, including Rocky Mountain goat, mule deer, and bison. All of this and more-including time in Denver and Jackson-await you on this marvelous vacation through some of the West's national parks. Be sure to pack your camera, as you'll have plenty of photo opportunities! Note:
HOTELS
DENVER Hilton Garden Inn Downtown (MF), RAPID CITY Radisson Rapid City (F), SHERIDAN Best Western Sheridan Center (MF), CODY Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village (F),YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone Park Lodges (NP), JACKSON Rustic Inn (F), SALT LAKE CITY Radisson Hotel (F)
- Fall Foliage: Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of the West on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 13-September 29 (if Mother Nature permits).
HOTELS
DENVER Hilton Garden Inn Downtown (MF), RAPID CITY Radisson Rapid City (F), SHERIDAN Best Western Sheridan Center (MF), CODY Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village (F),YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone Park Lodges (NP), JACKSON Rustic Inn (F), SALT LAKE CITY Radisson Hotel (F)
Details
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Denver | Welcome to Denver. Explore the 'Mile High City' on your own this evening. |
| Day 2 | Rapid City | Meet your Tour Director this morning and head north to Wyoming, then continue into the Black Hills. At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (B) |
| Day 3 | Rapid City | After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief whose fame is derived from the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Afterward, explore MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents-Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt-carved on the face of a mountain. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views, or visit the Information Center. (B) |
| Day 4 | Sheridan | This morning, journey through the rolling BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST to TATANKA. Here, learn 'The Story of the Bison,' and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Afterward, experience the area's colorful history with a guided tour of DEADWOOD, once a wild gold-mining town, and hear the stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Then, continue through Wyoming's Powder River Basin to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. (B,D) |
| Day 5 | Cody | Journey this morning into southern Montana to visit LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD, the site commemorating one of America's most famous battles. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum. Afterward, continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, stopping at Shell Falls en route to Buffalo Bill's Cody, with time for an optional float trip on the Shoshone River. (B) |
| Day 6 | Yellowstone National Park | This morning, visit the BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER, a fine 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, including world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. (B,D)Note:The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, routing may be adjusted accordingly. |
| Day 7 | Yellowstone National Park | Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pots to see the bubbling mud. Continue on to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with magnificent views of Yellowstone 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. (B) |
| Day 8 | Jackson | Journey south this morning 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 before ending the day in the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, travel by horse-drawn covered wagons into Cache Creek Canyon and experience dinner at the BAR T-5 CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. (B,D) |
| Day 9 | Jackson | Full day at leisure to enjoy this spectacular playground. Perhaps choose an optional float trip along the Snake River or stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink at one of the swing-door saloons. (B) |
| Day 10 | Salt Lake City | Today's journey continues alongside some of Wyoming's most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, home to five national parks. Arrive in Salt Lake City, founded by Brigham Young in 1847. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at Temple Square. (B,D) |
| Day 11 | Salt Lake City | Your vacation ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Salt Lake City International Airport. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $856Triple Room Reduction per person: $165Extra Nights per person in Denver:in single room $136; in twin room $74; in triple room $54.Extra Nights per person in Salt Lake City:in single room $124; in twin room $76; in triple room $60.Note:- Fall Foliage: Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of the West on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 13-September 29 (if Mother Nature permits).
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Tours
GLOBUS 2012: AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS W/ DENVER EXT. (ANQ)
From $2,099.00 (USD)
Experience the wonders of the West through its best-known national parks, gold-mining towns, and old saloons on this colorful vacation. If you are interested in seeing stunning scenery and amazing wildlife, this tour is for you.
