GLOBUS: AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS WITH DENVER EXTENSION (ANE)
11 days from Salt Lake City to Denver
Experience the wonders of the West through its best-known national parks, gold-mining towns, and old saloons on this colorful vacation. Your escorted tour begins with a sightseeing tour in Salt Lake City before heading north to Jackson, Wyoming, to see the Teton Range. In Jackson, enjoy a chuck wagon cookout, Wild West show, and a ride on the aerial tram that takes you to the 10,450-foot Rendezvous Peak. At the top, witness amazing views of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole Valley. Enjoy leisure time in Jackson then head further north through Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park. In Yellowstone, your tour includes Old Faithful and a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces in the Mammoth Hot Springs, as well as photo stops at Yellowstone's Lower Falls. From Yellowstone, venture on to Cody and the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Other highlights include the Little Bighorn Battlefield and a tour of the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated, the gold-mining town of Deadwood, and Tatanka. Enjoy visits to Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore, where you see the likeness of four U.S. presidents. Your Western journey ends in Denver-a perfect conclusion to an unforgettable vacation through America's National Parks.Fall Foliage Departures:Enjoy the spectacular fall colors of the West on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 14-28 (if Mother Nature permits).
HOTELS
Salt Lake City Radisson Hotel (F), Jackson Rustic Inn (F), Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Park Lodges (NP), Cody Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village (F), Sheridan Holiday Inn (F), Rapid City Radisson Rapid City (F), Denver Extension Brown Palace Hotel (MD)
HOTELS
Salt Lake City Radisson Hotel (F), Jackson Rustic Inn (F), Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Park Lodges (NP), Cody Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village (F), Sheridan Holiday Inn (F), Rapid City Radisson Rapid City (F), Denver Extension Brown Palace Hotel (MD)
Call (954) 796-9006 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8654283
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Salt Lake City | Welcome to Salt Lake City! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
| Day 2 | Jackson | Morning sightseeing focuses on the city's many historic monuments, including Temple Square. Continue northward into Wyoming and reach the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy the BAR T-5 CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. (B,D) |
| Day 3 | Jackson | Depart for the alpine village of Teton, where you will board an AERIAL TRAM that will carry you to the summit of 10,450-foot Rendezvous Peak. From the top, enjoy a spectacular panorama of the Teton Range and the Jackson Hole Valley. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink in one of the swing-door saloons. (B)Note: Jackson Hole Aerial Tram is always subject to favorable weather conditions. |
| Day 4 | Yellowstone National Park | Morning is free in Jackson to explore the array of shops and museums in the historic downtown area. Then, head north through GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK and on to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, established in 1872 as the world's first national park. Admire famous Old Faithful Geyser that has been erupting consistently for more than 100 years. (B,D)Note: The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, the routing may be adjusted accordingly. |
| Day 5 | Yellowstone National Park | A scenic drive with a stop at Fountain Paint Pots. At Mammoth Hot Springs, take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. Rejoin Grand Loop Road and enjoy several photo stops with the best perhaps at Yellowstone River's Lower Falls, almost twice as high as Niagara. (B,D) |
| Day 6 | Cody | Near the east exit of the park, watch for wildlife. Leave Yellowstone for Cody, named after dashing Buffalo Bill Cody. This afternoon, visit the BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER, a fine museum of weapons and Western art. Later, enjoy free time or an optional float trip on the Shoshone River. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | Sheridan | Enjoy this morning's scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains on your way to the LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum. Then, head to the cattle town of Sheridan. (B) |
| Day 8 | Rapid City | Journey through the rolling hills of Wyoming's Powder River Basin and BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST, arriving in South Dakota. On a guided tour of DEADWOOD, once a wild gold-mining town, hear stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Afterward, visit TATANKA to learn about 'The Story of the Bison,' and experience the richness of the Lakota people, a Plains Indian buffalo culture. Continue to Rapid City. (B) |
| Day 9 | Rapid City | The day begins with a visit to CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief. Afterward, explore MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents-Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views or visit the Information Center. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D) |
| Day 10 | Denver | Head south through the Black Hills to Wyoming. Arrive in Denver for free time to explore. (B) |
| Day 11 | Denver | Your escorted tour ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Denver International Airport. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
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- US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: $826Triple Room Reduction per person: $169Extra nights per person in Salt Lake City:in single room $124; in twin room $82; in triple room $68Extra nights per person in Denver:in single room $165; in twin room $103; in triple room $91
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Additional Information:
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2010, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
